Category: Business

Downloads make little mark on box office.

Post author By Philip
Post date August 26, 2013
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Yet another study shows no evidence of harm from illegal downloading, aka unauthorized distribution.

The illegal downloading of films has little effect on box office revenue, and industry estimates of its losses are exaggerated, a study has found.

However, the analysis also found that the national broadband network would encourage digital piracy.

We are still waiting for a peer reviewed study that shows any harm. Waiting, waiting, waiting. (Yes the MPAA/RIAA publish “results” but when you examine the details, their is no support for the MPAA/RIAA position. In other words they publish completely bogus results.)

The Business of Production

No more Lynda.com for me

I totally support every company’s right to go after those distributing their content by unauthorized means, but they must do it within the law. Unfortunately Lynda.com has hired a shell company “IP Arrow” to handle their takedowns, and that company is doing Lynda a great disservice by issuing bogus DMCA takedowns. (This is illegal but never prosecuted.)

The Business of Production

Most Pirated is better than an Emmy?

Post author By Philip
Post date August 11, 2013
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According to Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes, Game of ThronesÂ being the most pirated is better than an Emmy.

Yes, in response to a question about whether the network kinda-sorta regards the extensive theft of HBO’s flagship show, Game of Thrones, as a compliment, Bewkes said, “I have to admit it, I think you’re right.” The much-discussed fantasy series is HBO’s most popular, and “if you go to people who are watching it without subs, it’s a tremendous word-of-mouth thing,” the exec told investors. “We’ve been dealing with this for 20, 30 yearsâ€”people sharing subs, running wires down the backs of apartment buildings.Â Our experience is that it leads to more paying subs. I think you’re right that Game of Thrones is the most pirated show in the world,” he said. “That’s better than an Emmy.”

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Sequence Clip Reporter, a.k.a The Producer’s Best Friend, Updated to Fully Support Premiere Pro CC

Post author By Philip
Post date August 5, 2013
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Press release from my day job. For you Premiere Pro users.

Intelligent Assistance, announces major update to popular report generationÂ tool, allowing producers to interface with Adobeâ€™s Premier Pro CC and instantly produce deliverables in the form of reports such as music cue sheets, stock footage reports, text generator reports, narration reports, sequence markers, etc.

The Business of Production

NBC Concedes Quality, Goes for Live Events

Post author By Philip
Post date August 2, 2013
3 Comments on NBC Concedes Quality, Goes for Live Events

The Wall Street Journal reports that NBC are going to focus on “live” and “event focused” broadcasts, which is reasonable since that’s pretty much all they have left!

The Business of Production

Is the $200 million “Blockbuster” movie dead?

Post author By Philip
Post date July 29, 2013
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After six blockbuster movies this summerÂ Â are looking like complete flopÂ is it time to reconsider the type of movie “Hollywood” is making? Is a $200 million “Blockbuster” the only movie that should be produced? When even Variety says it’s time for studios to “end their Mega-budget obsession” perhaps it is time to rethink the Hollywood output.

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Is “Hollywood” worth saving?

Post author By Philip
Post date July 17, 2013
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Although I want to believe change will happen, experience tells me that change happens much more slowly than I generally expect. So I don’t expect much short-term change to the “Hollywood” studio model, but I do see that there’s a lack of direction. Sequels and franchises borrowed from elsewhere, to push the tentpole model, isn’t the creative industry it can be. (Many, many very creative people make these films, but the ideas seem repetitive.)

Well,Â Erik LokkesmoeÂ wondersÂ Is Hollywood Worth Saving?

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The Terence and Philip Show Episode 57: Avid’s financials and more.

Post author By Philip
Post date July 8, 2013
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A wide ranging episode that starts with a discussion of Avid’s financials, and goes all over the place from there. This episode was recorded before the release of Adobe Creative Cloud and the preview of the new MacPro. And a discussion of beer and wine seemed to be an appropriate analogy along the way. Sometimes a little heated.

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Preselling a popular series to fans first?

Post author By Philip
Post date July 2, 2013
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House of Cards spurred a lot of binge viewing.Â Gary Delfiner is one who binged and thinks there might be an opportunity for additional revenue to producers by preselling a popular series to the most ardent fans first. Give them early access before the “free” (or no additional payment) version some weeks later.

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Can You Make a Living on YouTube?

Post author By Philip
Post date June 27, 2013
11 Comments on Can You Make a Living on YouTube?

In a world where we’re all trying to work out where and how we’ll make a living in the future, many wonder if YouTube is a solution. It can be, but you have to be in the top 100 channels.