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What's The Buzz? The BuZZ!

 

Larry Jordan has been working hard. Very hard. And so has his team at Larry Jordan & Associates and the Digital Production BuZZ. For the past 7 years, the Digital Production BuZZ has teamed up with the NAB Show as an offical media partner, and year after year, Larry and his team simply raise the bar.

Every year.

And I know personally, because every year I've worked with his entire crew - booking interviews, pitching them on interview ideas and potential guests. And I know first-hand the work that goes into producing this show.

So I was very happy for them to learn the results of their latests endeavors at NAB 2014. Congratualtions guys! Now get some rest (although I know you won't)!

Check out the news from their latest press release:

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Larry Jordan’s Digital Production BuZZ Coverage of the 2014 NAB Show Drives Record Growth, Expanded Listenership

 

The BuZZ Reports 230% Increase in Listeners during the 2014 NAB Show, 

and 35% Year-Over-Year Growth; Draws Listeners from 182 Countries Worldwide

 

 

Burbank, CA (May 6 , 2014) – Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc. and the Digital Production BuZZ (www.digitalproductionbuzz.com) are reporting record growth in its worldwide audience, and its most successful year as an Official Media Partner of the 2014 NAB Show. During the month of April 2014, which includes its 2014 NAB Show coverage, the Digital Production BuZZ experienced a 230% jump in listeners, drawing an expanded audience from 182 countries worldwide.

 

The Digital Production BuZZ is also reporting an overall 35% year-over-year growth in its audience. This significant growth is attributed to the caliber of influential and engaging guests and content presented throughout the year, and during major industry conferences such as NAB, BVE, DV Expo and Creatasphere. Additionally, the Digital Production BuZZ has garnered the support of some of the industry’s biggest players, such as Blackmagic Design, Adobe Systems, Moviola, G-Technology, Promise Technology, and Shutterstock.

 

During NAB 2014, the Digital Production BuZZ successfully delivered over 80 live and recorded interviews with the production and post production industry’s most influential players. In addition to its audio broadcasts, the BuZZ delivered video broadcasts of its interviews as a result of its partnership with Moviola.

 

"The 2014 NAB Show was our most ambitious effort to date;" said Larry Jordan, executive producer and host of the Digital Production BuZZ. "We set some lofty goals to showcase the best of NAB to the world, and I’m delighted to say we succeeded. Our team of 30 incredibly talented people worked around the clock to deliver the news from the show. I also need to thank our amazing sponsors; they are the backbone that makes the BuZZ possible. Without their support we would not be able to produce the kind of show that draws thousands of people into our global community week after week."

 

The Digital Production BuZZ has been an Official Media Partner of the NAB Show since 2008 and has brought listeners the hottest news, insights and perspectives from the production and post production community’s most influential players.

 

About the Digital Production BuZZ

Heard in over 182 countries around the world, the Digital Production BuZZ is the industry’s longest-running podcast covering creative content producers and tech news for media production, post-production, marketing and distribution. 

 

New episodes of the weekly Digital Production BuZZ air every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm PDT. Listen live here or download the program later on iTunes. Listeners can also sign up for the free, weekly BuZZ Newsletter and get a sneak peak of each week’s show by visiting www.digitalproductionbuzz.com.

 

Larry Jordan is the executive producer and host of the Digital Production BuZZ. Larry is a renowned media expert, Apple-certified trainer specializing in Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere training, author, and member of the Directors Guild of America and Producers Guild of America. Co-host Michael Horton is also an influential, experienced member of the creative community, and is well known as an actor, film editor and is the co-founder and co-producer of the world-renowned CPUG SuperMeet. Cirina Catania, supervising producer of the BuZZ, is a writer/director/journalist and member of the Producers Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America. To schedule an interview on the Digital Production BuZZ, contact Cirina at [email protected]. 

Debbie Price is the Special Events Producer of all the 2014 NAB Show coverage for the Digital Production BuZZ.  She also produces the 2 Reel Guys video webisodes, all live seminars and events, and directs operations at Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc.  

No One Covers NAB Like The Digital Production BuZZ

It's only a few days before we all head to Vegas for the annual gathering. The show we love to complain about, but admittedly, wouldn't miss for the world. Once a year, we all get together at the LVCC to see what unfolds; and to see old friends.

And there's one guy (actually, it's an entire team) who pours more heart and soul into NAB than anyone I know. Larry Jordan.

Larry's been prepping for this NAB....well, since last NAB. And he's put together another amazing show - even bigger and more ambitious than last year.

So if you're going to the show, stop by the booth and listen in and say hi. If you can't make it, you have to tune in!

See you in Vegas!

 

 

NAB 2014 Booth #SL11505

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Larry Jordan’s Digital Production BuZZ Finalizes NAB 2014 Guest Line-Up

 

Premier News Podcast of NAB 2014 to Feature Over 80 Influential Interviews with Production, Post Production and Filmmaking Who’s-Who

 

Comedic Actor Corey Roberts Joins Larry Jordan as Roving Reporter

 

Burbank, CA (March 31 , 2014) – Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc. and the Digital Production BuZZ (www.digitalproductionbuzz.com) has finalized its industry all-star guest line up for its live audio news podcast of NAB 2014 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. From its booth #SL11505, the Digital Production BuZZ will be delivering live interviews with the production and post production industry’s most influential players. Additionally, the BuZZ will be delivering video broadcasts of its interviews as a result of its partnership with Moviola, announced earlier this month.

 

"The Buzz is bringing its largest team ever to NAB - almost 30 people," said Larry Jordan, executive producer and host of the Digital Production Buzz. "Our industry changes so quickly that it is impossible for one person to see and learn everything. Our goal is to provide a clear understanding of the new products, product trends and industry leaders that our audience can rely on as they make critical business decisions during the upcoming year. In today's changing economic environment, buying the wrong gear at the right time can be disastrous."

 

The Digital Production BuZZ also announced that comedic actor, Corey Roberts, will join Larry as a roving reporter during the conference, adding some comedy relief and outsider’s perspective during the trade show. Corey has most recently appeared commercials for Cricket Mobile and Aamco, as well as the spoof web series CSU: Crime Stoppers Unit, http://blip.tv/csucrimestoppersunit/csu-episode-0-6504703. Look for him later this year in the comedy web series T-WATS Paranormal Investigators.

 

The Digital Production BuZZ has been an Official Media Partner of the NAB since 2008 and has brought listeners the hottest news, insights and perspectives from the production and post production community’s most influential players.

 

The BuZZ: Tuning In

During the course of the show, beginning Monday, April 7 through Thursday, April 9, the Digital Production BuZZ will feature over 80 of the industry’s most influential, innovative and insightful executives, filmmakers and thought leaders. 

 

For the global community of listeners not attending NAB, the Digital Production Buzz offers live audio broadcasts twice each day - beginning at 10:30 a.m. PST and again at 2:00 p.m. EST - plus a recorded hour-long special report each evening. The video segments will post throughout the day; first on the Moviola website, then, later on the BuZZ website and YouTube Channel.

 

All audio segments will be posted to:

NABShowBuzz.com  (shows and interviews)

DigitalProductionBuzz.com (shows and interviews)

iTunes (shows only)

 

 

The BuZZ Line-Up

Some of the companies joining the BuZZ include Avid, Blackmagic Design, Adobe, AJA, Anton Bauer, NewTek, JVC, G-Technology, Red Giant, Rampant Design Tools, Autodesk, Imagineer Systems, Tiffen and GoPro.

 

Larry will also be joined by industry luminaries, who will provide additional commentary, perspectives and insights on NAB. Ryan Connolly of Film Riot, and Kanen Flowers of That Studio are just a few of the personalities joining the show throughout the conference.

 

A full schedule of interviewees will be available on the Digital Production BuZZ site by visiting here: www.nabshowbuzz.com.

 

NAB coverage of the Digital Production BuZZ is made possible by supporting sponsors, including Blackmagic Design and Moviola; and show sponsors Adobe Systems, Inc., G-Technology, Promise Technology, and Shutterstock.

 

About the Digital Production BuZZ

Heard in over 175 countries around the world, the Digital Production BuZZ is the industry’s longest-running podcast covering creative content producers and tech news for media production, post-production, marketing and distribution. 

 

New episodes of the weekly Digital Production BuZZ air every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm PDT. Listen live here or download the program later on iTunes. Listeners can also sign up for the free, weekly BuZZ Newsletter and get a sneak peak of each week’s show by visiting www.digitalproductionbuzz.com.

 

Larry Jordan is the executive producer and host of the Digital Production BuZZ. Larry is a renowned media expert, Apple-certified trainer specializing in Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere training, author, and member of the Directors Guild of America and Producers Guild of America. Co-host Michael Horton is also an influential, experienced member of the creative community, and is well known as an actor, film editor and is the co-founder and co-producer of the world-renowned CPUG SuperMeet. Cirina Catania, supervising producer of the BuZZ, is a writer/director/journalist and member of the Producers Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America. To schedule an interview on the Digital Production BuZZ, contact Cirina at [email protected]. 

Debbie Price is the Special Events Producer of all the NAB 2014 coverage for the Digital Production BuZZ.  She also produces the 2 Reel Guys video webisodes, all live seminars and events, and directs operations at Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc.  To schedule an interview at NAB 2014, contact [email protected]

 

Red Giant BulletProof v1.0 Has Arrived

Today is a big day for Red Giant. After two years of development, months of beta testing and community involvement, Red Giant BulletProof v1.0 is shipping!

Since Red Giant first debuted BulletProof at NAB 2013, the reaction from the community has been amazing. From the beginning, it's resonated with users - everyone from filmmakers and cinematographers to shooter/editors. Anyone who knows the tedium (and anxiety) of moving footage on set from the camera and getting those files over to an editor is taking a close look at BulletProof. That gap - between the camera and the editor - is a stressful one.

Red Giant's president and co-founder, Andrew Little, talks about the Company, it's journey over the past 12 years, and the events that have brought them to this point. Read it here. It's an honest, refreshing and interesting look into what goes on at a place like Red Giant.

New Products, New Suites

Red Giant also announced it's shipping some new suites: the Red Giant Shooter Suite (which includes BulletProof) and the Red Giant Color Suite, which is essentially replaces the Magic Bullet Suite. They're streamlining their product lines, organizing them more around their customers, how they work and what they look for to solve real problems every day. In talking about the new suites and why they did it, Andrew Little says: 

"We got serious about refocusing our company around what's important to our customers, and delivering suites of products thoughtfully designed and paired together to solve real problems. Shooters have different needs than editors, and motion graphics artists have different needs from shooters. But they all have one thing in common - they all need suites of tools in which every product in there is useful, valuable and meaningful to their daily workflow."

The team behind Red Giant Films, led by director of communities, Aharon Rabinowitz, has also put together an incredible trove of videos, providing great clarity around what these new products and suites are, what they do and who they're for. He and his team (people like Harry Frank, Simon Walker and Seth Worley) have put together some incredible tutorials as well - thoughtfully developed to help step users through each product.

You can find them all at Red Giant Films, or here are some useful links as well:

Red Giant BulletProof
•https://vimeo.com/70938591

Red Giant Shooter Suite 12
•https://vimeo.com/70970783

Red Giant Color Suite
•https://vimeo.com/71280738

Red Giant Trapcode Suite 12
•https://vimeo.com/70970784

Red Giant Keying Suite
•https://vimeo.com/70971014

Red Giant Effects Suite 11
•https://vimeo.com/70970781

It's a pretty huge day for Red Giant, and I'd say, for the industry as well. Congratulations guys!

Short Film Friday: Spy vs Guy

It's Friday. I love Fridays.

It's been a busy week for all of you, I'm sure. So take a quick break, and if you haven't seen it already, watch Seth Worley's latest short film Spy vs Guy. And if you have seen it, watch it again. It's worth it. It's Friday afterall!

Enjoy!

Red Giant BulletProof: It's Close

With the news of Red Giant BulletProof v1.0 shipping imminently, I wanted to share a link to a video that sums up BulletProof quite nicely. Positioned as a tool for filmmakers that fills the gap between the camera and the editor, BulletProof is as powerful and compelling as it is simple and elegantly designed. Personally, I am no pro shooter, but I use BulletProof to manage all my GoPro footage. It's changed the way I shoot GoPro, let alone how I manage my footage.

But take a look at the About BulletProof video here. If you haven't tried it, you should... It's still in free public beta. v1.0 will be shipping soon, and for $199, it's kind of a no-brainer. But I'd love to hear what you think once you've tried it.

Red Giant BulletProof: Final Beta Release

 

I wanted to keep you in the loop on BulletProof development, and how it’s progressing through beta as we prepare to ship version 1.0 later this summer. Last week, we released the Final Public Beta Release of BulletProof. We are making this new update available to our beta testers, as well as to any new customers who haven’t yet participated in the free public beta.

To date, several thousand people have downloaded BulletProof and have been helping us shape it, refine it and make it even more of what filmmakers want in a footage prep and delivery tool. This new beta release includes many feature updates and fixes in response to all of the feedback we’ve received through our forums, including:

• Metadata export - Send metadata intact to FCP 7, FCP X and Premiere Pro as XML or XMP. Include color adjustments, In/Out points, and an option to trim the original clip or leave it as non-destructive metadata.
• Metadata presets - Save your color adjustments, keywords and other metadata as presets. Use them with playlists or apply on import.
• Color settings - An option to export color values as LUTs, a new Saturation slider, and more accurate color processing make BulletProof a no-brainer for color adjustments on set.
• Macbook Air - Playback now works beautifully on your Macbook Air or any computer using the Intel HD 4000 graphics card.
• PluralEyes Integration – It’s started! A new Metadata option lets you mark and send your imported clips in a bin setup that PluralEyes can read. We have great plans for BulletProof and PluralEyes…
• Better Checksum status - Checksum info is now displayed in the Metadata options, and you have direct access to Import, Backup and Export logs from there.
• New UI - The user interface has been locked down! This includes tooltips, keyboard shortcuts, preferences, context menus, and badges on thumbnails.
• Logic updates - We've added support for Undo/Redo, and Copy/Paste. You'll wonder how you lived without it.

Red Giant’s director of communities, Aharon Rabinowitz, has also written a helpful blog post with more details; check it out here.

For more information on Red Giant and BulletProof, please visit www.redgiant.com. 

 

Tempo: A Red Giant, Seth Worley Production...Epic!!

Red Giant Presents: Tempo (The Trailer)

From the minds of Red Giant, and Seth Worley: Tempo

Coming soon!

 

 

Tempo - Trailer from Red Giant on Vimeo.

Red Giant PluralEyes 3.1: The Fast and the Furious..

Well, let's just say...fast! Really fast!

Today Red Giant released a new version of its 'blazingly fast' PluralEyes audio/video syncing software. Purchased from Singular Software over the summer, Red Giant has quickly reached some impressive milestones with this time-saving (and many filmmakers might call it, life-saving) piece of software.

Since acquiring the product line from Singular, Red Giant has released a version 3 for Mac which jacked up the sync speed by a factor of 20x over version 2; they're now coming out with 3.1 upgrade that adds MXF support and timeline sync for Avid Media Composer. This will make a lot of editors happy (happier). And a Windows version is in development - coming soon, as they say.

The press release is copied below, but you can also get more info (and purchase) here.

It's worth noting, when Red Giant launched PluralEyes 3 for Mac, they tapped into the talented and very funny (and Webby Award-winning) filmmaker, Seth Worley, to create a new short film in support of the launch called Form 17. True to Seth's sense of humor, the film follows a father/daughter team during a 'take your daughter to work' day for a school project. Thing is, the girls father works for the Bomb Squad defusing bombs!

 

Form 17 from Red Giant on Vimeo.

You can also watch the 'making of' Form 17 here. In this film, you see just how Seth takes advantage of PluralEyes to sync multiple tracks of audio and video from multiple sources, incuding an iPhone. So you get to see first hand just how this thing works, and how it fits into your workflow.

So defintely check out this amazing piece of software from Red Giant! 

 

Official Press Release:

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Red Giant Ships PluralEyes 3.1 with Expanded Support for Professional Workflows

PluralEyes 3.1 Adds Timeline Sync and Native MXF Support for Avid Media Composer for Mac

Portland, OR (November 27, 2012) – Red Giant today announced the release of PluralEyes® 3.1 for Mac OS X, a new upgrade to the industry’s most trusted audio/video syncing software. With PluralEyes 3.1, Red Giant adds support for Avid Media Composer for Mac, MXF support for a more professional camera workflows, and a new time-saving workflow feature called “Do It For Me.”

PluralEyes 3.1 automates audio/video synchronization in seconds, giving videographers and filmmakers edit-ready footage without clappers or timecode, and with blazing speed and accuracy. The new release of PluralEyes 3.1 now offers:

• Support for Avid Media Composer: PluralEyes 3.1 now imports and exports its synced timeline directly to Avid Media Composer on Mac, along with Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro;
• MXF Support: PluralEyes 3.1 supports more professional workflows, adding native MXF support for Media Composer and Premiere Pro;

• “Do It For Me” Workflow: A new set of features quickly imports and organizes your clips. You drag-and-drop the clips as ‘Takes,’ hit Sync, and PluralEyes figures out their relationship.

“PluralEyes joined the Red Giant product family this summer, and we are still feeling the excitement from our customers,” said Drew Little, president and co-founder of Red Giant. “This software is an innovative solution that takes a very big issue for our customers — syncing audio and video — and automates it in seconds. That alone has a tremendous impact on the time and budget of every editor and producer. And now with PluralEyes 3.1, released just two months later, we’re bringing this benefit to an even broader base of filmmakers and editors.”


About PluralEyes 3: Revolutionizing the Audio Sync
PluralEyes revolutionized the post-production pipeline for audio and video syncing, allowing editors to finish their sync in seconds, rather than hours or days. Now, PluralEyes 3.1 is blazingly fast, getting the sync done up to 20x faster than PluralEyes 2. Other features include:

Sync features all in one place. Red Giant’s integration of DualEyes features has created a standalone PluralEyes application, taking audio/video syncing out of the NLEs and into its own work environment.  

New interface with visual feedback. A brand new interface offers more confidence with a timeline and visual feedback. Users can identify sync problems and monitor the sync in real time.

Bring quality control to the edit. New “test & tweak” features offer important quality control options like Two-Up View and Snap to Sync for finished footage that’s ready for creative editing.

Pays for itself in minutes. PluralEyes pays for itself in saved time on the first project, and is backed by Red Giant’s Red Pledge guarantee, giving support for all editing applications for one price.


Pricing and Availability
PluralEyes 3.1 for Mac is available immediately and priced at $199.00 for new customers, and as a $79.00 upgrade for Plural Eyes 2 and DualEyes customers.

For added convenience, PluralEyes 3.1 also includes a copy of PluralEyes 2 and DualEyes, which provide support for Mac, Windows and all NLEs. For new customers, these tools give instant access to syncing on every platform and OS until the free PluralEyes 3.1 for Windows update is available.

PluralEyes 3.1 customers will receive a free update to the Windows version when it becomes available, along with an update for Media Composer support on the Mac.

For sales and product information, go to http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/products/all/pluraleyes. For more details about platforms and OSs, go to https://www.redgiantsoftware.com/news/featured/pluraleyes-3-faq/.

The Red Pledge
Red Pledge is Red Giant’s commitment to customer happiness, with no purchasing hassles. Learn about the Red Pledge guarantee at www.redgiantsoftware.com/redpledge/.

About Red Giant
Founded in 2002, Red Giant (www.redgiant.com) creates an ever-expanding universe of effects tools ranging from plug-in suites, applications and mobile apps to Guru Presets, free products and sharing communities. We provide software for motion design, photography and color correction that is used for everything from major motion pictures to worldwide television programming to web production. Red Giant offers the industry-leading Trapcode tools for broadcast design; Magic Bullet Suite for color correction; and over 60 products that run in After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture, Avid, Vegas, Nuke, and Avid Studio. Our effects have enhanced dozens of feature films such as Angels & Demons and The Social Network, and added sparkle to networks like NBC Universal, ESPN, Disney, CNN, Comedy Central, MTV, and TNT. Join us on Facebook (RedGiantSoftware), follow us on Twitter (@RedGiantNews) and get free content at Redgiantpeople.com.

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Red Giant Denoiser II Summed Up in 54 Seconds

If you had any question about the power of Denoiser II: