Any backup is better than no backup. In this tutorial, I explain how I backup my computer system and data, along with the gear I use and the challenges I’ve overcome.
Last week, I learned about new storage technology that uses ceramics, crystals and lasers to store data for the long term. While none are yet in the market, here’s a look at what’s coming.
It is no exaggeration to say that FireWire was a key enabler of the digital video revolution. However, it is ending with the release of macOS Tahoe. Here’s a tribute to the legacy of FireWire.
The rules governing closed captions are changing significantly with the WCAG 2.1 spec. Bob O’Brien shared his research. If all this is true, it will affect caption content, timing, video players and, most importantly, budgets.
A guest post written by Jim Nowak on how to use polarized light to improve capturing old, silvered photos while retaining the maximum amount of detail.
In almost all cases, the key to any documentary is restoring old photographs and films. In this detailed tutorial, I show how to improve scanning old photos to create better images for print or video.
The Brother DSMobile DS-7400 document scanner creates perfectly acceptable business scans. But its paper handling is atrocious. Feeding a single sheet of paper – which is all it will accept at one time – is slow, finicky and will frequently put creases into the paper during the scan.
Julien Fabbri, with Wisycom, showcases their latest wireless technology at IBC 2025.
Mark Townsend, Studio Technologies, highlights their latest offerings at IBC 2025.
Gary Rosen, VP of Global Sales for Pliant Technologies, showcases their latest products at IBX 2025.
Dan Maloney, Matrox Video, describes their latest products at IBC 2025.
Bernie Keech, Marshall Electronics, describes new cameras from Marshall at IBC 2025.
Helga Volha Somava, DPA Microphones, on what’s new for them at IBC 2025.
Abe Abt, Senior Product Consultant at AJA, on what’s new from AJA at IBC 2025.
Larry O’Connor, CEO of OWC, shares his thoughts on the current impact of AI on media technology.
Luke Marchant, from OWC, showcases their new ThunderBolt 5 Dock and the latest version of Jellyfish shared storage.
Larry O’Connor, CEO of OWC, showcases many of their latest products at IBC 2025.
Peter Barber, CEO of Atomos, showcases what’s new for Atomos at IBC 2025.
Here are some of the trends we are hearing about at IBC 2025. Please add your thoughts in the comments.
Leanne Tomlin, Marketing Director, Pixit Media, explains what new from them at IBC 2025.
Rich Andes, Telestream, showcases what’s new from Telestream at IBC 2025.
These interviews of leading developers for the media industry were recorded at IBC 2025 by Laura Peters, a member of the Larry Jordan team.
While you probably wouldn’t pick an NLE based upon its export speeds, performance tests are always interesting. This time, I compared render and export speeds ad storage bandwidth between Apple Final Cut Pro 11, Adobe Premiere Pro 2025, and DaVinci Resolve 20.
Andy Marken shares an inside look at how AI can help live event/sports/music productions handle the “final mile” of upscaling content and prepping it for live distribution in real-time. This is a preview of new product expected to be showcased at IBC 2025.
This is a flat-out amazing interview and photographs! Philip Grossman is a documentarian, cinematographer, technology consultant.. and absolutely fearless. His documentaries inside Chernobyl and Fukushima won international praise. Here he discusses his gear, his technique, and his thoughts on media itself.
The Mars Yard is a special area at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, that used to test and trouble-shoot Mars Rovers. Paul Jordan takes us on an inside tour and shares stories of the adventures they’ve had.
Atomos announced the Ninja TX, a completely reengineered member of the Ninja family of camera monitor-recorders featuring a brand-new industrial design, improved thermal efficiency, reduced weight, and enhanced portability, all in a compact 5-inch form factor.
Ken Paul Rosenthal is a filmmaker who switched from Canon to Blackmagic Design cameras. In doing so, he found an interested technique to improve exposures for his films.
I found myself giving bad advice recently – which I hate to do – and it started with this panic email which I misinterpreted.
Larry Jordan and Jenn Liang-Chaboud discuss how to pick the right microphone for your project, how to choose between wireless and wired mics, and Shure’s latest announcements at the show.
Larry Jordan and Greg LaPorte discuss Sonnet Technologies’ support for Thunderbolt 5, why this new protocol matters, the importance of Thunderbolt’s support for PCIE-4 and new hardware Sonnet introduced at the show.
Larry Jordan and Elisabetta Cartoni discuss how Cartoni is developing tripod heads capable of tracking 4 million positioning points, then feeding to a motion tracking system or Unreal Engine for a video wall.
Larry Jordan and Martin Torner discuss what a grip does, Matthews’ focus on solving support problems on set, and that, with “only 12 cars in the parking lot,” it’s easy for them to quickly tackle and solve problems that film and broadcast crews bring them.
Larry Jordan and David Hubble discuss some of the new products released by Marshall Electronics at the show, new features in PTZ (Point-Tilt-Zoom) cameras, and a detailed comparison of why someone should consider Marshall gear for their next production.
Larry Jordan and Tony Wisniewski discuss the “Zeiss look” – image sharpness, accurate color, and the contrasty nature of each lens. Tony also describes how the lenses are made and how they are designed to fully fill even the largest sensor with light.
Larry Jordan and Tara Montford discuss some of the 20 new products EditShare released at the show, how EditShare’s media-centric focus enables it to optimize their products, and details on their hardware specifications.
Larry Jordan and Chris Spahr discuss wireless audio transmitters and receivers, the unique characteristics of Wisycom wireless systems, and new products Wisycom announced at the show
Larry Jordan and Chris Spahr discuss why microphone size does not determine audio quality, new features in DPA mics, why DPA mics are used in noisy situations, and how to pick the right microphone for your project.
Larry Jordan and Chris Black celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the launch of Tricaster, showcase new Tricaster features, discuss how to create NDI graphics with a web browser, and other new software from Vizrt.
Larry Jordan and Alex Ossenbeck discuss how and where Cinedeck software is used in production, the value in supporting multiple codecs, Cinedeck’s latest hardware – the RX3 – and a new cloud offering. Alex also explains how their products can enhance a post-production workflow.
Larry Jordan and Paul Isaacs discuss Sound Device’s relentless focus on audio quality, their recent acquisition by Audiotonix and its impact on product development, and Sound Device’s move into live audio and microphones.
Larry Jordan and Larry O’Connor discuss OWC’s latest Thunderblade high-speed storage, the importance of Thunderbolt 5, and network-connected LTO drives. They then take a deeper look into SoftRAID 8.5.
Larry Jordan and Richard Rees discuss what QuickLink does, how it got started, and how it’s expanding out of broadcast into production studios and social media.
Larry Jordan and Bram Desmet discuss new HDR monitors, the importance of Quantum Dot screens for high-quality color, and a long look at where HDR is heading and why Rec. 2020 may not be the best option for HDR monitors.
Larry Jordan and Abe Apt discuss how AJA projects bridge all the difference devices and protocols involved in media today. Abe also showcases their latest releases and the strengths of AJA products.
Larry Jordan and Peter Barber discuss how Atomos is providing hardware that links different production gear together: camera monitors, recorders and, now, “Atomosphere,” their new camera-to-cloud technology.
An illustrated look behind-the-scenes at what we did and how it worked at the 2025 NAB Show. This covers setup, operations and the things I learned. Surprisingly, it all worked really well!
The M4 Mac Studio is the ultimate performance tool for video editing. Here are my thoughts on how to maximize performance, without breaking the bank.
I’m recording 65 video interviews at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas next week. Here’s the gear we are using and why I picked it.
Be careful purchasing a USB-C to USB-C cable. If it says “Charging” on the box, it will not work to send data, connect a monitor, or even connect an iPhone. These are for charging devices only. I’ve already been burned three times. Time I learned my lesson.
