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Digital Production Buzz – May 31, 2018

Tonight, we talk with women about the challenges and opportunities to working in media. How to succeed in a male-dominated industry, the importance of mentors and advice to women trying to grow their careers.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Tuesday McGowan, Erin Sarofsky, Leandra Dichirico, Phoenix Gonzalez, Carrie Wooten and James DeRuvo.

  • Creating WomenInMograph.com
  • A Creative Career is a Tricky Balance
  • Using Gear Designed for Men
  • Where do Career Obstacles come from?
  • The Right Mentor Fast-Tracks a Career
  • The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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Creating WomenInMograph.com

Tuesday McGowan
Tuesday McGowan, Creative Director/Designer, Tuesday McGowan
Tonight we are joined by Tuesday McGowan, free-lance creative director, who co-founded the WomenInMograph.com website, based on a panel discussion at NAB this year. She talks about the challenges of succeeding as a woman in media, the importance of mentors and why she created this website to provide greater visibility and support.


A Creative Career is a Tricky Balance

Erin Sarofsky
Erin Sarofsky, President/Owner/Executive Creative Director, Sarofsky
How do you get to the top of your game as a woman? Tonight we talk with Erin Sarofsky, President and Creative Director of Sarofsky.com, who describes the challenges of running a design company, balancing business with the needs of her employees, and what women need to know to succeed in their careers.


Using Gear Designed for Men

Leandra Dichirico
Leandra Dichirico, Production Sound Mixer, Lioness Audio
Starting out as a young woman in the very masculine world of on-set audio recording has its own challenges. Tonight we talk with Leandra Dichirico, Production Sound Mixer, who shares some of her challenges, including working with gear designed for men much bigger than herself.


Where do Career Obstacles come from?

Phoenix Gonzalez
Phoenix Gonzalez, Co-Founder/President of Sales, DotstudioPRO
Where do career obstacles come from? Tonight, Phoenix Gonzalez, co-founder and President of Sales for DotStudioPRO, has some controversial opinions, as she shares her thoughts on mentors, building a career, and her role as an executive and role model.


The Right Mentor Fast-Tracks a Career

Carrie Wootten
Carrie Wootten, Mentoring Programme Director, Rise
It’s hard for women who are just starting to figure out the best way to build their career. Mentors who can provide a helping hand are invaluable. Tonight we talk with Carrie Wootten, Director of the Mentoring Program for Rise, a UK-based company that pairs women starting in media with experienced women who can guide them along their chosen career path.


The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

James DeRuvo
James DeRuvo, Editor-in-Chief, DoddleNEWS.
James DeRuvo Editor-in-Chief at DoddleNEWS.com, has a multi-faceted career spanning radio, film and publishing. With experience covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James joins us every week to present the latest industry news.

Digital Production Buzz – May 24, 2018

Tonight, we look at the latest in audio technology and gear – from networking to live production to on-set mixers. Plus, we take a side trip into learning about new ways to distribute your content.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Paul Isaacs, Derek Badala, Jeremy Mims, Rob Read and James DeRuvo.

  • New Gear for On-Set Audio Recording & Mixing
  • RME: The Difference is in the Drivers
  • Creating Content for the “New” Radio
  • New Audio Technology from Roland
  • The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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New Gear for On-Set Audio Recording & Mixing

Paul Isaacs
Paul Isaacs, Director of Product Management and Design, Sound Devices, LLC
The company was named after a box of spare parts but, now, Sound Devices is a standard in on-set production audio mixing and recording. Tonight, Paul Isaacs, Director of Product Management and Design, talks with us about new audio technology, recording practices and gear from Sound Devices.


RME: The Difference is in the Drivers

Derek Badala
Derek Badala, Director of Sales – America, RME
RME began more than 20 years ago. Today, it is known as one of the leaders in live audio production. Tonight, Derek Badala, director of sales for the Americas for RME, tells us about the company, their latest products and some new audio technology we need to watch.


Creating Content for the “New” Radio

Jeremy Mims
Jeremy Mims, Head of Strategy, SpokenLayer
SpokenLayer is creating a new form of radio, supported by media giants like: Gannett, Hearst, McClatchy, GateHouse Media, PostMedia many others. Tonight, Jeremy Mims, Head of Strategy for SpokenLayer, describes what they are doing, why its drawing such interest and what filmmakers need to know to create content for it.


New Audio Technology from Roland

Rob Read
Rob Read, Business Development Manager, Roland
Roland makes a wide range of both audio and video products. Tonight, Rob Read, Business Development Manager for Roland, talks about their latest audio products, along with key new audio technology that we need to learn more about.


The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

James DeRuvo
James DeRuvo, Editor-in-Chief, DoddleNEWS.
James DeRuvo Editor-in-Chief at DoddleNEWS.com, has a multi-faceted career spanning radio, film and publishing. With experience covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James joins us every week to present the latest industry news.

Digital Production Buzz – May 17, 2018

If you want to be as efficient as possible, you need an effective workflow – a formal, organized process for completing a task efficiently. This could be as simple as a hand-written outline or as complex as a 3rd-party application. This week we talk with key industry leaders to see what’s available and how to create a workflow that works for you.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Michael Cioni, Joel Stoner, Andy Shenkler, Greg Dolan, Michael Kammes and James DeRuvo.

  • Defining a Good Workflow
  • Studio Suite Helps Facilities Manage
  • “One:” Cloud-based Workflow for Filmmakers
  • The Power of an Automated Workflow
  • Build a Better Workflow
  • The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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Defining a Good Workflow

Michael Cioni
Michael Cioni, Senior Vice President of Innovation, Panavision & Light Iron
What is a workflow and why is it important? Tonight we are joined by Michael Cioni, Senior Vice President of Innovation at Panavision, who explains why workflows are increasingly important in today’s fragmented media landscape.


Studio Suite Helps Facilities Manage

Joel Stoner
Joel Stoner, Founder, AlterMedia
Studio Suite helps post facilities and studios stay organized. Tonight we talk with Joel Stoner, Founder of AlterMedia and designer of Studio Suite. He explains what the software is, how it works and who should consider using it.


“One:” Cloud-based Workflow for Filmmakers

Andy Shenkler
Andy Shenkler, Chief Product Officer, Deluxe Entertainment
Deluxe Entertainment has been in business for over 100 years! They specialize in providing a full range of services for filmmakers. Tonight, Andy Shenkler, Chief Product Officer, talks about their newest product – “One” – a cloud-based workflow platform for post-production and distribution.


The Power of an Automated Workflow

Greg Dolan
Greg Dolan, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Xytech Systems Corporation
Xytech provides facility management and workflow solutions for both large and small companies. Tonight, Greg Dolan, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales, talks to us about why having a good workflow setup is important and how Xytech can help.


Build a Better Workflow

Michael Kammes
Michael Kammes, Director of Technology, Key Code Media
Michael Kammes is the director of technology for KeyCode Media. As such, he not only spots the new gear that the rest of us need to watch, but he helps clients integrate it with the technology they have. Tonight, Michael shares his tips on creating workflows that work.


The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

James DeRuvo
James DeRuvo, Editor-in-Chief, DoddleNEWS.
James DeRuvo Editor-in-Chief at DoddleNEWS.com, has a multi-faceted career spanning radio, film and publishing. With experience covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James joins us every week to present the latest industry news.

Digital Production Buzz – May 10, 2018

Storage is a constantly evolving technology that’s increasingly critical to media creation. Tonight we talk with Key thought leaders in the storage world about what’s new, what we need to watch and how to keep older systems current.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Tom Coughlin, David Feller, Nathaniel Cooper, Larry O’Connor and James DeRuvo.

  • Explaining Tomorrow’s Storage Technology
  • Spectra Logic Stands For Storage
  • Why Consider Promax Shared Storage
  • Better Ways to Upgrade Your Mac
  • The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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Explaining Tomorrow’s Storage Technology

Tom Coughlin
Tom Coughlin, President, Coughlin Associates, Inc.
No one is better qualified to set the scene for today’s storage technology than Tom Coughlin. President of Coughlin Associates, senior member of IEEE and founder of the Storage Visions and Creative Storage Conferences. Tonight, he shares his thoughts on current storage technology: Flash, Cloud, spinning media, interfaces – everything you need to know about what’s coming.

PLUS: Tom is offering two discounts to Creative Storage. $100 off full conference registration here and FREE admission for media professionals to the full conference if you complete a survey here.


Spectra Logic Stands For Storage

David Feller
David Feller, Vice President of Product Management and Solutions Engineering, Spectra Logic
Spectra Logic has been dedicated to storage for almost 40 years, focusing on the problem of short and long-term digital preservation. Tonight, David Feller, VP of Product Management and Solutions Engineering, explains key storage products for filmmakers interested in archiving their assets for the long-term.


Why Consider Promax Shared Storage

Nathaniel Cooper
Nathaniel Cooper, COO, ProMAX Systems
ProMAX has more than 20 years creating high-powered network storage devices for the media and entertainment industry. Tonight we are joined by Nathaniel Cooper, COO of ProMAX, who talks to us about what ProMAX does, how to choose the right shared storage and why we should consider their storage systems.


Better Ways to Upgrade Your Mac

Larry O'Connor
Larry O’Connor, Founder & CEO, Other World Computing
Just because a computer is older doesn’t mean it can’t still be used to create media today. But, often, staying current means upgrading your hardware – something Apple does not make very easy. Tonight, Larry O’Connor, founder and CEO of OWC, explains various ways we can upgrade older systems to keep them in service longer.


The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

James DeRuvo
James DeRuvo, Editor-in-Chief, DoddleNEWS.
James DeRuvo Editor-in-Chief at DoddleNEWS.com, has a multi-faceted career spanning radio, film and publishing. With experience covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James joins us every week to present the latest industry news.

Digital Production Buzz – May 3, 2018

Technology has never been more important to filmmakers. Tonight, we showcase exciting new trends that exploded at NAB: eGPUs, Cloud-based animation, drones, and ProRes RAW. New today, these will be the workhorses of tomorrow.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Larry O’Connor, Rex Grignon, Brian Streem, Jeromy Young and James DeRuvo.

  • The Inside Scoop on eGPUs
  • Revolutionizing Animation with The Cloud
  • A Team That Creates Perfect Aerials
  • Digital Recorders and ProRes RAW
  • The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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The Inside Scoop on eGPUs

Larry O'Connor
Larry O’Connor, Founder & CEO, Other World Computing
External Graphic Processing Units (eGPUs) are now supported in the latest High Sierra release of macOS. But what are they? Who are they for? And, most importantly, do they work? Tonight, Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO of OWC, helps us understand what’s going on and how filmmakers can use it.


Revolutionizing Animation with The Cloud

Rex Grignon
Rex Grignon, CEO & Co-Founder, Nimble Collective
The Nimble Collective is a Cloud-based animation platform which is attempting to revolutionize animation. Co-founder and CEO Rex Grignon joins us tonight to explain what they’ve created and how it works.


A Team That Creates Perfect Aerials

Brian Streem
Brian Streem, CEO, Aerobo Drone Services
Aerial shots can really enhance a scene. But, technology has shifted to drones and drones are a LOT harder to fly legally than they were a year ago. Tonight, Brian Streem, CEO of Aerobo Drone Services, describes how his team can help you create the perfect aerial for your next project.


Digital Recorders and ProRes RAW

Jeromy Young
Jeromy Young, Co-Founder and CEO, Atomos
At NAB 2018, Apple announced a new version of ProRes called “ProRes RAW.” At the same time, Atomos announced two new digital recorders that support this new format. Tonight, Jeromy Young, co-founder and CEO of Atomos, joins us to explain this new codec and why it makes sense to use external recorders during production.


The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

James DeRuvo
James DeRuvo, Editor-in-Chief, DoddleNEWS.
James DeRuvo Editor-in-Chief at DoddleNEWS.com, has a multi-faceted career spanning radio, film and publishing. With experience covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James joins us every week to present the latest industry news.