Video Agenda
Everyone's an HD critic
The official pre-NAB media blitz officially began last month, as Sony unveiled its new XDCAM HD line of products. And during the New York press conference, it occurred to me that there are some video professionals who really have some unrealistic HD expectations. Feb 23, 2006
Do we really need Supreme Court cameras?
We have a new chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. So where does he stand on cameras in the courtroom, and when can we expect C-SPAN-like coverage on a cable system near you? Dec 21, 2005
Forensic video gets specialized
Sometimes the simple questions are the most telling, as illustrated at the annual Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association conference last month in Idaho. LEVA president (and GVExpo keynote speaker) Mike Fergus confirmed suspicions when he polled a group of more than 100 law enforcement video professionals during the opening ceremonies. Dec 8, 2005
The urge to merge
Sad but true, I cannot in good conscience be counted as one of the great minds of big business in the country today. I can probably trace this back to the fact that I grew up on a dead end street. As a result, the opportunities for a successful lemonade stand were out from the start, and my career, for better or worse, spiraled into the world of mass media. Nov 1, 2005
It's all about appearances
Don't judge a book by its cover. The lesson in the old fables is that appearances can be deceiving - it's what's inside that's important.
Appearances don't mean much in a fairy tale world. In the professional world, however, appearances can mean the difference between getting the job and getting your resume buried in the stack. And in the video world, appearances extend to the crew. Sep 27, 2005
Space agency returns to glory
July was a rather momentous month for NASA. The big news, of course, is that it’s being sued by a Russian astrologer. Aug 25, 2005
If you build it, will they come?
James Chan, director of product marketing for Mitsubishi’s Presentation Products Division, is passionate about LED projectors, and his enthusiasm is contagious. During a session at the Projection Summit at last month’s InfoComm in Las Vegas, NV, he introduced a low-cost DLP projector that he thinks could be successful for a variety of applications, including portable home theater, small group presentations, and digital camera display magnification. Jul 21, 2005
Small screens, big opportunities
I didn’t think cell phone use in restaurants could become even more rude. Then came the cell phone with the walkie-talkie function, so my cheeseburger comes with a side of two self-important screaming idiots instead of just one. Now there’s a new development that might just send Miss Manners into retirement: mobile TV. Jun 21, 2005
Sesame Street or Commercial Ave.?
Like many of you, I grew up watching Sesame Street. Public television was pure back then. Member stations got their funding the old fashioned way: They begged for it. The begging will continue, but now it’ll be augmented with a commercial cable network. Last month, Comcast Corporation, along with PBS, Sesame Workshop, and HIT Entertainment, launched a new service for preschoolers called PBS KIDS Sprout On Demand. The announcement also touted the new 24/7 cable channel PBS KIDS Sprout, complete with commercials, that will debut this fall. Jun 1, 2005
How to define asset management
I remember the asset management system at a production facility where I interned. It was a loft. When we needed to access the archive, the low guy on the totem pole (that would be me) would have to climb a ladder and sort through a bunch of boxes filled with tapes. Apr 29, 2005
