DVEO to Launch New Version of OnRamp S-S2/IP™ –

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DVEO, the broadcast division of San Diego based Computer Modules, Inc. (CMI), is introducing an updated version of their professional DVB-S or DVB-S2 to IP multi-channel gateway. DVEO will feature the new OnRamp S-S2/IP™ at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, September 10-14, at Stand 2.A48. Designed for use in cable broadcasting, telco TV, […]

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Why should I care about the DAM Community?

In the past few years, I have been asked a lot of questions by people… “Who are you doing this for?” “Who really reads this stuff?” “What is in it for you?” “Why do you do all this for free?” “Why do you care so much?” I wanted to take the opportunity to explore these […]

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A Web Visitor Writes. I am starting out in professional photography…

This article is the first in a series of five that will provide informative and (likely) heavily opinionated suggestions on how to succeed in photography. I received an email through one of my websites. The web visitor asked: “I am starting out in professional photography and admire your work. I was wondering if you had […]

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Canon Strikes Back!

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In the face of an HDSLR uprising with Sony and Nikon leading the way, Canon strikes back strong with the announcement of the highly anticiapted 60D. According to Canon, the 60D represents the culmination of many requests from HDSLR shooters. Yuichi Ishizuka, vice president and GM of Canon USA’s Consumer Imaging Group says “The EOS […]

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The beauty of data visualization

David McCandless turns complex data sets (like worldwide military spending, media buzz, Facebook status updates) into beautiful, simple diagrams that tease out unseen patterns and connections. Good design, he suggests, is the best way to navigate information glut — and it may just change the way we see the world. http://www.ted.com/talks/david_mccandless_the_beauty_of_data_visualization.html […]

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Business Value of Taxonomy Webinar

Presented by: Seth Earley, President & CEO of Earley & Associates Date: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 Eastern Time Cost: $50 (use coupon code BUSVAL_QXK to get in free) To register, visit:http://tinyurl.com/2ee3z5e This webinar, designed for practitioners and their managers, was such a hit in August that we have decided to run […]

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Project Overlord – animation/vfx production DAM

Project Overlord is a Digital Asset Management application generously sprinkled with layers of Project and Workflow Management tools. It is designed for small to mid-sized animation/vfx production companies. Project Overlord tracks episodes, sequences, shots, tasks, time, and assets. […]

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Shane Hurlbut’s HDSLR Revolution

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When I called Shane Hurlbut, he was just returning from a shoot with the US Marine Corps in North Carolina. Shane is one of the most visible and vocal proponents of using the HDSLR for cinematic applications. From the first time Shane held the 5D Mark II, he instinctively knew the technology would not only […]

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How to improve your metadata and search results

Digital Asset Management :: Metadata: How to improve your metadata and search results. Choosing the right metadata is a significant factor in enhancing your digital media library. Even with relevant content in your server, unless you and your colleagues can find the appropriate media instantly, the best content will stay unused and old files will […]

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Business Plans Are Dead, Long Live Business Plans

Business Plans Are Dead, Long Live Business Plans. Let’s face it – the traditional business plan as we know it (or as weknewit) is slowly slowly going away. Or is it? Startups and small businesses move at such lightning pace these days that a static document quickly becomes outdated, but the principals and lessons involved […]

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