ASC 23rd Annual Awards #17: Interview with Jack Green, Lifetime Achievement Award Recepient

We have an exclusive interview with cinematographer legend, Jack Green. This is the cinematographer that Clint Eastwood relies on for his big films. Jack has worked on many films including 40 Year Old Virgin, Serenity, 50 First Dates and Unforgiven

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #16: Interview with Roger Deakins of The Reader

Roger Deakins was nominated for best cinematographer in a feature film for both Revolutionary Road and The Reader. He shares his thought on the challenges one can encounter when working on a big budget film.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #15: Interview with Oliver Bokelberg of My Own Worst Enemy

Oliver Bokelberg was nominated for his cinematography work on the Pilot of My Own Worst Enemy on NBC. He shares with us the importance of working with a director and how involved a cinematographer is in the overall look of a show.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #14: Interview with Glen Winter of Smallville

Want to meet a really friendly successful Hollywood cinematographer? Then go no further then Glen Winter, the cinematographer for Smallville and for other films including Dead heat, Air Bud, After The Storm and Ninja Turtles.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #13: Interview with Kramer Morgenthau of Life On Mars

Is film dead? Of course not! At least that is what Krame Morgenthau, ASC, emphatically tells us in this interview with him at the ASC Award show. He talks to us about his cinematography work on the TV show LIfe On Mars.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #12: Interview with Isidore Mankofsky, Presidents Award Recepient

Another great legend of TV and film, Isidore Mankofsky is the recipient of this year’s ASC President’s Award. Listen to his take on the business of hollywood, why it’s important to work well with your director, plus much more.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #11: Interview with David Stockton of the Eleventh Hour

David Stockton has won the ASC award for best cinematographer for his work on the Eleventh Hour TV Pilot. He shares his wisdom with us on how to work with directors, his take on HD versus film, plus much more

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #10: Interview with Robert “Bobby” Liu, Career Achievement Award Recepient

If you want to meet a TV legend, then look no further then Robert “Bobby” Liu. He has worked on many of our favorite TV shows including Family Ties, The Nanny and Lou Grant. Truly a legend, he shares his years of wisdom in this interview.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #09: Interview with Donald McAlpine of Chronicles Of Narnia

Donald McAlpine was the recipient of the ASC International Achievement Award. Donald has worked on such memorable films as The Chronicles of Narnia, Anger Management and Moulin Rouge! Listen to his thoughts on filmmaking.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #08: Interview with Cinematographer Jon Joffin of The Andromeda Strain

Listen to Jon Joffin, the ASC Award nominated cinematographer of The Andromeda Strain TV show, as he tells us about his experience shooting his show entirely in HD. Find out his take on HD versus film, plus much more!

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #07: Interview with Cinematographer Wally Pfister of The Dark Knight

Wally Pfister was nominated for best cinematographer for the 23rd Annual ASC Awards. Listen to his advice on the relationship between a cinematographer and the movie director, plus his take on HD versus film.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #06: Interview with Bud Stone Heritage Award Winner Nathan Levine-Heaney

Bud Stone Heritage Award winner, Nathan Levine-Heany, who received the award for the graduate competition, talks to us about the RED ONE camera, his workflow and how he got nominated for the ASC award.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #05: Interview with Bud Stone Heritage Award Winner Aaron Dunson

Bud Stone Heritage Award winner, Aaron Dunson, who received the award for the undergraduate competition, talks to us about his workflow in film, how it was edited and how he got nominated for this prestigious award.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #04: Interview with ASC / Oscar Winner Anthony Dod Mantle of Slumdog Millionaire - Part 2

ASC and Academy Award winner for Best Cinematography, Anthony Dod Mantle, of Slumdog Millionaire, talks to us backstage at the American Society of Cinematographers 23rd Annual Awards Show about his win.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #03: Interview with ASC / Oscar Winner Anthony Dod Mantle of Slumdog Millionaire - Part 1

ASC and Academy Award winner for Best Cinematography, Anthony Dod Mantle, of Slumdog Millionaire, talks to us at the American Society of Cinematographers 23rd Annual Awards Show about HD, new media, the success of Slumdog Millionaire, plus lots more!

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #02: Interview with ASC Nominee Gale Tattersall of House M.D.

Gale Tattersall, ASC nominee for Episodic TV Series, is the DP of House M.D. Gale has worked on many TV shows including the CSI pilot, From The Earth To The Moon, plus others. He was also the DP of the Adams Family feature film.

ASC 23rd Annual Awards #01: Interview with Oscar Nominated Ellen Kuras of The Betrayal

Ellen Kuras is an Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary for her documentary “The Betrayal”, the epic story of a family forced to emigrate from Laos after the chaos of the secret air war waged by the U.S.

Cinners 2009 #12: Interview with Smorgasbord Productions about Flash and TV

Did you know that Flash can be found not only on the Web, but on broadcast TV as well? Yup! Some cartoons and animations on TV are created with Flash and Smorgasbord Productions is one of the companies working on these cartoons.

Cinners 2009 #11: Interview with Camera Essentials about Camera Protection Gear

Are you in the field all the time? Even during the rain? Check out some of the cool camera protection gear from Camera Essentials.

Cinners 2009 #10: Interview with House Of Power about Camera Batteries

Do you do lots of on-location recording or videotaping? Then listen to this interview with House of Power about the different variety of batteries available for your camera and accessories.

Cinners 2009 #09: Interview with Affordable Post Solutions about ADR

Affordable Post Solutions tells us about their portable ADR solution for on-location recording for your film, video or podcasting project.

Cinners 2009 #08: Interview with the Inventor of the Atlas Camera Support System

Are you looking for a inexpensive steady cam for your next indie film project? I really mean inexpensive! How does $350 sound to you? Watch the inventor of Atlas Camera Support System, Michael Knowles, show you how it works!

Cinners 2009 #07: Interview with the Inventors of the Self Lit Green Screen

Tired of carrying multiple light kits for your green screen shoot? Listen to Mark and Mike, who claim to have a “self lit green screen” so that you only have to carry lighting for your talent. It’s supposed to be easy to key as well in Final Cut Pro.

Cinners 2009 #06: Interview with Stereoscopic Consultant about Stereoscopic 3D

Not sure what Stereoscopic 3D is or how it works? Listen to John Rupkalvis, a Stereoscopic 3D consultant, as he breaks down for us exactly how the future of filmmaking works and how you can shoot 3D movies with a small budget!

Cinners 2009 #05: Interview with ImageTrends about 4K Digital Scanning

Image Trends provides digital 4K digital scanning solutions for defect removal and film restoration. Their services are used both by studios and post production houses working with 4K film.

Cinners 2009 #04: Interview with Unconventional Media about Interactive Cinema

Think that TV and Theatrical releases are your only form of distribution? Think again. The guys from Unconventional Media are shooting big productions for interactive video games. That’s right, big budgets and cool special effects for video games!

Cinners 2009 #03: Interview with Video Slider Inventor

Video Slider is a neat attachment for your tripod that gives you 3 feet of track to move your camera on. The Video Slider attaches to your tripod and you place the camera on top of it! Add some production value to your shots today!

Cinners 2009 #02: Interview with Cinners Event Founder

Tom Hallman, the founder Cinema Innovators Network (Cinners), tells us all about this year’s Cinners event. Find out about the “inventors” that present, who attends the networking event and why you should be there when the next one comes again!

Cinners 2009 #01: Interview with Voice Over There about ADR Booths

If you are looking for an ADR booth for on-location recording, check out Voice Over There’s mobile voice booth. Amir Soleimani, the founder of Voice Over There, tells us about his new innovation and how you can use it in your next production.

CES 2009 #13: Interview with Kodak about its new ZX1 HD Camera

Got $150? Want an HD camera? Then check out Kodak’s new ZX1 HD camera. Yup. You read this right! An HD camera that is portable, easy to use in Final Cut Pro and only $150. You must check this out!

CES 2009 #12: Interview with Panasonic about its HD Consumer Cameras

Not ready for a prosumer or professional HD camera but you are ready for an HD camera setup? Check out the new consumer HD cameras, some of which, have features that the big boys have at an affordable price. Some are good for b-roll too!

CES 2009 #11: Interview with Pocket Cinema about its Pocket Projector

If you make tons of presentations or would like to show your movie to a larger audience, but can’t afford a full size projector, you might want to look at the Pocket Cinema, a pocket sized projector with built in memory to carry your media in.

CES 2009 #10: Interview with Intel about its Facebook Application for Animators

John Cooney, Intel’s Online Programs Manager, tells us about their cool new application on Facebook that allows Maya animators worldwide to collaborate on an animation that will be released to theaters this year! Check this out! It’s cool!

CES 2009 #09: Interview with Panasonic about its 1 Inch Thick Plasma

Don’t have a plasma TV yet? Ready to upgrade to one? How about a 1 inch thick, 54 inches wide plasma TV? Sound good to you? It did to us when we saw it. Listen to Christina Goodman from Panasonic tell you all about this awesome TV!

CES 2009 #08: Interview with Microsoft about Windows 7

Are you ready to move up from Windows XP? Hate Windows Vista? We’ve interviewed Mark Croft from Microsoft about the new Windows 7. See and listen to the good, the bad and the ugly of Windos 7 and if you should upgrade to it or wait.

CES 2009 #07: Interview with Hand-E-Pod about Camera Stabilizers

If you shoot photography with digital SLRs or point and shoot digital cameras, you might want to check out this cheap $24 camera stabilizing system. It’s simple in design, but effective for the job.

CES 2009 #06: Interview with Intel about Netbooks and Notebooks

Not sure the difference between netbooks, notebooks and laptops? Then listen to Emilie Barta from Intel explain when you should use a netbook instead of a laptop or notebook. A low cost netbook may be just what the doctored ordered for you.

CES 2009 #05: Interview with VeriCorder about Podcasting iPhone App

If you conduct audio interviews on location for a living and you own an iPhone, you might want to check out the VeriCorder. Gary Simons, it’s founder and creator, tells us how you can record, edit and publish your podcast all from the iPhone.

CES 2009 #04: Interview with Intercasting about Social Networks on cell phones

If you are addicted to social networks, or use it legitimately for your business, then you need to check out Intercasting’s offerings for social networks on your cell phone. List to Brian Spencer as he explains how to get them on your cell!

CES 2009 #03: Interview with Intel about the i7 Microprocessor

Is your machine running slow? Are you ready for an 8 core? Check out the latest microprocessor from Intel, the new i7. We speak with MC Rydzewski about why digital media creators need to upgrade to this new chip!

CES 2009 #02: Interview with Avid about Pinnacle Studio

Not ready for Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro or Avid yet? We talk to Frank Quadro about their latest version of Avid Pinnacle Studio, an entry level video editing solution you should consider if you are starting out.

CES 2009 #01: Interview with Wacom about its Tablets

You you do digital photography, animation or use Photoshop extensively, you need to get out of using a mouse and jump into using one of these cool Wacom tablets. Listen to Douglas Little as we talk digital tablets.

Macworld 2009 #20: Interview with Pinger about Pinger Phone

Do you communicate with your friends via iPhone, Facebook, Twitter, IM and other forms of social media? Wish you could access all those ways in one centralize place via your iPhone? Pinger Phone, a free iPhone app, tries to do just that.

Macworld 2009 #19: Interview with EazyDraw about Vector Graphics

If you need to create some vector graphics, but don’t have the time (or the need) to learn Adobe Illustrator, then you need to check out Eazy Draw, a vector drawing application similar to Adobe Illustrator, but without the learning curve.

Macworld 2009 #18: Interview with Tech Restore about their Back To The Future car

Tech Restore brings your Mac system back to life. You ship them your broken computer, they fix it immediately and ship it back to you. The real interesting story in this interview is their DeLorean “Back To The Future” car they had in their booth.

Macworld 2009 #17: Interview with Weynand about Final Cut Pro training

Shirley Craig, from Weynand International Training, talks to us about their Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro and Color training they offer, both in-class or onsite in your company.

Macworld 2009 #16: Interview with Icon Factory about Twitterrific

Are you on Twitter all day long? Do you want to know what people are Twittering about? Do you use Twitter for your business? Then I definitely recommend you check out Twitterrific, a Mac Application that lets you take Twitter to a new level!

Macworld 2009 #15: Interview with Widget Press about Model Baker

If you are a small business looking to create a website or iPhone application using a GUI interface (drag and drop), then you need to check out ModelBaker from Widget Press, which allows you to quickly create robust web sites using just your mouse!

Macworld 2009 #14: The people of Macworld

Ever wonder who are the people that visit Macworld and why they even make the trek to San Francisco? I interview various attendees and find out why they are there and what they loved (and hated) about Macworld this year!

Macworld 2009 #13: Interview with Micromat about Techtool Pro

If your iMac, Macbook Pro or Mac Pro is running a bit sluggish, that may mean you need to do some maintenance on it. Techtool Pro is an application that lets you defrag your hard drive, run memory and video card test, plus much more!

Macworld 2009 #12: Interview with Spatial View about 3D Monitors

3D Monitors? Yup! Check out the latest 3D monitors from Spatial View that requires no 3D glasses for you to wear. Our interview covers not just their monitors, but also a conversation about the 3D industry in general and iPhones with 3D displays!

Macworld 2009 #11: Interview with Callwave about Fuze

Need to show presentations online to a group of people? Are your viewers both on Mac and Windows? Listen to our interview with Callwave about their Fuze product which allows you to share presentations and run webinars online on multiple platforms.

Macworld 2009 #10: Interview with Elgato about Eye TV

Want to watch TV on your Mac? Want to record your favorite shows directly to your Mac hard drive? Watch and learn about Elgato’s Eye TV, which allows you to watch HD TV on your iMac or MacBook and record the shows directly to your hard drive.

Macworld 2009 #09: Interview with Blackmagic Design about Video Recorder

I speak with Dan May, the CEO of Blackmagic Design about their new consumer video recorder and capture USB card, which allows you to record any analog source directly to your Mac.

Macworld 2009 #08: Interview with Parallels about Virtualization

We know you don’t like Windows if you own a Mac, but some times you need to have it to do some work stuff right? Don’t want to give up your Mac machine? Run Windows using Parallels Virtualization and run Windows and Mac apps on the same machine!

Macworld 2009 #07: Interview with Axiotron about Mac Tablets

Listen to an interview with the founder of Axiotron, the maker of Mac Tablets. Listen to him explain the process of converting your MacBook or MacBook Pro into a touch screen tablet. If you are a creative professional, you need to see this!

Macworld 2009 #06: Interview with Gee Three about Final Cut Pro Plugins

Who doesn’t want more plug-ins for their Final Cut Pro? The more the better! Listen to the founder of Gee Three, the maker of Final Cut Pro plug-ins, tell us about their new Ken Burns effects plug in that makes photo slides easy!

Macworld 2009 #05: Interview with Intuit about Quicken Financial Life for Mac

Frustrated with iBank? Don’t like the current Quicken on your Mac? Adriel Frederick from Intuit talks about and shows us the upcoming new version of Quicken Financial Life for Mac.

Macworld 2009 #04: Interview with Google about Picasa for Mac

If you are looking for a software solution to help you manage and edit your digital photographs, you might want to check out the new Picasa for Mac from Google. Charles, the Software Engineer, explains how it works and the new Mac features.

Macworld 2009 #03: Interview with La Cie about Hard Drives

If you are looking for storage devices for your Final Cut Pro video editing system, then you need to check out LaCie’s line of hard drives. From personal systems to full RAID storage devices, Patrick from LaCie explains which one is best for you.

Macworld 2009 #02: Interview with NEC about Curved Monitor

Is a 30 inch monitor not large enough for your computing needs? Then you need to check out the new curved monitor from NEC. It’s 42 inches ultra wide, curved and just pure heaven for those wanting the latest in display technology!

Macworld 2009 #01: Interview with Ambrosia Software about Wire Tap Anywhere

Do you record interviews with Skype? Do you need to record different sound sources from different applications or microphones? Then check out Wire Tap Anywhere from Abrosia Software. Learn how to create virtual sound sources to use in your audio apps.

DV Expo 2008 #10: Interview with Robin Berg, Indie Filmmaker about the Sony Z5U

Ready to trade in you old Sony Z1U? Do you want to go tapeless? Are you ready to jump into HD video capturing? Check out Robin Berg, speaking on behalf of Sony about the Sony Z5U camera.

DV Expo 2008 #09: Interview with Michael Knowles from The Indy Steady Cam

Are you looking for a inexpensive steady cam for your next indie film project? I really mean inexpensive! How does $350 sound to you? Watch the inventor of The Indy Steady Cam, Michael Knowles, show you how it works!

DV Expo 2008 #08: Interview with Fred Medina from FilmLight

Fred Medina, VP of Sales for FilmLight, talks to us about his their film grading system, digital film scanning and color management technology. You can get serious color grading for your next video project for a reasonable price point.

DV Expo 2008 #07: Interview with Brian Dickman from Smartsound

Brian Dickman, VP of Sales & Marketing at Smartsound, explains what SonicFire Pro is and how to use it to add quality music not only to your video but also to your Flash site.

DV Expo 2008 #06: Interview with David Tesi from VideoAssisTech

Need to do live switching and capturing for an event but don’t have the money to purchase a full feature live switcher. Then check out the software based live switcher from VideoAssisTech, which starts at only $99.

DV Expo 2008 #05: Interview with Tom Bennett from Pond5

If you are looking for stock video to purchase, or have awesome video you think others would want to use, then you want to check out Pond5. Tom Bennett, it’s founder, tell us why their stock footage company is different then others out there.

DV Expo 2008 #04: Interview with Lenny Magill from Youreeeka!

Do you want to start charging for your podcasts or web video shows but have no clue how to go about it? Then listen to Lenny Magill, the President of Youreeeka!, tell us about his service and how you can use it to start monetizing your content.

DV Expo 2008 #03: Interview with Mark Ditmanson from Prompter People

If you have been in the market for a quality teleprompter at an affordable price, you might want to check out Prompter People. Mark Ditmanson, the president of Prompter People, tell us about their various models and how affordable it can be to own one.

DV Expo 2008 #02: Interview with David Junker Form The Digital Video Professionals Association

If you are interested in networking and expanding your digital video knowledge, then you should consider joining the Digital Video Professionals Association. Listen to David Junker, it’s director, tell you what it is and how services it offers

DV Expo 2008 #01: Michael Goi from the American Society of Cinematographers

Learn what the American Society of Cinematographers is and how web video producers can harness it’s power and it’s talented people for your next web video project! Michael Goi talks about his expertise in network TV, Movies and Web videos shoots.

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 SaaS white label media management platform that enables video and photos on websites including in house, syndicated and/or user generated content.

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.

NAB 2008 #19: BlackMagic Design Overview

Check out the latest in hubs, cards, switchers plus much more from BlackMagic Design. In this episode, Dan May, President of Blackmagic Design runs through a list of 10 new products they debuted at NAB 2008

NAB 2008 #18: Sony Creative Software Overview

Yes, you heard about Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro and Avid NLE systems, but did you know their is another great alternative from Sony Creative Media called Sony Vegas Pro 8. It has lots of great features. Only drawback, it’s Windows only.

NAB 2008 #17: NewTek Overview

If you need to perform live editing of a show and then stream it to the web live, while keeping an archive copy of it, then you need to check out Tri-Caster Pro from NewTek. Tri-Caster Pro even allows you to perform live green screen keying.

NAB 2008 #16: Microsoft Silverlight Overview

So is Flash dead now that Microsoft Silverlight is out? Hardly, however, as a Flash developer (or multimedia developer), on must be on top of the market, so check this episode out to learn all about Microsoft Silverlight from their product specialist.

NAB 2008 #15: Scope Box 2.0 Overview

If you shoot green screen or color correct, you are always checking your vector scope, waveform, etc. This application replaces all those tools with a single app that allows you to easily check your signal live and lets you record it to hard drive.

NAB 2008 #14: Fluid Mask For Photoshop Overview

Vertus is the maker of Fluid Mask 3, a plug in for Photoshop that allows you to easily mask out people from their backgrounds. It’s seriously a killer plug in that once you use it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

NAB 2008 #13: Boris FX Overview

Boris FX is the maker of video special effects plugins and filters for Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, Avid, Autodesk Combustion and Sparks, Canopus and Media 100, Sony Vegas and other hosts.

NAB 2008 #12: Noise Industries Plugins Overview

If you need to create special effects in Final Cut Pro you need to check out the latest plugins from Noise Industries. They are fast, clean and incredibly awesome! You can also create your own plugins using their FX Factory application.

NAB 2008 #11: Audio-Technica Microphones Overview

If you shoot video or produce podcasts, check out the latest offerings in microphones from Audio-Technica. From $99 up to $800, they have a microphone to make you sound like a professional.

NAB 2008 #10: GenArts Plugins Overview

If you need to create special effects in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid or compositing applications like Adobe After Effects, you need to check out the latest plugins from GenArts. They are fast, clean and incredibly awesome!

NAB 2008 #09: The John Lennon Bus Tour

In the last part of our 2 part special on the John Lennon Education Bus, we get a tour of the inside of the bus and learn all about the technology that the engineers use, both audio, video and computer wise. Check it out! It’s fascinating!

NAB 2008 #08: The John Lennon Bus History

If you’ve attended MacWorld or NAB in the past, you’ve seen The John Lennon Bus there. Ever wonder what The John Lennon bus is all about? What they have in there? This episode will show you the bus and the technology behind it.

NAB 2008 #07: Mogulus Overview

If you ever dreamed of having your own TV studio, dream no longer. Go to Mogulus.com and sign up for your free account and you will be able to launch your own TV channel with full mixing capabilities, multiple cameras, plus other great features.

NAB 2008 #06: Revision Effects Overview

Revision Effects shows us the latest high quality, cost effective plugins for After Effects, Combustion, Final Cut Pro, Shake, Premiere Pro, Fusion, Nuke, GenerationQ, Autodesk Systems, Avid Systems and Softimage XSI.

NAB 2008 #05: Telestream Episode 5 Overview

Check out the latest version of Episode, the powerful, scalable craft encoding application for Mac. Version 5 includes input support for RED camera, Cineon and DPX formats. It also adds encode and decode support for Flash 8 VP6s, Flash 9 and Blu-ray

NAB 2008 #04: Smart Sound Overview

Check out the latest version of Sonicfire Pro 5, music editing software, to be released in June 2008. Version 5 now includes sensory searching, spotting, timing controls in the enhanced mood mapping, and the ability to change tempo.

NAB 2008 #03: RED Digital Cinema Overview

Check out the latest cameras from Red Digital Cinema, yes, you read correctly, cameras, as in plural. They now offer Red One, the original 4K camera and 2 new cameras, Scarlet, which is 3K and Epic, which is a whopping 5K!

NAB 2008 #02: Adobe Media Player Overview

Looks like the iTunes store has some new competition and it comes in the form of Flash! The new Adobe Media Player is a Flash application that runs on top of Adobe AIR and promises to bring quality video content to the masses for free.

NAB 2008 #01: Anton Bauer Overview

Check out the latest support systems for your camera from Anton Bauer. If you shoot indie films, corporate video or even weddings, Anton Bauer offers you support systems starting at $99 up to $400.