Streaming Media West 2008 #08: Interview with Scott Thorley from Inlet
Scott Thorley from Inlet Technologies, talks to us about his company which provides live encoding and transcoding solutions from a desktop version all the way to a full enterprise version including all the necessary hardware and software.
Streaming Media West 2008 #07: Interview with John Dodge from QUMU
John Dodge, a Systems Engineer with Qumu, tells us about his streaming media company which manages videos from creation to placing permissions on the video assets to publishing directly to a CDN.
Streaming Media West 2008 #06: Interview with Greg Pulier from IVT
Greg Pulier, the CTO of IVT, talks to me about their SaaS software that allows you to manage video assets, tests, video presentations, plus other assets behind the corporation firewall using their hosted service or their enterprise solution.
Streaming Media West 2008 #05: Interview with Mike Glickenhaus from VMIX
In this interview with the CEO of VMIX, Mike Glickenhaus tells us all about his “white label” social network application platform that you can use to integrate your videos, photos, forums, plus much more into your web site using their service.
Streaming Media West 2008 #04: Interview with James Clarke from Microsoft Silverlight
I spoke with James Clarke, part of the Microsoft Expression Encoder developer team about Microsoft Silverlight is, how it works, if it competes with Adobe Flash, if you need to learn it, plus much more.
Streaming Media West 2008 #03: Interview with Kevin Erler from Automatic Sync
We talk to Kevin Erle, the CEO of Automatic Sync about his close caption service. Learn what close caption is, how it works and how you can add it to your web videos. If you’ve been thinking of close caption for your videos then watch this episode!
Streaming Media West 2008 #02: Interview with Jonathan Tabak from Panache
Panache is a service and product that allows you to easily create media experiences for your videos, including adding pre-roll, post-roll, mid-roll, overlays and network bugs. They work with the Adobe Media Player creating AMODs automatically.
Streaming Media West 2008 #01: Interview with Deeje Cooley from Adobe Media Player
Deeje Cooley, from the Adobe Media Player division tells us all about their new media player. Learn why as a video producer you want your show on it, how to syndicate it, how to monetize your content through it, plus much more!
Siggraph 2008 #11: FaceShop Overview
Laslo Vespremi gives us an overview of what FaceShop is and how digital content creators can use it. FaceShop is both a standalone application and a plug-in for Photoshop CS3 that allows you to take a flat photo and convert itinto a 3D object.
Siggraph 2008 #10: Interview with Alan Hudson from the Web 3D Consortium
Ya think VRML is dead? Think again, there is a new incarnation of it, and it’s called x3D from the Web 3D Consortium and it’s founder, Alan Hudson, tell us all about the future of 3D on the Web.
Siggraph 2008 #09: Studio Pendulum Overview
If you are into facial performance capture, listen to Robert Taylor, President of Studio Pendulum, the maker of Alter Ego, a facial performance capture application.
Siggraph 2008 #08: Sony Pictures Digital Productions Overview
Spiderman? Hancock? Yup! Sony Pictures is the one! Don Levy, Senior VP of Marketing tells us why Sony Pictures is at Siggraph, the latest projects they are working on and the kind of artists they are looking for.
Siggraph 2008 #07: Pixar Animation Studios Overview
Dylan Sisson talks to us about Pixar’s Renderman and it’s 20 year history (20 years? Wow!). He talks about the workflow and how it has been used not only in all their movies, but also how other studios are using it.
Siggraph 2008 #06: Organic Motion Overview
We interview Andrew Tschesnok, CEO of Organic Motion. Organic Motion does motion capture without a suite and/or markers. Their system is cost effective, which means that a small studio can now purchase this system for in-house motion capture.
Siggraph 2008 #05: Omation Animation Overview
Eric Kittler from Omation talks to us about his small animation studio, which creates animation shows for Nick Jr. He’s looking for animators, modelers, plus other artists. Listen to his awesome 3D workflow!
Siggraph 2008 #04: Digital Domain Overview
Julie Miller, Director of Communications for Digital Domain, explains to us what Digital Domain wants in an artist, what tools they use and the current movies they are working on.
Siggraph 2008 #03: Interview with a Motion Capture Artist
Ever wonder how they make those 3D characters come to life in movies? Listen to Lesley Vaughn, Motion Capture Artist, explain how she does it, how she performs and what it takes to become a motion capture performer.
Siggraph 2008 #02: Poser Pro Overview
Steve Cooper, Product Manager from Smith Micro talks to us about Poser Pro, which came out early Spring 2008. Poser can used to create character content for videos, web sites, web banners and games.
Siggraph 2008 #01: DAZ 3D Overview
We interview Blaine Furner, DAZ 3D’s Product Manager about the free DAZ 3D Studio which can be used to bring in models and other content into it so that you can animated in 3D. You can then export those models into games or virtual worlds.
New Media Expo 2008 #08: Interview with Stacie Arellano from Sony ACIDPlanet
Stacie Arellano from Sony Creative Software talks to us about ACIDPlanet, the social network for musicians worldwide. Learn how to get great music and publish your own music on ACIDPlanet.com.
New Media Expo 2008 #07: Interview with Andrew Tumas from Panopto
Andrew Tumas, the deployment manager form Panopto talks to us live from the New Media Expo show floor about their e-Learning application that allows you to capture multiple camera sources, presentations and other sources.
New Media Expo 2008 #06: Interview with Roy Harper from MXL Microphones
Watch our interview with Roy Harper, from MXL Microphones, at the New Media Expo 2008 as we talk about the different microphones they offer, microphone techniques and what equipment to choose.
New Media Expo 2008 #05: Interview with Robert Sandie from Viddler
Robert Sandie, president of Viddler.com, talks to Marcelo Lewin about their new player, their new partnership with TubeMogul.com and shares his thoughts on video analytics standards.
New Media Expo 2008 #04: Interview with Doug Kamin from VideoJug
Doug Kamin tells us why he thinks VideoJug.com is the world’s largest web video how-to website. While we are at it, we also talk about content monetization and why the New Media Expo is such a great conference!
New Media Expo 2008 #03: Interview with Daniel Rudd from Stock20
Daniel Rudd is the founder of Stock20.com, a company that provides royalty free music for your videos, podcasts, games, presentations plus any other interactive media project you have.
New Media Expo 2008 #02: Interview with Alex Lindsay from PixelCorps
Alex Lindsay is the founder of PixelCorps. He is also the host of Mac Break and co-hosts other shows with Leo Laporte. If you are into production and post-production, then listen to Alex talk about the new media industry.
New Media Expo 2008 #01: Interview with Chris Marquardt from Tips From The Top Floor
Are you into photography and podcasting? Then you definitely should know (if you don’t already) Chris Marquardt, the host of Tips From The Top Floor. Listen to his thoughts on new media, the expo, plus much more!
Building Blocks 2008 #07: UVLayer Overview
UV Layer is a cool new front end written in Flash (so it’s compatible with any browser) that allows you to share many videos with any of your friends via instant messaging. It’s a cool concept with a very cool front end.
Building Blocks 2008 #06: KickApps Overview
If you are a website owner and/or content producer for a website, you need to check out KickApps.com. KickApps.com allows you to easily (and for free) add widgets, such as video players, forums, etc. to your site to create a community around it.
Building Blocks 2008 #05: BroadQ Overview
Got a Sony Play Station 2, now go watch YouTube on it! Yes, you read this correctly, BroadQ brings the ability to watch YouTube videos, your local videos on your iPod and/or network right on your Sony Play Station 2. Check it out!
Building Blocks 2008 #04: Active Video Overview
If you are into IP TV and VOD and want to extend your content to those users, listen to Rochelle Thompson from ActiveVideo tell you (and show you) how you can use her system for delivering your content to TV users.
Building Blocks 2008 #03: Optaros Overview
Byran Spaulding from Optaros.com tells us about the services his company offers including Web 2.0 development, “cloud computing” services and API services for building SaaS software and websites.
Building Blocks 2008 #02: Extend Media Overview
Listen to David Bloom from Extend Media at Building Blocks 2008 conference tell you about their OpenCASE product, which allows creators and producers to manage content, from ingestion all the way to distribution and monetization.
Building Blocks 2008 #01: PiCast Overview
Yet another conference show, this time, from San Jose, California, Building Blocks is the conference to learn all about the latest Web 2.0 companies. In this episode, Pi-Cast tells us about their hyprid p2p CDN solution.
Cinegear 2008 #07: Sachtler Overview
If you want a top of the line steady system for your camera gear, you need to check out Sachtler and their artemis system. In this episode, you will see the system at work and Billy, a rep from Sachtler, explains how to use it.
Cinegear 2008 #06: The Rag Place Overview
If you need professional backdrops for your next video shoot or you are shooting an action/adventure film that requires lots of green/blue screen footage, The Rag Place has all the “rags” that you need.
Cinegear 2008 #05: Barber Tech Overview
A favorite of The Digital Media Dude, Barber Tech has the SteddiePod, an inexpensive steady system for your camera rig that also can be used as a mono pod, a “cheap tripod” and a very cheap “crane”. Eddie Barber shows you how to use it!
Cinegear 2008 #04: DVRig Overview
This is truly an amazing steady rig that costs only $500 but helps you create amazing shots. It’s a very well designed and constructed rig by a company in Israel. I highly recommend you check out this episode and check out their site as well!
Cinegear 2008 #03: Indie Slate Magazine Overview
If you are an indie film maker, then you need to keep up with the latest in technology, your competition and your art. Indie Slate Magazine is there to keep you informed. Listen to the founder of Indie Slate tell you all about this great resource!
Cinegear 2008 #02: Lite Panels Overview
Need a lighting system, but hate the heat? Check out the latest from Lite Panels, including their very inexpensive, yet highly effective, micro-light, an on-camera lighting system for only $299. These lights are cool, silent and efficient.
Cinegear 2008 #01: Hollywood DI Overview
Do you want to shoot with the RED ONE camera but can’t afford a full package? Then listen to the President of Hollywood DI explain their special package that includes everything you need to shoot with a RED camera, plus a transfer to film for $1500!
OnHollywood 2008 #07: ManiaTV Overview
ManiaTV is a digital studio and TV network that produces, packages, sells and distributes made for internet programming. They work with content creators to bring shows that are specifically produced for the web, mobile and other entertainment devices.
OnHollywood 2008 #06: Mamoca Overview
Mamoca is a motion capture company that offers a different way of capturing motion without the traditional markers (usually small white balls). The actor’s body can be captured in much finder detail without any special clothing or equipment.
OnHollywood 2008 #05: Clupedia Overview
Clupedia is a Web 2.0 social media company that offers an encyclopedia of clues from crowds. Clues include people’s opinions about an entire web page or about particular sections of a web page. Cluepedia was selected as an AO Media 100 company.
OnHollywood 2008 #04: MeetandGreetTV Overview
Meet and Greet hooks up, via IP TV, celebrities with fans to provide merchandise and autographs and to give a fun experience for the fan while providing additional revenue streams for the artists.
OnHollywood 2008 #03: Scene Caster Overview
With SceneCaster, you can create or transform 3D scenes, choosing from millions of objects. You can then share those scenes on Facebook and even personalize them with your own avatar and you can tie in objects inside SceneCaster to a store.
OnHollywood 2008 #02: TheFilter.com Overview
The Filter, the vision of Peter Gabriel, the Grammy award-winning artist and digital media pioneer, is an online discovery experience that filters the world of online entertainment and information, personalising it for each individual user.
OnHollywood 2008 #01: Peter Gabriel Video
Check out this cool introductory video at OnHollywood 2008 from Peter Gabriel explaining what TheFilter.com is, how people can use it and why he is one of the founders of the company.
Digital Hollywood 2008 #06: UV Layer Overview
UV Layer is a cool new front end written in Flash (so it’s compatible with any browser) that allows you to share many videos with any of your friends via instant messaging. It’s a cool concept with a very cool front end.
Digital Hollywood 2008 #05: Podcast.com Overview
Are you a podcaster? Do you have videocasts in your inventory of media? Submit them to Podcast.com so that you can get bigger exposure and start monetizing your inventory!
Digital Hollywood 2008 #04: KickApps Overview
If you are a website owner and/or content producer for a website, you need to check out KickApps.com. KickApps.com allows you to easily (and for free) add widgets, such as video players, forums, etc. to your site to create a community around it.
Digital Hollywood 2008 #03: Virsona Overview
If you are an indie move producer, check out Virsona.com, where you can create fictional characters (from you movie) and have people (your viewers) interact with those characters. Virsona even gives you analytics as to what people are saying.
Digital Hollywood 2008 #02: Video Clix Overview
Do you want to monetize your video by offering ecommerce within your video? Check out VideoClix.tv and find out how you can easily create hotspots inside your video that allows viewers to purchase any product that appears in that video.
Digital Hollywood 2008 #01: TubeMogul Overview
Do you create video for the web and have to post it to YouTuve, Revver and the hundreds of other video distribution websites? Check out TubeMogul.com to make the posting of one video to multiple sites an easy task. They even include analytics for free!
NAB 2008 #23: FCP Super Meet - Focus Enhancements Overview
Check out the new FS 5 model from Focus Enhancement for recording video directly on to the hard drive. The FS 5 model includes a web server that allows you to create meta data templates and log them while you are shooting.
NAB 2008 #22: FCP Super Meet - La Cie Overview
La Cie was displaying at the Final Cut Pro Supermeet in NAB 2008 their new HD monitor for video monitoring along with a couple of desktop hard drives perfect for Final Cut Pro editing on the road.
NAB 2008 #21: FCP Super Meet - JL Cooper Electronics Overview
At the Final Cut Pro Supermeet at NAB 2008, we got a chance to see the new Eclipse CX color correction panel. No more messing around with the mouse and keyboard shortcuts, use this great panel to do quick Color corrections in Apple’s Color application.
NAB 2008 #20: Wowza Media Systems Overview
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to stream Flash video over the web without purchasing the expensive Adobe Flash Media Server, then you need to check out the Wowza server which allows you to stream up to HD quality flash video on the web.