In this interview, Larry and Mike discuss the current challenges facing the media industry including a shrinking workforce, the impact of AI, and the advent of new career opportunities with companies that exist solely online.
Here’s a list – with links – to all of Larry’s interviews at the NAB Show New York 2024.
Karen Chupka heads-up all the NAB shows. In this interview, Larry and Karen discuss her first six months on the job, her goals for the NAB Show in New York City, the changes in media today, and her plans for the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
On October 9 – 10, 2024, I recorded thirty 10-minute one-on-one video interviews at the NAB Show in New York City. To do this, I used a mixture of my own gear and rental equipment. Here’s what I used and learned.
Announcing “Edit-Smarter.com” – Larry Jordan’s latest website devoted to media interviews and tutorial videos.
Next week, Larry Jordan is interviewing almost three dozen companies about their latest products and future technology. These interviews will be posted to his website, along with other locations announced soon Here’s a list of who’s scheduled to appear.
I am delighted to announce that NAB has invited me to conduct interviews with some of the leading companies at the NAB Show in New York City October 9 & 10. Here’s how to find them quickly on my website.
So, just how well does Resolve handle multicam clips? In this tutorial, Larry Jordan decided to see how many 4K video clips Resolve could play in real-time, while still streaming a live webinar, recording that webinar and processing all this media. The answer is pretty surprising.
Thunderbolt 5 devices are announced. In this interview with Larry O’Connor, CEO of OWC, Larry Jordan explores what Thunderbolt 5 provides, how it works and when we should consider buying into it.
Guest post: Dr. Imed Bouchrika, PhD and BSc, is a Computer Science professor from the University of Southampton, UK, who specializes in eLearning, image processing, and biometrics. (Here are Larry’s rules for guest posts.) Implementing efficient export workflows can save …
Teaching DaVinci Resolve isn’t the same as using it. For the last three days I edited my weekly webinar in Resolve. This is the first time I’ve used it in years. Here are the highlights of what I learned.
I think a lot about teaching. More specifically, I’ve been reflecting on the challenges in teaching technology. And I’m starting to think we, as teachers, may be making it harder for our students to retain information due to the way we teach. Here is what’s I’ve learned in the classroom.
While it appears that new computers appear magically out of thin air, the actual process of creating new hardware takes years. Here’s an overview of why Apple (or any other manufacturer) can’t create new products overnight.
AI is causing seismic tremors of fear and loathing throughout the entire creative community. In this short snippet, Sam Bogoch, Founder/CEO of Axle AI, describes what media creators can do to protect their work. There are real threats and real opportunities – and the pace is only going to speed up.
AI is causing seismic tremors of fear and loathing throughout the entire creative community. In this short snippet, Sam Bogoch, Founder/CEO of Axle AI, explains to Larry Jordan whether it’s possible for AI to be trained without violating copyrights or stealing the creative work of others?
AI is causing seismic tremors of fear and loathing throughout the entire creative community. In this short snippet, Sam Bogoch, Founder/CEO of Axle AI, shares his thoughts with Larry Jordan on whether there are any applications where AI can enable us to get our work done, as opposed to replace us?
Artificial intelligence is causing seismic tremors of fear and loathing throughout the entire creative community. So this week I decided to find out what’s real, what’s hype, and what we can do about it by interviewing Sam Bogoch, Founder/CEO of Axle AI.
For professional media creators, the landscape is increasingly complex and demanding. The integration of advanced technologies changed everything. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing are not just optional extras but essential tools for staying competitive.
Earlier today, Axle AI announced it has acquired the extensive library, training properties and websites of Larry Jordan & Associates Inc., as an independent division of Axle AI, Inc. Here’s an explanation of why.
Deepfake technology offers significant potential for innovation across various sectors, including entertainment and education. However, its ethical implications, particularly regarding misinformation, fraud, and privacy violations, cannot be ignored. Here’s an overview.
The system disruption caused by a badly-formatted Windows boot file autonomously distributed by CrowdStrike last Friday preventing some Windows systems from booting is a cautionary tale for all of us. Even Mac users need to pay attention.
More stories from the early days of video production and video tape. This one from Warren (“Butch”) Nelson.
Apple announced macOS Sequoia at WWCD 2024. The big question for media creators is: Now what? Here’s the answer.
Virtual production has really changed the way films are made. It’s a major shift that’s redefining the entire industry. In this overview, written by Margo Chelsey, learn how virtual production can benefit your next project.
Last week, news broke of a change to Adobe’s Terms and Conditions for all Creative Cloud applications granting Adobe a ‘non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free sublicensable, license, to use, reproduce, publicly display, distribute, modify, create derivative works based on, publicly perform, and translate the Content.’ What does this mean for the safety of your data?
It’s not that I don’t like learning new things. I truly enjoy testing and reviewing new products. Exploring new features. Discovering new technologies. But, golly, it’s hard to get started learning. It seems I have an “Inertia Obstacle.” And, I suspect I’m not alone.
With over 3,035 in-depth tutorials available on my website, it can be tricky to find the one you want. Most often, folks find tutorials on my website using web search engines. However, there is a powerful search engine built into my website that can help you find exactly the information you want faster than using Google. here’s how it works.
Recently, I was asked to narrate an audio book on learning design. I needed to look for ways to convey this information aurally, while keeping the conversation casual and the content accessible. It was an interesting challenge. I learned a lot – here are the highlights.
Apple released macOS 14.5 last week. Here’s are Larry Jordan’s “Rules for Upgrading,” along with his answer to the question: Is it safe to upgrade?
Apple updated Final Cut Pro for both iPad and Mac last week. While it looks like the iPad version got all the love, there’s more to the story – beneath the surface.
Last week, Misha Tenenbaum, host of “TV Matters” interviewed me about my teaching practices, philosophy and thoughts on what makes a successful teacher. I really enjoyed the depth of his questions and the chance to share what I’ve learned over my career.
At heart, all of us are creators and we’ve been creating for a long time. A key theme at the 2024 NAB show is called the “Creator Economy.” This compilation of key industry leaders discusses the “Creator Economy” and how it impacts traditional media.
One of the themes at this year’s NAB is the “Creator Economy.” One of the things I wanted to find out during my interviews is what is the “Creator Economy” and how is it impacting traditional media? This is a transcript of my interviews.
NAB is a celebration of technology. It’s a celebration of what’s happening right now. But for every one of the companies that exhibits here, it’s also a chance to explore what’s coming in the future. One of the questions I asked as I was interviewing key vendors at the 2024 NAB Show was what are some of the trends that they’re paying attention?
NAB is a celebration of technology. It’s a celebration of what’s happening right now. But for every one of the companies that exhibits here, it’s also a chance to explore what’s coming in the future. One of the questions I asked as I was interviewing key vendors at the 2024 NAB Show was what are some of the trends that they’re paying attention?
AI is having a dramatic impact on media. Larry Jordan interviews key industry leaders at the 2024 NAB Show to learn their opinions on the impact of AI and machine learning. Their answers ranged from fear to hope. Here’s a transcript of the video.
AI is having a dramatic impact on media. Larry Jordan interviews key industry leaders at the 2024 NAB Show to learn their opinions on the impact of AI and machine learning. Their answers ranged from fear to hope.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we shot interviews at the 2024 NAB Show. This includes gear, people and process.
A video interview with Sean Lee, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer for OpenDrives. He discusses their view that storage technology should be open and configurable, along with their latest releases for the show.
A video interview with Linda Tadic, Founder & CEO of Digital Bedrock. She discusses the importance and challenges of long-term data archiving, along with the conflict between AI and sustainability.
A video interview with Shailendra Mathur, VP & Chief Architect at Avid. He shares their latest releases and discusses the potentially negative impact of AI and what Avid is doing to mitigate it.
Here’s a list of the companies we are interviewing at the 2024 NAB Show along with links to watch them.
The shift towards more complex projects requires reevaluating rendering solutions. Integrating cloud-based render farms into VFX workflows requires careful planning and execution. Here’s a detailed guide to ensure a successful transition.
The year was 1972, I was just starting in broadcasting as a director and learning to use 2″ quad video tape recorders. The main problem – and there were many – was that all edits were plus-or-minus a second. That’s assuming the machines edited at all.
Robert Dalva was a unique filmmaker with a gift for story-telling whose credits spanned from Jurassic Park to Star Wars. But his real gift was something much more subtle – and longer lasting.
Working on a Mac provides a great experience with optimal performance. Some problems might set you back, though, as your computer slows down. Here are a series of tips for ways to resolve them.
The rise in paid product reviews and influencers has led to an increasing distrust in product reviews. Larry Jordan has some thoughts on this.
It’s a fifty-year-old stopwatch. It was a gift. And it brings back memories every time I use it. Gifts that matter come from the heart and remind each of us that we are important to someone else.
This article takes a closer look at improving video editing and computer performance using SSDs and provide specific suggestions on the gear to buy and how to configure your system.
ProMAX Systems just announced ProMAX NVMe Enterprise, a new NVMe U.3 server specifically designed for video editors. I was intrigued by this new technology, so, I emailed Taylor Hodgetts, VP of Operations for ProMAX, to learn more.
