On the day that After Steve , a book by Tripp Mickle, was just released as the MacVoices panel of David Ginsburg, Warren Sklar, Jeff Gamet, host Chuck Joiner, Jim Rea, and Guy Serle discussed some of the excerpts that were published online. Initial impressions from those excerpts led to a debate about from over function, and the effect Jony Ive's departure may or may not be having on Apple's latest products. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and re...
May 24, 2022•36 min•Season 2022Ep. 22112
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet finally declared a truce in their Twitter debate and transitioned over to a discussion of podcast exclusivity. Some of the Spotify exclusive shows, including those produced by the Obamas, have left that platform, allegedly to reach a wider audience. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your Mac, right inside Slack. ...
May 23, 2022•32 min•Season 2022Ep. 22111
The panel continues their discussion of Elon Musk buying Twitter, dancing dangerously close to politics, and evaluating who might stay and who might go if some of the projected changes are made. David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet debate Musk's motivations, the possible results, financial and otherwise, and the effect of generational differences on social media platforms choices. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available to s...
May 20, 2022•31 min•Season 2022Ep. 22110
A new MacVoices Live! panel takes on the purchase of Twitter by Elon Musk. Will the promise of some of the changes make the social media network more or less valuable? Just how much "free speech" will be tolerated? And what about the money? The panel of David Ginsburg, Mark Fuccio, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet weigh in. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related informat...
May 19, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22109
This MacVoices Live! panel wraps up with some discussion of a possible Apple challenger to the Echo Show and Google Nest Hub. Could a dedicated iPad be just as effective? Then, we have a little fun in follow-up to a previous discussion as the panel of Jeff Butts, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Frank Petrie, and Jim Rea pick one music video to share. There are some serious surprises in those picks. (Part 3) MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of your subscri...
May 18, 2022•33 min•Season 2022Ep. 22108
The MacVoices Live! panel of Jeff Butts, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Frank Petrie, and Jim Rea continue the debate over AirTags and the idea that Apple should suspend their sale. Should Apple's focus on privacy include not producing a tracker that can be abused? (Part 2) MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions at TrueBill.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: Stop Selling the AirTag Immediately, Privacy Advocate Urges Apple by Jeff Butts o...
May 17, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22107
An article suggesting that Apple should top selling AirTags over stalking concerns sparked quite a debate, both on the MacVoices Slack, and with the panel of Jeff Butts, David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Frank Petrie, and Jim Rea. Find out why the possibility was viewed so differently by the group. (Part 1) MacVoices is supported by Truebill. Get control of your subscriptions at TrueBill.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: Stop Selling the AirTag Immediately, Privacy Advoc...
May 16, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22106
In the May, 2022 Update, Chuck talks about wrapping up the MacVoices coverage of NAB, covers what to expect in the immediate future from the past MacVoices Live! shows, and hints at a new component of MacVoices. Also included are some notes on the MacVoices Blog and of course, the month's Support Report. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http:/...
May 13, 2022•6 min•Season 2022Ep. 22105
At NAB in Las Vegas, we wrap up our coverage with a visit to the DeepBrain AI booth. Joe Murphy, Business Development Manager, talks about how their technology works, who is using it, and how it is much different than deep fakes. You may be seeing some of it on your television newscasts, especially if you are watching Korean TV. Joe explains the process and why it is expected to become much more commonplace in the near future. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance obj...
May 13, 2022•8 min•Season 2022Ep. 22104
At NAB in Las Vegas, axledit delivers a "pure" cloud video editing platform. CEO and CoFounder Sam Bogoch explains how they are different from other cloud editing platforms because they don't require you to upload your video clips; only the editing is done in the Cloud. Sam talks about how you render, when you can upload, and how it can integrate with the major NLEs if you need them. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives in a remote-first world without reso...
May 13, 2022•8 min•Season 2022Ep. 22103
From NAB in Las Vegas, Reggie Mitchell, Inside Sales Representative for Speechmatics , delivers an impressive demo of their speech recognition software. Using a proprietary engine, Speechmatics puts your words on screen fast, and then double checks for accuracy a few seconds later. Watch as Reggie's entire presentation is transcribed as we talk. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives in a remote-first world without resorting to rigid device management. Try K...
May 12, 2022•9 min•Season 2022Ep. 22102
At NAB in Las Vegas, we caught up with Matt Bach, Solutions Research & Development at Puget Systems , about how both Macs and PCs have their places in video production. Puget Systems works the PC side of the street, making custom boxes to meet their customer needs. Matt explains why their solutions are better in some cases, and how the power of Macs, especially the new M1-series Macs, also fit into the picture. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives in a...
May 12, 2022•13 min•Season 2022Ep. 22101
At NAB in Las Vegas, we get the rundown on the wide variety of products that BirdDog introduced from Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer Eamon Drew. Some of those products had their genesis in the needs of BirdDog clients during the lockdown. Eamon discusses how they have partnered with Zoom to enhance the video conference experience. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives in a remote-first world without resorting to rigid device management. Try Kolide wi...
May 11, 2022•13 min•Season 2022Ep. 22100
At NAB in Las Vegas, Rick Smith, CEO of Broadcast Blinds , explains how the installation of their product in your studio, conference room, or even office will help you control the amount of natural light in your space, delivering a better environment for any video project. Whether it is broadcast TV or a Zoom conference, Rick explains how their installations deliver multiple options, and why you have already seen his work but didn't know it. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet...
May 10, 2022•8 min•Season 2022Ep. 22099
At NAB in Las Vegas, from the Frame.io booth, Chris Cohen, Chief Technology Officer for FiLMiC , discusses their new partnership with Frame.io. By integrating Frame.io's capabilities in FiLMiC, filmmakers can easily distribute streaming proxy files to multiple stakeholders, accelerating and improving delivery. Chris explains what FiLMiC users need to do to take advantage of these new features. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives in a remote-first world wi...
May 10, 2022•8 min•Season 2022Ep. 22098
At an undisclosed location near NAB in Las Vegas, we not only talked with Ben Nowak, Founder and CEO of Cinamaker , but also got a chance to see just how well their product works. While shooting various camera angles using Cinamaker and a variety of iPhones and iPads, Ben talked about the many new options they have added, including Zoom integration, increasing the number of cameras supported to eight, NDI integration, and post-production options. Find out what you can do with gear that you proba...
May 09, 2022•13 min•Season 2022Ep. 22096
From the B&H Photo booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Curran Daly, Communications Manager for DJI , walks us through some of their latest products. Curran covers the new DJI Mic, the OM 5 iPhone Gimbal, the Mavic 3 drone, the new Action 2 action camera, and the Ronin 4D cinema camera and rig. Finally, the new DJI FPV drone system can help you learn how to pilot a drone while wearing their FPV goggles. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives in a remote-first worl...
May 07, 2022•11 min•Season 2022Ep. 22095
At NAB in Las Vegas, Jim Tierney, Chief Anarchist of Digital Anarchy , updates us on their Transcriptive product and its search capabilities. Jim also touches on the use cases and improvements in some of their plug-ins, including why Flicker Free solves so many location shooting problems, how Beauty Box can make your subject look better, and more. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives in a remote-first world without resorting to rigid device management. Try...
May 06, 2022•9 min•Season 2022Ep. 22094
At NAB in Las Vegas, Elliott Enriquez, Client Success Manager for Showrunner Industries, explains how WritersRoom Pro takes the traditional corkboard-and-index-card method of story development can move into the future. With versioning, duplication, and versatile exporting, WritersRoom Pro improves and enhances the process of screenwriting. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives in a remote-first world without resorting to rigid device management. Try Kolide ...
May 05, 2022•8 min•Season 2022Ep. 22093
At NAB in Las Vegas, Gene Y. Cao, Director Of Operations at Insta360 , walks us through some of their impressive line of camera products. They range from the Insta360 TITAN, an 11K resolution camera for cinematic VR to the Insta360 ONE RS, a modular action cam that can change lenses to improve resolution and change the orientation of the screen. The Insta360 ONE x2 is a 360-degree camera that has some impressive capabilities as well as an "invisible selfie stick" so that you never see what's hol...
May 05, 2022•13 min•Season 2022Ep. 22092
At NAB in Las Vegas, in the Studiobox booth, Co-Founder Max Ostrove explains how the lockdown inspired the creation of their product that puts a camera, mic, lights, and a Mac mini in a shipping case for remote production. All the subject has to do is plug in power and connect to the Internet. The Studiobox team does the rest through their remote access software. If you've seen someone looking really good doing a remote in an at-home setting, they were probably using Studiobox. This edition of M...
May 04, 2022•8 min•Season 2022Ep. 22091
At NAB in Las Vegas, Yev Pusin, Director of Marketing for Backblaze , brings us up to date with all their services that help keep your data secure, and the news about their company. From individual online backup options to the industrial strength B2 Cloud Storage, Backblaze has what you need. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives in a remote-first world without resorting to rigid device management. Try Kolide with all its features on an unlimited number of ...
May 04, 2022•9 min•Season 2022Ep. 22090
From the show floor at NAB in Las Vegas, Alex Miller of B&H Photo introduces us to the SmallRig line of camera cages, handles, rigs, and accessories that are both high quality and affordable. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives in a remote-first world without resorting to rigid device management. Try Kolide with all its features on an unlimited number of devices for free for 14 days; no credit card required, at Kolide.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Suppo...
May 03, 2022•5 min•Season 2022Ep. 22098
At NAB in Las Vegas, Other World Computing founder Larry O'Connor catches us up on how OWC covers the entire production process, from ingest to editing to storage. And not just supports the process, but enhances the process with both speed, reliability and security. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Meet compliance objectives in a remote-first world without resorting to rigid device management. Try Kolide with all its features on an unlimited number of devices for free for 14 day...
May 03, 2022•11 min•Season 2022Ep. 22088
From NAB in Las Vegas, Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations and Rob Greenlee, VP, Content and Partnerships, talk about the many services that Libsyn offers to podcasters, from creation to hosting, advertising to monetization. They review the companies they have acquired that help enhance and deliver those services, and how affordable it can be to start your podcast. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Kolide. Get important, timely, and relevant security recommendations for your Mac, right ...
May 03, 2022•10 min•Season 2022Ep. 22087
In the April 2022, Chuck thanks everyone for helping grow the show with social media activity, and explains the upcoming coverage of the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) show from Las Vegas. He also shares a ride on The Loop, an outtake, and the month's Support Report. [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV22086.mp3[/embed] Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: We...
May 02, 2022•14 min•Season 2022Ep. 22086
This MacVoices Live! panel wraps up with discussions of YouTube's video organization capabilities and why it can be a challenge to find things, and how Plex plugins might help, as well as give you a new way to watch. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices . Show Notes: Links: How to Stream YouTube on Plex [using Plugin 2021] Guests: Jeff Gamet is a technology...
Apr 29, 2022•31 min•Season 2022Ep. 22085
The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, Andrew Orr and Jim Rea discusses web browsers, how Google is trying to control the internet, and where the new Duck Duck Go browser fits in. Then, the group covers the reports of more Macs than PCs shipping last quarter, and Plex dropping support for podcasts. (Part 2) This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices...
Apr 21, 2022•38 min•Season 2022Ep. 22084
Chuck's first MacVoices Live! after being away found the panel gloating over their past behaviors before digging into the newest features of iMovie and why (for now) they are only on iOS and iPadOS. Then, the panel of David Ginsburg, Brittany Smith, Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, Andrew Orr and Jim Rea go in-depth on the issue of sideloading, promoted by Tim Cook's speech at the IAPP conference. (Part 1) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Z...
Apr 21, 2022•34 min•Season 2022Ep. 22083
David Ginsburg, Frank Petrie, Jeff Gamet, Warren Sklar, Jim Rea, Guy Serle, Kelly Guimont and Brittany Smith finish off this MacVoices Live! discussion by looking at the anniversary of a particular Mac Pro model, talk about the ability to run Classic Mac apps (especially games) in a browser window thanks to a new web site, and bringing Plex back into the discussion. (Part 3) This edition of MacVoices is supported by Zocdoc. Find local doctors who take your insurance at Zocdoc.com/macvoices . Sho...
Apr 20, 2022•26 min•Season 2022Ep. 22082
