MacVoices

At NAB in Las Vegas,  Jason Jiang , the Founder of  TopDirector , showed off his hardware and software-based NDI video workflow for iOS. With 2 iPhones, a Mac, and an iPad, TopDirector can connect it all together using NDI, switch between them, and give you a fully-featured live production set-up.    Show Notes: Chapters: 00:02 Introduction to Top Director at NAB 2024 02:11 Top Director Products O...

From NAB in Las Vegas,  Rob Walch , Vice President of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn , talks about the state and evolution of podcasting, including the significance of word-of-mouth marketing. We cover the advertising options open to podcasters, and ad placement within podcasts from both the effectiveness and listener engagement perspectives. Rob introduces Libsyn Ads for programmatic ad integrati...

At NAB in Las Vegas,  Driscoll Bowlby , Technical Sales for  Techflex , profiles a few of their products that make cable organization a breeze. F6, a split-wrappable solution, easily applied, removed or added to. FlexoWrap offers a Velcro closure as an alternative. Available in multiple colors and made of durable yet lightweight PET material braided for strength, Techflex are affordable in any con...

On the show floor at NAB in Las Vegas, Mathias Näslund , a professional filmmaker and Co-Founder and CEO of CRDBAG , discusses their unique system designed for professional gear, which includes pouches in various sizes with velcro strips and hooks for easy organization. Included in their system are predefined title patches and color coding for easy grouping and identification of equipment, a digit...

At NAB in Las Vegas, Nilay Patel , Co-Founder and Vice President, Sales for Backblaze discusses their cloud storage services and backup solutions that have expanded to cater to the evolving needs of its customers. Backblaze differentiates itself by focusing on integrating with customer workflows to improve ease of use and productivity. Nilay provides some examples from the media industry segment. ...

At NAB Show in Las Vegas, we received an update on Mapcreator from Managing partner Magdalena (Maggie) Muhr-Manilal . Maggie covers the new Locator Map version for easy map creation with GPS coordinates or zip codes. The tool allows exporting stills in PNG or SVG and features the Mapcreator Suite for interactive maps. They offer customization options, hosts maps without ads, and emphasizes data pr...

The second part of our Briefing on the Wacom One 13" Touch Tablet begins with a discussion of styluses and how they affect tablet performance.  Jeff Gamet shares his experiences with sensitivity, feel, battery charging, and build quality. We look at how the Wacom One compares with other products in the tablet line from Wacom in all of those categories, as well as affordability in comparison with o...

To properly evaluate the Wacom One 13" Touch Tablet , Jeff Gamet  joins this Briefing as someone who holds an expert status in creating art with tablets of all descriptions. What started as a normal Briefing turned into a deep discussion of tablets vs. iPads and matching the users needs to the device. The Wacom One perfect for drawing, photo editing, and more. Stylus sensitivity, resolution accura...

Our annual 'Road to Macstock ' series kicks off as organizer  Mike Potter  talks about the changes to this year's must-attend Apple event. Some of those changes include a new venue where everything is one place (conference, lodging and food) as well as a third day of workshops, new speakers, and more. Mike also talks about the sessions scheduled so far, the third Macstock Film Festival, and more. ...

This MacVoices session covers a lot of ground.  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Eric Bolden and  Brian Flanigan-Arthurs touch on the challenges of Passkeys adoption, expressing skepticism about their feasibility due to compatibility issues and system fragmentation. Next, more on the John Stewart/Apple break-up and  Spotify's rumored decision to charge fo...

We dig deep into the evolution of the iPad as part of the introduction of the M4 iPad. Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg , Ben Roethig ,  Web Bixby ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Eric Bolden  explore the necessity for iPadOS to differentiate from iOS, emphasizing improved file management and cross-application capabilities. The conversation extends to geek expectations, market demands,...

Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg , Ben Roethig ,  Web Bixby ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Eric Bolden fell into a debate over whether macOS should run on the new iPads, discussing the compatibility of the Apple Pencil Pro and engineering challenges in adapting features. They explore merging macOS with iPadOS, considering the advantages of a unified device but noting the limitations...

The MacVoices Live! panel convened just hours after Apple's 'Let Loose' event to discuss the new crop of iPads, including an M4 version, as well as a new Apple Pencil.  Chuck Joiner ,  David Ginsburg , Ben Roethig ,  Web Bixby ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Mark Fuccio , and  Eric Bolden talk about who is buying what, the M4's iPad premier, nano-texture glass, and more. (Part 1) Today's MacVoices is...

Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet , and  Eric Bolden  consider the issue with iPhone alarms not riniging for some users and Apple's response. The panel then looks at the cybersecurity challenges faced by governments using Microsoft products because of the history of security breaches targeting Microsoft systems, and the necessity for enhanced security measures...

This MacVoices Live! session starts out as we remember Charles Edge's contributions to the Mac community. Two members of the MacVoices Live! panel have started a new Apple Vision Pro podcast; they talk about why, and what they have planned. Then, the full panel of  Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Marty Jencius ,  Jim Rea ,  Jeff Gamet , and  Eric Bolden  speculate on what we may see at Apple's up...

At NAB in Las Vegas, Shubh Jagani , Head of Enterprise Product for OpusClip , outlines how their platform automatically generates short clips from long-form video content for social media. OpusClip uses AI to select impactful moments, offers web-based editing tools for customization, and supports various video formats. The platform includes graphic design elements, a scheduler for social media pos...

The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Web Bixby ,  Eric Bolden , Jim Rea , and  Mark Fuccio  delves into the challenges of installing third-party app stores and game emulators on iPhones. We discuss the complexities and friction involved, touching on jailbreaking and the accessibility of apps through these stores. The recent allowance of game em...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner analyze the impact of Apple TV+ in the streaming market, discussing viewer fatigue, effective marketing strategies, and the significance of exclusive content. They explore changing audience preferences, show cancellations on streaming services, and the potential shift of the movie industry towards streaming platforms. The conversation concludes by recognizing the p...

Marty Jencius and  Eric Bolden have started a new podcast, Vision ProFiles , to focus on Apple's latest product. Eric and Marty discuss their experiences with the Vision Pro headset and their plans for the podcast, aiming to cover news, issues, apps, and have guests share their insights. They highlight the personalized and immersive experiences Vision Pro offers, showcasing favorite apps like InSp...

In the April 2024 Update, Chuck talks about a busy April schedule that resulted in some programming changes, how and when the rest of the NAB interviews will be available, and hints at some changes coming to MacVoices. The Update wraps up with the Support Report and a reminder about Macstock Conference and Expo . Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon       http://patreon.c...

Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Web Bixby ,  Eric Bolden , Jim Rea , and  Mark Fuccio explore the implications of Roku's increased TV advertising and their new add display method, The MacVoices Live! panel looks at the acquisition of Beeper by Automattic and why it makes sense, and discuss regulatory scrutiny on tech giants like WhatsApp.   This edition of MacVoices i...

At NAB Show in Las Vegas, we caught up with the  Krotos   crew who produced the most interesting software we saw last year. This year, they have expanded and improved on your ability to make your own custom sounds for your projects. Orfeas Boteas , Founder and CEO talks about how the company started, and Matthew Collings , Head of Products, gives us a demo.  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:47 Revolutioni...

At NAB Show in Las Vegas,  Jim Tierney , Chief Executive Anarchist at  Digital Anarchy , demonstrated the latest addition to their Beauty Box software. This time, Beauty Box adds the ability to whiten teeth in your video. Jim also introduces the concept of "digital makeup", provides some thoughts on the state of AI in video production, and why it might not be quite as far along as you might think....

Chuck Joiner ,  Dave Ginsburg ,  Ben Roethig ,  Jeff Gamet ,  Web Bixby ,  Eric Bolden ,  Jim Rea , and  Mark Fuccio discuss the potential collaboration between Sam Altman and Jony Ive for an AI-powered personal device, possibly backed by Lauren Powell Jobs, assessing the impact of Ive's design expertise. The conversation then turns to the Voice Dream Reader subscription model controversy, sparkin...

Our conversation with documentary filmmaker David Greelish about his new documentary on one of Apple's "failures", Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa . The discussion into the evolution of personal computing and Lisa's part in it, why the Apple Vision Pro and the Lisa may share a place in Apple's legacy going forward, and the impact of AI and automation on where we've been and where we are going. (P...