Category: Technology
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A podcast is not the same media form as a video podcast a.k.a. vlog
The nature of the experience dictates that they be considered two separate media forms, with different roles and advantages.
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Yahoo and TiVo hook up, world shakes a little
In a remarkably low key announcement we could be seeing the first solid move to television convergence.
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When a good format “wins” for all the wrong reasons
It seems the tide is definitively turning to Blu-ray over HD DVD but it seems to be because of the excessive DRM implemented in Blu-ray
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The power of disruptive technologies
A disruptive technology is one that most people do not see coming and yet, within a very short period it changes everything. A disruptive technology will become the dominant technology. Rarely are they accurately predicted because predictions are generally extrapolated from the existing understanding. For example, there’s no doubt that the invention of the motor…
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Don’t panic! Apple adopts Intel processors
Really, nothing changes now but the future is a little bit brighter. That’s all it means folks – a small change, not a dramatic turnaround.
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E3 and what it means for the future of production
What does the evolution of “gaming” and gaming technologies mean for the future of video production and distribution, if anything?
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iTunes becomes a movie management tool
With Version 4.8 iTunes becomes a music and movie management, organization and delivery tool.
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JVC confirms ProHD strategy
At NAB JVC confirmed their ProHD strategy includes two cameras in different formats: the KY-HD100 in standard HDV format and the KY-HD7000 in the JVC-only “extended HDV” format.
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Panasonic announce P2 Camcorder
Panasonic’s AG-HVX 200 is a DV/DVCPRO/DVCPRO 50/DVCPRO HD camcorder with multiple frame rates and native 16:9 CCDs.
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Apple’s NAB announcements [updated]
Although no new applications were announced, Apple upgraded all the Pro Video Apps with new versions of Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Compressor 2, Motion 2, DVD Studio Pro 4 and Shake 4. Only LiveType remains unchanged from the previous version.