Democratizing Information with Semantics

Democratizing Information with Semantics AI3:::Adaptive Information. Self-service Information Management for Knowledge Workers Though I have alluded to it numerous times in my past writings[1], I think one of the most pervasive and important benefits from semantic technologies in the enterprise will come from the democratization of information. These benefits will arise mostly from a fundamental […]

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The Future Of Libraries In The E-Book Age

The Future Of Libraries In The E-Book Age : NPR. text sizeA A A April 4, 2011 A lot of attention has been focused on the way bookstores and publishing companies are managing the e-book revolution. The role of libraries has often been overlooked. But when HarperCollins Publishing Co. recently announced a new policy that […]

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Are you ready for FCP X?

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Rumors are flying that Apple will be using the Vegas Supermeet to announce the next version of Final Cut Pro. Supposedly, Apple will be taking over the entire event for their announcement, canceling all other sponsors, including AJA, Avid, Canon, BlackMagic, Autodesk and others, who were set to give presentations. I am waiting for some […]

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PHYX Keyer 2.0 Raises the Bar on Keying

Noise Industries and PHYX Inc. amp up popular keying plug-in pack with three new keying plug-ins for increased keying accuracy, speed and control Boston, MA – April 5, 2011 – Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets, and development partner PHYX Inc. are pleased to bring the VFX community […]

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Field review: Wiebetech ToughTech Duo QR

I’ve had a chance to try one of Wiebetech’s new ToughTech Duo , and I was impressed. It lives up to it’s “Tough” moniker and provides the support and security I like in the field. It really has everything you could want in an external storage unit for location work. It’s a tiny RAID case, […]

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ARRI and Codex Digital release OEM ARRIRAW Recorder

(London, 31 March 2011) – Codex Digital, the leading developer of digital media recorders and media management systems for film and television production, todayannounces that it has reached an agreement with ARRI to manufacture a Codex ARRIRAW recorder for use with ARRI’s popular ALEXA and ARRIFLEX D-21 film-style digital cameras. The new recorder will be […]

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SOUND DEVICES INTRODUCES THE CL-WIFI FOR THE 788T DIGITAL RECORDER AT THE 2011 NAB SHOW

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LAS VEGAS, APRIL 5, 2011-Sound Devices will introduce the latest hardware accessory for its best-selling 788T Digital Recorders, the new CL-WIFI, at the 2011 NAB Show (Booth C2946). The CL-WIFI allows users to control the already powerful 788T from anywhere on set. The CL-WIFI works together with its companion iOS software app to allow iPads, […]

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Thinkbox Software Announces Deadline 5.0

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (April 5, 2011) – Thinkbox Software announces Deadline 5.0, the company’s popular render farm management solution for Windows, Linux and Mac OSX-based render farms. Deadline 5.0 will be unveiled at the National Association of Broadcasters Conference (NAB) April 11-14 in Las Vegas, NV. To book a Deadline 5.0 training session or demo […]

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Nikon Announces D5100 DSLR

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Today, Nikon announced the new 16.2-megapixel Nikon D5100 Digital SLR featuring an articulated 3″ display and full HD video recording.{C} MELVILLE, N.Y. (April 5, 2011) – designed for those ready to artistically express themselves and need a versatile camera that can keep pace creatively. The Nikon D5100 D-SLR houses a host of new and innovative […]

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Is Netflix the “New” Studio Model?

Philip and I consider the changes to the financial dynamics caused by Netflix’s funding of “House of Cards.” Is Netflix a new studio model? Where’s the opportunity for innovation in programming if everything is data driven? Are we trading one set of controllers for another? […]

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