Creative Planet's Digital Production BuZZ

This three-day program at the Pasadena, CA, Convention Center includes tracks on tapeless production, 3D production, and web video, as well training sessions such as the RED Boot Camp, Digital Camera Supersession, and Lighting Workshop.

Sep 28th, 2009

DV Expo Show 7

Join host Larry Jordan as our seventh, and final, show, showcases some old and new companies. We open with Bob Anderson, from TS Computing, talking about the NewTek Tricaster.

TRT: 52:05

Bob Anderson, Director Technical Support, TS Computers
Bob highlights the production features of the NewTek Tricaster
Ed Bobadilla, Sales Manager, Nelson Cases
Ed explains how to pick the right case when shipping gear across country
Paul Holtz, CEO, ClassOnDemand
Paul debates with Larry on the importance of production values in training
Dan Henderson, VP marketing, and Dennis Wong, Technical Sales Support, FastSoft
FastSoft has a new product that speeds data transfers across the web
Jehu Garcia, CEO, JAG35
Jehu started his company to provide low-cost camera accessories for low-end video cameras
Bernie Keach, Western Regional Sales Manager, Marshall Electonics
Bernie explains the differences between LCD, Plasma, and LED monitors and how to choose the right one.

Sep 27th, 2009

DV Expo Show 6

Join host Larry Jordan as our sixth show looks at DSLR technology, LED lighting, camera filters, and a new company helping production companies stay green. We open with Oliver Peters, editor for DV Magazine, talking about the post-production process of shooting DSLR media.

TRT: 40:57

Oliver Peters, Editor, DV and Videography Magazines
What's the best workflow for editing DSLR media in post?
Paul Kobelja, Account Executive, PRG
PRG specializes in lighting rental. Here, he discusses LED technology
Brady Harris, Technical Sales Rep, Lowel Lighting
Robert Orlando, Regional Manager for Western US and Latin America, Tiffen
Brady showcases Lowel's new LED Blender light
Robert talks about the importance of infra-red filters for HD cameras
Michele Bailey, Sales Manager, LitePanels
Michele explains why LED lights are better than fluorescent or tungsten bulbs
Lauren Selman, CEO, ReelGreenMedia
Lauren has found a way to help companies stay green during production

Sep 26th, 2009

DV Expo Show 5 - DIGITAL PRODUCTION BUZZ

Digital Production BuZZ - Highlights from Digital Video Expo 2009. Our regular weekly show contains highlights from all the interviews we conducted during the show.

TRT: 1:11:13

Jessica Sitomer, CEO, The Greenlight Coach
Jessica gives us ideas to improve our job hunting skills
Michael Horton, Head-cutter, LA Final Cut Pro User Group
Michael is, finally, back from Amsterdam with a report on IBC
Mark Spencer, Author and CEO, Daystreet Productions
Mark talks about the challenges of teaching Apple's Motion
Carmel King, Executive VP, Broadcast Group, New Bay Media
Carmel is responsible for DV Expo and discusses her show's strategy
Diana Weynand, Author, Co-founder, Weynand Training
Diana introduces her new iApp of Final Cut Pro shortcuts
Philip Hodgetts, CEO, Intelligent Assistance
Philip reports fromt the show on the latest video archiving techniques
Bruce Nazarian, The Digital Guy
Bruce checks in with an automated system for producing Blu-ray Discs
Brian Valente, Partner, Red Rock Micro
Brian shows off new gear for shooting video with digital SLR cameras
Ned Soltz, Contributing Editor, DV Magazine
Ned's highlights from the show floor.

Sep 25th, 2009

DV Expo Show 4

In our fourth show, we focus on exhibitors with interesting products. We open with Jessica Sitomer, the keynote speaker at Digital Video Expo 2009, on how to get jobs in our industry.

TRT: 33:21

Jessica Sitomer, CEO, The Greenlight Coach
Jessica talks about how to get a job in our industry.
Steven Rushworth, Marking Director, Genus
Steven shows off new camera matte boxes for filters and light control.
Stephanie Joyce, Business Development Manager, Smartsound
Stephanie talks about the Final Cut Pro plug-in to SonicFire Pro.
Tommy Mack, Senior Account Executive, EVS
Tommy explains why renting camera gear makes dollars and cents.
Joel Holland, III, CEO, Footage Film
Joel tells why he started his company shooting locations.

Sep 24th, 2009

DV Expo Show 3

In our third show, we concentrate on exhibitors, with a closer look at DSLR cameras and a variety of interesting new products.

TRT: 36:12

Brian Valente, Partner, RedRockMicro
Brian explains how his gear connects film accessories to a camera

Michael Wohl, Author, Final Cut Studio trainer
Michael describes his conference training sessions in Final Cut Pro

Mike Hall, co-founder, Dana Dolly
Mike discusses their new, lighter, lower cost dolly

Jeff Sobel, chief engineer, The Lennon Tour Bus
Jeff explains how he got into audio and audio trainining

Doug Pircher, president, International Sales
Doug shows new products for white balance and tapeless media

Jens Bogenegn, co-founder, Zacuto
Jens explains why DSLR cameras are hot and geat to go with them

Sep 23rd, 2009

DV Expo Show 2

The Expo floor opens and the exhibitor stands are full. In this show, we split our attention between conference and expo sessions.

TRT: 37:14

GUESTS

David Williams, Editor, DV Magazine
David discusses hs reasons for including conferences.

Diana Weynand, Author and Co-founder, Weynand Training
Diana talks about wrtiing vs teaching and what works.

Drew Henderson, CEO, Alzo Video
Drew designs some very cool, cool lights.

Eric Harnden, Editor, Quintessential Studios
Eric explains why he attends DV Expo.

Bruce Nazarian, The Digital Guy
Bruce has found a way to automate Blu-ray Disc production.

TRT: 37:14

Sep 22nd, 2009

DV Expo Show 1

We begin our extended coverage of Digital Video Expo 2009 - live from the Pasadena Convention Center - with a look forward.

Our first show talks with the executives responsible for planning this year's event, two conference speakers talking about lighting techniques and growing your business, and two attendees discussing what they hope to get out of the conference.

TRT: 32:06