Here comes trouble
Phil Stella, June 9, 2008
Ever have one of those clients who is never satisfied, always behind schedule, has unrealistic expectations, and always blames you whenever anything goes wrong. Especially when its their fault. Unfortunately, when youre in a public More..

If I only had more time...
Phil Stella, April 11, 2008
If you regularly look at that overflowing plate you call your job and sigh in painful frustration, you arent alone. Were all being challenged to do more with less. More work, less time -- more projects, less resources. These days, More..

Change is the only constant
Phil Stella, November 12, 2007
Just when you thought everything had stabilized in your shop, you were on top of everything and could coast for a while ... WHAM! You get hit in the face with another major change. Just what you needed.Change is no surprise to media More..

WordPower: Every Word Counts
Phil Stella, October 11, 2007
What's in a word? A lot -- the words you use make a difference. We media communicators spend a big part of our workday writing, whether it's a script, proposal, memo, or marketing piece. Even though we're committed to the value and More..

Make a compelling case for your next convention
Phil Stella, March 28, 2007
So, you really want to go to NAB this year, do you? Budget cutbacks and department reorganizations kept you from going the last two years and you feel out of touch. You really want to get back on top of the newest developments in hardware More..

Project ‘Green’ Light
June 16, 2009
Studios move to eco-friendly lighting Lighting exhibits as this year’s NAB Show largely focused on lower-energy replacements for existing studio lighting. It’s not news that the technologies behind this trend are based on LED and fluorescent More..

Immersive Media Puts You in the Picture
April 3, 2009
There are a number of new ways of viewing imagery that are gaining acceptance in the consumer sphere and with government agencies and technical service users. Some of these “views” are based on old ideas tried in the past, and others More..

Adding ‘Legal’ or ‘Forensic’ to Your Video Expertise
March 5, 2009
I recently received an e-mail from a Government Video reader who operates a small production company in the Northwest. He wanted to branch out by adding forensic video analysis to his suite of services, something I’ve heard with increasing More..

Is the age of privacy at an end?
February 3, 2009
It appears that the “Age of Privacy” that began in the 18th century with the incorporation of hallways in public and private buildings may end with the incorporation of personal video security and digital gateways in living and working More..

FCC policy change could make your wireless mic illegal
January 21, 2009
Many video professionals think only consumers have been caught off guard or misinformed about the DTV transition. Because we have been privy to the entire mess, from missed deadlines to the final reality of next month’s analog broadcast More..

Online courses broaden access
Nancy Caronia, July 17, 2007
High school students need the advantage of advanced placement, foreign language, and other preparatory college courses as well as state-of-the-art technology in order to competitively apply for college and enter the workforce after More..

Distance learning helps ESOL efforts in Boston
Nancy Caronia, May 21, 2007
Boston has a population of 590,000, including more than 150,000 immigrants -- that's one in four residents -- speaking in 140 different languages.In 2000, the Mayor's Office of New Bostonians instituted English for New Bostonians, More..

Would you drive across a bridge built by a DL student?
Nancy Caronia, February 15, 2007
Distance learning and online courses have become an integral part of the educational process, particularly for busy individuals who work full-time while completing a degree or ambitious students in school districts that have limited More..

Subcontracting Shortcourse
April 3, 2009
In times of economic turmoil commercial entities often turn to the federal marketplace to try and recoup falling commercial revenue.Yet dealing directly with the federal government presents unique challenges and requirements akin to More..

Recent changes in government contracting you need to know
By Andrew Mohr and C. Kelly Kroll, November 3, 2008
All federal contractors now required to use E-VerifyPursuant to Executive Order 12989, as amended on June 9, all federal contractors and subcontractors are required to use E-Verify as a condition of contract award. E-Verify is an online More..

A grim fairytale
Andrew Mohr and C. Kelly Kroll, March 12, 2008
With more and more frequency, we run into manufacturers and other vendors who are interested in obtaining a GSA Schedule contract but are turned off by the thought of having to provide their very best price to GSA customers. These More..

Go fishing for government bids
Andrew Mohr and C. Kelly Kroll, October 11, 2007
When talking about GSA Schedule contracting with a client for the first time, weve often remarked that a GSA Schedule contract is nothing more than a hunting license. Weve now come to believe that going after government contracts is More..

ORCA takes a whale of effort
Andrew Mohr, C, Kelly Kroll, August 22, 2007
Despite the killer whale icon proudly on display at the ORCA government Web site, ORCA actually stands for "Online Representations and Certifications Application," not the dorsal-finned star of Free Willy. ORCA is an Internet database More..

Rules of the Road
June 16, 2009
Laws, I heard once in a law school commencement address, are those wise restraints that make men free. And so, we grant the government the power to make and enforce laws. But even the authorities need some restraints to keep us all More..

Fighting Bad With Good
April 3, 2009
Reporters have found plenty of bad news over the years in Iraq, and nowadays there aren’t a lot of reporters left there. But the videographers and public information specialists of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are working to make More..

Changing Times
March 5, 2009
Things are new in Washington—not just the administration, but the notion that in a financial crisis, government is going to have to be held accountable more than ever for what it does and how it spends its money. Across Washington More..

Famous last words
February 3, 2009
Close enough for government work. It’s a funny line, but not a great attitude.As a government video professional, it can be a challenge to find inspiration in some of the mundane assignments. Believe me, I understand — I used More..

Red lights could have village seeing green
January 21, 2009
When my municipality, the Village of Royal Palm Beach, was considering the adoption of an ordinance for red light cameras recently, I decided to get involved. I went to the regular council meeting and listened to my local officials More..