OWC RADiO

Elevate.io for Multi-Viewer Editing in the Cloud

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:40:42 +0000

Sumit Rai, Chief Product Officer of elevate.io, was recently interviewed by Cirina Catania, OWC Radio’s Showrunner and Host. Elevate.io is Blackbird’s new SaaS platform, a revolutionary online video editor and content creation solution aimed at the fast-growing creator economy.

ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery.

Digging Dirt (literally) with “The Fixers” Nominated for 3 Emmys

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:28:00 +0000

(Hollywood, CA, 2025-09-08) Lots of laughter, a bit of mayhem, and interesting back-stories as BYUtv’s The Fixers joined OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, to discuss their Three Emmy Nominations!

The very talented and lovable Courtney, Andi and Rob had a lot to say, and we know you’ll find it enlightening. What does it take to shoot a TV series in third-world countries? Stay tuned and you’ll find out!

If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers!

ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs.

Community Counts: Michael Horton on 25 Years of LACPUG

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:13:04 +0000

For 25 years, Michael Horton brought the worldwide creative community together through LACPUG and the Supermeets, sparking connections, collaborations, and countless careers. Today, he shares stories, lessons, and a little magic from behind the scenes. Join our host, Cirina Catania, right here on OWC RADiO.

Thank you to Larry O’Connor and Other World Computing for sponsoring OWC RADiO. We are grateful.

If you enjoy our podcast, please like and subscribe and tell all your friends about us! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers!

ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, has expanded to all corners of the world and creates hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs.

Caroline Scott, Content Creation Specialist at LumaTouch and a City Cowgirl with a Fun Life!

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:10:48 +0000

Caroline Scott is the Content Creation Specialist at LumaTouch and amazing at it…but do not judge this young woman just by title alone. She is not just talented, intelligent and beautiful…she is a total cowgirl at heart. Sit back, relax, and enjoy learning about production/post-production, country music and life with one of our favorite people,

ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software solutions that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs.

Is Creativity at Risk? LumaTouch Owner Terri Morgan Has a Definite Opinion

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:15:52 +0000

Terri Morgan owns LumaTouch and is the co-founder and designer of the popular mobile editing solution, LumaFusion, which was designed and developed specifically to enhance the creative process of storytelling through video editing. In her words, “Video and audio express deeper stories.” OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, spoke with her about the use of AI contrasting with creative courage and spontaneity. Terri has spent the last two years highly researching the subject and we think you will find her outlook enlightening.

ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.”

Chadwick Pelletier Success with Filmmaking and Festivals at DIFF

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:31:40 +0000

The DaVinci International Film Festival’s seventh season will unveil on October 10, 2025 at the Grove in Los Angeles. OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, spoke with Chadwick Pelletier, the festival founder, filmmaker, and CEO. She discovered that there is much more underneath all the amazing films and the team supporting them…Listen in, because it is your dream up on their stage.

f you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers!

ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor, has expanded to all corners of the world and creates hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.”

Australia in 75 Days and One iPhone

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:08:38 +0000

Philip Hodgetts and Gregory Clarke are traveling for 75 days straight, covering over 10,000 miles throughout Australia. What gear are they using to post their daily YouTube videos? Hint: It’s simpler than you might imagine! OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, tracks them down and gets the details for us. Watch the adventures on their YouTube channel.

Filmmaker Carolyn McDonald on Producing Legends and Shaping Futures

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:13:48 +0000

Carolyn McDonald, interviewed on OWC RADiO by our host, Cirina Catania, is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, writer, and instructor who partnered with Danny Glover at Carrie Productions.

She exec-produced HBO’s “America’s Dream” and TNT’s “Buffalo Soldiers,” as well as “Freedom Song.” Cirina said she deeply resonated with Carolyn, not just because of the mutual Carrie Productions connection, but because of Carolyn’s dedication to empowering and teaching the younger generation. Carolyn has taught in Nashville at the Watkins Film School, in New York at the Independent Film Project, and in LA with the Black TV and Film Collective. She is currently a screenwriting instructor at the New York Film Academy.

The ever-popular OWC RADiO is sponsored by Other World Computing under the guidance and inspiration of CEO, Larry O’Connor. OWC has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient, and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs.

Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists, and one of the co-founders and former executive director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO, and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design.

Loren Mally and the Jellyfish from OWC

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:38:18 +0000

Welcome to OWC RADiO, where we take a close look into the minds of innovators who are shaping the world of tech and creativity. Our host, Cirina Catania, goes behind the scenes today with Loren Mally, Director of Sales for the Jellyfish product line, a collaborative storage solution that’s become a go-to for filmmakers, editors, studios, and creatives around the world. Please subscribe, hit that “like” button, and listen in to another great interview with two big brains.

They talked about Loren’s journey, OWC’s vision, the power behind Jellyfish, the power of collaborative editing, and how the sales landscape is evolving — including whether AI is playing a role.

Whether you’re editing the next blockbuster, running a content studio, or simply love geeking out on tech, this one’s for you.

And, if you are at the NAB show in Vegas, stop by the OWC booth and say “hi” to Loren and the whole team. They’ll be waiting for you in the upper South Hall #SLU2.

ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient, and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem tailored for you. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is towards the long term, and, in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.”

ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists, and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

Unlocking the Power of Media Management with Sam Bogoch of Axle.ai

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:52:32 +0000

Managing video content is more challenging than ever. In this episode of OWC RADiO, host Cirina Catania speaks with Sam Bogoch, CEO of Axle.ai. They explore how Axle’s media asset management is transforming the way creators, businesses, and organizations handle large volumes of video. From AI-assisted tagging and search to automated organization, Axle.ai makes it easier to manage digital assets. Whether you’re an independent filmmaker, a production company, or even a school or church, this technology is a game-changer.

Axle.ai offers powerful tools to simplify content management. With features like automated tagging, intelligent search, and seamless collaboration, it helps teams find and organize their media faster than ever.

During their conversation, Sam shares his journey in developing this groundbreaking technology. He explains how Axle.ai solves real-world challenges for creatives working with massive media libraries. If you’ve ever struggled to find a specific clip in a sea of files, this episode is for you!

Enjoying the podcast? Subscribe and spread the word! We love our listeners and always welcome new ideas. Feel free to comment! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms!

Chapter Markers:

[00:00:00] – Introduction & Sponsor Message
Cirina introduces the episode, guest Sam Bogoch, and acknowledges OWC as the sponsor.
[00:01:14] – The Importance of AI in Media Management
Sam discusses the challenges of managing large media libraries and how AI is transforming the process.
[00:07:05] – Axle.ai’s Beginnings & Evolution
Sam shares how Axle.ai was founded, inspired by gaps in the industry while working at Avid.
[00:13:08] – How Axle.ai Works
A deep dive into how Axle.ai’s AI-driven media asset management helps content creators efficiently find and organize files.
[00:18:40] – Use Cases & Industry Applications
Sam explains how Axle.ai benefits churches, sports teams, filmmakers, and corporate media teams.
[00:23:14] – Future of AI in Media & Closing Thoughts
A look at where AI is headed in media asset management and final reflections from Cirina and Sam.

Key Takeaways:
= AI-powered media management saves time and eliminates the frustration of lost files
= Automation is the key to efficiently handling large video archives
= Axle.ai benefits everyone, from corporate teams to solo filmmakers
= AI improves collaboration, allowing teams to access and edit media with ease
= As media continues to evolve, AI-driven asset management will be essential for content creators

ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and creates hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.”

Charles Burnett, Academy Award Winning Filmmaker

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 13:18:35 +0000

Today’s show features a conversation with Charles Burnett, who Martin Scorsese and Steven Soderbergh credit as one of America’s greatest filmmakers. His creative works tell personal and intimate stories – exploration of culture, relationships, social justice, mental illness, discrimination, and love. He was born in Mississippi in 1944 but moved to Watts in South Los Angeles in 1947. Killer of Sheep, based on his life in Watts, was his student thesis film at UCLA but it wasn’t until he was awarded an honorary Academy Award in 2017 that it began to be seen. It was his first full-length feature and took five years to complete, and it set him apart, even at a young age, as a great filmmaker. The ’60s were not necessarily kind to Black filmmakers and complicated music rights kept Killer of Sheep away from wide distribution until Steven Soderberg took it under his wing and helped restore it. He also cleared the music rights and found distribution. It has since been admitted into the Library of Congress and called a national treasure. Other films from Charles include “The Annihilation of Fish” with James Earl Jones and Lynn Redgrave; My Brother’s Wedding, The Glass Shield, and To Sleep With Anger starring Danny Glover. Martin Scorcese was quoted in a review by Daniel Borrero, saying, “Charles Burnett is one of the finest filmmakers in this country. His pictures speak in a unique voice that is uniquely and completely his own. I am honored to be speaking with Charles Burnett and am grateful for his candor about the industry and his gracious depiction of unfolding events in his life. We can all learn from him. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more.

Larry Jordan Unplugged: Tech, Training & The Future of Media

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:37:06 +0000

Larry Jordan is one of the creative-tech industry’s most intelligent, talented, and prolific trainers. This is a fun and informative interview with our host, Cirina Catania! Larry is a member of several guilds, worked in live television and the broadcast industry as a producer/director for many years and started his company, Larry Jordan and Associates, because he enjoyed communicating with and helping people who wanted answers on how to edit smarter, better…and upgrade their skills so they could make a more lucrative living….Twenty-one years later, he has published over 3,200 reviews and tutorials, 570 45-minute training webinars, 700 YouTube tutorials and published 13 books! Whether you are a trainer wanting to upgrade your skills, an editor looking for answers, or simply someone who works in the creative industry and would like some advice about your future…this is the conversation to which you will want to listen! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. Key Takeaways: 1 Great educators eliminate fear. Larry emphasizes that learning creative tools starts with confidence, not just skill.2 AI is disrupting media, but storytelling remains king. While AI is reshaping production, human creativity and narrative skills are still irreplaceable.3 The media industry is in flux. With 35%+ unemployment in LA media jobs, freelancers and professionals need to adapt and expand their skill sets.4 Social media is necessary—but it doesn’t have to be painful. Larry avoids self-promotion and focuses on collaborating with professionals to handle social outreach.5 Storage solutions matter. Larry shares why a three-tiered backup system (SSD, RAID, and server storage) is essential for professional creatives.6 The future of tech is uncertain. As AI, automation, and economic shifts shake up the industry, the ability to pivot, adapt, and think ahead will determine success. Chapter Markers & Timecodes: 00:05 - Introduction: Cirina introduces Larry Jordan and his incredible contributions to the creative industry.01:30 - A Walk Down Memory Lane: The history of Larry & Cirina’s collaboration and how Larry became a media guru.02:36 - From Radio to Broadcast TV: Larry shares his journey from radio broadcasting to directing live TV.07:32 - Teaching Media Professionals: How Larry transitioned into training and why he loves helping people master creative tools.08:39 - What Makes a Great Teacher? Larry’s three essential principles for effective education and why storytelling matters.16:54 - The Future of Tutorials & Reviews: Larry explains how he approaches product reviews, tech training, and what sets his content apart.22:57 - The Magic of Live Production: Cirina and Larry reflect on their live broadcasting days and what makes live content so exciting.26:39 - SSD vs.

How to Plan for Evacuation when you have a Production or Post-Production Company

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:52:58 +0000

Cirina Catania, host of OWC RADiO, and Larry O'Connor, CEO and Founder of Other World Computing, discuss the fires in Southern California and what we should do to protect our media if we have to evacuate. We send our warmest thoughts and prayers to those who have lost their homes and the families of those who lost their lives. If you have had to evacuate, our sympathies are with you. During this crisis and those recently undergone by people in North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, and other areas impacted by horrific natural disasters, we couldn't help but think about the advice we might give to help all of us prepare. Heaven forbid something else happens, but let's be ready if it does. This episode of OWC RADiO is advice on what to do if you have valuable media. What hardware, software, media management tools, and peripherals should you be prepared to take with you? If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works daily to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient, and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and discover an ecosystem serving your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is on the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists, and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CE,O and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, the National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television, and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C., and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

Michael Kammes, Key Code Media’s Workflow Guru

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:38:41 +0000

Michael Kammes is a technology visionary in the media and entertainment industry, with nearly 20 years of experience designing and building production and post-production workflows, systems, and facility integrations. As Senior Director of Innovation at Shift Media, Michael plays a pivotal role in shaping cutting-edge solutions for the industry. He’s also held leadership roles at BeBop Technology and Key Code Media, showcasing his expertise in cloud-based post-production and systems integration. Beyond the technical side, Michael’s creative work includes roles as a Dialogue Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, and Re-Recording Mixer. An Apple Certified Trainer, Avid Certified Support Representative, and member of Motion Picture Sound Editors, Michael is a sought-after speaker on trends in post-production and hosts the popular "5 THINGS" podcast, which draws an audience of industry insiders worldwide. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! Michael Kammes has visited OWC RADiO on several occasions and if you'd like to follow him further, visit any of the following links: 1. About his book on Remote Collaboration, 2. Virtualizing Post Production in the Cloud with Bebop Tech, 3. NAB 2019 ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and creates hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is long-term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists, and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO, and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, and Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, the National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television, and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery.

Brian Burke aka The MacMan Shows Us How to Sell Our Gear for a Great Price

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 02:06:04 +0000

Brian Burke is the Mac Man at Other World Computing. He and his team manage thousands upon thousands of transactions each year from people who have computer equipment lying around and would love to sell it for a very competitive price. Listen in as our host, Cirina Catania, gets a quick quote live on the air for her MacPro. SellYourMac.com is owned by OWC and they love to buy and sell all kinds of equipment. If you want to sell some of your gear but were not happy with the bid from Apple, visit Brian at Sell Your Mac! If you have overspent during the holidays, take a moment and learn how to MAKE money rather than spend it! It’s easier on the budget! And when you get that check and are ready to buy more gear you absolutely must have, visit this special URL at MacSales.com and enter the code: OWCRADIO24 for 15% off on anything OWC-branded. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners.You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival.

Matt Balcerek On the Road to the Oscars?

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:53:58 +0000

Director Mateusz "Matt" Balcerek, interviewed here by our host, Cirina Catania, is a Forbes 30 Under 30 lister with a keen creative vision, blending personal stories and widely universal pop themes into his filmmaking roster. As the Founder of Sounds Better Productions, with offices in London, Warsaw, and LA, he leads the company in producing premium content across scripted series, feature films, and unscripted shows. In his short film “Sunflower," Matt brings his family’s history to life, creating a cinematic experience that resonates deeply with both the heart and the conscience. He talks about the behind-the-scenes making of the film, his family, the true story that inspired it, his amazing crew, and their hope for the future. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, give us a review, and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. If you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient, and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. ABOUT OUR HOST: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker with over 150 projects to her credit, several of which have won Academy Awards. She is the former Sr VP of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former executive director of the Sundance Film Festival.

Heather Hale – Film-TV Director, Screenwriter, Producer and Master Gardener

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:47:57 +0000

Note from our producers: Visit MacSales.com at https://eshop.macsales.com/?roc=true and enter the special OWCRADIO24 code for 15% off any OWC-branded products! Happy Holidays :) Heather Hale, interviewed by our host, Cirina Catania, is a film and television director, screenwriter, producer, consultant, speaker, and author with over 200 hours of produced credits that have received multiple Emmys, ACE, and Telly awards. She has written numerous books on the entertainment business and is also a sought-after speaker and consultant. An adventure traveler/athlete, Ms. Hale climbed Mt. Fuji (alone), skied a glacier in Sweden, ran a marathon in Dublin, Ireland, cliff-jumped in Jamaica, dog-sledded atop an iceberg in Alaska, sea-kayaked with Killer Whales breaching nearby, and rode Arabians across the Sahara Desert to celebrate the first dawn of the new millennium in sequins at the base of the pyramids. On top of all that…Heather is a master gardener, a seed keeper, a KOI pond Mama, and an artist! Truly a Renaissance woman. This is a fun interview with a truly talented woman and we think you'll enjoy it. Cirina said she'd like to grow up and BE Heather Hale!!! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com (use the code OWCRADIO2024 for 15% off OWC Branded Products), for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is on the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists, and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO, and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO, partner, Lumberjack System, and Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, the National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television, and new media projects for the big screen and networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C., and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that, after all these years, she still loves her job!

KEVIN NICKLAUS, Ultimate Cool Movies

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 23:46:42 +0000

We are thrilled to introduce you to Kevin Nicklaus. He is the powerhouse head of production at Sandstone Artists in LA. Kevin has been instrumental in shaping iconic shows like Bates Motel and Roots, and is now exec-producing groundbreaking projects such as the first live-action English adaptations of Junji Ito’s work. Before we jump in, don’t miss out—use code OWCRADiO24 at macsales.com for exclusive 15% savings on OWC branded products. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

Richard Taylor’s Documentary filmmaking secrets

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:33:53 +0000

Filmmaker and technologist Richard Taylor joins OWC RADiO host Cirina Catania to offer insights into his documentary on the 70’s band, RAZZ. Learn about his workflow, handling legacy footage, color grading in Final Cut Pro, and insights on media management, editing, and archiving. If you enjoy our podcast, please like, subscribe, rate us, and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. If you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO, and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, the National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film and television projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations on the road. She is very proud that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job! For past interviews with Richard Taylor, navigate to Gossip and Gear with Richard Taylor, listen to Good Coffee and Good Audio for Podcasts, or search our database for other shows featuring Richard. Thanks for listening to OWC RADiO!

Samuel Hurley On Wonder and Meaning Through Poetry

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 17:27:10 +0000

OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, interviews Poet Samuel Hurley.

Karen Bolt – Danny Glover’s Development Executive on Creating Films with a Purpose

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 02:04:39 +0000

Karen Bolt, the Development Executive for actor and activist Danny Glover, and an accomplished Independent Producer, is a close friend of our OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania. Over the years, Karen and Cirina have collaborated on several of Mr. Glover's projects, including insightful interviews with Bob Moses head of the Algebra Project in San Francisco and one of the key instigators of the Civil Rights Movement in the 60's. They also shared memorable experiences in Salt Lake City during the filming of "Just a Dream," directed by Danny Glover. Karen's impressive portfolio includes award-winning short films like "The Secret Weapon: Yesterday is Today" and "The McHenry Trial-Don't Judge a Kid by Their Hoodie," which have collectively garnered over 147 awards. In this episode, she shares invaluable advice for aspiring independent producers, drawing from her extensive experience in the industry. Cirina says, "As a poignant aside, after we hung up, I realized that our conversation reminded me of the fact that it has been 60 years since the Civil Rights Act was passed—a milestone closely tied to the legacy of Bob Moses, a key figure in that movement. We'll dive deeper into that topic in a future episode." Thank you for tuning in to OWC RADiO. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and many thanks to Other World Computing for sponsoring our show. Visit MacSales.com for an amazing selection of gear! ABOUT OUR HOST CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.”

How to Make a Profit with Your Video Business – Andrew Murphy

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:29:42 +0000

Andrew Murphy owns a video agency, Arise Digital, and coaches freelance videographers. His company helps industry experts build their authority online with short-form social media content. Listen in to his interview with our host, Cirina Catania, and learn more about the necessary skills to turn your passion into a full-time career. See below for links that will give you more information on Andrew: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmurphyfilms/Facebook(s): https://www.facebook.com/andrewmurphyfilmsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/andrewmurphyfilmsOther Sites: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OBa8GdXjBhWAIV5H7JMbZ?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktreeAdditional URLs: Linktree: linktr.ee/andrewmurphyfilmshttps://www.andrewmurphy.com.au/amf-video-business-accelerator (4-week video business program) If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

Gear: Moritz Lochner on LEWITT’s RAY Mic and the Connect 2 Audio Interface

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 00:40:19 +0000

Under the hood with great gear: We love the new RAY microphone from Lewitt, the first microphone with autofocus for your voice. It is a large-diaphragm condenser mic that is small, lightweight, ultimately portable, and has an amazing ability to focus on the sound of our voices to eliminate distractions. Plus, it is very affordable. RAY has many features for podcasters and content creators that you will want to hear more about. This conversation between Moritz Lochner, the COO and Head of Product and Marketing at LEWITT, and our host, Cirina Catania, takes a deep dive into that design process. We also talked about the new Connect 2 Interface, yet another innovative product from the fine minds at LEWITT. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! About Other World Computing: Founded in 1988, Other World Computing (OWC), is committed to providing innovative performance-driven, quality solutions that enable the creators of today and tomorrow to realize their imaginations. As a partner to the digital artist, the company provides a range of 21st-century solutions to Capture, Create, and Collaborate. From live recordings to the recording studio, to the film set, to the field and stadium, to ingesting data locally to the storage on an enterprise rack for web or corporate backup or securing of data, from professionals to enthusiasts; Other World Computing knows that there is no room for compromise when it comes to one’s vision. With sustainability and exemplary customer service as core values, the company strives for zero waste from both an environmental and strategic business operations perspective. The long-term outlook on everything from refurbishing and recycling to sustainable practices in our offices and manufacturing is a demonstration of the company’s dedication to pursuing innovation for the global good. As the provider of the essential solutions to manifest creations, Other World Computing is dedicated to delivering excellence on a planetary scale. ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

Adventuring with Photographer Emily Tidwell

Tue, 28 May 2024 20:09:47 +0000

We are adventuring with Emily Tidwell, an action sports photographer based in Reno, Nevada. She creates commercial, editorial, and event coverage for the outdoor industry. Emily has shot amazing coverage for some of the action industry's biggest publications, including Red Bull and Patagonia and she uses OWC cards and drives for her daily workflow needs. Our host, Cirina Catania, had a great time interviewing Emily since they have so much in common, especially their mutual love for the outdoors! Emily, you are one of a kind and we wish you all the best. And to our audience, we hope this inspires you to go out and "Do something wonderful today!" For more information on Atlas Memory Cards, visit Cirina's interview with Farshid Tabrizi on OWC RADiO: If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! About Other World Computing: Founded in 1988, Other World Computing (OWC), provides innovative performance-driven, quality solutions that enable the creators of today and tomorrow to realize their imaginations. As a partner to the digital artist, the company provides a range of 21st-century solutions to Capture, Create, and Collaborate. From live recordings to the recording studio, to the film set, to the field and stadium, to ingesting data locally to the storage on an enterprise rack for web or corporate backup or securing of data, from professionals to enthusiasts; Other World Computing knows that there is no room for compromise when it comes to one’s vision. With sustainability and exemplary customer service as core values, the company strives for zero waste from both an environmental and strategic business operations perspective. The long-term outlook on everything from refurbishing and recycling to sustainable practices in our offices and manufacturing is a demonstration of the company’s dedication to pursuing innovation for the global good. As the provider of the essential solutions to manifest creations, Other World Computing is dedicated to delivering excellence on a planetary scale. ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

Matt Clifford, Touring with the Rolling Stones and Secrets of the Hackney Diamonds Album

Wed, 01 May 2024 00:32:31 +0000

Matt Clifford, interviewed here by Cirina Catania on OWC RADiO, plays keyboard in The Rolling Stones touring band, and first worked with Jagger and the group in 1989 when he played on the Steel Wheels album and their world tour. He went on to become Jagger’s co-writer and producer on many projects, including the album Goddess In The Doorway. The two musicians co-wrote Jagger’s solo singles England Lost and Gotta Get A Grip. Outside his work with the Stones, Clifford has arranged and produced the music for the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Cup theme, the UEFA Super Cup theme, the Six Nations Anthem, the official broadcast music for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the World Boxing Super Series theme and many more sports properties. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and all other podcatchers! About Other World Computing: Founded in 1988 by Larry O'Connor, Other World Computing (OWC), is committed to providing innovative performance-driven, quality solutions that enable the creators of today and tomorrow to realize their imaginations. As a partner to the digital artist, the company provides a range of 21st-century solutions to Capture, Create, and Collaborate. From live recordings to the recording studio, to the film set, to the field and stadium, to ingesting data locally to the storage on an enterprise rack for web or corporate backup or securing of data, from professionals to enthusiasts; Other World Computing knows that there is no room for compromise when it comes to one’s vision. With sustainability and exemplary customer service as core values, the company strives for zero waste from both an environmental and strategic business operations perspective. The long-term outlook on everything from refurbishing and recycling to sustainable practices in our offices and manufacturing is a demonstration of the company’s dedication to pursuing innovation for the global good. As the provider of the essential solutions to manifest creations, Other World Computing is dedicated to delivering excellence on a planetary scale ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists, and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO, and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, the National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television, and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C., and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

NAB 2024 – OWC FOUNDER LARRY O’CONNOR

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:13:16 +0000

Larry O’Connor, the Founder and CEO of Other World Computing (OWC), took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to give our host, Cirina Catania, a rundown on some of the new products they are showing at NAB 2024. He talked about the Atlas TypeA cards, the Envoy SSD portable drive, the Envoy Pro Mini, the Elektron, and SoftRAID 8 and more. Get the scoop right from the person who runs the company! If you are in Vegas for NAB, please stop by Booth #2024 in Central Hall. The OWC team would love to welcome you and answer all your questions. We are grateful to have Other World Computing as our sponsor and we are so very proud of everything they do on a daily basis for creatives all over the world. Besides, their products are reliable, backed by amazing warranties, and competitive in price. I’ve been using OWC gear for many years and can personally recommend it. Go to OWC.com for more information. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other podcatchers! About Other World Computing: Founded in 1988, Other World Computing (OWC), is committed to providing innovative performance-driven, quality solutions that enable the creators of today and tomorrow to realize their imaginations. As a partner to the digital artist, the company provides a range of 21st-century solutions to Capture, Create, and Collaborate. From live recordings to the recording studio, to the film set, to the field and stadium, to ingesting data locally to the storage on an enterprise rack for web or corporate backup or securing of data, from professionals to enthusiasts; Other World Computing knows that there is no room for compromise when it comes to one’s vision. ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists, and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job! For more interviews with Larry O'Connor, visit https://eshop.macsales.com/owc-radio/owcs-larry-oconnor-talks-tech-about-new-products-following-the-wwdc-2023/ and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ceo-larry-oconnor-on-owc-radios-100th-episode-owcs/id1458884466?i=1000528896325&l=it

Found Films: Dan Halperin’s Bombshells and Dollies

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 23:56:13 +0000

Thousands of movies are made each year and buried within are some hidden treasures that you may not have seen. Our host, Cirina Catania speaks with Producer/Director, Dan Halperin, about "Bombshells and Dollies." An entertaining, captivating look into the world of modern-day pinups and the Rockabilly scene at Viva Las Vegas. It just may change your definition of feminity. This yearly contest brings thousands of spectators and women competitors from all over the world, where diversity, individuality, and downright sexiness is celebrated with unbridled gusto. Let your hair down, or pin it up...and enjoy. You can watch the full film on Kanopy. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient, and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists, and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO, and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

Secrets of Sound on Major Television Series and Films

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 03:25:28 +0000

JAMES DAVID REDDING III is a Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-recording mixer with multiple prestigious awards for his work sculpting soundscapes for television and film productions. You have heard his work on The Queen’s Gambit, The Americans, Carol, The Patient, Amazon Prime’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and many others. Our host, Cirina Catania, described him as an orchestra leader for sound in this interview and had a great time asking him about how he created sound for some of this generation’s most iconic productions. Listen in, we’ve got lots of sound secrets for you! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

Jacob Young, Still Working after 2000+ Episodes of Television and Multiple Awards

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:09:02 +0000

Jacob Young starred in over 2,000 TV episodes and numerous films, beginning at a very young age on soaps. One role that garnered him international celebrity was as Luke and Laura's son on the General Hospital! We wanted to share his story with OWC listeners because this is truly an example of a "good guy winning," He remains humble, shrugging off the fact that People Magazine featured him on its cover as the world's sexiest man, and he has found success in TV, Film, and Music. Why did he choose to leave LA/NYC, and what is important to him in his life now? (Yes, it's his family.) His career is blossoming, he is supporting Boys Town, inspiring high schooler with his partner Trent Garrett and their company, Next Generation Storytellers, and teaching acting. Our host, Cirina Catania, says she is proud to be his friend, and we are grateful to be able to share his story with you! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

Samantha Tauber, Alias VNCCII, in the Heart of the Metaverse

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:24:28 +0000

Samantha Tauber , a singer/song/writer, technology expert, and multi-media performance artist better known worldwide as her avatar, VNCCII!, speaks with OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, and deconstructs her amazing career in another metaverse. So, stop what you are doing, take a break and listen in to this revolutionary force in the creative world. This is a fun one. ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

Advice for Writers from Whitni Resides and Mark Brown

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 04:23:30 +0000

Do you want advice from successful writers? Welcome to another insightful episode of OWC RADiO with host Cirina Catania, where we bring you the voices and stories shaping the creative landscape. Today, we feature two exceptional writing talents—Whitni Resides, a writer/producer/filmmaker from Chattanooga, TN, and Mark Brown, a multi award-winning, two-time Black List recommended screenwriter. Whitni, with her business acumen and accolades from festivals like the Austin Film Festival, Stowe Story Labs, HollyShorts and Catalyst Content Festival; and Mark, whose scripts have earned top honors at the Black List, the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, Catalyst Content Festival and other prestigious competitions, join us for a fascinating exploration of their journeys in the world of film and storytelling. Their current project, Redneck Army, is getting noticed by distributors! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have thoughts about segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, leads OWC RADiO. Cirina's multifaceted career, spanning film, TV, and new media projects, has left an indelible mark on the industry. Join us on this journey as we delve into the fascinating realms of creativity, innovation, and storytelling. Subscribe, give us a thumbs up in the ratings, and join us again soon for the next episode! Related interview: Jacob Kreuger, "Skills for Better Screenplays"

Inside “A Christmas Story” 40 Years Later

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 02:46:22 +0000

Get ready for a journey back in time as OWC RADiO presents a very special episode celebrating the 40th anniversary of the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story." In a unique twist, our host, Cirina Catania, wasn't just an observer—she was a key player in the film's marketing and PR team during its original release. Brace yourselves for exclusive insights and rarely-shared stories, straight from the filmmakers. These reminiscences, held close for four decades, are about to be unveiled again, giving you an intimate glimpse into the magic behind-the-scenes. Get ready to rediscover the joy of "A Christmas Story" in a way you may never have heard before! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country.

Gossip & Gear with Richard Taylor, Final Cut TV

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:38:11 +0000

It's the time of year when we think most about family and friends and our friend Richard Taylor of Final Cut TV joins us on OWC RADiO to reminisce about the recent FCP Global Summit and our visit to Apple Park for exclusive Final Cut previews from the Apple team. Some of our favorite presentations during the Summit included those by Storm Smith, a deaf filmmaker and teacher at Gallaudet University, Dylan Bates the Final Cut Bro (who recently interviewed with Cirina here on OWC RADiO), Steve Martin and Mark Spencer of Ripple Training, Iain Andersen (Fun With Stuff in Australia), George Edmundson of Seed Creative, Isaac T. of Post Lab and others. We discussed the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Blackmagic 6K Pocket Camera, that fabulous new free camera app from Blackmagic to manage and distribute your media while you shoot, LumaFusion, the Lumix S5 Camera...and our adventure finding half and half for our coffee in Cupertino! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We love hearing from you! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and former Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country.

How to Get Your Documentary Distributed, Rachel Gordon

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:56:11 +0000

Independent filmmakers make films. That's what they do out of love for the craft, the message, or the story. But, how do they make money so they can continue to create those stories? Author Rachel Gordon interviewed 150 top experts, producers and industry representatives from around the world. Her book, "The Documentary Distribution Toolkit," is a comprehensive how-to for emerging as well as experienced documentarians. Our host, Cirina Catania, a long-time veteran of the filmmaking, marketing, and distribution world, engages Rachel in a lively conversation about best practices and pitfalls of this important aspect of our movie making world. OWC RADiO is sponsored by Other World Computing, creating technology for over 30 years that is changing your media world for the better. Whether it is external hard drives, storage, media cards, software, internal drives, DIY needs, or more…we have it for you. Visit owc.com to maximize your budget, and find your perfectly reliable solution. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadiocatania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and former Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High School Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country.

John McDonald’s “CALL ME MULE” Film Winning Festival Awards

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:22:31 +0000

OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, sits down with filmmaker John McDonald about his ten-year journey to film his latest documentary, "Call Me Mule," the story of a man named John Sears, nicknamed "Mule," who has lived a nomadic lifestyle for the past thirty years, traveling across the country with his three mules in tow. Living in harmony with nature, enjoying this beautiful United States on foot, and advocating against our country's dependence on motorized transportation and urban sprawl, Mule finds his simple way of life threatened by those determined to uphold the establishment. Despite his many confrontations with law enforcement, he and his mules refuse to give up. "Call Me Mule" is a fascinating story about a man and his mules, living his life exactly as he wants without concern for modern conveniences. He doesn't need them. John McDonald's documentary has been accepted to many festivals around the world and has won Official Selection and Audience awards. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! OWC RADiO is sponsored by Other World Computing, creating technology for over 30 years that is changing your media world for the better. . OWC, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware that makes the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Whether it is external hard drives, storage, media cards, software, internal drives, DIY needs, or more…they have it for you. Visit owc.com to maximize your budget, and find your perfectly reliable solution. ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country.

Entertainmint’s A J Salmen, Distribute your Film and Share in the Revenue

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 22:59:02 +0000

AJ Salmen is the Co-Founder of Entertainmint, a Web 3 solution for creatives that gives us a fair share of the revenue using a totally transparent business model, far removed from what we may have experienced in the past. A J is a producer, writer, and entrepreneur currently focusing on helping story tellers achieve success. He interviews here on OWC RADiO with our host, Cirina Catania. OWC RADiO is sponsored by Other World Computing, creating technology for over 30 years that is changing your media world for the better. . OWC, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware that makes the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Whether it is external hard drives, storage, media cards, software, internal drives, DIY needs, or more…they have it for you. Visit owc.com to maximize your budget, and find your perfectly reliable solution. ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country.

Under the Hood with OWC’s New Atlas CF Express 4.0 Cards

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:48:06 +0000

Twice the speed? Buffering bye bye. Backward and forward compatible Atlas CFexpress 4.0 Memory Cards are available now at OWC.com. Farshid Tabrisi, the Senior VP of flash memory and media development at Other World Computing, OWC, goes under the hood and gives us the details about their new CF Express 4.0 Cards, Innergize Software, and the readers we all need. Our host, Cirina Catania, says she always enjoys speaking with Farshid because he addresses the engineering that goes into the solutions we all use for our creative work, but does it in a way that we can all understand. Other interviews with Farshid: Farshid Tabrizi Unravels the New Super Fast Atlas Card Readers and Innergize Software at OWC, April 2023 and Under the Hood On Atlas Memory Cards with Farshid Tabrizi, January 2023. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to OWC.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country.

The Great Granddaddy of Text-Based Editing has a New App – Builder NLE

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 22:46:19 +0000

Philip Hodgetts is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lumberjack System and Intelligent Assistance. Our host, Cirina Catania, speaks with him on this episode of OWC RADiO about Lumberjack Builder NLE that is now available for purchase (no subscription necessary!) on the Mac App Store. Lumberjack Builder is the original text driven video and audio editor for writing stories with transcripts and remains the only text driven video editor focused on the needs of professional production. Builder NLE solves the problem of working with transcripts by offering free transcription in 16 languages.

Dylan Bates The Final Cut Bro on OWC RADiO

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 17:41:26 +0000

Dylan Bates is one of YouTube’s most popular Final Cut and Motion Trainers with over 43,000 very loyal subscribers. There is a reason for that! He is smart, entertaining, and incredibly compelling. With topics such as, “10 must have plugins for Final Cut Pro 2023,” “Object Tracking,” “Generating Captions,” “Instantly Remove Backgrounds,” “Learn Motion 5 in 12 Minutes,” and so many more. Some people were born to share their talents with us, and speaking with Dylan was fun, inspiring, and very energetic. I know you’ll feel the same way! Enjoy… If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to OWC.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and former Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High School Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country. Today's episode was edited by Jacob Rush and Cirina Catania on Final Cut Pro.

How to Podcast and Formula 1 Racing with Nick Golden and Cirina Catania

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:16:37 +0000

Nick Golden is an Emmy winning Producer at Seed Creative in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You know…those guys who make those awesome videos for Motion VFX? I met Nick because of his video work and also his support for the the High School Media Collective, a non-profit that I founded with the support of Blackmagic Design, Lumberjack Systems and Catalyst Storie Road. Although Nick is fairly new to the video production industry, which kickstarted for him in 2016, he shines brighter than most for his incredible organization and creative skills and he works nonstop on all kinds of productions, from commercials and client work, to podcasts, documentaries, and even podcasts celebrating Formula 1. A true inspiration, Nick says he likes to do "a little bit of everything." I can identify with that! Join us as we talk about podcasting and our mutual love for Formula 1. Oh, and I finally admit to a transgression that I’ve kept hidden all these years! (By the way, You can listen to my interview with George Edmundson, owner of Seed Creative, by searching for the episode here on OWC RADiO.) If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country.

How to Tell if Someone is Lying – Faith Hibbs Clark Tells All

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:19:35 +0000

Faith Hibbs Clark is an acting coach with a very different approach. She’s a seasoned casting director and former deception detection body language expert. In other words, she knows when someone is lying!

Tim Standing Explains How SoftRAID 7.5 Monitors our Hard Drive Health

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 22:43:04 +0000

Tim Standing, OWC's VP of Software Development for Mac, is a long-time friend and one of the planet’s smartest technologists. His new version of SoftRAID (7.5) works natively with the new version of Mac OS and is now available for download. In case you weren’t aware, SoftRAID is Tim’s invention and what better way to get to know the ins and outs of the software that we use than to ask the coder! Our show runner and host, Cirina Catania, sat down with Tim to get the low-down and share it with you. Look around your office or studio or edit bay…how many external hard drives do you have around you? Cirina's company, Catania Studios, where this interview was recorded, manages literally hundreds of terabytes on RAID arrays and individual hard drives…and their main server. There are drives that go on location and re-attach when the crew returns, drives that are used for backup or redundant shares in the office, drives that will ultimately end up in storage or drives that are busy working to keep our digital worlds … well, working every day. We use SoftRAID from OWC to monitor all those drives and tell us IN ADVANCE when any of them might be getting just too tired to work properly anymore OR if they are about to fail for any reason! SoftRAID lives on our systems in each bay and works hard every day to report back to us about how our external drive are doing. Thanks for joining us today. If you like the show, please click that button and subscribe so you’ll get a notice whenever a new episode posts. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT OUR SHOW RUNNER AND HOST, CIRINA CATANIA: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country. RELATED EPISODES: Tim Standing: All Drives Fail and Tim Standing SoftRAID, Storage & Pizza This episode of OWC Radio was edited on Final Cut and Logic by Richard Taylor and Cirina Catania, recorded at the Catania Studios and story-edited using Lumberjack System's Builder NLE. The music track is by Katrina Stone called "Best of Luck," and licensed from Arlist. Subscribe here.

Larry O’Connor on Regenerative Agriculture

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 03:00:36 +0000

OWC's Larry O'Connor, and Other World Computing, are committed to helping us understand regenerative agriculture. He explains why in this interview with host, Cirina Catania. Larry O’Connor is more than the founder and CEO of Other World Computing. He donates much of his time and a sizable percentage of the profits from OWC’s business endeavors on issues that he believes need to be addressed in the world. He helps the planet and everyone and everything that inhabits it with his initiatives in support of non-profits such as "Kiss the Ground," and Charity Water. We enjoyed this interview because it is a discourse on regenerative agriculture, which is a new way to farm and which the movie exec produced by Larry, “Kiss the Ground,” highlighted during and following its release. A new sequel, “Common Ground,” has recently been released and we encourage you to search for it in your neighborhoods or by going to Kisstheground.com for more information. What is regenerative agriculture and why is it important to all of us? This kind of subject is always interesting, and as we dig further, we find that perhaps the old way of tilling the soil may very well NOT be the best for soil health. This type of farming places emphasis on that health, which in turn produces more food with high nutritional value. According to proponents of this theory, more carbon is stored in the ground, and biodiversity flourishes. That is good for the farmers, for us, and for Mother Earth. So, take a break from your tech tasks, from scrolling, and listen in to one of our country’s top business entrepreneurs as he discusses why he gets involved in films such as “Kiss the Ground,” and “Common Ground.” Tune in for another fascinating interview with OWC’s Larry O’Connor. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have topics to suggest for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day creating hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing CTE solutions, media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country.

OWC’s Larry O’Connor Talks Tech About New Products following the WWDC 2023

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 23:34:34 +0000

Listen in to our interview with Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO of Other World Computing. He has lots of information for us following the 2023 WWDC (Apple's Developer Conference Keynote). He was particularly impressed with the new 15 inch MacBook Air, and the MacPro M2 Ultra (that was demo'd with OWC's 8M2 Accelsior PCIe SSD!). Larry also updates us on OWC's Docks, Innergize Software, Atlas Cards and Readers, the new version of Soft RAID, 7.5, and more. Visit Apple's MacPro page and check out the MacPro. Scroll down to Footnote #14 and check out what Apple says about the 16TB OWC Accelsior 8M2 chip in that PCIE slot. :) If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists and is a member of the WGA-West, the PGA, IATSE Local 600, NPPA, the National Press Club, and more. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is the Founder and Executive Director of the High Media Collective (HSMC) a national nonprofit with top industry mentors bringing media literacy and new career pathways to classrooms across the country. Cirina Catania edited this edition of OWC RADiO on Final Cut and Lumberjack's Builder. It was recorded on a OWC Elektron SSD with a Shure SM7B microphone, all driven by the MacPro and archived on an OWC Flex 8 and stored on a Jupiter Callisto server. Music from Artlist. OWC's introduction recorded by Ted Limpert. If you'd like to know more, please contact us.

Chris Brown Reflects on NAB 2023 and Reveals Plans for NAB 2024

Tue, 30 May 2023 21:31:14 +0000

Chris Brown, the Executive VP and Managing Director of Global Connections and Events for the media and entertainment's preeminent convention, NAB, speaks with OWC RADIO host, Cirina Catania in this exclusive interview about NAB 2023 and...wait for it...reveals their plans for NAB 2024. Bottom line, if you are an exhibitor at the annual event in Las Vegas, better get your booth reservations in ASAP. Things are going to change! The National Association of Broadcasters celebrated its 100th anniversary this year and registration was up from the prior year with over 65,000 attendees from 166 countries and 1,280 exhibitors. Over 17,400 people traveled from international countries and were met with all the latest in broadcast, media and entertainment innovations. This marketplace is the go-to solution if you are looking for "all that is powering the future of broadcast, media and entertainment." If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT OUR HOST, CIRINA CATANIA: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, a Co-Founder and former Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. Cirina is the Executive Director of the High School Media Collective, a non-profit sponsored by Blackmagic Design., Lumberjack System, and Catalyst Storie Road. For eight years, She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System This episode is edited by Cirina Catania on Final Cut with Lumberjack Builder. Music licensed rom Megatrax, "Wild Fandango." OWC's intro features the voice of Ted Limpert.

Farshid Tabrizi Unravels the New Super Fast Atlas Card Readers and Innergize Software at OWC

Mon, 01 May 2023 00:30:30 +0000

Today, on OWC Radio, our host, Cirina Catania, speaks with OWC’s Farshid Tabrizi, their Senior VP of Flash Memory and Media Development. They discuss in detail two new high speed card readers, Atlas Dual SD Reader and the Atlas CF Express Type 2 with a second slot for an SD Card. And they introduce you to OWC’s new software, Innergize, which keeps your media cards running fast, sanitized, and updates the firmware that runs them whenever you buy a new camera! Oh, and did we tell you - it is free? The devil is in the details, as they say, and these new solutions will make you more efficient and take away the fear of losing data! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Our Show Runner/Host, is filmmaker and radio personality, Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global. She has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 130 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Photography credit: Cirina Catania (c)2023 All Rights Reserved

Meet Jeff Fochtman, CMO of Other World Computing – It’s NAB’s 100th Anniversary!

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 17:51:25 +0000

Meet Jeff Fochtman, a filmmaker in another life, who developed a keen ability to align major corporations goals as a top marketing executive with global tech companies. Jeff has a track record of driving success and value-based leadership for large international teams. He is a skilled communications expert and has recently joined the upper management team at OWC (Other World Computing) as the Chief Marketing Officer. He brings an incredible amount of energy, inspiration and renewed goals for continued success in the OWC ecosystem. One thing we appreciate about Jeff is his uncanny knack for joining internal teams with their outside customers and partners. Our host, Cirina Catania was excited to speak with him as we approach the 100th anniversary edition of the NAB (National Association of Broadcasting). Listen in as we feature yet another amazing executive in the tech and creative business...media and entertainment at its best! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT OUR HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 130 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System.

Acting Tips from Jennifer Plotzke

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 22:10:00 +0000

It's about talent. It's about relationships. It's about charisma. The award-winning Jennifer Plotzke has it all. And she knows how to produce as well. Should we say she's a quadruple threat?! This charming, smart woman has lots of tips for us about how she manages to keep working as an indy actress. We met her during the Catalyst festival and she has since become a mentor to students around the U.S. Her interview with our host, Cirina Catania was recorded in a theater in Chicago to a live audience. If you are wondering how to be more successful as a creative, this is one person who can steer you in the right direction. Her appearances include: FBI: Most Wanted (CBS), Blue Bloods (CBS), The Blacklist (NBC), The Sex Lives of College Girls (HBO Max), PBS' Lost and Found, and many others. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! About OWC (Other World Computing) Under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, OWC has expanded to all corners of the world and creates hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to OWC.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." About Cirina Catania, Host of OWC RADiO and Founder and Lead Creative, The Catania Group Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Co-Founder and prior Executive Director of the Sundance Film Festival, and Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 130 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She was a senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System.

David Valdez Presidential Photographer, On George Bush, 911, and Corvettes

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:33:16 +0000

David Valdez, interviewed on OWC Radio with Host Cirina Catania, is a former Presidential photographer who worked with George Bush 41. He also photographed LBJ, worked for the National Park Service, the Habitat for Humanities, and the Republican National Committee. On the morning of 911, he was only two blocks away from the U.S. Capital and heard the plane hitting the Pentagon. He hasn't stopped working and volunteering his skills for over 50 years . It's a sure bet you'll find him at the yearly Texas Corvette Invasion wielding his 500 mm lens. This was a fascinating conversation! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUR OUR SHOW RUNNER & HOST: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the 501(c)3 High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global est. circa 1989, partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. OWC RADiO is recorded in the Catania Studios in San Diego, most of the time on a Shure SMB via Zoom and Audio Hijack. Cirina edits this show on Final Cut and Lumberjack's Builder.

George Edmondson, Seed Creative, Making Videos that work

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:33:38 +0000

George Edmondson and his team at Seed Creative have figured out how to keep their production clients happy, deliver great videos and still have a life with their families. How do they do it? What makes them tick? And why are authenticity and humor important? These topics and more kept the conversation going with our host, Cirina Catania. We hope you find some of your answers in this lively discussion. Thanks for listening! And thank you to Larry O'Connor and the team at Other World Computing for supporting this podcast. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUR OUR SHOW RUNNER & HOST: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the 501(c)3 High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global est. circa 1989, partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. OWC RADiO is recorded in the Catania Studios in San Diego, most of the time on a Shure SMB via Zoom and Audio Hijack. Cirina edits this show on Final Cut and Lumberjack's Builder.

Adam Sims, Champion Windsurfer and His OWC Gear

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:20:33 +0000

Adam Sims is a world-class professional windsurfer turned cinematographer and director. He travels the world filming, editing and curating content for famous brands involved in World and European tours in multiple action and extreme sports…and, he still jumps in when he gets tempted into an international competition. We met Adam because he uses OWC gear, specifically the Atlas media cards and the Envoy SSD Drives. Of course, we wanted a report! Our host, Cirina Catania, interviewed him about his years starting with sailing his familyall the way to his ridiculously amazing windsurfing. As with most extreme athletes, he’s had his share of injuries, but he overcame them, continued on and now he has his own company AALVAA Media working across the globe. He about talked gear, wind, sand and sound…You’ll find this fascinating. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT OUR SHOWRUNNER AND HOST: Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 130 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She is one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival and former senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. She recently founded the non-profit, High School Media Collective and has a roster of over 50 leading technologists and trainers teaching media literacy to high schoolers. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. For nine years, she was the original “BuZZ Babe” showrunner on the weekly tech podcast, Digital Production BuZZ heard in 195 countries. Cirina is a member of Local 600 (IATSE), the PGA and the WGA. Best way to know more about her is to type her name into your favorite search engine! There you will find all the good stuff.

Under the Hood On Atlas Memory Cards with Farshid Tabrizi

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:34:10 +0000

We all use MEMORY CARDS! OWC has an internal team made up of some of the industry's best engineers and technical planing experts. Farchid Tabrzizi is their Senior VP of Flash Memory and Media Development. In this detailed "under the hood" discussion with OWC RADiO's host, Cirina Catania, we examine the history of memory cards, and riff on OWC's new line of CF cards type B. We love tech, right? And isn’t it fun to know more about how things work? Today, we unbox those new Atlas memory cards that we use in our stills and video cameras. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We appreciate all our listeners worldwide. You have put us in the top ten of podcasts! If you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT Cirina Catania, our host: She is the Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group Global, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 130 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She is one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival and former senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. For nine years, she was the original “BuZZ Babe” showrunner on the weekly tech podcast, Digital Production BuZZ heard in 195 countries. Cirina is a member of Local 600 (IATSE), the PGA and the WGA. Best way to know more about her is to type her name into your favorite search engine! There you will find all the good stuff.

MICK REED, CEO CLIPPN, ON Virtual Post Production, Solving Complex Video Problems, Increasing Profits and Managing Media ASSETS

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 06:17:52 +0000

We ALL need to find better ways to catalogue and manage our media, track b-roll, monetize what we’ve shot and preserve those valuable assets for the future! Mick Reed, CEO of Clippn.com, explains all to our host, Cirina Catania, in an interview guaranteed to elevate your success and ease the stress of your work life. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. Our host, Filmmaker Cirina Catania, is the Founder and Lead Creative at Catania Studios. She has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She is one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival and former senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Her non-profit, the High School Media Collective provides media literacy education and career guidance to high schoolers throughout the United States. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is a member of Local 600 (IATSE), the PGA and the WGA.

Skills for Better Screenplays with Jacob Kreuger

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 22:42:51 +0000

You're staring at the blank page. Maybe you are on deadline. Maybe you just REALLY want to put your thoughts down on that page. But you are blocked. Jacob Kreuger, Founder of Jacob Kreuger Studio and host of the popular podcast, Write Your Screenplay, has the solutions. He talks with OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, about his secret anti-writers-block technique, and three skills every successful writer needs. He enlightens us on how to survive toxic mentors/producers/production executives and best communication practices...structure, subconscious mind vs. conscious mind, moleskin vs the iPhone, beat sheets...and more. You'll want to take notes while listening! Or just revisit OWC RADiO whenever you like at OWCRADiO.com ! Here are some great resources: Instagram Handle: @thejkstudio Twitter Handle: @thejkstudio Facebook: @thejkstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobkrueger/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/writeyourscreenplay Writeyourscreenplay.com If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. Her movie, "The Purple Heart" about two generations of wounded warriors is nearing completionShe is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group est. circa 1989, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job! URL to link: CirinaCatania.com Twitter: @Cirina Instagram: @CirinaCatania LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/cirinacatania

Tia Nolan – Advice for YOU from the Editor of Dr Strange in the Multiverse and Thunderforce

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:09:58 +0000

Yes, It’s a jungle out there, but Cirina Catania's conversation with Tia Nolan, editor of major hits such as Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Thunder Force gives us some very candid advice about how to build a story with examples from her films. And for those of you who are thinking you might want to become an editor or are looking to get ahead in your career, she’s also got some great advice for YOU. Big thank you to OWC (Other World Computing) for sponsoring this show! This episode was edited on Final Cut, and written with help from Lumberjack System's Builder with music "Roar" courtesy of George Gousis. Ted Limpert voices the OWC RADiO Intro and we are grateful to everyone on our team and the folks at OWC who make this show possible. You can find OWC RADiO on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and just about anywhere where great podcasts live. Please like and subscribe. We would appreciate it. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group est. circa 1989, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. Instagram: CirinaCatania - LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/cirinacatania

Lee Herbet – Confessions of a Globetrotting Filmmaker

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 04:09:24 +0000

Lee Herbet and his team at Capture.ink have helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their stories. He’s a cinematographer with a passion for teaching photography/video and editing and he delivers workshops all over the world. Lee also writes for a number of online photography and video sites on topics ranging from reviews to “how to” articles…and … he’s a big fan of OWC Products. In this conversation, Cirina Catania and Lee talk about everything from globetrotting, to using empathy when dealing with difficult people, what you need to know in order to succeed, gear (of course), the DSLR vs. cinema camera debate, iPhones, our pet peeves, how to travel with lithium batteries, and lots more…stand by, we’re talking the talk and walking the walk, here on OWC RADiO. This episode was edited on Final Cut, and written with help from Lumberjack System's Builder with music from Trent Thompson on Megatrax. Ted Limpert voices the OWC RAdio Intro and we are grateful to everyone on our team and the folks at OWC who make this show possible. You can find OWC RADiO on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and just about anywhere where great podcasts live. Please like and subscribe. We would appreciate it. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group est. circa 1989, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job! Instagram: CirinaCatania - LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/cirinacatania

News: Black Friday – Tech On Sale – Roundup from Richard Taylor

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:49:18 +0000

Every year, Richard Taylor compiles a huge list of tech products on sale for Black Friday. Of course, we have 180 listings of great stuff on sale at MacSales.com, but included here is a comprehensive rundown for all our techie friends. Enjoy! Let us know what you find. Just write to OWCRADiO@catania.us - We'd love to hear from you. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group est. circa 1989, Show runner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

“Happy Like Joplin” Movie from Director Jean-Baptiste Mauduit

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:59:49 +0000

"Happy Like Joplin," is a movie from French director Jean-Baptiste Mauduit and we wanted to share it with you. Mauduit says, "I always wanted to make a short that encompassed all forms of filmmaking from live action to animation. During the development phase of 'Happy Like Joplin, "' I could see how the internal expressive nature of the characters allowed for these stylistic choices." A stone carver by trade, Mauduit is a self-taught filmmaker. He watched tutorials from Mark Spencer on line to learn Motion, downloaded Affinity Photo and Procreate for his iPad, filmed with Blackmagic cameras, and a work of art was born. Truly an independent film, he operated on a near zero budget with a crew of two. This is truly a labor of love. Listen in and learn a lot about filmmaking and life. The film will be coming out soon, but you can watch a trailer at the movie's website HERE. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. Her movie, "The Purple Heart," is nearing completion. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group est. circa 1989, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job! Instagram: CirinaCatania - LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/cirinacatania

A Lesson in Remote Production During the Pandemic, “We Can’t Go On”

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 02:29:29 +0000

The movie, "We Can't Go On," was filmed during the Pandemic entirely in one location, Amanda Dreschler and Michael Livingston's apartment in Echo Park, California. Dan Kneece, DP'd and advised on the production, floating around on an iPad from room to room transmitted from his apartment near the beach. Michael Valinsky pitched in, exec-produced the short and arranged for the filmmakers to borrow equipment as needed. It is a lesson in resilience and the talented couple can teach us how to create something in times of challenge. Shortly after this interview was recorded with our host, Cirina Catania, Dan passed away unexpectedly, but his memory lives on with works such as this and the friendships forged during these hard times. This is more than a lesson in how to make a film "remotely." It is a life lesson and a celebration of creativity. Stay with us to the end of the interview and we have a surprise and some good news for you. We truly do value you for being part of the OWC RADiO family. Please write to OWCRADiO@Catania.us if you have any thoughts you'd like to share, suggestions for topics or guest, or if you just want to say, "hi." If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, “Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.” ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group est. circa 1989, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job! This podcast is recorded at Catania Studios in California. Equipment includes: Shure SMB microphones, Neumann microphones, 2019 Mac Pro, LG Monitors, Apple monitors, Canalhout teleprompter, iPad for a third monitor, OWC external drives (the Mercury Elite Pro Dual Mini, OWC's Flex 8, our NAS is a Jupiter mini with 288 TB, miscellaneous audio peripherals from Sweetwater, a 2019 MacPro, edited in Final Cut, with story support from Lumberjack's Builder. And more... DM us if you want more details.

OWC’s Larry O’Connor – News on Docks, Hubs, Envoys, and Steamrollers

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:06:19 +0000

Let's talk about the external peripherals that drive pre-production, production and post, and manage our data via the entire ecosystem of our companies, no matter the type. Larry O'Connor, the Founder and CEO of Other World Computing (OWC) talks with our host, Cirina Catania, about some of their new and proven go-to solutions. They went into detail about the Thunderbolt 3 Pro Dock, the Thunderbolt 4 Hub, and their Envoy line, including the Envoy Pro FX, Envoy Pro SX, and one of Cirina's continuing favs, the Envoy Pro Electron. These peripherals are robust, waterproof, dust-proof, shockproof and peanut butter proof...what? Yes, they've been tested in all kids of environments, but Larry's team had one fail, and that was the Steamroller Test. Seriously?! Yep. Listen in for the full story. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! Here's a direct link to OWC RADiO on Spotify or find us on Apple Podcasts and other podcatchers! ABOUT OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that make the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information and to discover an ecosystem that serves your needs. As Larry says, "Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group est. circa 1989, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job! Instagram: CirinaCatania - LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/cirinacatania

TV Thought Leader Philip Gilpin on the Status of the Industry

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:15:18 +0000

Philip Gilpin is the Founder and CEO of Catalyst Stories, the home of the Catalyst Content Festival. Our host, Cirina Catania, is on the Advisory Committee for that festival and she wrangled Philip for a live stream to a theatre of young filmmakers in Lake Forest, Illinois. The information was so valuable that we thought our listeners might appreciate hearing the information that he had to share. If you are planning to pitch or distribute one of your episodic projects, you need to listen in! Thank you to Cirina and Philip for sharing this with us. About OWC (Other World Computing) OWC, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware that makes the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to OWCRADiO.com or your favorite podcatcher to hear this and other interviews. And if you are looking for great gear, visit Macsales.com for more information. OWC RADiO, sponsored by Other World Computing, was born at NAB in 2019 and has published bi-weekly interviews with the top leaders in tech and creative since then. It is hosted by industry veteran and tech maven, Cirina Catania. About Cirina Catania, Host of OWC RADiO and Founder and Lead Creative, The Catania Group Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Founder and Lead Creative at Catania Studios and CEO of the High School Media Collective sponsored by Blackmagic Design, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 130 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She is one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival and former senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is a member of Local 600 (IATSE), the PGA and the WGA. Please like, share and help us spread the word about our podcast. And, if you have any thoughts or ideas for new subjects, please write to Cirina at OWCRADiO@catania.us. We love hearing from you!

Optimize Yourself with Fitness Guru and Cobra Kai Editor, Zach Arnold

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 17:39:42 +0000

Zach Arnold's editing career was on overdrive. His work on shows such as Cobra Kai, Glee, and Burn Notice was garnering him major awards, including an Emmy. But he was working around the clock, had limited time with family, and the many hours sitting in a dark room on the computer had wreaked havoc with his health and his body. One day, sitting on his couch watching TV with a big bowl of popcorn, his son commented on how "cool" the American Ninja Warriors were. Then and there, he made a vow to get on that show. Impossible? For some, maybe, but not for Zach,. He has an invaluable quality, consistency. Listen in as OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, talks with him during a live stream to a theater in Lake Forest, Illinois, about his journey to ultimate fitness, his editing career and his wish for all of us. Let's get fit. Let's find more happiness. Let's have more time with family. And remember what Cirina always tells us, "Get up off your chair and go do something wonderful today!" After you listen to the show. :) Other World Computing, (OWC) under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware that makes the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information. According to Larry O'Connor, "At OWC, we're committed to constant innovation, exemplary customer service, and American design. For more than 25 Years, OWC has had a simple goal. To create innovative DIY solutions to give you the most from your technology. Beginning with 100% compatible memory upgrades, reliably exceeding Apple’s maximum RAM specs, OWC’s product offering has grown to encompass the entire spectrum of upgrade and expansion possibilities, all with a focus on easy, DIY setup and installation. Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products." Filmmaker Cirina Catania, is the Founder and Lead Creative at Catania Studios, CEO of the High School Media Collective sponsored by Blackmagic Design, and partner/tech evangelist with Lumberjack System. She has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 150 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She is one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival and former senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is a member of Local 600 (IATSE), the Producers Guild, the Writers Guild, the National Press Club, the Society for Professional Journalists, and the National Press Photographers Association. Please write to OWCRadio@catania.us with comments, suggestions and ideas for interviews. Cirina loves hearing from you! :) Thank you to Larry O'Connor, Jen Soule and the wonderful folks at OWC for sponsoring this show!

Maxim Jago – What is Creativity?

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 02:19:35 +0000

Our OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, is also the Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective (HSMC), and she is sharing her recent interview with Maxim Jago, the Founder and Director of the Creativity Conference. Brilliant creatives from all over the world share their ideas at the Conferences, and open our eyes to new vistas and new ways of living our best lives. OWC RADiO is sponsored by Larry O'Connor and Other World Computing. OWC, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware that makes the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information. Find out more on YouTube at "Powered by OWC." Cirina Catania, is one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival and former Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists. She is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group est. circa 1989, Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design. She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, National Press Photographer’s Association, and more. She recently founded the non-profit, High School Media Collective, bringing Media Literacy and Career Guidance to high schools across the United States.

David Borish on Data-Driven Storytelling and the Importance of Caribou Herds to the Inuit

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 19:05:21 +0000

Since this interview with David Borish about his movie, “Herd - Inuit Voices on Caribou,” the film has been picked up for a Canadian broadcasting release beginning with a live screening on CBC Atlantic on Saturday, August 6th 2022 . The film will also be available on CBC Gem for free across Canada beginning the 5th of August. I do hope you take the time to watch it. Meanwhile, this conversation with David was very inspiring as it presents a whole new way of looking at documentary films. He used a combination of Final Cut Pro and text driven editing/research using Lumberjack System's Builder. Isn’t it wonderful when creativity can be used to benefit global cultural and scientific issues? As David puts it, “What if video interviews could be used not only for video production, but also as a form of data to be analyzed and gain a more in-depth understanding of the knowledge participants are sharing?” In order to deliver both his film and academic research, Borish adapted and repurposed the coding, searching, and filtering tools within two distinct video-editing software: Final Cut Pro and Lumberjack Builder. I very much enjoy speaking with intelligent and forward-thinking people and I believe you will enjoy this conversation! OWC, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware that makes the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to MacSales.com for more information. Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Founder and Lead Creative at Catania Studios, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 130 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She is one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival and former senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is a member of Local 600 (IATSE), the PGA and the WGA.

Cinema Therapy – Alan Seawright and Bradley Olsen Having Fun and Helping Others

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 23:41:27 +0000

Who knew watching movie clips could be therapeutic, literally? Alan Seawright and Bradley Olsen, tell all in a lively conversation with OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania. Could this be an entertaining way to get psychological counseling? Probably! And almost 1 million subscribers agree with us. Solve your problems, watch movies, laugh, cry and feel better about life with this great podcast from a group of people who all admit they need therapy themselves. You'll be in good company as you listen in. And, as you know, Cirina loves talking workflow, so you'll go behind the scenes and learn about the making of this "television" show for YouTube. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com , where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

BJ Morgan_Preserving History at the NAMM Museum of Making Music

Tue, 31 May 2022 22:15:13 +0000

This is NAMM "week" and we're excited to tell you more about the NAMM Foundation's Museum of Making Music located in Carlsbad, California. BJ Morgan, Marketing Manager is also a musician and he loves to talk about his work with the Museum. Cirina and BJ and a great conversation and you, our loyal OWC RADiO listeners, are welcome to listen in! For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com , where you’ll find hardware and software solutions as well as tutorial videos to get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Will Driscoll – creating digital humans

Mon, 23 May 2022 21:35:53 +0000

Digital Humans are no longer just for movies. In fact, in the media space, they are in play extensively throughout our daily world. Will Driscoll is the co-founder and CEO of Wild Capture, and his technology company creates these amazing creatures! As he puts it, “We help build the bridge between volumetric video and digital humans for robust media and tech production needs.” I’ve been fascinated by this for years and it was fun to find out more about how it is done. Stay tuned! Will is truly amazing!

Chris Brown on the New and Improved NAB 2022

Sun, 01 May 2022 02:05:29 +0000

Arriving at the new and improved NAB facing West Hall, we were amazed at how great it felt to be back. Chris Brown, Executive VP and Managing Director, Global Connections and Events for NAB took a few minutes from his very busy day to interview with our show runner and host, Cirina Catania. Listen in. You will find it interesting and informative. More on NAB 2022 coming soon from Cirina, "It's good to be back and even more fun with the Tesla rides through the tunnel!" For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Zach Kornhauser Mastering and Audio Engineer on the Fast Track at Atlantic Records

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:15:42 +0000

Zach Kornhauser is a Mastering & Audio Engineer for Atlantic Records’ main studio in New York City. He comes in at the last and very important stage of the recording process to make sure that the recordings translate well on multiple playback formats. And he makes sure they sound great! Zach is also on a small team of engineers who handle day-to-day sessions in the studio. OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania talked with him about his workflow and his journey to where he is now. And she got a very cool answer to the question: Who inspires you? OWC, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware that makes the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to OWCDigital.com for more information. OWC Host and Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Founder and Lead Creative at Catania Studios, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 130 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She is one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival and former senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. Cirina is a member of Local 600 (IATSE), the PGA, WGA, National Press Photographers' Association and the National Press Club.

How You Can Help the Ukrainians. HF Productions Has boots on the Ground.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:39:02 +0000

This is an urgent message with information on how you can directly help the efforts to aid the Ukrainian military and refugees in Ukraine via the heroic efforts of HF Productions. Listen in as Cirina Catania interviews Henrik Friis in Poland and Benn Wiebe in London regarding the urgently needed supplies they are delivering to Ukraine. Your help is needed. Please donate. 100% of the money goes towards boots, night vision devices, thermal vision devices, etc. We will be updating this information in the near future. Stay tuned. Click here to make a donation. This is a direct link to their PayPal site https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TNN6PQTBWVNEY For more information on HF Productions, visit their company's site here. Thank you all so much!

Justin Joseph Hall – Fourwind Films INTERVIEW ON OWC Radio

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:47:13 +0000

Justin Joseph Hall, an award-winning filmmaker and founder of Fourwind Films based in Brooklyn, New York talks with OWC Radio Host, Cirina Catania about the company's work which has been acquired by major television networks such as HBO. Fourwind has worked on many awarded-winning projects receiving industry recognition from The Emmys, Tribeca Film Festival, and Brooklyn Film Festival. Justin's mastery of post-production has taken him to projects with NBCUniversal, National Geographic, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, PBS, BMW, Cannes Film Festival, Major League Baseball, The Discovery Channel, and The New York Times to name a few. Cirina discusses his workflow, his impending move to a 2nd studio in Duluth, Minnesota...and his adorable 7-month old baby in the background. About our host, Cirina Catania: Filmmaker and journalist, Cirina Catania, the Founder and Lead Creative at Catania Studios, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 130 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She is one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival and former senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. For nine years, she was the original “BuZZ Babe” showrunner on the weekly tech podcast, Digital Production BuZZ heard in 195 countries. Cirina is a member of Local 600 (IATSE), the PGA and the WGA. Best way to know more about her is to type her name into your favorite search engine! There you will find all the good stuff. About OWC: Other World Computing, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware and software that makes the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to OWCDigital.com for more information.

David Bergman, Celebrity Photographer, on OWC RADiO

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 23:26:24 +0000

David Bergman is a world-renowned photographer, A Canon Explorer of Light, he is known for his amazing ability to capture awe-inspiring images. And we love that he uses OWC drives. In this interview with OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, we'll take a look at some of David's most famous photos as well as learn about his creative process. Of course, Cirina asked about his workflow, too. We'll also hear from David himself about what drives him to keep photographing awe-inspiring scenes. David’s work with musicians such as Bon Jovi and Luke Combs has taken him to over 30 countries and he shares his expertise with other photographers in his "Shoot from the Pit" workshops. His work with celebrity clients has garnered him (so far) 13 Sports Illustrated covers and entry into the Olympics, World Series, Super Bowls, NBA, and NCAA championships. He has been featured in magazines and galleries all over the world, and he continues to inspire photographers and videographers everywhere with his unique vision and skill. We'll also hear from David himself about what drives him to keep photographing awe-inspiring scenes. So buckle up, because you're in for an amazing ride! For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven, and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Ian Grech Edited “14 Peaks – Nothing is Impossible”

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 23:38:51 +0000

Ian Grech edited an amazing documentary currently streaming on Netflix called "14 Peaks." Our host, Cirina Catania, talked with him about how he managed to juggle over 100 hours of footage in multiple formats using Premiere Pro. “14 Peaks - Nothing is Impossible.” is a compelling documentary currently available on Netflix. It tells the story of Nimsdai Purja, a fearless Nepali athlete and his vow to climb every mountain in the world higher than 8,000 meters in less than 7 months. It was a death-defying feat and Nims broke several world records in the process, including the fastest ascent of all peaks over 8,000 meters without supplementary oxygen. His final finishing time was 6 months, 6 days! Of course, the story is fascinating, because of the physical and mental challenges, but also because of the heart-warming backstories of Nim’s family and friends. Cirina spoke with Ian about his workflow, Premiere Pro, building the storylines from a myriad of different media formats and sub-stories. Ian worked with over 100 hours of footage! For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Feature Rich Vegas Pro 19, An Interview with Gary Rebholz and Sumit Rai

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 02:35:35 +0000

VEGAS Pro 19 is out and ready to wow you. I talked with Gary Rebholz, Product Owner of MAGIX/VEGAS Creative Software and Sumit Rai, Chief Product Officer on the VEGAS Creative Software team. We took a deep dive into the new features, including: Cloud-Based Media Management and Collaboration using their Hub, Royalty Free Stock footage, tutorials and music available directly from the NLE, Captioning, Scene Detection, Blackmagic Raw, Time Code Tagging, Notes, Color Tools, Text to Speech (my favorite speech generator that transforms text into narration in many languages), and so much more. Please don’t forget to rate us, subscribe, and leave a review. You can listen to our show on any of your favorite pod catchers, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, etc. Thanks to OWC for sponsoring these conversations and you, all our fans out there… We appreciate you! For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Bodhi & Clare’s Creative Successes – Keeping it in the Family!

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 03:44:17 +0000

OWC Host, Cirina Catania, talks with Clare Cooley and Bodhi Werner about Clare's bestseller, "Incandescence-Rising Above Darkness," and Bodhi's novel, "North Port 1999." With the name Mother Son Productions, you can guess what the relationship between this amazingly creative duo is. Together their mission is to share stories worth telling. Inspired by the breadth of human experiences and the mysteries of nature, their goal is to create videos that make the world a better place. They produce original content and are delighted to help others to manifest their dreams. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe, give us a rating, and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Rhys Fulber’s Out Of This World Music and This Week’s News from OWC Radio

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 03:25:17 +0000

This week Host, Cirina Catania talks with the ever-extraordinary electronic musician, Rhys Fulber. And she shares some great news from Tim Cook and the folks at Apple...Lumafusion has been awarded "Best Video App for 2021," on the App Store. You will love this conversation with Rhys. He is a truly international musical genius who was born in Vancouver of a German father and a mother from Great Britain. Rhys grew up with the sounds of Led Zeppelin, Kraftwerk and the local punk rockers blasting from his father’s recording studio. At the age of 13 he began drumming, sometimes gigging with his Dad, and he was always at the studio. In 1984, he became interested in electronic music and once he got his first synthesizer, life changed for him! He became friends with Bill Leeb, who had just left Skinny Puppy. Rhys’ early adventures included collaborations with Front Line Assembly and eventually tours with that group as well as Delirium well into the late 90’s. It was fun talking with him and I found him to be quite understated when it comes to talking about himself…He mentions the time when Sara Mc Lachlan dropped in on him and liked what she heard. They collaborated on that work! And a few years later, he worked with Sinead O’Connor. Of course, we talk about the GEAR that he uses to tour and create his electronic music, and I’m sure you’ll find it fascinating. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Get Better at Color Management with Brenda Hipsher of Calibrite

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:49:39 +0000

Color! In today's episode, Host Cirina Catania talks with the VP of Sales and Marketing for Calibrite, Brenda Hipsher, and discusses their world-class color management tools for creatives in the photo, video, and film space. And, listen carefully, there's a very interesting promotional offer from the folks at Luminar. Calibrite's developers are a passionate group of people who bring their exceptional products, inspiration and education to all creatives who need color management. During the interview Cirina talks with Brenda and delves into the topics of how Calibrite evolved and Brenda's particular passion, education and the initiatives she has developed to enable photographers and creatives of all kind to explore color management. Brenda's deep knowledge and love of all things 'color' and her long-time experience in the lab make her a teacher with an outstanding ability to share her knowledge and educate us to be better at what we do. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Better Sounding Audio tips with FUTURE MOMENTS Co-Founder, Gary Levitt

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:59:24 +0000

OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, talks with Future Moments Co-Founder, Gary Levitt. about their apps that make our audio sound much better! Using their mobile and desktop apps for content creation, whether you’re a musician, filmmaker, podcaster, voiceover artist or creative hobbyist, will make your life easier and elevate the quality of your production. Their apps include VideoMaster 2.0, Audio Fix 2.0, MicSwap MultiTrack, Audio Master, and Video Verb. It's like a shopping mall for audio solutions! For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

FX HOME FINDS A NEW HOME, and battles holographic pigeons

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:00:33 +0000

This week on OWC RADiO we are delighted to be joined by two of the top people at FX Home. Joshua Davies, the VP & Founder, and Kirstie Tostevin, Marketing Manager. Their company was recently purchased by one of our favorite royalty-free music companies, Artlist and everyone had a great time talking with our Host, Cirina Catania until a Pigeon interrupted the conversation. Joshua, being the consummate creative that he is, came up with a solution for future pigeon wars and everyone left incredibly happy! FX Home has grown exponentially since its inception in 2001 and offers content creators outstanding visual effects software. All this is from a passionate desire to create Star Wars lightsaber effects! As of this writing, over 6.5 MILLION customers are actively using the platform to create their films. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven, and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Loki & 16 Other Marvel Movies Feature Effects from Cantina Creative – Stephen Lawes is their Creative Director and Co-Founder

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:22:22 +0000

OWC Radio Host, Cirina Catania, talks with Stephen Lawes, Creative Director and CoFounder of Cantina Creative about the design work and special effects for dozens of major motion pictures his company has worked on, including seventeen Marvel films. Some of the company's credits include: their most recent work on Loki, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, WandaVision, Black Widow, Avengers Endgame, Captain Marvel Avengers Infinity War, Black Panther, Spider-Man Homecoming, Captain America civil War, Avengers Age of Ultron, Guardians of the Galaxy, Gardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Captain America The Winter Soldier, Iron Man 3, The Avengers...whew! We're out of breath.... There must be a reason why clients keep coming back to Cantina Creative, Stephen Lawes, and his team! So Cirina wanted to know more. The result is a lively conversation about VFX, the industry then and now, the differences between creating for the big screen and the small screen and other VFX trends, as well as how to keep a studio successfully relevant in these trying times. Oh, and did we mention Beekeeping? Yes, we talked about Beekeeping. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Audio Secrets from Beyoncé’s Live Tours – An Interview with Her Go-To Programmer, Kwiz

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:08:38 +0000

Meet Kevin “Kwiz” Ryan, tour programmer and recording engineer for Beyonce, co-owner at Rhythm 252 Group, and owner of the Rhythm Lab Studio. It's a timely and provocative interview with OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania that includes lots of gear talk, behind-the-scenes stories, and a very frank conversation about racism. Kwiz has toured with Beyonce handling audio in huge venues for her last four tours as well as for the 2013 and 2014 Superbowl halftime specials. In his spare time, he is a freelance producer for clients such as ESPN, ABC, and HBO. And he was the Audio Supervisor for the Whitehouse Correspondents Dinner and Michelle Obama’s 50th birthday celebration! Kwiz is an accomplished musician, record producer, composer, audio engineer, and artist development specialist, currently living in the Bronx. For the last 25 years, he’s been working with numerous Grammy-winning and platinum-selling artists. Creating magic for every genre, from new jack swing-style R&B with Jeff Redd, to the hip-hop soul of Mary J. Blige, and JayLo's latest endeavors. He composed and produced the heard-hitting and heart-wrenching music from his album, the "Black Light Chronicles." And, guess what? He uses OWC equipment on the road and in his studio. We wanted to know more and we think you will too! For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven, and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Future-proofing your 3D & Cinema 4D Editing skills with Nick Campbell of Greyscale gorilla

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:56:19 +0000

Everyone needs help ensuring that their skillset remains competitive. Nick Campbell, CEO/Founder of Greyscalegorilla, joins OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, to talk about future-proofing your creative and technical skills. He shares some exciting news on how Greyscalegorilla Plus can help people learn about 3D and Cinema 4D. In a time where 4-year schools and colleges become disproportionately expensive, Greyscalegorilla can help by offering affordable education, tools, and resources that can prepare you for a career. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to OWCDigital.com where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven, and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

In Memoriam: Dan Kneece Renowned Steadicam Operator, DP, and southern Gentleman

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:28:16 +0000

A personal note about Dan Kneece (RIP) from your OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania. "The world lost a wonderful person last week. Dan Kneece was loved by all of us in the entertainment industry. He worked tirelessly and with a great attitude. Ask Dan what is most important and he would say, "I work for the script and the director." Words are hard to find right now, but I wanted to share this interview I did with him back in July of 2019. May you find the love in it and may it help you to savor every moment of your lives. Because every day counts, and the friends you leave behind will remember you for how you made them feel and in Dan's case, also what they learned from you." (Cirina Catania, August 25, 2021) Dan Kneece On Set (Courtesy Dan Kneece) Cinematographer Dan Kneece worked with some of the world’s most iconic directors, including David Lynch, Wes Craven, Quentin Tarantino, and Joel Schumacher. But did you know that he was an award-winning musician, that he comes from a very small town in the American south, that he has worked on more than one movie simultaneously, traveling across the country to meet deadlines with no sleep, and that his favorite camera is… nope, no spoiler alerts. Dan Kneece’s secrets were revealed in this interview with OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania. We hope you will enjoy these words from someone we all loved. Here's a link to Dan's cinematographer reel followed by an interview with David Lynch about "Steadicam Dan," and his move towards more DP work. In This Episode 00:35 – Cirina introduces Dan Kneece, a longtime Steadicam operator and a cinematographer.08:09 – Dan tells the story of how he was first interested in making movies with a Super 8 camera at 13 years old. 17:17 – Dan points out what he learned from the news business that was relevant to the film business.24:08 – Dan shares the first experience using a Steadicam in the movie Chain Gang.32:27 – Dan talks about movies where he worked with David Lynch and how David entrusted him with his skills and ideas.40:53 – Dan explains some of his responsibilities in being a Steadicam operator based on his experiences with various directors and actors.48:28 – Dan explains how important it is for the script to be on point and why it is the foundation of a film 57:35 – Cirina asks Dan if it’s hard to decline projects from his trusted networks. Dan explains his principle of hiring and working with people.64:24 – What are some of Dan’s favorite lenses?71:41 – Follow Dan Kneece on his social media accounts and visit his website at DanKneece.com to learn more about him. (l to r) Cirina Catania, Dan Kneece, and Zeiss' Snehal Patel (photo courtesy Michael Valinsky) Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I am speaking today with Dan Kneece, who was a longtime Steadicam operator and now a cinematographer. We call them DPs in our business. And, Dan, I’m so happy to talk to you on the air because you’re just a rarity in this town. And welcome to the show. Thank you very much for having me. We have so much to talk about. Let’s just start almost at the beginning, and I like asking people what they liked to do when they were 5, 6, 7 years old. What were you like as a little boy, and what was life for you growing up? I grew up in the small town of Black Hill, South Carolina. It had a population of about 2000 people and was surrounded by swamps and alligators, and it’s 10 miles from Barnwell, South Carolina, where James Brown was born. In 14 miles, another side of that is a little town called Allendale, where Jasper Johns grew up. I think what really happened in the area, people are saying this must have been something in the water. But I think really, what happens is so darn boring down there that if you have a creative urge, you got to figure out a way to get it out, or you’re going to go nuts. You need time to be creative. And I think in a busy life in the cities,

Billy J Kramer – Still Singing, Still loving life!

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:57:50 +0000

Cirina Catania interviews singer/musician Billy J. Kramer this week on OWC RADiO. Billy J Kramer and the Beatles Imagine...It’s Liverpool in the 60’s. The Merseybeat is in full swing. What comes to mind? The Beatles - yes! And…"Do You Want to Know a Secret," from Billy J Kramer, a charismatic singer with a string of hits that began with that John Lennon and Paul McCartney penned song. As Billy said in this interview, "Do You Want to Know a Secret” was not a cover. It was arranged and performed originally by him. And Billy caught the eye of Ed Sullivan soon after. The Ed Sullivan Show gave his career an additional kick-start with regular appearances on TV. Billy followed up with “Bad to Me,” which was also written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The recording of the song was released in 1963 and it became a hit, reaching #2 in the UK Singles Chart. John Lennon was present during the recording session at Abbey Road Studios. The single was released in the United States the following year and was a top-ten hit there as well. Billy J Kramer, 1965 Years later, he’s still going strong. His "To Liverpool With Love" toured in 2013 and he recently released his album, "I Won the Fight." OWC’s Larry O’Connor recently partnered with Brian Vincik to send Billy to Nashville to record four new songs for his new album in 2021. You can find his fascinating autobiography entitled "Do You Want to Know a Secretbilly - The Autobiography of Billy J. Kramer," here Billy J Kramer performs a new song in the Nashville studio, 2021 - (Photo courtesy of Randy Fuchs) Cirina had a great time interviewing Billy about his career, his friendship with the Beatles, his struggles with alcoholism, and his positive thoughts for the future. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven, and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. Special thanks today to our OWC RADiO Producer, Debbie Price, editor Richard Taylor, the whole marketing team at OWC headed by Chris Kooistra, Randy Fuchs of Talent Relations, Larry O'Connor and Other World Computing, Brian Vincik, and YOU, our loyal audience. We love you! If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas!

Wes Plate, Technologist, Conquering Alcohol Addiction and Running Ultramarthons

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:50:26 +0000

Welcome back to OWC RADiO with your host, Cirina Catania! Today we share the story of an incredibly brave, courageous, and kind person, Wes Plate, who enjoyed major success in the tech world, overcame his personal demons - alcoholism and depression, and now runs ultramarathons! He is a winner on all counts! He not only survived, he became an elite athlete who runs ultramarathons such as the Moab 240 and the Cocodona 250. Wes is someone who is well-known in the tech world, and he hasn’t shared the details of his personal story until recently. He remains a dear friend to us and we are proud of him. How did all this happen and how did he win this difficult personal battle? For many years, he and his father developed translation products that made post-production easier for all of us. Their company Automatic Duck, was a staple at all major tech industry events. By 2011, Wes and his Dad had gone to work with Adobe. Wes eventually moved to Apple as one of the key members of the ProApps team and recently left Apple to pursue new adventures. Cirina Catania talked with him about his tech career and his races. Here's a link to his latest documentary filmed during the Cocodona 250 race. It is fascinating! Find Wes on Instagram @midpackelite

CEO Larry O’Connor on OWC RADiO’s 100th Episode, OWC’s Multinational Corporation, Outer Space, and the Environment

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:53:09 +0000

OWC Founder and CEO, Larry O'Connor, talks with OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, about his business life and his perspectives on the world, his love for space exploration (yes, he's already purchased his ticket!), what it's like running a major international corporation, his corporate president, Jen Soule, and how on earth he still manages to find time for the myriad of charities, films and creatives he passionately supports. Larry O'Connor is definitely a man who is living a generous, intelligent and joyful life. This episode of OWC RADiO was recorded with our audience of Larry's fellow CEO's in mind as well as anyone who wants some tips to help generate success in business and in life. It is a candid and insightful conversation with one of the world's most influential technologists. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas. In This Episode 00:09 - Cirina introduces Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO of OWC, and MacSales Founder. He was also named one of the Top 50 CEOs by Comparably. In addition, he’s recognized worldwide for his accomplishments in the world of technology. 05:23 - Larry talks about how he was raised, his first job, and his work ethic. 10:26 - Larry shares his mindset in leading OWC and how he successfully handles his relationships. 15:54 - Larry shares OWC’s best practices to protect against unexpected events. 21:18 - Why having allowances in the supply chain will benefit you in the long run.26:56 - Larry talks about Trees of Peace and many significant issues that affect everybody.31:30 - The consequences of human activities on the ground’s viability for agriculture. 38:25 - The differences between SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic. 45:53 - Larry talks about OWC’s next steps in bringing greater accessibility to hardware and software solutions. Visit OWC’s website to know more about its latest offerings and follow Larry O’Connor on Twitter to stay updated on his latest pursuits. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Today marks the 100th episode of OWC Radio. What better way to spend it than by interviewing the CEO and founder of OWC, Mr. Larry O'Connor. Respected worldwide for his numerous accomplishments in the world of technology, Larry remains modest, personable, and dedicated to making his company and the world a better place for all of us. In fact, in 2020, he was named one of the top CEOs on comparably a list of 50 that was called from over 10 million ratings across 60,000 organizations. I spoke with him about his rise to success from the early days as a tech-oriented team to the start of OWC, which was bootstrapped and remains privately owned even today. We talked about how he has achieved his success, his hiring and firing challenges, establishing a workable structure for a multinational corporation, and his long-standing president, Jen Soule. Success in the tech industry follows a similar path to most major corporations. However, in this last year, there have been serious challenges—tax rates fluctuating, supply chains disrupted, and many more. In the middle of all of this, however, Larry O'Connor and his company have found the time and resources to help others—from Nashville musicians, to films with strong environmental messages, to charitable organizations that work toward making a better world. An avid follower and lover of space technology, I suspect we'll be getting communiqués from a spaceship in the not too distant future.

Tech Guru Larry Jordan released a new book (and you need to read it!)

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:17:58 +0000

Larry Jordan is an award-winning producer, director, editor, teacher and trainer who’s been involved in the media industry for 50 years. He’s produced, directed or edited at local broadcast TV stations, network television in the US, and created more corporate and training videos than he can count. His new book, "Techniques of Visual Persuasion," is an invaluable resource to anyone working in media, for film, television or the web. He has a lively discussion with our host, Cirina Catania, who also produced his popular podcast, "Digital Production BuZZ," for many years! OWC RADiO's producer, Debbie Price, took over as BuZZ producer after Cirina left to further her filmmaking career. So, if you haven't guessed, we're big fans of Larry Jordan here at OWC RADiO. Larry believes that technology is inherently confusing for many people. So his goal, in his writing and video training, is to reassure people that they can actually learn this new stuff. His training is based on explaining the underlying fundamentals of a technology, then providing clear explanations illustrated with stories on how it’s used. Larry is based in Los Angeles, a member of both the Directors Guild of America and the Producers Guild of America, and the author of nine books and thousands of technical articles on all facets of production and post-production. He’s the host of the Digital Production Buzz podcast and also writes a free weekly newsletter on post-production that publishes every Monday. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! “I will confess that it has come as a complete surprise to me that it has been so glowingly reviewed by people who are professionals in the industry. That wasn't the audience I had in mind when I wrote it.” -Larry Jordan In This Episode 01:02 - Cirina introduces Larry Jordan, an award-winning producer, director, editor, and teacher. He’s been in the media industry for more than 50 years and has created many corporate and training videos. He’s the author of Techniques of Visual Persuasion, his latest book on improving communication skills. 05:28 - Larry elaborates on why persuasion is a choice and how you can effectively persuade people without forcing them. 11:26 - Larry gives an example of how reading his latest book will help you understand the messages behind the angles of camera placements. 15:40 - Larry shares the three phases of his life that helped him write his book. 20:59 - The only way to communicate is to focus your message on a specific subject. 24:48 - We’re in an age where people don’t read white papers and where less is more about conveying messages. 29:15 - Larry elaborates on the Six Priorities where the audience’s eye looks first and the sequence of where it will look next. 39:43 - Larry invites listeners to his website to find more than 2000 technical articles in the Free Resources section about different software. Grab a copy of his latest book, Techniques of Visual Persuasion, to know how you can be persuasive in a remote-oriented, work-from-home world. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC RADiO. I'm speaking today with Larry Jordan, a director, editor, teacher, executive producer at larryjordan.com, and someone I have known for many years. Larry, you and I first met in 2004 when I took my first Final Cut Pro—it wasn't even Final Cut Pro then, it was Final Cut—my first Final Cut Class. It was so much fun.

Electric Feel’s DANIELLE ENGEN – Studio Manager and Content Creator

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:44:46 +0000

Danielle Engen is the Studio Manager and a Content Creator at Electric Feel Entertainment, one of the world's most successful music studios.

Michael Cioni, Frame.io Camera to Cloud Deep Dive

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:26:14 +0000

There's a new game in Techtown, and it is becoming the industry standard for remote collaboration over the cloud. Frame.io recently launched Camera-to-Cloud and it shook our workflow foundations. Michael Cioni, Global SVP of Innovation, joins our host, Cirina Catania to explain in a deep dive under the hood how this will enable collaborators to transmit footage from camera/audio to their remote teams anywhere in the world, faster, easier and more secure than ever before. In This Episode 00:01 - Cirina introduces Michael Cioni, the Global Senior Vice President of Innovation at Frame.io.02:23 - Michael explains what Frame.io and Camera to Cloud are, and how long he and the team have worked on them.06:45 - Michael talks about the cameras and audio equipment that are compatible with Frame.io.13:05 - Michael shares the process of how files are copied and sent to Frame.io.17:41 - Cirina asks Michael how DITs (Digital Imaging Technicians) feel about Frame.io.23:09 - Michael talks about Frame.io's naming convention and how it syncs up audio and video files.29:38 - Michael explains how secure Frame.io is and its process of authentication and authorization of editors. 36:32 - Cirina asks Michael how they made Frame.io's file transfer function faster than other applications.46:21 - Michael gives some tips on how to handle the versioning of files in Frame.io.49:43 - Michael shares what he sees for the future of post-production.58:50 - Cirina and Michael encourage listeners to visit Frame.io to learn more about its latest innovations. Also, check out its new technology, Camera to Cloud, at frame.io/c2c. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Michael, I've been bragging about you at the beginning of the show and here you are. I'm so happy you're with us. I want to talk to you today about Camera to Cloud, Frame.io, post houses of the future, where we're going. I think this is going to be awesome. It's always fun talking with you. So welcome. Thank you for having me. Like you said, we've known each other for years and been doing this a long time. I'm always happy to be back with you and always happy to talk to the listeners where we want the feedback because what we're going to talk about today involves everybody. We're looking forward to more communication with the community. It does. When you announced it, there was an immediate reaction in the industry about what you had presented. There is just a huge audience for this in media producers worldwide no matter what you're in. I think you really are going to change the future. For people who don't know, what is Frame.io and what is Camera to Cloud? Frame.io is an online review and approval database. It's the most popular professional review and approval tool in the world. We have over a million people uploading millions of assets a day into the platform and sharing them, reviewing them, marking them, and delivering them. It's a really interactive space—professional video sharing and collaboration—in the Cloud. Camera to Cloud is now a new feature set of Frame.io where we can actually have people on the set, in the field, and shooting directly into Frame.io, so that you can have access to everything you're doing, even deliver it right to an editor while it's still being shot in the process. Shoot directly into Frame.io. You make it sound easy. I know this didn't happen overnight. How long have you been working on this in the background? The answer is about 10 years. A good friend of mine, Laura Pursley, said after we announced that she goes, “You've been working on this for 10 years.” She's like, “This is your life's work. You've been gunning for this for a decade.” When she said that I released a lot because I think she's right. But essentially, this technology, Frame.io didn't invent the idea of Camera to Cloud. We're not the first people that whisper it into the market. There's a lot of people that have been trying it,

All Drives Fail! Tim Standing talks Softraid6 and Pizza!

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:48:19 +0000

Tim Standing, who leads Mac software development at OWC, talks with host, Cirina Catania about the latest SoftRAID version 6

Bob Caniglia, Blackmagic Design, on Remote Collaboration

Sun, 30 May 2021 18:28:15 +0000

Bob Caniglia, Director of Sales Ops North America at Blackmagic Design interviews with OWC RADiO's Cirina Catania about remote collaboration.

Michael Kammes – Virtualize Post-Production in the Cloud with Bebop Technology

Sat, 22 May 2021 11:15:00 +0000

OWC RADiO continues its coverage on Remote Collaboration with this interview with Michael Kammes, VP Technology at BeBop

Henry Diltz, Rock Legends’ Friend & Photographer – Pt2

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:02:00 +0000

For over forty years, Henry Diltz has befriended and photographed almost every music legend you can imagine. OWC Host Cirina Catania talks with him about it in part two of their conversation for OWC RADiO.

Tony Succar’s Latin Music Will Brighten Your Day!

Sat, 01 May 2021 21:15:48 +0000

It’s Time to Dance!!!! When a smile can light up an entire theater. When your friends are successful and loving life. When hard work brings incredible success, and when positivity and joy permeate everything you do, then the Universe will surely be kind to you. And we couldn’t be happier for Tony Succar! He burst onto the stage at the Latin Grammys in 2018 and 2019, winning for Best Tropical Album for “Mas de Mi,” and Producer of the Year! Tony is the youngest person ever to be awarded in both categories! Host Cirina Catania talks with the vibrant and fun Tony Succar, whose talents stem from a passion for music gifted to him early in life and a lot of non-stop hard work. He was born in Lima, Peru and immigrated with his family at the age of three to Miami, Florida. His mom and dad were musicians and remain a big influence in his life. Tony began his formal musical education on piano and then moved to percussion and producing where he has become a beacon to others in the world of salsa, jazz, pop and afro-latino inspired music. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 01:00 - Cirina introduces Tony Succar, who won the best tropical album for Mas De Mi. He won producer of the year in 2018 and 2019. Tony is the youngest person ever to be awarded in both categories.03:55 - Tony reminisces his formative years in Lima, Peru, where he was raised around music at an early age.09:45 - Tony talks about different kinds of music and which genre he favors.12:09 - Cirina asks Tony what his life was like growing up with his immigrant family.17:35 - Tony shares why he decided to pursue college and a master's degree.23:14 - Cirina asks Tony for his advice to young musicians on whether to pursue their music or their education.25:57 - Tony talks about the Michael Jackson album he produced called Unity.30:58 - Tony talks about the OWC equipment he uses for his studio.36:42 - Tony shares the instruments that he uses when he plays percussion.38:31 - Tony shares his three tips to musicians so that they can reach their goals and dreams.44:43 - Cirina and Tony encourage listeners to check out his website and follow him on his social media pages (Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube, LinkedIn) to get updates about his latest projects. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript I am here with Tony Succar and we are going to have a great conversation. I can just tell, look at that smile. That smile. Your smile. Your mother must love that smile. Well, I get it from her and actually my grandfather, her dad, has an amazing smile. It just lights up the room. I have to thank them for that, for sure. You inherited it. I can tell you really did. You were born in Lima, Peru, right? Yes. I was born in Lima, but at a very young age, I came to Miami, Florida. I was about almost three years old. I grew up here ever since. Do you still have relatives there, though? Do you go back? For sure. I have a lot of families still there. I'll go back for a lot of business work now because, since I’m a Peruvian, the majority of my fan base is actually in Peru. I did a lot of shows—when we could do shows—and I’m going to go back. I've been back in a while since February, then the pandemic hit. It was one of my last shows, actually, before the pandemic. That's tough, isn't it? I was in Lima. It's a beautiful city in some ways and really dangerous in others. It has changed over the years,

Woodstock, Famous Rock Stars and Musician/Photographer Henry Diltz

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 03:10:29 +0000

Woodstock, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchel, Mama Cass, Crosby Stills & Nash, Neil Young, the Eagles, Brian Williams...Name a famous musician from the last 40 years, and there is a distinct possibility that Henry Diltz has photographed them!

Michael Kammes Wrote the Book on Remote Collaboration – PT 1

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:40:25 +0000

Michael Kammes, V.P of Marketing and Business Development for BeBop Technology, joins us this week to round off our series on remote editing. OWC RADiO host Cirina Catania chats with Michael about the tips and tricks in his book entitled "How to REALLY improve your Remote Creative Experience." Our work and personal worlds have shifted, and Michael has all the answers on how to survive the new landscape. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and you'll make us very happy. And please tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have thoughts about future segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:00 - Cirina introduces Michael Kammes, BeBop's VP of Marketing and Business Development. Michael has a new free ebook, How to Really Improve Your Remote Creative Experience.02:18 - Michael talks about why he wrote his new book, How to Really Improve Your Remote Creative Experience, and why you need it at this time.08:40 - Michael explains the difference between TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol) and why you need to know about them.15:59 - Michael shares some tips to increase your internet speed.20:21 - Cirina and Michael encourage listeners to download Michael's new free ebook, How to Really Improve Your Remote Creative Experience, and check out BeBop Technology's website. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript I have a dear friend Michael Kammes on the line. We've known each other for longer than some of you listening have been alive. Michael is somebody that I respect quite a bit in the technology side of things, workflow, and integrations. Michael, it was about not quite two years ago when we were at NAB just opening up OWC RADiO, and you started talking about BeBop. Here we are. It has really evolved. You are now the VP of Marketing and Business Development for BeBop. Welcome to the show. We've got a lot to talk about today. Cirina, it's great to hear your voice again. Thank you so much for having me back. I appreciate it. It's always fun talking with you. You've got great energy. No matter how tired I am or how little sleep I've got, talking to you is always energizing. I want to talk about two things. First of all, this particular interview—part one I'm going to call it—is about your book. Your book is an ebook, and it's called How to Really Improve Your Remote Creative Experience. We'll get into detail on that in a moment. I want to let everyone know there's going to be a part two of this where we are going to get into the behind the scenes of this year's Super Bowl and what BeBop technology had to do with bringing it to you in a way that was pleasurable, interesting, and incredibly well-created. First of all, Michael, let's talk about your book. Why did you write this book? Why do we need it at this point in time? As you know, Cirina, I've always been a massive advocate of technical education. Not just technical education, but education that cuts away from the marketing shine that you see in a lot of things. Here in the U.S., the laws are very lax on what you can say and what something will actually do. It's been a weight that I felt I needed to carry on my back to demystify a lot of technology that's out there and cut through some of the marketing shine. During the pandemic, folks are working from home. They're encountering technical hurdles that they never expected. They may not have an IT department to assist. Their home networks are being asked to do the heavy lifting that they've never had to d...

Beeple Breaks Worldwide Records for Digital Art

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Beeple (aka Mike Winkleman) broke worldwide digital art records when his collage entitled, “Everydays: The First 5,000 Days,” sold to NFT Buyer Vingnesh Sundaresan aka @Metakovan for $69.9 million on March 11, 2021. The following week, in a down to the wire bidding war, Beeple sold another piece of his artwork, this time to Justin Sun, founder and CEO of the cryptocurrency platform Tron, for $6 million. (By the way, 100% of the profits are being donated to help offset NFT's carbon footprint.) Our host, Cirina Catania, has been a Beeple fan for years and was very pleased when he agreed, at NAB 2019, to take a break from his presentations in the Cinema 4D booth to speak with her. They had an interesting and very candid conversation about his life as a creator, family man, and … well… a bit of a rebel behind his prolific Cinema4D art. For those of you not familiar with the “Everydays,” here’s the scoop. Every single day without fail for the last 14 years, Mike has created new work and uploaded it for the world to see. He’s now behind some of the world’s most admired digital works. Many of you have been asking to hear the interview again. We are re-posting it here for you. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:01 - Cirina introduces Beeple (aka Mike Winkleman). Mike broke worldwide digital art records when his collage entitled, “Everydays: The First 5,000 Days,” sold for $69.9 million on March 11, 2021. The following week, in a down to the wire bidding war, Beeple sold another piece of his artwork for $6 million.02:38 - Mike talks about his first NAB experience and his Everyday Live, where he created art pieces for 3 days.04:30 - Mike shares the workflow process for his art.10:25 - Mike talks about his film, Stuxnet, and the production of that film. He also talks about his upcoming film about money.15:54 - Mike visually explains the images that he was creating in NAB 2019.21:53 - Cirina asks Mike how people can get started in digital arts. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Cirina Catania at NAB 2019. We’re here with the OWC Radio Creative Club and with this amazing artist by the name of Mike Winkelmann, who you probably know as Beeple. I happened on Beeple’s art several years ago on a site called Beeple Crap. That is correct. And I thought, “Oh my gosh, this guy’s calling his art crap. And it is some of the best stuff I’ve ever seen. I appreciate that. Tell me, what are you doing here at NAB? I am doing my Everyday live at the Maxon booth for three days. This is the third day. This is the first NAB I’ve been to. It’s been an exhausting couple of days here. It’s never-ending, right? It’s a lot to take in. Absolutely never-ending. Tell people what the Everydays are. Everydays is just a picture that I do from start to finish, every single day. I’ve been doing it for almost 12 years. They use Cinema 4D as the primary tool that I use to make the pictures each day. That’s the biggest piece of it. It’s a 3D environment that you can light things and animate things, and change the materials. So I set up pictures and try to make a picture every day. You’ve not been getting much sleep. But you’ve done this now for 12 years non-stop every day, thick or thin, healthy or sick, with your family, traveling, NAB. It’s pretty amazing. I encourage everybody that’s listening in to go to your site, Beeple-Crap.com.

Paul Matthijs, CEO, Hedge, on Data management and Remote Editing

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 22:40:11 +0000

OWC RADiO host Cirina Catania talks with Paul Matthijs, CEO of Hedge. Their solutions, Hedge (for multiple, check-sum backups), and Postlab (remote editors dream solution), are chugging away every day on our end to help us manage multiple copies of our data and communicate edits with our crew. Whether you are producing media for distribution to networks such as Netflix, managing media files for independent projects, or even just keeping your hard drives protected with organized backups, you'll want to know more about this. (For more about Postlab, see our previous interview with Isaac Terronez). For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:00 - Cirina introduces Paul Matthijs, the CEO of Hedge. 02:41 - Paul talks about Hedge, both as a company and an app.09:20 - Paul explains about the ideas of checksums and duplicate detection in Hedge.16:55 - Cirina asks Paul how he got involved with Hedge.18:49 - Paul shares the best solution for storing and archiving files.21:51 - Paul talks about how Hedge and Postlab merge, and the new features of the two apps.26:55 - Paul shares how he got started in the tech world.28:36 - Cirina and Paul encourage listeners to check out Hedge.video to know more about Hedge and Postlab. If listeners have more questions, they can email Hedge at hello@hedge.video. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript One guy works out of his corporate headquarters in Amsterdam and is speaking with us today about media management. That might sound like something that's not important, but those little teeny tiny files that travel across the globe, to the other person working with your project are very important. There is an application out there called Hedge that I've been using for many years. I wanted to update you guys because a short while ago, they announced some additional features of the app that I think you're going to find pretty amazing. We're going to talk with Paul Matthijs in just a moment. Thank you for listening. Standby. This is going to be fun! Paul, welcome to OWC RADiO. It's so nice to have you here today. We have a lot to talk about. Thanks. Where are you? I'm in Eindhoven, in the Netherlands. I was looking at some images of Amsterdam the other day, the canals are all frozen up and people are ice skating on the canals. It brings back memories of when I was a kid. It sounds just wonderful. Well, it was a relief that everybody really needed. It was the first time in 20 years that we could actually do outdoor ice skating. Then the whole country goes mad. There's so much water over here and it'll freeze up. Yeah, it's amazing. Just what we needed. The lockdown is the second, third or fourth, I stopped counting. In general, it is in Europe and in the U.S. too, it's not a good situation at all, but we're coping. The mental strain will prove to be an issue over the coming years. Try to relax when we can, while at the same time having a normal life. Hedge feels just at home on your Mac as it does on Windows. 100% native code, without cross-platform ballast, ensures stability and speed. One thing I'm curious about, now that you mentioned being at home, because I'm now working from a studio that I put into my house. Even though I have a 1GB service, the internet is not as reliable as it used to be because there are so many people on it. Do you have those problems in Holland as well? We do.

Isaac T. On Postlab’s Solutions for Remote Collaboration

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 04:00:54 +0000

In the second interview for our series on remote collaboration, OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania , talks with Isaac Terronez (Isaac T), the US Workflow Architect for Postlab, a robust solution that allows teams to work remotely using proxy files. Postlab via its parent company, Hedge, is one of the prominent solutions to the ever-elusive search for a seamless remote collaboration platform, eliminating the need for XML transfers and allaying our fears concerning versions. Isaac has worked in and around post-production environments for over 20 years and was a principal Contributor to Frame.io's Workflow Guide, and a Featured Speaker at the 2020 FCPX Global Virtual Summit. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! Timestamp 00:09 - Cirina introduces Isaac Terronez (Isaac T), the US Workflow Architect for Postlab by Hedge, a robust solution that allows teams to work remotely using proxy files. 01:37 - Isaac shares how he got started in his field.06:00 - Isaac talks about how the idea of Postlab came about. He also explains how Postlab works and how to integrate it to Hedge.13:46 - Cirina asks Isaac who should use Postlab and how secure Postlab is for collaboration.18:08 - Isaac talks about the current Postlab plans and pricing people can buy.25:14 - Isaac shares where people can watch some Postlab case studies and how-to videos.31:33 - Isaac encourages listeners to check out Hedge.video/Postlab to know more about Postlab. Or to book an appointment with him through his Calendly. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript In our continuing coverage of the need for remote collaboration, I'm speaking today with Isaac T., the US Workflow Architect for Postlab by Hedge. Hedge is a widely used platform that allows Final Cut Pro editors to work together remotely from anywhere in the world. And Isaac is a post-production veteran with over 20 years of experience. In the recent past, he was the principal contributor to Frame.io's workflow guide and the featured speaker at the 2020 FCPX Global Virtual Summit. Thanks to our sponsors, Other World Computing, we have the opportunity to speak with Isaac here on OWC Radio. Stay tuned. You have the questions, and we have the answers. Hi, Isaac, how are you today? Hey, I'm doing all right. How are you doing, Cirina? I'm good too. Hanging in there with little sleep and in the lockdown and drinking a lot of coffee. But I'm really excited to talk to you. No, thanks for having me. I was kind of circling around you during the creative summit. And I wanted to really pay attention and listen in and watch your presentations. Because I'm really excited about what Postlab does, but before we get started with all of that, let's tell people just a little bit about you. Where do you come from, and how did you get started with all of this? Okay, well, Hey, my name is Isaac T. I'm currently the US Workflow Architect for Postlab by Hedge. And before that, I was IT Director, Multimedia Developer, just ended up kind of stumbling into post-production with an agency in the Midwest. And then, after about 15 plus years, I went out on my own and under IsaacT.co, same website, and doing the same thing, content marketing, and workflow architecture. So all of that caught the eye of good people at Hedge. And we work together a bit starting in March of 2020. And we all know how that's gone and how much of a fit that's been with Postlab with the post-production commu...

Cloud Video Editing and Publishing – Ian McDonough, CEO, Blackbird

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 03:18:34 +0000

Blackbird is the world's fastest, most powerful cloud video editing and publishing platform. Host Cirina Catania speaks with CEO of Blackbird, Ian McDonough.

Doug Blush Talks about “Rock Camp The Movie,” Coming soon to a Virtual Theater Near You!

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:52:09 +0000

If you have ever fantasized about being a mega-rock star, this is the interview for you. :) Doug Blush has been a director, producer, and documentary filmmaker for over 16 years, and the release of his latest project, Rock Camp, the Movie, is being sponsored in part by Other World Computing. In this interview, our host, Cirina Catania, talks with Doug about his journey with "Rock Camp the Movie" and what it took to tell a great story with years of footage taken at 69 Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camps. The movie features numerous world-famous musicians who gave their time to campers including Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley(KISS), Tony Franklin, Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys), Jeff Beck (Yardbirds), Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Roger Daltrey (The Who), Alice Cooper, Slash, and Nancy Wilson (Heart). A few particularly amusing scenes involve the colorful Fantasy Camp founder, David Fishof. But it is the campers who grab our attention as we see them transformed by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a rock star! For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:00 - Cirina introduces Doug Blush, a director, producer, and documentary filmmaker for over 16 years. His latest project is the documentary film, Rock Camp: The Movie. 02:22 - Doug tells the story of his company, MadPix Films, and the kind of films he’s been involved with.11:01 - Doug shares how he got started in the film industry, especially in documentaries.15:29 - Doug shares the premise of the documentary film, Rock Camp: The Movie, and how it got started.20:31 - Doug talks about how and why he got involved with the film, Rock Camp: The Movie. 24:03 - Cirina asks Doug about his roles and credits in film, and how he shares responsibilities with his co-editors.26:35 - Doug talks about the different cameras that were used for the film and how they used all the footage into one movie.33:00 - Doug shares his journey about getting the film to the people, especially given the COVID pandemic. Cirina and Doug also encourage listeners to watch Rock Camp: The Movie in local theaters by buying tickets at RockCamptheMovie.com.38:44 - Doug proudly divulges that he is an OWC fanboy. He talks about the types of equipment he’s purchased from OWC.44:38 - Cirina and Doug encourage listeners to check out Doug's company website, MadPixFilms.com, to know more about his films and services. Jump to Links and Resources What if you could fulfill your wish and go back in time when you were a teenager in your bedroom listening to the radio? What if you could jam with your heroes who sang the songs that live forever in your head? Transcript You may have been to summer camp, but I'll bet you've never been to rock and roll fantasy camp. Music producer David Fishof has been bringing rock star hopefuls to his fantasy camps to be tutored by some of the world's most famous musicians for over 20 years. And now, there's a movie about it. I spoke with Director Producer Doug Blush about this very cool documentary that features superstars like Roger Daltrey, Alice Cooper, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Nancy Wilson, Joe Perry, Jeff Beck, Slash, and well, you get the drift. It has changed many lives, and we think you will have a great time listening to how it got made and how you can watch it all while supporting a theater near you. Welcome to OWC Radio. Thank you so much. It's great to talk to you. You're not gonna say anything different, right?

Crime Drama “Adverse” stars Thomas Nicholas, Mickey Rourke, Sean Astin, Lou Diamond Phillips and Penelope Miller Opening in Theaters Feb 12, 2021

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:39:38 +0000

Host Cirina Catania pulls open the curtains and has a very candid conversation with Thomas Nicholas about his work as an actor and musician. Thomas stars alongside Academy Award nominee, Mickey Rourke in "Adverse," opening in theaters on Friday, February 12th. This neo-noir drama is about a ride-share driver who discovers that his sister is in debt to a dangerous crime syndicate. It was filmed in the moody, dark, night-time streets of Los Angeles and explores the love that we have for family and how far we will go to protect them. Written, directed and produced by Brian A. Metcalf and Produced by Thomas Nicholas and Kelly Arjen, the movie also stars Academy Award nominee, Sean Astin,, Golden Globe nominee, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Golden Globe nominee, Penelope Ann Miller. Timestamp 00:12 - Cirina introduces Thomas Nicholas, an actor, musician, and a member of the cast of the Neo-noir crime thriller film, Adverse. Adverse is directed by Brian Metcalf. It’s great cast includes Mickey Rourke, Penelope Ann Miller, Sean Astin, Kelly Arjun, and Lou Diamond Phillips.06:07 - Thomas reminisces about growing up and how he was introduced to the world of acting.10:22 - Thomas talks about his new film, Adverse, which will be out in theaters on February 12th.13:00 - Thomas points out the difference between the Meisner and Stanislavski acting methods.16:26 - Thomas talks about his fellow actors in the movie and his amazing experiences with them.23:44 - Cirina asks Thomas how he met Brian Metcalf and how they became producing partners.28:47 - Thomas shares the premiere date of the film, Adverse, and how the listeners can watch it in theaters.30:24 - Cirina asks Thomas about the equipment he purchased from OWC and how he uses it.37:43 - Thomas shares how he manages to compartmentalize both his personal life and life as an actor41:01 - Thomas talks about his life as a musician and his music.43:15 - Cirina and Thomas encourage listeners to check out the Adverse trailer at AdverseTheFilm.com and to watch it in theaters. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript The very talented, Thomas Nicholas, is here with us today to talk about his life as an Actor and Musician. On Friday, February 12th, just a few days from now, the neo-noir Crime Thriller from Lionsgate “Adverse”, is being released in theaters. Yes, in theaters. You can go to Fandango and find out where you can see it, grab some popcorn, settle in, and take a wild ride through the night streets of Los Angeles. This film is directed by Brian Metcalf with a great cast that includes Thomas Nicholas, Mickey Rourke, Penelope Ann Miller, Sean Astin, Kelly Arjun, and Lou Diamond Phillips. Let's listen to the trailer. (Plays “Adverse” Official Trailer) I had a great conversation with Thomas. It was one of those peak-behind-the-curtain moments that I love and you will enjoy it, too. So welcome back, let's listen in with Thomas Ian Nicholas. I'm very excited. My new film, Adverse is being released in theaters if you can believe it, on February 12th. Socially distanced, of course, we're all staying safe. But obviously, a lot of states have different regulations and rates of safety versus Los Angeles, which we’re not doing very well here. I'm very excited about this film, it's something different for me as an actor, and I also produced the movie. I'm taking a turn into a more dramatic role as an actor than people are probably more familiar with me. That's awesome. So that brings up a lot of things we need to talk about. First of all, theaters, how did you manage that? That's tough right now. Everybody's talking about all the theaters being closed. So how wide is the release? Is it regional or national? Our plan prior to even dealing with what we are right now was always to do a platform release starting in 50 theaters, and if it stays and doesn't nominally then it would just move on to VOD if it does better than it can expand.

Out-of-This-World Electronic Music and Sound Design From Richard Devine

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:53:29 +0000

Meet Richard Devine, an electronic musician and sound designer whose work transcends our earthly imaginations. He has created musical compositions, mnemonics, field recording, sound effects, loop libraries, created content, instrument patch designs, specialized sound design for TV, Film, games, web media, and virtual reality. Your ears will be in electric heaven. Our host, Cirina Catania, says she could listen to Richard all day. We think you will feel the same! Enjoy! In This Episode 0:15 - Cirina introduces Richard Devine, an independent electronic artist, composer, and sound designer. Richard specializes in musical composition, mnemonics, field recording, sound effects, loop libraries, content creation, instrument patch design, and specialized sound design for TV, film, web media, and virtual reality.6:14 - Richard talks about his first introduction to the world of Ambisonics while working with Google.10:34 - Richard shares his story on how he became involved with sounds and music.17:48 - Richard shares how his taste in music has evolved, his DJ career, and how he started his first studio.24:26 - Richard describes the current setup of his studio that helps him to think creatively and work comfortably.31:35 - Richard reviews the equipment that he is using in his current studio.37:35 - Richard shares how accidents and spontaneous moments have helped him explore new ideas to compose music more creatively.42:23 - Richard talks about his album, Systik, and what was involved in making the album.47:07 - Richard encourages the listeners to check out his album, Systik, and his other merchandise at RichardDevine.bandcamp.com.56:14 - Cirina asks Richard what he thinks about AI or machine learning in music production and will he be more involved in it in creating his music in the future?1:03:20 - Cirina encourages listeners to check out Richard's Bandcamp and his other social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Soundcloud) to learn more about his music. Jump to Links and Resources Transcription Sounds like you are a sound designer. Oh my gosh, this is gonna be fun! This is Cirina Catania with OWC RADiO. I just love my job on days like today when I can talk to literal geniuses, like Richard Devine. He is an electronic artist, a sound designer. He specializes in musical composition, mnemonics, field recording, sound effects, loop libraries, content creation, instrument patch design, specialized sound design for TV, film, web media, and virtual reality. Literally, I promise you, he does do all of that. This is audio-only, and I'm a little bit sad because if you could see his studio, it looks like the set of a high-budget sci-fi movie. Welcome, Richard! We are going to be talking about your life, your work, your sold-out, next release vinyl. It's not even out yet, and it's already sold out. Hi, Richard! Welcome to OWC RADiO. Thank you for having me guys. There's so much to talk about. Why don't you start by telling people in your words, what you're currently doing and why you're doing it? I guess I'm a person that wears many hats. You kind of covered a little bit of that in the introduction. Everybody, did you hear that? He said, “a little bit of that.” That's what I'm talking about. I need five hours to interview this man. There's so much stuff that I do. Whether that's working as an independent electronic artist, composer, and sound designer. Then also the sound design job entails quite a bit that goes into many different fields, some of which you'd mentioned just in the intro. But yes, I've been working as a professional sound designer for about 25 years now as freelance content creation, person developing content, not only for multiple different environments. I've done stuff from video games to virtual reality to old cars, to an electric car. I did my first electric car with Jaguar, their I-PACE electric vehicle. I was responsible for designing all of the sounds of that car mix,

Steve Douglass – Inspiring A New Generation of Filmmakers

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:06:00 +0000

Steve Douglass is a role model for educators worldwide, as he develops new ways of teaching filmmaking/storytelling using mobile filmmaking as a medium for motivation and inspiration. Cirina Catania, OWC Host, spends a lively hour with him and you will certainly be entertained. How does he teach? What does he teach? And what are the results? For one, a coveted first prize at the recent All American High School Film Festival. Steve's efforts are enthusiastically supported by several sponsors, including the folks at Other World Computing (OWC) led by Larry O'Connor, and the team at Apple. Join us. This will be fun! In This Episode 00:07 - Cirina introduces Steve Douglass, a teacher of media at the Lake Forest High School in Chicago. In this episode, Cirina and Steve put an emphasis on mobile filmmaking and why it's making a huge buzz with Gen Zs. 06:59 - Cirina and Steve reminisce about outdated, manual techniques and processes in the media. Also, how easy kids today have it thanks to technology. 11:29 - Steve shares his class curriculum and what he likes his students to focus on when it comes to creating remarkable and meaningful films.16:31 - Steve introduces Chicago Summer Stories, what it's about, and how it started. 26:52 - Steve summarizes a community project he worked on with his students and about how local businesses in their area were affected by COVID-19.30:44 - Steve explains how he organizes his students' tasks from pre-production to post-production.37:00 - Steve muses about how social media plays a massive role in Gen Zs' lives and how they can utilize it to create art and meaningful stories.39:10 - Cirina asks Steve about the changes and challenges of online homeschooling because of the pandemic.46:34 - Cirina wishes more people were like Steve, and share their knowledge with younger generations, so the art stays alive and continuously expanding.51:50 - Steve shares where people can find Chicago Summer Stories and St. Louis Summer Stories to learn more about filmmaking. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Today we're talking with Steve Douglass, who teaches on the North Shore of Chicago, at Lake Forest High School. He teaches media, and at the moment, he's putting an emphasis on mobile filmmaking, which might be surprising to you for a media teacher at a major high school. He has a background in production at ESPN for many years. And he left ESPN and moved to St. Louis, where he began taking a lot of courses and getting qualified to teach at both high school and the college level. Steve, thank you for being here with us. You were at ESPN for many years, and I've heard that many, many times. I'm really curious about what you did there and what your specialty was. Well, thank you so much, first of all, for having me. We were on a panel together in Final Cut Pro. Yeah, it was fun. Amazing experience, but also like being on that panel with such distinguished folks. And then, like, clearly everyone knew you. And I was like, "This is amazing. I can't wait to have this conversation." Because everyone respected what you do, so you were there. And thank you so much for sharing this space because this is an exciting time for education. It really is a dynamic time. And I think it's great. Honestly, I think there's a lot of wins and a lot of good stuff, which we'll get to. But yeah, it all kind of starts back at ESPN. That was my dream job. I was very fortunate to get there when I was 22, just out of undergrad. I went to Bristol, Connecticut, where everything is still shot to this day, where they cut Sports Center, Baseball Tonight, all the different highlight shows, and I was one of about 150 people that applied. And they said, "Yeah, come on in, we'll do it," after a two-hour interview, it was insane. No benefits, and the highest cost of living state in the country, in Connecticut at the time. And it was sink or swim for six months. And so I learned from the best how to be able to cu...

Behind the Scenes in Post with Foster Boy’s Steve Bannerman

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Cirina Catania interviews Steve Bannerman about post-production on the acclaimed movie, Foster Boy.

“It’s (Still) a Wonderful Life.” Memories of Frank Capra, Jimmy Stewart, and a visit with the Cast of Christmas Carol. Holiday Wishes from OWC

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:42:34 +0000

The show must go on even if it doesn't. Cirina Catania reminisces about Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart and the film, "It's a Wonderful Life," and talks with the cast of Christmas Carol.

For Your consideration: Foster Boy

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:03:10 +0000

'Tis the season to advertise "For Your Consideration," in anticipation of the Oscars. Studios have mega budgets and smaller independent features often can't compete. We discovered a hidden movie gem, Foster Boy, within the 2020 movie releases from a well-respected distributor, Gravitas Ventures, and executive producer, Shaquille O'Neal. It is a gut-wrenching drama that highlights the story of a young prisoner, the victim of abuse in a corrupt foster care system, and the people who try to find justice for him. Word of mouth on this film is picking up quickly and it is getting awesome reviews. This fascinating interview with host, Cirina Catania, highlights the journey of writer, Jay Paul Deratany, and Steve Bannerman, CEO of Real by FAKE in LA, the company supervising post-production on the film. And, yes, the company uses OWC equipment. The film stars, Matthew Modine as lawyer Michael Trainer, Shane Paul McGhie in a dramatic tour-de-force as "Foster Boy" Jamal Randolph, Lex Scott Davis as Keisha, Julie Benz in the role of Pamela and Louis Gossett, Jr., as a memorable Judge. Full cast and credits are available on IMDB. In This Episode 00:04 - Cirina introduces writer, Jay Paul Deratany, and post-production executive, Steve Bannerman, from the movie Foster Boy.08:39 - Jay talks about Youssef Delara, the director of the film Foster Boy.16:37 - Jay explains the portrayal of the positive and negative side of the foster care system in the country.23:06 - Steve points out the three main looks of the movie in terms of color grading.34:06 - Watch Foster Boy, a pulse-pounding cinematic legal drama that tackles reform and corruption in foster care on iTunes On-Demand, BET +, and other sources. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Welcome back to OWC Radio. Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing writer, Jay Paul Deratany, and post-production executive, Steven Bannerman, about a movie I recently screened called Foster Boy. It is exec produced by Shaquille O'Neal and stars Matthew Modine, Louis Gossett, Jr., and a talented young actor, Shane Paul McGhie. I wanted to bring this film to your attention for several reasons. One, it's hard-hitting and wonderful. Two, OWC's equipment was front and center during post. And three, for those of you who may not be aware, there is a battle going on in Hollywood, but it's most likely not what crosses your mind when I mentioned it. We call it awards season. This is the time of year when all the creators large and small battle for a few spots on that coveted, "I won an Oscar stage." Millions of dollars are at stake, and millions are spent trying to get to that prized first place. Major studios and VOD/SVOD services have the money to compete on a huge scale. But some smaller gems, like Foster Boy, are faced with depending on modest budgets and word of mouth. Thankfully, in this digital age, we can help spread information. I chased after the creators because I firmly believe that this film deals with issues in the foster care system that need to be brought to life. And it is also beautifully written, produced, acted, and post-produced. We will be speaking with Jay and Steve shortly for part one of our two-part interview. In the meantime, listen in, here's the film's trailer, standby. This is going to be interesting. [Trailer of Foster Boy] Jay, I wanted to ask you, I heard that in the 2000s, you were involved in a court case that was very similar to what you were writing about in Foster Boy. Can you tell us what inspired this script and how you first became involved with it? JPD: Yeah, I've been a lawyer practicing in foster care abuse and other areas, primarily foster care abuse for about 20 years, but my other passion has always been writing and acting. I was involved in improv to different things. And I had written a play called Haram! Iran!, which did pretty well and got a GLAAD nomination. Then,

David Kalmusky, Working With Music Greats and Advice for Young Musicians

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 03:00:45 +0000

In this documentary-style interview, David Kalmusky talks with OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania about his life from his early days as a young boy living and performing with a musical father, to his life today working with the world's greatest musicians, all while living in quarantine during the age of Covid. David is a multi-platinum, multiple Billboard #1 charting Nashville based producer, songwriter, guitarist/multi-instrumentalist, engineer & mixer, who grew up with a famous musician father. His past and current works include hundreds of artists such as Shawn Mendes, Keith Urban, Megan Trainor, Justin Bieber, Journey, Joe Bonamassa, Tenille Townes, Carrie Underwood, The Sisterhood, Vince Gill, John Oates (From Hall & Oates) Motley Crue, and many, many others, who have asked David to work with them. He has also been asked to engineer for some of the top producers making music today, including Jacquire King (Mutemath, James Bay, Kings Of Leon), Glenn Rosenstein (Madonna, U2, Talking Heads, Ziggy Marley), Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin) Rob Fraboni (The Band, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones), Bob Rock (Metallica, Aerosmith) Greg Wells (Katy Perry, Adele, One Republic). David co-designed and built Addiction Sound Studios in Nashville, with partner Jonathan Cain (The Baby’s, Bad English, Journey) and Engineer Chris Huston (The Who, Led Zeppelin) where Kalmusky and Cain host their world-class tracking room and individual private production rooms. Transcript Welcome back to OWC Radio. If you've ever thought about getting into the world of music producing or performing, or if you're just curious about how things work behind the scenes, today's conversation with David Kalmusky will be fun and rewarding. David is a superstar, multi-Platinum, multi-Billboard, number one charting music producer, songwriter, guitarist, engineer, and mixer. He lives in Nashville and runs Addiction Sound Studios with his partner, Jonathan Cain. Jonathan is the piano player for Journey and the writer of such notable songs as Don't Stop Believing, Faithfully, and Open Arms. You know, in my career, I've had the good fortune to meet and sometimes work with some of the world's greatest actors, musicians, and tech creators. And I found that most of the truly gifted stars are incredibly modest. You could say that David Kalmusky falls into that category on both counts. He's gifted and understated about his life and his successes and his craft. I recently met him through the team at OWC and wanted to share our conversation with you. David is sought out by acts such as Shawn Mendes, Keith Urban, Meghan Trainor, Justin Bieber, Journey, Joe Bonamassa, Tenille Townes, Carrie Underwood, John Legend, The Sisterhood, Vince Gill, John Oates of Hall & Oates, Mötley Crüe, and many others. Despite that, however, he's also very proud of his ability to recognize and work with new talent. He loves that and will showcase some of those projects as well. We talked about David's life growing up with music all around, thanks to his father, Kenny Kalmusky. We also talked about how to work successfully in the time of COVID. That was a topic for us and he has some incredible new work to share with us. You will not be able to typecast as work, however, as David Kalmusky is nothing if not extremely diverse. Put your feet up, relax, and enjoy. And if you like what you hear, please subscribe to our podcast, give us a review, and share. Our thanks to Other World Computing for sponsoring our show. We are pleased that you are here. One more thing regarding the music that we play for you in this interview, all of the copyrights remain with the original holders and we make no claims for copyright. Enjoy. I mean a cool community and that's nestled in the center of Nashville called Berry Hill. I think there are more studios in three or four city blocks here than any other neighborhood in the world.

Peter Broderick On Doc Distribution, Pt 2 – To Sundance or Not to Sundance

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 04:12:32 +0000

Peter Broderick, Distribution Strategist Peter Broderick, one of the world's leading experts on documentary distribution, continues his discussion with OWC Host, Cirina Catania. In this episode, he focuses on FESTIVALS. He explains how, when, where and why you might want to submit to festivals (or not), and gives us a primer on the new hybrid systems, including virtual screenings. Peter Broderick consults with independent filmmakers and companies needing to hone their strategies. He helps design and implement customized strategies to maximize revenues, audience, and impact. Read his articles and subscribe to his Distribution Bulletin at www.peterbroderick.com. Visit Supercharge Your Distribution for more information on his highly-rated workshops with his partner Keith Ochwat. In This Episode 00:09 - Cirina introduces Peter Broderick, formerly with Paradigm Consulting. Peter is one of the world's leading distribution strategists, specializing in the documentary genre.03:38 - Peter talks about the film festivals that went virtual. One of them is CPH:DOX, which hosted a successful virtual film festival.08:18 - Peter explains how CPH:DOX was able to do screening for 150 films virtually with the company Shift72.14:27 - What are some of the advantages of a virtual film festival? How can filmmakers benefit from them?19:48 - Did rules and regulations change with the transition from in-person to virtual film festivals? What is a secret screening?25:15 - Peter explains why filmmakers may consider not qualifying for Academy Awards in order to help their career.30:28 - Cirina and Peter talk about the budget and expenses of submitting films to film festivals.32:52 - How to submit a film to Peter? What are the requirements?34:30 - Peter advises the ideal length of a film to submit to film festivals.37:25 - Visit Peter Broderick's website, peterbroderick.com, to sign-up for their cutting-edge, virtual crash course - Supercharge Your Distribution. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript As I promised you, This is part two with Peter Broderick, who is our distribution strategist. He's the former president of Paradigm Consulting and a longtime expert on distribution strategies customized to help independent documentary filmmakers maximize their revenues, audience impact and help their career get way off the ground and into the stratosphere. And he's got a long track record with that. Peter, welcome back. Thank you for putting up with us one more time. It's great to be back, Cirina. I really enjoyed our last talk. And there was so much information there that as I promised our listeners, I get you back. Festivals have changed, and they are evolving now. So tell us how you feel about using the festival circuit in general for promoting your films? Well, let's go back to before there were virtual festivals permitted when we had physical film festivals. For documentary filmmakers, festivals are not essential. They can be helpful, for sure. But a number of films I've worked on that have never gone to a single film festival have been wildly successful. And I think sometimes filmmakers think that festivals are way more powerful than they actually are. With fiction, filmmakers' festivals are more important unless you're making zombie movies. I think festivals are really significant. But what's happened is that starting in 1933, it was the founding of the Venice Film Festival. From then until the spring of 2020, which is almost headed toward ninety years, festivals didn't change. The idea was you'd have a few days or maybe a week in one location, and a lot of movies would get shown. And then a year later, you'd be back in the same location around the same time, and new movies would be shown. And at various points. People approached me at the Rotterdam Film Festival in the late 90s. So they were really interested in the idea of reinventing festivals. And I said, "Well,

Peter Broderick’s Crash Course in Doc Distribution

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:29:18 +0000

Peter Broderick, formerly with Paradigm, is one of the world's leading distribution strategists, specializing in the documentary genre. He talks in unprecedented detail with OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, and answers many of our questions about how to monetize our amazing films! Peter and his partner, Keith Ochwat, design and implement customized strategies to maximize revenues, define audiences, increase impact, and put films on the path to profitability. If you want to know more about distribution for your projects, this interview has many of the answers. Welcome to the New World of Distribution! Read Peter's articles and describe to his distribution bulletin at www.peterbroderick.com. You can also get more information and register for the classes that he conducts with Keith, at https://www.superchargeyourdistribution.com In This Episode 00:08 - Cirina introduces Peter Broderick, formerly with Paradigm, who is one of the world's leading distribution strategists, specializing in the documentary genre.05:52 - Peter talks about Christopher Nolan's film, Following. A movie they distributed in the year 1999.11:17 - Peter recommends filmmakers' basic approach in giving rights of a produced film to distribution companies.16:42 - What are some of the strategies to scout for distribution companies as a filmmaker?21:19 - How to work with Peter to help filmmakers design and implement a customized distribution for their film?26:42 - Peter describes what they call the second stage in distributing your film, Theatrical Distribution.32:15 - Peter explains why his job is to balance optimism and realism for aspiring filmmakers.35:18 - Peter discusses the advantages of having a personal audience and the indirect selling of films to get a higher revenue margin.39:37 - Peter talks about the impact of networking as a filmmaker.42:30 - Visit Peter Broderick's website, peterbroderick.com, to sign-up for his cutting-edge, virtual crash course - Supercharge Your Distribution. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Peter Broderick is one of the world's foremost experts on distribution strategy. He's the former president of Paradigm Consulting. And he spends every day all day, helping creators maximize their revenues, decide on their distribution strategies, and helps them make a living doing the things they love to do. Peter, thank you for joining us. Well, thanks for having me, Cirina. It's exciting to be part of your show. Tell us the kinds of projects that you work on. I do concentrate on documentaries, and I can explain that because I only agreed to consult with filmmakers when I'm confident that I can make a meaningful difference for them. And with documentaries, it's always possible. And with fiction, sometimes it's possible, and sometimes it's not. Well, that's actually very encouraging. A lot of people think it's just the opposite. Let's talk about who was in control in the past and who's in control now. I can begin by explaining the difference between the Old World and the New World, and then we can get to the new New World. Does that make sense? Let's do it. Okay. So, I was running a finishing fund called Next Wave Films from 1997 to 2003, and we were helping filmmakers, mostly filmmakers who are making their first film. And these were mostly fiction features. To find the resources to finish their movie, then we would help them find distribution, and ultimately, our idea was to help them launch their careers. Our poster child from that time was Christopher Nolan; we did his first film Following, which he shot on a budget of $12,000. And we were able to give him finishing funds so he can complete the film. And then we took it to the Toronto Film Festival, then he went to Rotterdam and won the Rotterdam Film Festival. And he was off to the races. The film had theatrical distribution in the US and around the world, and it gave him the chance to make mementos of his next film,

Award-winning Composer, Simon Franglen Geeks Out About Gear

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 01:20:32 +0000

OWC Host, Cirina Catania, talks with world-famous composer and producer, British born, Simon Franglen, who started out as a musician and record producer, and soon began working with composers such as John Barry on the soundtrack to “Dances with Wolves,” David Fincher’s “Se7en,” and David Cronenberg's ”Crash." He produced the vocals for "Moulin Rouge" and programmed on the “Bodyguard” soundtrack. And his collaborations with artists over the years include the likes of Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Celine Dion, Luciano Pavarotti, Toni Braxton, and Madonna. James Cameron’s “Titanic,” sailed him to a Grammy Award for Record of the Year as producer of “My Heart Will Go On,” and Golden Globe, Grammy Award, and World Soundtrack Award nominations for the theme song from that same film, “My Heart Will Go On.” He worked alongside James Horner for many years as arranger and score producer. When Horner tragically died in 2016, it was Franglen who completed his score to “The Magnificent Seven” All in all…he has over 400 major credits in genres ranging from English Grime rap, to classical and everything in between. And his latest works are equally stunning, with ground-breaking 3D audio mixes for installations in the U.S., Europe, and China. Cirina caught up with him during a recent trip to his studio in Hollywood and they geeked out about his gear and his workflow, including his love for all the OWC equipment that has stood loyally by him for many years! It was an enlightening conversation! For those of you who are interested in creating music, Simon shared his process we are happy to pass it on to you! Stand by this is going to be fun! In This Episode 00:01 - Cirina introduces Simon Franglen, a composer and producer of film and classical music.04:28 - Simon talks about the various monitors he uses in his studio in Los Angeles.08:46 - Simon explains the advantages of using Pro Tools in composing and why he prefers using it over other platforms.12:59 - Simon shares how he has tons of analog equipment but prefers the flexibility of working digitally.17:31 - What did Simon like to do when he was five years old? At what age did he fist become interested in being a record producer?20:01 - Simon talks about the Bollywood film, Brahmāstra.24:11 - Simon discusses the interesting experience he had working with international composers in making The Birth of Skies and Earth.30:24 - Simon describes the workflow of producing projects with their convenient setup of working remotely.34:03 - What is some of Simon’s favorite OWC equipment and how does it make his workflow more efficient and seamless?41:44 - Follow Simon Franglen on his social media accounts, and visit his website, www.simonfranglen.com to learn more about his amazing works. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Simon Franglen is in town. He's in Los Angeles not much longer, however, and I think we wrangled him because I heard from a little bird that you use OWC equipment. Of course, since this is OWC Radio, I would be remiss in not speaking with you, right? Hi, Simon. Hi, how are you? I'm good. I'm very good. Simon, you're in Hollywood. Can you do me a favor? Can you kind of look around the studio you're in and tell our audience what kind of gear you're using and a little bit about your process. I know you have a current project you can't talk about. You can't talk about the one you're working on now. But perhaps we can use the example of the 2019 release of The Birth of Skies and Earth because that was a huge project, and perhaps we can talk about how you managed that one? Well, if I look around from where I am, I'm looking at a 55-inch OLED main monitor, which I moved to use touchscreens, and I'd like backlighting, so they don't sort of blast your eyes out, especially late at night. And then that's feeding into a 28-core Mac Pro 2019 with 384GB of RAM and 32TB of OWC RAID internally. Oh, that's awesome.

Roger O’Donnell-The Cure, 2 Ravens and Ballet

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 20:09:53 +0000

OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, interviews Roger O’Donnell, an English composer and keyboardist best known for his work with The Cure, as well as bands such as The Psychedelic Furs, Thompson Twins, and Berlin. We talk about his latest album, 2 Ravens, his early days in East London, The Cure, and ballet. Roger O’Donnell captured by Mimi Sheytanova He gained his reputation as a world-class keyboardist and Moog synthesizer expert, and O’Donnell’s body of work includes several styles and genres, some collaborative and some solo, with many written for the piano and others conceived for strings and chamber orchestras. In April of 2020 he released his solo album, 2 Ravens, made in collaboration with vocalist Jennifer Pague that was inspired by the intense beauty and quiet melancholic solitude of the countryside where he was raised in rural England. He wrote it just after returning from a whirlwind non-stop tour with the Cure, landing him back home facing his own solitude. Roger has said he was born next to the piano in his parents' living room, and he first learned to play when his eldest brother taught him some 12-bar blues numbers. He loves tech and enjoys using the most cutting edge innovations in the creation of his music, including equipment from OWC! Follow Roger at www.rogerodonnell.com Note: Copyright (c) in any and all music in this interview remains with the creators. In This Episode 00:18 Cirina introduces Roger O'Donnell, an English composer, and keyboardist best known for his work with The Cure, as well as the bands The Psychedelic Furs, Thompson Twins, and Berlin04:43 - Roger shares a mishap from a company that pressed his record, 2 Ravens, and how he sorted it out.10:05- Roger talks about how he met Jennifer Pague, an LA-based sound designer, composer, and songwriter. 15:19 - Why did Roger leave art school and switch to music? 21:52 - Cirina and Roger talk about musical instruments' revolution in the years of the 60s to 80s.27:37 - Roger tells the story of how he joined The Cure and the incredible albums they created while he was with the band.33:48 - Roger talks about his album Love and Other Tragedies, where he played with cellists Julia Kent and Alisa Liubarskaya at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow.39:00 - Roger describes how OWC equipment works flawlessly and fit seamlessly into his workflow.44:33 - Roger shares how he wants to buy a house in Maranello in Italy, where he a lot of his friends live.45:49 - Check out Roger O'Donnell's new album, 2 Ravens on Apple Music, Spotify, or buy the vinyl record on Amazon to listen to his music. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I'm speaking with Roger O'Donnell of The Cure, and I want to talk to him about his most recent work, 2 Ravens as well. There's a huge story here, a long career, and I'm thanking OWC for sponsoring OWC Radio to allow me to speak with amazing musicians like Roger. Roger is a keyboard player, a composer, best known obviously, for his work with The Cure, but his solar orchestral work is amazing. And the 2 Ravens was performed with a string quartet and cellos. He also likes tech, and that's appropriate because OWC radio is the marriage between technology and creativity. Although I think that Roger and I probably have something very much in common in that we're a little bit old school. And we still love vinyl. Hi, Roger. Hi. Yeah, I think we still love vinyl. Oh my gosh, I love vinyl. I love vinyl. I had hundreds and hundreds of albums that I had collected over the years because I was raised in the military, and I could buy albums for $2.60 at the PX when I was growing up. But a lot of them were stolen. But I tell you, I went to buy 2 Ravens, and I'm ordering it on vinyl. Oh, cool. It should sound good. We had some minor, well, I guess major technical issues on the first pressing plant we used the record company,

Richard Fortus Guns N’ Roses

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:02:44 +0000

Richard Fortus, guitarist with Guns 'N Roses, takes a break from composing to chat with OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, gives us a tour of his amazing gear, reminisces about life as a gifted and passionate musician, his most recent hit, "Made of Rain," the collaboration on "Tower of Strength," and studio life in quarantine. Richard offers good advice to others who want to succeed in the music business and warms our hearts when he talks about his family. Listen in to a candid and inspiring conversation with one of the great musicians of our time. In This Episode 00:03 - Cirina Introduces Richard Fortus, guitarist with Guns ‘N Roses.05:09 - Richard and Cirina talk about how the people in Mexico City are lovely and exceptionally resilient.10:16 - Richard talks about creating sessions at his home studio using Pro Tools.15:07 - Richard shares the numerous equipment, gear, and instruments he has in his studio.19:40 - How young was Richard when he knew he wanted to become a musician? What was the first instrument he learned how to play?24:39 - Richard gives some encouraging words to aspiring musicians and creatives.30:06 - What is Richard's approach in preparing for a recording session?35:45 - Richard describes how OWC's customer support has helped walk him through situations where he needed a solution.39:38 - Richard talks about The Psychedelic Furs' album that he produced, Made of Rain.44:16 - Visit Richard Fortus' website at richardfortus.com to learn more about his life, work, and gear. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript You know Richard Fortus as the guitarist for Guns N' Roses, but he also has a long history with The Psychedelic Furs and was in Thin Lizzy, Love Spit Love, The Dead Daisies, and Honky Toast. He toured with The Crystal Method, BT, Enrique Iglesias, Nena, and many others. But after talking with him today, I keep picturing him as a little five-year-old playing his violin. No wonder he has such a prolific music career. I spoke to him about making music in the time of COVID. His recent hit with the Psychedelic Furs called Made of Rain, the collaboration on a Tower of Strength, and his masterclass at Sweetwater, a place we both loved. He also offers some great advice to those who want to get into the music business. And he gives us a tour of his gear collection and so much more. This is a Richard Fortus that we rarely get to see. So stay tuned. It's time for another OWC Radio. This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I am speaking with Richard Fortus in the middle of a crazy schedule that he has. He's taking a little bit of time off to talk to you guys. So we're just gonna dive right in here and say, hi, Richard, how are you today? I'm well, thank you, and thanks for your time. That's great. So it's COVID. We're all under some kind of wrap. Where are you at the moment and who's quarantining with you? I'm actually at home in St. Louis, Missouri, with my family. Nice. And fortunately, I have a studio in my house. So I'm able to work, as we were just talking about it. A lot of my friends are not in that position and have not been able to work. I'm fortunate that I have an engineering background, so I'm able to engineer my own sessions, and I've had a studio for the last 25 years. So it's been great for me, and I'm fortunate enough to have the work coming in. A lot of my friends are touring musicians or are studio musicians that don't do their own sessions. They go to recording studios. And so I'm very lucky in that regard. When was the last time you were on tour? Our last show was in March, as the world was closing down. I think we probably did the last stadium show in the world. We were in Mexico City, and it was the first show of a South American tour that we were doing. And that was going to be about six weeks, and then we went to Europe for a couple of months, and then we went straight to the US and started the US. And I would have finished that tour of the US ye...

OWC Announces Thunderbolt 4 Hub

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:31:49 +0000

Today on OWC RADiO, it’s all news! OWC recently announced a new hub for Thunderbolt 4 PCs! Our host, Cirina Catania, and OWC's Mark Chaffee give us the details of this new and very welcome solution. Through one TB4 port on this dock, OWC says, “you can connect and charge any device with a USB-C or USB-A connector. And you’ll still have three more ports for other peripherals." About OWC: For more than 25 Years, OWC has had a simple goal. To create innovative DIY solutions to give you the most from your technology. For OWC, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products. Our Host, Cirina Catania, is the Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group, and as a filmmaker has written, directed, produced, DP'd or marketed over 130 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She is one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival and former senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists.

Get Ready to Dance to The Radio Gunners!

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 23:51:45 +0000

Music for our happy souls! In this episode of OWC RADiO, host Cirina Catania talks with Paul Shreve and Jeff Weber from The Radio Gunners. The Radio Gunners – Jeff Weber, Pete Nalda and Paul Shreve combined musical roots include Western Swing, Basque, Folk, Country, Rock, Americana, Sinatra’s Rat Pack, Musical Theater and New Wave. This high-The Radio Gunners – Jeff Weber, Pete Nalda and Paul Shreve combine musical roots that include Western Swing, Basque, Folk, Country, Rock, Americana, Sinatra’s Rat Pack, Musical Theater and New Wave. This high-spirited soulful trio brings their unique melodies to audiences with guitar, accordion, and mandolin arrangements. Their diverse backgrounds join together to play music that touches our souls. Jeff Weber, a Texas based singer/songwriter, actor and former rodeo cowboy, learned to sing and play guitar, while on the rodeo circuit. In addition to his cowboy skills, this licensed pilot and published author appears in a variety of national and regional television commercials as well as feature films. During his solo career in the early 2000s Jeff opened for some of biggest names in country music. Pete Nalda’s contribution to The Gunners is rooted in Basque, Cajun and Hispanic music with a touch of New Wave influence. Nalda, who grew up seeing impaired, learned to play the accordion and keyboard early on. He's been performing most of his life. Paul Shreve moved to Austin five years ago to play, compose and produce music. His instruments of choice -- guitar, mandolin, bass and harmonica. His music background includes conducting choirs, performing in musical theater and playing in diverse musical groups from Pubs in the UK to bars in the USA. His record label is: https://goosecreekmusic.com In This Episode 00:19 - Cirina introduces Paul Shreve, musician, composer, and producer music. Guitar, mandolin, bass, and harmonica are his instruments of choice. And Jeff Weber, a Texas-based singer/songwriter, actor, and former rodeo cowboy learned to sing and play guitar while on the rodeo circuit. 03:22 - Paul talks about the song Mon Chére, Ma Belle, and Cirina plays the music for you to listen to.08:27 - Paul shares the studio where they recorded their album, The Radio Gunners, in 12th Street Sound in Austin, Texas.11:58 - Jeff shares the inspiration behind their lovely song, Talk to Me with Your Eyes.16:05 - Cirina and Paul describe good music as one of the best therapies to make you feel better after listening.20:03 - Paul explains their song's meaning, Mr. Abraham, one of their most requested songs, and a dedicated song to the veterans.25:05 - Paul talks about Goose Creek Music; captures high-quality audio and video recordings of original Americana music by emerging artists.29:00 - Paul shares his early years growing up as a Navy brat and how he started getting into the music industry.33:08 - Jeff tells the story of how he got his love of music from his dad back when he was a kid. 35:51 - Follow The Radio Gunners on their social media accounts and visit their website, theradiogunners.com, to learn more about them. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I am in a great mood today. I have to tell you, I have been listening to The Radio Gunners new album, and I love it on so many levels. Hi, guys, how are you today? Can you tell people, so they recognize your voices who I have on the line with me? JW: Thanks, Cirina, and thanks to all your listeners for tuning in. My name is Jeff Weber. I'm a member of the Radio Gunners. PS: And I'm Paul Shreve. And thank you, Cirina, for having us. It's wonderful. And I'm also one of the Radio Gunners. This is awesome. And we're missing one person, there's three of you. So where's our other guy? PS: We got to chase Pete down sometimes. But Pete Nalda is the third member of the Radio Gunners. And unfortunately, he couldn't make this one. Well,

Move Over Global Warming “Kiss the Ground” Film Premiering 09/22/2020

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 18:29:45 +0000

"Kiss the Ground," is a beautiful and fascinating film produced and directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell. Detailing methods of soil regeneration as a solution to the worldwide climate crisis, the film is narrated by Woody Harrelson and premieres on Netflix Global on September 22, 2020. Tickell talks with our host, Cirina Catania, about regeneration, regenerative farming/ranching, and how we can put a huge dent in global warming if we learn how to harness carbon, something that Josh and other experts say is absolutely possible. Josh Tickell is a keynote speaker, best selling author, and film director who specializes in connecting with the Millennial Generation (those born between 1980-2000). Tickell grew up in Louisiana next to waterways polluted by petroleum refineries. In 1997 he captured national attention by driving a van powered by used French Fry oil, “The Veggie Van,” across the United States. By 1998 Tickell published his first book and was touring colleges giving talks to the first members The Millennial Generation. His journey culminated in 2008 with the release of his first feature film, FUEL. FUEL won the Sundance Audience Award for Best Documentary and was released theatrically in the United States. The movie was screened in the White House for energy and environment staff working in the Obama Administration and was shortlisted for an Oscar. Josh Tickell directed the Cannes Film Festival movie, The Big Fix (2011). PUMP (2014) exposes a conspiracy to block fuel choice at the gas pump. His latest film, GOOD FORTUNE (2017), The Official Biography of John Paul DeJoria, Co-Founder of Patrón Tequila and Paul Mitchell Systems is being released by Paladin and Lionsgate - available worldwide in iTunes in August. He is currently in post-production on KISS THE GROUND, a film/book combo that illustrates how to reverse climate change through diet, agriculture, and soil. The must-see controversial trailer for Kiss the Ground is finally live! Watch it and discover the cure for climate change. The full-length film is available on Netflix on September 22! Save the date and learn more at KissTheGroundMovie.com! In This Episode 00:00 - Cirina introduces Josh Tickell, a keynote speaker, best selling author, and film director who specializes in connecting with the Millennial Generation.06:13 - Josh explains how it is not the animals' fault greenhouse gases cause climate change; rather, it is us, the people who are negatively affecting the natural ecosystem.12:54 - Josh talks about Kiss the Ground's narrator, Woody Harrelson's initial reaction when he read the script and book.18:41 - Josh tells us the making of the film, Kiss the Ground, with his wife, Rebecca Tickell.24:50 - Watch Kiss the Ground Movie on Netflix and visit the website kissthegroundmovie.com to learn more about the film. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Josh Tickell is a filmmaker and author with an impressive track record and uncovering the truth behind environmental issues. And he does it in a very entertaining way. His first feature film, Fuel, won the Sundance Audience Award for Best Documentary and has been seen over a million times on Netflix, iTunes, Hulu, and CNBC. It also screened for the White House's Energy and Environment staff during the Obama administration. His new film Kiss the Ground, which he directed with his wife, Rebecca, is the result of a nine-year journey. And it is raising awareness of the amazing possibilities of regeneration as a solution to our global climate crisis. It's narrated by Woody Harrelson and features the musician Jason Mraz, who owns an organic avocado farm in San Diego, actually not too far away from where I am right now. The actress and philanthropist Patricia Arquette makes an appearance. She runs a nonprofit givelove.com, and it highlights the benefits of composting. And there are numerous experts in the film, including Ray Archuleta, soil scientists and farmers,

Girl Gang Garage Empowering Women Who Wrench

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 21:48:54 +0000

Nestled in the Valley of the sun in Phoenix, Arizona, is a little automotive shop run by two women, Bogi Lateiner and Shawnda Williams called, Girl Gang Garage. Its mission is to empower, educate, and encourage women to explore skilled trade opportunities within the automotive industry. There is a national deficit of available workers to fill critical automotive jobs spanning from manufacturing to repair and maintenance. This need signaled an opportunity to help widen the cracks in the walls that have limited women's entry into this industry and do so in a fun and engaging way. People commonly recognize Bogi Lateiner, for the role she plays as a host on All Girls Garage. Shawnda Williams join's Bogi in this crusade to disrupt the automotive industry through positive change. An automotive novice, Shawnda is an IT expert, leveraging more than 15-years of experience in the creative, marketing and technology sector. She boasts an expansive career of designing award-winning graphics, creating nationally recognized marketing initiatives, and enhancing user experiences in conjunction with global brands such as Apple Computer, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Cisco, Zappos, and Red Bull. In This Episode 00:00 - Crina introduces Bogi Lateiner and Shawnda Williams, hosts of All Girls Garage, a popular how-to automotive show on MotorTrend Network They have more than 15-years of experience in the creative, marketing, and technology sector.04:12 - Bogi and Shawnda share their interests from when they were young and how they entered the automotive industry.08:39 - Bogi talks about why she enrolled herself in a technical school after graduating from a pre-law degree.11:59 - Shawnda and Bogi describe how the automotive industry's diversity is really slow in breaking gender roles and stereotypes.16:51 - What it looks like to be involved in the Girl Gang Garage workshop.21:10 - Bogi elaborates on the technical side of working in a car shop.25:39 - Shawnda talks about the different reasons why women want to join their workshops and learn.31:16 - Bogi shares Girl Gang Garage's biggest mission to empower, encourage, and educate women to explore skilled trades.35:11 - Check out Girl Gang Garage's social media accounts and visit their website, girlganggarage.com, to see their amazing builds and learn how to get involved.39:15 - Bogi shares an inspiring thought for young people who are choosing career paths. Jump to Links and Resources Bogi Lateiner is the host of MotorTrend Network's All Girls Garage. She's also the co-owner along with Shawnda Williams, of the Girl Gang Garage. I had a great conversation with them about their work teaching women about car restorations and automotive maintenance skills. Many of us need but don't have the opportunity to learn in a comfortable environment. What do I mean by that? Well, if you're a woman and you've ever taken your car into a shop to be repaired, you'll most likely understand. Bogi and Shawnda are having fun sharing their skills and understand the importance of trade schools but are quick to say to each her own. And it's always fun to find interesting and creative people who use OWC equipment. This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I am really excited today. This is kind of bringing back a lot of memories from my car aficionado days and my days working for six months on a set where we were building custom motorcycles. Bogi and Shawnda, you are partners in Girl Gang Garage. Tell us what that is and what it does for people. BL: Yeah, absolutely. So this is Bogi. Girl Gang Garage is an unusual sort of shop where we are focused solely on introducing women in the trades to one another and introducing women to the trades creating opportunities for women to explore in kind of a safe environment welding metal fabrication, bodywork mechanical work, anything involved in the automotive industry. And so here we offer workshops and classes,

Steven Reed, Technology for Worship

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 03:21:41 +0000

In this episode of OWC RADiO, host Cirina Catania, talks with technology expert, multi Instrumentalist, author, speaker, writer, producer, & worship team trainer, Steven Reed. Steve along with his wife and children comprise the worship group, Steve & Shawn. Steve is an avid learner and teacher by nature and his extensive travels as a guest minister, long history of local church service, and experience in the recording industry provide a fresh perspective on how equipment can help resource the church. In This Episode 00:09 - Cirina introduces Steven Reed, worship leader, writer, minister, and author.04:07 - Steven talks about his recent trip to Peru with the Worship Leader Ministry.07:41 - Steven describes the three components of helping communities develop their worship service.12:21 - Steven talks about technology trends in churches that have successfully attracted and retained new members to their congregations.15:43 - How does the Worship Leader ministry help communities be creative with available musical gear and equipment resources?21:32 - What are the recommended models and gear for worship service?26:11 - Steven talks about how he prefers using a wireless microphone like the Shure SM58 for worship service.31:14 - Steven describes their setup at Worship Leader in shooting videos for worship services.33:55 - Steven talks about the Sunday experience in churches and the adjustments that have happened due to the pandemic.42:10 - Check out Worship Leader Magazine on their social media accounts, and visit their website, worshipleader.com, to learn how to grow in your understanding and practice of praying musically. Jump to Links and Resources When we gather together, it feels like the Lord is with us more than when we're not together. It's not that He's not with us, it's just a different kind of belonging. Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. Steven Reed of Worship Leader Magazine is here with me. And I am fascinated by what you do and who you do it for. So can you tell our listeners exactly what that is? And then tell us about your recent trip. Sure. So excited to be here and thankful you guys are doing a podcast like this. So my name is Steven Reed, and I'm with Worship Leader Magazine. I'm with several other people at different times, my wife and I, and our family, do some music and travel, and do consulting for churches. But then we also take all of that knowledge, all that experience that we've had over decades of leading worship and being involved in churches and doing that consulting work and put that into Worship Leader Magazine, which is an online resource that has just so many decades. It's basically 30 years of magazines and conferences. And we host a podcast of our own that we do with different worship and church influencers. And then we also get to go to different churches and preach and teach and lead people in worship. So it's been an amazing journey, for sure. And you're also an author. I also write a lot, obviously, write for Worship Leader Magazine, and I've written a book that is about ready to be published. I'm writing another book that was written later, but it's going to be done before delegating because a lot of church people are struggling with learning how to delegate to other people. And so that's exciting to be getting that out. I've written plays, I've written all kinds of different stuff, and it was kind of funny because I felt like I struggled in English class, with grammar and all those things. So I'm thankful for spell check, thankful for my wife, who knows some grammar. And the AP Stylebook, right? That's right. Yeah, I think it's interesting. Delegating is a problem that all businesses have. It's very difficult for someone who is either an alpha or very creative or the leader of a team. Sometimes teaching people how not to micromanage can be very, very valuable. That's awesome that you're doing that. So you're multi-talented,

Tony Vincent: Actor, Musician, Songwriter, and Producer

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 15:41:38 +0000

In 2019, after 21 years in New York City, artist and musician Tony Vincent ("The Voice," "Jesus Christ Superstar," American Idiot," We Will Rock You," and "Bohemian Rhapsody" in front of Queen Elizabeth II and 200 million fans) relocated to Nashville. He is producing music out of his new studio, SoundShop370 and training music theater hopefuls in PCG Theatrical. Our host, Cirina Catania, catches up to him and has a very candid conversation about life in the Broadway fast lane, what took him to Nashville and what he is doing now to honor his musical roots while helping others! Stay tuned. It is a fascinating conversation which will leave you appreciating all that you have now in your life and give you the courage to pursue your dreams. Widely known for his appearance as a finalist on NBC's The Voice, recording artist, actor and producer Tony Vincent has spent the last 22 years of his career operating out of New York City. While at university, Vincent started his own record company, Adobe Flats, writing and producing the EP (Love Falling Down) that led to a recording contract with EMI Records. The two solo albums that followed, (Tony Vincent, One Deed) produced six #1 Billboard radio singles. In 1997 Vincent took a detour into rock-based theater, starring on Broadway in RENT (Mark, Roger), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas Iscariot) and Green Day's American Idiot (St. Jimmy). He played Simon Zealotes in Andrew Lloyd Webber's film remake of Jesus Christ Superstar, and is also featured in the film Andrew Lloyd Webber: Masterpiece. Vincent originated the role of Galileo Figaro in the rock band Queen's We Will Rock You on London's West End and has also fronted the band multiple times including an epic performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody" for Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, with a live audience of over 1-million people surrounding Buckingham Palace and 200-million viewers globally. Vincent independently released two more albums, A Better Way, produced by Adam Anders (Glee, Rock Of Ages), and the self-produced In My Head, following his showing on The Voice. Tony Vincent is currently writing and producing out of his newly relocated recording studio (SoundShop370) in Nashville, TN and is leading PCG Theatrical— a customized, full-service artist development program specifically designed for aspiring musical theatre performers. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:01 - Cirina introduces Tony Vincent, recording artist, actor and producer05:19 - Tony shares how The Beatles is one of the greatest influences in his music and career and almost every other musician, too.11:04 - Tony describes his experiences moving back to his hometown after living in the busy city of New York.17:03 - Tony talks about being a father of two and how he supports his children’s interests even if they are not music industry related.24:14 - Tony’s talks about the PCG Theatrical, a customized, full-service artist development program specifically designed for aspiring musical theatre performers.29:14 - Tony shares his vision in helping young people gain the confidence to believe in themselves that they can become what they dream of.34:06 - Tony tells us his inspiration behind his music shop, SoundShop370.39:36 - Cirina and Tony talk about their preferences in producing good sound and music quality.45:42 - Why is it important to invest in good quality gears and equipment in recording performanc...

Jim Tierney, Digital Anarchist Creates Amazing Plugins for Editors

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:18:41 +0000

Jim Tierney is a pioneer in the development of plugins for motion graphics, animation, and video editing. During the 1990s, Jim worked for software companies like MetaTools, Atomic Power, and Cycore. He helped create graphics products like Bryce, Evolution, and Final Effects. After working on After Effects plugins for six years, Jim thought it was finally time to get out there and do some of his own. So he did, and Digital Anarchy was born in 2001. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:09 - Cirina introduces Jim Tierney, Chief Executive Anarchist and President of Digital Anarchy.7:19 - Jim Tierney talks about the Beauty Box as one of the first plugins of its kind to be released and Digital Anarchy’s most popular plugin.13:48 - Jim explains the changes of Digital Anarchy’s Flicker Free version 2.0 plugin.22:07 - Jim describes the best features of the PowerSearch and Transcriptive plugins to optimize your NLE workflow. 29:22 - Jim shares the efficient work setup of Digital Anarchy’s team, where they don’t need to go to an office daily.35:45 - Visit Digital Anarchy’s website at digitalanarchy.com to check out their awesome products and solutions. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. Jim Tierney hasn't talked with us in, boy, it's been a year Jim, it was last NAB. Jim is president of Digital Anarchy, and he has a lot of amazing solutions for people who work in the media. So Jim, how have you been? I haven't talked to you in a year. Good. My April is much calmer than it's been in probably 25 years with no NAB. Does it feel weird not to be going to NAB, or are you kind of happy about it? It feels pretty weird. I certainly don't miss setting up the booth and all that nonsense, but I do miss the people. That's the important part about the show, it's like who cares about the booth, but it's the people that you see once a year. There's just a lot of people that I just love to catch up with and nice to see folks that you know. Yeah, I do too. I'm missing everybody. It's the one chance every year, NAB and IBC, I think are the two big ones for me. I always complain about them because there's so much work in preparation. It takes at least a month in advance, and I'm not setting up a booth, but it's just crazy. It's full time for at least a month in advance, and when you get there, and in those days that you're at the convention, you're exhausted by the time you get home. But as much as I complain about it, sometimes they say you don't miss it till it's gone, and I'm kind of missing it. Oh, totally. Yeah, I kind of missed it this year. Yeah, I complain about every year as well. And as I said, my April was much calmer than I think it's been in 25 years. Just not having to ship stuff and not having to prepare stuff and all the rigmarole that you do, but yeah, I missed it. Well, there's no Burning Man this year either. How many years have you been involved in Burning Man? This would have been the 20th year that had gone. Wow. But yeah, they're not holding it this year. That's longer than a lot of relationships. I've been going to NAB longer. Have you really? Oh, my goodness. Yeah, my first debut was 1996. Oh, my goodness. You're not old enough. So, Burning Man, you were involved in the creative artistic side of it, right? We talked a year ago about this,

OWC RADiO News: Rover Pro Wheels

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000

If you wanted those wonderful, very expensive wheels for your 2019 Mac Pro but couldn't afford them....Guess what?! You now have another amazing option from OWC...the Rover Pro Wheels. Host Cirina Catania says she is, "Over the Moon about these." Visit MacSales.com and find out more. If you pre-order them, the limited-time price is only $199 (with free shipping). For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! ABOUT OWC If you work in tech and haven’t heard about Other World Computing (OWC), you may have had your head in the sand. OWC, under the leadership of Larry O’Connor since he was 15 years old, has expanded to all corners of the world and works every day to create hardware that makes the lives of creatives and business-oriented companies faster, more efficient and more stable. Go to OWCDigital.com for more information. Here’s the company’s official mission statement: At OWC, we’re committed to constant innovation, exemplary customer service, and American design. For more than 25 Years, OWC has had a simple goal. To create innovative DIY solutions to give you the most from your technology. Beginning with 100% compatible memory upgrades, reliably exceeding Apple’s maximum RAM specs, OWC’s product offering has grown to encompass the entire spectrum of upgrade and expansion possibilities, all with a focus on easy, DIY setup and installation. Our dedication to excellence and sustainable innovation extends beyond our day-to-day business and into the community. We strive for zero waste, both environmentally and strategically. Our outlook is to the long term, and in everything we do, we look for simplicity in action and sustainability in practice. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products. About Cirina Catania, Host of OWC RADiO and Founder and Lead Creative, The Catania Group Filmmaker Cirina Catania, the Founder and Lead Creative at The Catania Group, has been involved as a writer, director, producer, cinematographer or marketing exec on over 130 film, television and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic, Discovery, etc. She is one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival and former senior executive at MGM-UA and United Artists. Cirina lives in San Diego, D.C. and Berlin when she is not on the road filming for her projects or for clients, or speaking as a tech evangelist for companies such as Blackmagic Design and Lumberjack System. For nine years, she was the original “BuZZ Babe” showrunner on the weekly tech podcast, Digital Production BuZZ heard in 195 countries. Cirina is a member of Local 600 (IATSE), the PGA and the WGA. Best way to know more about her is to type her name into your favorite search engine! There you will find all the good stuff.

Deborah Calla, Media Access Awards, Celebrating the Contributions of People With Disabilities

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:03:27 +0000

In this episode of OWC RADiO, host Cirina Catania, talks with Writer/Producer and activist, Deborah Calla. Deborah is CEO and Chair of the Media Access Awards (MAA), which she producers with Allan Rucker. The MAA is one of Hollywood's major awards events originally created by Norman Lear and Fern Field, honoring people in the entertainment industry who advance the portrayal and employment of people with disabilities. In 2018, the MAA entered into a partnership with Easterseals of Southern California, the oldest US organization fighting for the rights and education of people with disabilities. Deborah is the founder of Calla Productions, an international company working in the US and abroad to produce and develop feature films, television programming, commercial campaigns, web content and social activism. Deborah and Cirina met years ago when Deborah served as the chair of the Producers Guild of America Diversity Committee (from 2004 to 2018). It was the Producer's Guild mandate to create programs that would educate, promote and provide opportunities for diverse talent including the very successful Producers Guild of America Diversity Masters Workshop. She is also the Brazil Chair of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. In that capacity, Deborah lectures, creates workshops and presentations on gender equality, and the foundation's work. Deborah is the producer/writer of "Chicano Artists" (HBO Latino), "2019 Media Access Awards" (KNEKT TV), "2018 Media Access Awards" (KNEKT TV), "A Beautiful Life" (Showtime), "You Got Served: Beat the World" (Sony), "Romeo & Juliet Redux" (Freeform), "Stolen Loves" (Globo series adaptation for the US market), "Carnival in Rio" (Travel Channel), "Lost Zweig" (TV Cultura), "Dream House" (Paramount) among others. She is also a published author. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:13 - Cirina introduces Deborah Calla, CEO and Chair of the Media Access Awards (MAA), and the founder of Calla Productions, an international company working to produce and develop feature films, television programming, commercial campaigns, web content, and social activism. 08:06 - Deborah talks about the 2019 Media Access Awards, and shares the winner of the Media Access Awards Visionary Award, the creator of The Good Doctor, David Shore.16:55 - Deborah tells the story of growing up in Brazil and starting her career in New York.. 22:31 - When and where to watch the 2020 Media Access Awards.31:22 - Visit Deborah Calla’s website, callaproductions.com, to check out her work. And visit Media Access Awards’s social media accounts and website, mediaaccessawards.com, to stay updated. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I have a dear friend and longtime associate on several guild committees, Deborah Calla, on the line. She's a writer, producer, and CEO of the very well respected Media Access Awards. Deb, thank you, I know you are swamped right now, but I appreciate you coming on the show. We have a lot to talk to people about. Yes, we do. Thank you for having me on. I'm laughing because I'm just really picturing what your days are like right now. Let's talk about the Media Access Awards and tell people who might not know what they are and when you started them. Well, actually, the Media Access Awards started In 1979, with Norman Lear and Fern Field,

Felix Cavaliere, Legendary Music Transcending Generations

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 02:58:49 +0000

The Beatles once opened for the legendary Felix Cavaliere and the Young Rascals and he has dozens of behind the scenes stories to tell about music from the 60's all the way to present day. Remember, "Groovin," "Beautiful Morning," "People Got to Be Free," and "Good Lovin?" Cirina Catania, host of OWC RADiO interviews Felix Cavaliere, the captivating American music producer, songwriter and performer who hasn't stopped creating classic songs and whose career is still "new" after over 50 years. We also review OWC's News of the Week...and there is a lot of news this week: A ground-breaking new Envoy Express, the just released award-winning Thunderbay Flex 8 and a version of SoftRAID for Windows. For legendary performer, Felix Cavaliere, making people feel good is engrained into his every day world. He has numeroous accolades, including inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Grammy Hall of Fame. Few artists can claim they defined a generation; FELIX CAVALIERE did. He continues to remind us to keep listening for joy and the world’s beauty. The classically trained pianist, born in Pelham, New York, idolized Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, and Sam Cook. Felix Caveliere embraced the Hammond Organ and pioneered a fresh, rock and roll sound and he never stopped to look back. (Photo credit: Leon Volskis) “There is a feeling you get, especially when you’re performing with other musicians, and there’s a magical ingredient that comes in and crosses all nationalities and cultures. That has nothing to do with record sales. It happens when the audiences get what we do. They feel it. And we do to. Now, if we don’t feel it, then we should stop doing this. But I’m going to do this as long as I can.”(Felix Cavaliere) For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 05:42 - Cirina introduces Felix Cavaliere, a singer, songwriter, record producer, and musician. He has numerous accolades, including inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Grammy Hall of Fame.10:07 - Felix shares the names of today's Felix Cavaliere's Rascals band members.15:00 - Cirina describes how blessed Felix is because of what he can do with music and how far he has come. He has made an impact on many generations.19:35 - Felix tells the story of how he insisted on producing the song, “People Got to Be Free,” even though the record company did not want to release it.24:45 - Felix shares the story of how The Young Rascals were discovered at a place called The Barge when he was in his early twenties.28:40 - Felix talks about how The Young Rascals moved to a new record company and how things have changed in the group, as per Felix it was a significant disruption.33:13 - Felix shares how Steven Van Zandt got his role in the TV series, The Sopranos, because of his speech at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.37:43 - Felix describes Martin Luther King's Memorial Fund as one of the best shows he has ever been on. He met some of the greatest artists of all time.43:01 - Cirina talks about being an optimist during this pandemic. She discusses how we will all come together again.46:15 - Visit Felix Cavaliere's website, felixcavalieremusic.com, to stay updated in Felix Cavaliere's Rascals' news and events. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript On this episode of OWC Radio,

Mandy David, Signing for the Deaf

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 01:25:18 +0000

OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania has lots of Father's Day specials, some tech tips, and a couple of workflow secrets to share on this show. The highlight, however, is Mandy David, a sign language interpreter and President at JFD Communications as well as the YouTube channel, A Moment in Sign, a library of concise videos for learning American Sign Language. What Mandy has done most of her life for the Deaf community is extraordinary and in this episode, you she gives us tips on how to better communicate and empower our relationships with the deaf community. Opening the show, however, is a rundown of the latest tech solutions on sale for Father's Day at OWC's MacSales.com, some peeks into what is being covered over on the RocketYard Blog and a few workflow secrets that help manage a busy work day! Some tips that Mandy shares: 1 ) Deaf people want you to talk directly to them even when you are using the interpreter. 2 ) Eye contact is very important to a Deaf person. 3 ) Treat each other with respect. 4 ) Take the time to learn how to comunicate with people from the Deaf community. You will love it! 5 ) Be patient with each other. 6 ) Make sure you explain what you are saying clearly, as you will be taken literally. This is best done with an American Sign Language Interpreter and the best way to make sure you understand each other. Mandy also directs and co produces the YouTube channel, “A Moment in Sign," teaching vocabulary, situational , and conversational skills to help us be able to have a basic conversation with someone you might meet who is Deaf or hard of hearing that uses ASL. More info: www.jfdcommunications.com Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl-YSbxIbA0_mprPWupwzpg For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:11 - Cirina introduces Mandy David, a sign language interpreter and President at JFD Communications as well as the YouTube channel, A Moment in Sign, a library of concise videos for learning American Sign Language.04:16 - Mandy tells the interesting story of how she started doing sign language.08:53 - A Moment in Sign is Mandy’s YouTube channel. She creates videos for people who want to learn how to do conversational signs.12:23 - What are some tips you need to know when interacting with a deaf person or an interpreter?16:00 - Mandy points out the importance of putting an interpreter for on-screen media announcements specifically during this time of pandemic.20:50 - Mandy explains how communication breaks are frustrating from a deaf person’s point of view.24:26 - Mandy recalls one of her clients refusing to put deaf on their job applications because companies find it a burden to her working effectively.30:07 - How helpful and big of a difference you can make when you put captions in your on-screen media for the deaf population.33:44 - Cirina encourages video producers and all others in the industry to learn how to caption their videos.36:10 - Visit Mandy David’s website, jfdcommunications.com, and check out her YouTube channel, A Moment in Sign, to learn more about American sign language. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This working from home, I keep blowing fuses. This is the Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. Mandy David is going to be online with us in just a few minutes. She's the president of JFD Communications and A Moment In Sign, which is a YouTube channel.

Gary Rebholz, VEGAS Software Paving the Way for Video Editing and Audio Creatives

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:54:14 +0000

OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, and Gary Rebholz, Product Owner, MAGIX/Vegas Creative Software, take a deep dive into the world of the VEGAS NLE and their full line of products. VEGAS Post, VEGAS Pro, and VEGAS Movie Studio are helping creatives be… well, more creative! As VEGAS Creative Software training manager, Gray has written five software training books and produced countless tutorials, webinars, training videos, and most any other type of software training resource imaginable. After many years of teaching users how to use the software, he brought his expertise, and deep understanding of the industry and customer needs to the product management realm. Gary guides the VEGAS Creative Software development team. He works closely with them to set priorities, plan development work, and bring VEGAS Pro and other software to an even wider group of professional users. The Vegas Movie Studio software was recently upgraded, and OWC listeners will hear the inside track on what to expect. And…there’s a free trial available! A Brief Background on VEGAS: In May 2016, MAGIX acquired the multiple award-winning VEGAS Pro and VEGAS Movie Studio product lines, along with other video and audio products. They believe that VEGAS Creative Software now stands poised to take video editing to a new level. The VEGAS Creative Software mission: To make VEGAS software faster, more efficient, and even more intuitive for video editing users at all levels. More information: https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/gb/ For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:09 - Visit blog.macsales.com to check out the Rocket Yard Blog, your source for expert tips, special deals, commentary, reviews, and the latest tech news.04:45 - Cirina introduces Gary Rebholz, Product Owner of MAGIX/Vegas Creative Software.07:49 - What are the Vegas Creative Software products?11:54 - Gary discusses the advantages of using Vegas Pro based on people’s feedback and comments. One is the efficiency in which you can finish a project.15:40 - Cirina and Gary talk about their work environment during the quarantine.21:40 - Gary shares the partnership of Vegas Creative Software with FXhome, NewBlue, and Boris FX.24:21 - Gary describes the recently released product of Vegas Creative Software, the Vegas Post.28:15 - Gary’s talks about how his experience in the creative process and his knowledge of the intricacies of the software helped him to be great at what he does.31:24 - Gary mentions the people that resonated with him through their projects created using the Vegas Creative Software products.36:05 - Go to vegascreativesoftware.com to view Vegas Creative Software products, and go get their 30-day free trial to test it out. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Hi, this is Cirina Catania, I'm the host of OWC Radio. And it occurred to me that I haven't been giving you guys enough tech tips lately. So there was something that came across my desk, thank heavens for the Rocket Yard blog. If you go to blog.macsales.com, you'll see Rocket Yard Blog, and there's a lot of amazing tips there. But one thing that really hit home for me is the one about what you do to stop your MacBook Pro from overheating. I don't know about you guys, but when I record audio from my podcasts, I'm working off of a MacBook Pro, and a lot of the time, that fan will just start going full blast. I mean, it's an overdrive,

Justin Thomson, Moscow Misfits, Filming at -50 Centigrade or 35,000 Ft in the Clouds

Sun, 17 May 2020 21:26:10 +0000

OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, throws back some fun memories and catches up with the news from Justin Thomson, an experienced filmmaker/producer and co-founder, Moscow Misfits. Justin's in demand worldwide for his boundless creativity and extensive knowledge of the world of movies and immersive entertainment. Whether it be on a Lufthansa flight 35,000 ft in the clouds, for the Waldorf Project at Wonder Fruit deep in the jungles of Thailand, or with his director co-conspirator, Rory McKeller, in the icy White River in Russia, Justin's there to solve any problem however large or small. And he'll do it with a smile. Justin creates events that break boundaries and push people's limits of what is possible, driving deeper human connection and expanding participants' beliefs of what is possible. Justin says, "If you have ever seen the film, The Game starring Michael Douglas, you'll get what we are about." There is never a dull moment around the Misfits, thanks in great part to Justin's belief in saying "Yes" to more in life. More information: www.MoscowMisfits.com Justin Thomson Donned Russian cold-weather gear rated to Minus 100 Centigrade for the shoot in Russia for Aquatilis For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! Transcript Welcome, everybody. I have Justin Thompson, who is a dear friend and has been since he was a little kid. I think I met you at your mom and dad's house when you were on a trampoline, and you were carrying a video camera. I don't know how old you were, and I think maybe you were eight or nine or 10. And you had a video camera in your hand, and you're jumping on the trampoline, doing flips and recording the video to see what it was going to look like. And all these years later, I don't think you've changed, have you? No. I still like jumping on trampolines. So, let's just start and have you take a trip down memory lane and tell us what countries you've been in, in the last year or two, can you think? There's probably about 20 of them. There's certainly quite a few off the top of my head, India, Italy, Portugal, the UK, Sweden, Germany, France, Bali, the United States, Thailand. I'm trying to think, but that's what I can think off the top of my head. So how many frequent flyer miles do you have? It's never enough. I just love collecting. Well, Justin, I really love watching the work that you're doing, and it's pretty amazing. There's a company you've been involved with for a while called Moscow Misfits. Do you want to tell us about that? Yeah. So Moscow Misfits is a collective of friends. Despite the name, most of us got to know each other in London. Some of the partners in the group are from Russia or grew up in Moscow. And a couple of years ago, we all decided to embark on this crazy adventure to shoot an independent feature film in Russia. And we decided this film was going to be filmed in the Arctic Circle and northern Russia, near Murmansk. Originally, we went to the traditional production and film partners in Russia that one would go to, and they're a handful. They're all very expensive, and they're all very set in their ways like you can only do this, you can't do that. And we're a very spirited and entrepreneurial group of individuals and decided to try and do it on our own, and go the hardcore route, and so we made this film. And then interestingly enough, after we had made the film, done principal photography,

Orlando Luna, Andy Stein & the Orphaned Starfish Foundation

Sat, 09 May 2020 19:16:28 +0000

In this episode of OWC RADiO, host Cirina Catania, talks with Orlando Luna (Producer/Benefactor) and Andy Stein (Founder and Executive Chairman) of the Orphaned Starfish Foundation, as they unveil the behind-the-scenes stories of how this organization came about and how OSF is now teaching technology, creativity and story-telling using mobile hardware and software. OSF was founded in 2001 to help orphans, victims of abuse, survivors of trafficking, indigenous populations, refugees and at-risk youth worldwide escape their cycles of poverty and abuse through education and job training. As of this broadcast, over 15,000 children in countries around the world have seen their lives changed as mentors from the organization arrive to empower their inner creativity. By taking away the thought that filmmaking is "hard," and giving them simple but powerful tools, all the team has to do is train them and give them the inspiration to create! The results are surprising. In a new association with Mobile Phone Studio and WeMakeMovies, The Orphaned Starfish Foundation’s emerging tech-arts program is reaching out even further to enable children to tell their stories through film. Yes, it is about gear, but it is even more about freedom of expression and a safe field in which to run. The work is as powerful as it is important. We are proud that Other World Computing sponsors our show. Please visit their website and give them some love! Find out more at: www.osf.org Write to us at OWCRADiO@catania.us or comment below. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:04 - Crina introduces Orlando Luna, producer/benefactor, and Andy Stein, founder and executive chairman, of the Orphaned Starfish Foundation.02:41 - Andy shares his story of how he started forming the Orphaned Starfish Foundation.09:55 - Orlando shares the equipment that they bring to the orphanages for children to use for learning.15:03 - Orlando shares the process on how the children practice shooting, creating scripts, and editing videos. 22:50 - Cirina shares how amazed she was with elementary and middle school kids who are not afraid of using technology. She discusses visiting Rancho Bernardo with We Make Movies and Smartphone Studio team.26:56 - Orlando shares how the foundation helps children prepare for getting jobs in the production industry.31:48 - Orlando shares how all the kids and teens in the center work well together with projects. This inspired them to help people interested in filmmaking.36:32 - Orlando shares how Andy helped the centers in getting a good Internet connection for seamless learning.40:50 - Cirina shares what she read on the foundation’s website about them being transparent with the money that goes toward the administration and foundation itself.44:16 - Visit osf.org to donate, get involved, and to know more about the Orphaned Starfish Foundation. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Oh, here we are together again. This is OWC Radio, and today we are sharing something with you that makes me very happy. The Orphaned Starfish Foundation, Orlando Luna, producer and benefactor, and Andy Stein, founder and executive chairman, spend some time talking with me about three of my favorite subjects: technology, creativity, and storytelling. I'm your host, Cirina Catania, inviting you to listen in. I have Orlando Luna here with me. We're going to talk about an amazing program t...

Jem Schofield (theC47) DP, Producer, Educator

Sun, 03 May 2020 23:15:37 +0000

Cirina Catania, the host of OWC RADiO, talks with Jem Schofield - producer, DP, educator and the founder of theC47 (a full-service production company that focuses on video production, filmmaking, consulting & education). Jem now spends most of his time producing content, educating others and otherwise being borderline obsessed with cameras, production, and the craft of lighting. For over 20 years Jem has produced projects and provided training for an ever-expanding client base. Current and past clients include AbelCine, Apple, Inc., ARRI, Canon, Corus Entertainment, LinkedIn Learning, MAC Group, MZED, NBCUniversal, NPR, PBS, Riverbed Technologies, Scottish Enterprise, Sony, TED, The Vitec Group, Walmart Films, Westcott, YouTube & Zeiss. Jem is also an equipment design consultant to many manufacturers in the film and television industry. He designed theC47 DP Kit & the C47 Book Light Kit (geared towards corporate, in-house and small to no crew productions), which is based on FJ Westcott's Scrim Jim Cine system. His in-depth courses "Cinematic Video Lighting", "Advanced Cinematic Video Lighting" and “Corporate Event Video: Producing Company Meetings and Presentations”, are currently available on the LinkedIn Learning platform. For more information about Jem & his whereabouts visit his YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/thec47 where he posts ongoing educational content focused on the tech & craft of video production and filmmaking related to Small to No Crew production.Visit Jem's Website: www.thec47.com Write to us at OWCRADiO@catania.us or comment below. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:28 - Cirina introduces Jem Schofield, a producer, director, DP, product designer, and educator.05:18 - Jem shares his journey in transitioning theC47 to an educational brand.09:20 - Jem shares some of his experiences with people reaching out to him sharing stories on how his educational video made an impact on their lives.15:22 - How the production industry is a growth industry with numerous opportunities despite the crisis happening in the world right now. 19:55 - Jem and Cirina share their stressful yet unforgettable moments while working with their crews on set. 26:10 - The type of classes and training offered by Jem on theC47.31:03 - Jem shares his goal of creating a course in video communication for university and high school students.34:27 - Jem provides some tips on how to be more comfortable on camera.42:03 - Jem and his community are working together in creating an effective online conference environment for people to learn and hone their skills.49:26 - Check out Jem Schofield’s YouTube channel, theC47, and visit his website theC47.com to learn more about video production, filmmaking, and a lot more. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Jim Schofield is on the line with me. He's an amazing DP, producer, filmmaker, and educator, and I've known him for- I'm not going to tell you how many years I've known Jim. How many years? No, we're not going to tell them how many years we've known each other. Welcome! All right. Thank you, Cirina. It's good to be here with you even in these strange and uncertain times. I know it's a little bit crazy. So I'm at my house, I'm in the corner of my living room, and I actually had to take some pictures off the wall in order to do this. Next time we'll have the backdrop. You're at home as well.

Zeiss Director of Cinema Sales, Snehal Patel, Through the Lens

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 01:47:18 +0000

Zeiss' Director of Cinema Sales, Americas, Snehal Patel, manages sales for the entire line of ZEISS cinema lenses in North and South America. That means making decisions about how they sell, how they educate the market and how they help further the goals and aspirations of cinematography in the Americas. This includes educational initiatives, creating content with filmmakers, participating at trade shows, film festivals and other events, and providing feedback directly from Cinematographers to Zeiss headquarters for future product development. In this episode of OWC RADiO, host Cirina Catania and Snehal take a deep dive into the world of Zeiss Cinema Lenses and reveal some of the solutions available to productions interested in some of the highest quality glass available in the world! ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise, a pioneer in the field of scientific optics, is headquarted in Oberkochen, Germany and operates in nearly 50 countries around the world. Market segments include, semiconductor manufacturing technology, industrial quality & research, medical technology and consumer markets. Cirina and Snehal dissect the line of cinema lenses, guide us to more information and give us a look through the looking glass at some of the world's best glass. ZEISS is truly shaping the future of creative and scientific technology. You can check out their website: www.zeiss.com Write to us at OWCRADiO@catania.us or comment below. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:09 - Cirina introduces Snehal Patel, Zeiss’ Director of Cinema Sales.03:58 - Snehal shares the topics covered under their educational Zeiss cine vlog.08:12 - Cirina compares flares created through special effects or plug-ins on a computer to mechanically created ones.13:20 - Snehal shares Zeiss’ less expensive lenses that don’t compromise quality from their cinema line.18:18 - Snehal explains the benefits of using Supreme Prime Lenses over less expensive lenses in the market.23:19 - Snehal gives an overview of the various family lenses on Zeiss’ cinema line on their website.28:42 - Cameras to consider using in doing documentary-style shooting. 35:11 - Snehal gives tips and advice on how to get access and change your mindset that can make an impact on your cinematography skill development. 39:02 - Snehal expresses how he loves to share his knowledge and support the art of cinematography to all the people he could reach.43:05 - Find out more about Zeiss cinema lenses and learn from various people with multiple talents by visiting zeiss.com/cine. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC radio, and I have Snehal Patel on the line. One of my favorite people from Zeiss. You guys have been so good to me over the years. Hi, Cirina. I just wanted to bring you on because there's a lot to talk about. So you manage the sales of cinema lenses throughout North and South America, correct? Yeah, for Zeiss Cinema, I handle North and South America, so that's Canada down through Brazil. We do have a distribution company in Canada. And otherwise, we handle directly with our dealers in our network for sales in the US and countries all over Latin America, including Mexico, Central, and South America. Oh my goodness. So you're awfully busy? It's quite a territory. It's a huge territory. I know you travel all the time,

Lumatouch and Filmic Pro – Bringing the Mobile Creator Community Together Starting April 17

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:13:09 +0000

Cirina Catania, the host of OWC RADiO, talks with Terri Morgan, co-founder of LumaTouch and the lead product designer for LumaFusion and Neil Barham, and the guiding vision behind FiLMiC Inc. and the primary architect behind FiLMiC Pro. Luma Touch (www.luma-touch.com) and FiLMiC Inc. (www.filmicpro.com) announce the launch of an ambitious free online educational initiative in direct response to the impact of Covid19 on the content creation community: The Mobile Creator Summit. (Register Now!) The Mobile Creator Summit - designed, developed and hosted by the teams from Luma Touch and FiLMiC - is an entirely free global virtual training summit designed to teach new mobile filmmaking, journalism and storytelling skills to content creators from all corners of the globe and who may have lost work as a result of Covid19. Mirroring familiar conference speaking and presentation track formats, The Mobile Creator Summit will take full advantage of the interactive Live Streaming platform, StreamYard, to create an online presentation and interactive panel discussion format in a completely virtual environment and easily accessible to anyone. The premiere Mobile Creator Summit on Friday, April 17 will be hosted by mobile journalism industry expert, Glen Mulcahy, and will feature presentations from celebrity YouTubers Justine Ezarik (iJustine) and Cielo LaPaz, influential mobile filmmaker and trainer Cassius Rayner, and filmmaker/cinematographer Richard Lackey. Each week, the FiLMiC and Luma Touch teams will announce upcoming Mobile Creator Summit tracks, featured presenters and schedules via both companies’ social channels and websites. Write to us at OWCRADiO@catania.us or comment below. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you’ll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:08 - Cirina introduces Terri Morgan, co-founder of LumaTouch and the lead product designer for LumaFusion, and Neill Barham, the guiding vision behind FiLMiC Inc. and the primary architect behind FiLMiC Pro.02:40 - Luma Touch and FiLMiC Pro on creating the Mobile Creators Summit to help their community.06:04 - Terri, Neill, and their team on taking initiative to gather 70 people as speakers for the virtual summit.09:12 - Terri shares names of people; Glen Mulcahy, Cassius Rayner, iJustine, in different areas in their creative community to participate as speakers or educators.12:09 - Terri and Neill shared how Glen helped them manage the whole production.15:01 - Neill shares Cassius’ advocacy of sharing short videos of places people barely see. 17:58 - Terri shares how one of the speakers, Angelo Chiacchio traveled the world for 300 days where he went to 30 communities to shoot and edit.23:28 - Cirina shares how she loves millennials because of how they fearlessly explore new creative technologies.27:39 - Neill explains the streaming setup from StreamYard and Skype to make it more convenient for the audience to access.30:00 - Follow FiLMiC Pro and Luma Touch on their social media channels to get more news about the Mobile Creator Summit. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I have two amazing guests today because we're announcing something that I think you're all going to find incredibly wonderful. I have Terri Morgan, who's the co-founder of Luma Touch, and you all know LumaFusion, which we use to edit on our iPads when we're traveling, right? And Neill Barhams is here from FiLMiC Pro,

Jam in the Van, With Jake Cotler & Jack Higgins

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 01:37:55 +0000

We think the world needs more great music! Cirina Catania, the host of OWC RADiO, joins the guys from Jam in the Van and talks with Jake Cotler, the founder of the innovative recording studio. With him today is Jack Higgins, the studio’s executive video producer & content creator. Jam in the Van is a mobile, solar-powered recording studio that is changing the way the world discovers new bands as they travel around the country producing live music videos inside their mobile studio and making them available online. OWC is a major sponsor, and the guys attribute much of their technological successes to the equipment they use from the family of Other World Computing products. Jake Cotler created the concept for Jam in the Van in 2011 along with partners Dave Bell and Louis Peek. Today, Jake oversees all creative aspects of the company as well as the programming and business development. Jack Higgins rums production, directs, shoots and edits the video and photo content as well as the live streams. Jack has been with Jam in the Van since starting as a college intern in 2014. You can check out their website: www.jaminthevan.com and Youtube Channel www.youtube.com/user/JamintheVan Listen in and find out more about this extraordinary recording studio concept that’s changing the way new music is discovered! Today's music features The Marcus King Band and their track, "Side Door." Thanks, Marcus. You Rock! Write to us at OWCRADiO@catania.us or comment below. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you'll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:32 - Cirina introduces Jake Cotler, started Jam in the Van in 2011. Jack Higgins runs Jam in the Van’s production.04:22 - Jake shares the story of Jam in the Van’s official launch way back in 2011.07:37 - Jake tells the story of when their old van broke down in Fort Stockton and they sold it to a police sheriff.12:23 - Jack explains how OWC products make his work more efficient and effective in terms of production.15:42 - Jack shares how SlingStudio is responsible for recording their multi-camera angle using a Camera Link Wi-Fi pack and creating a Premiere Profile ready to edit.21:04 - Jack shares each of the team’s roles: director of photography, sound and mixer engineer and camera guy. 27:00 - Jake shares advice for people in the music industry on how to build their own team to work with in order to reach success. 31:25 - Jack shares the quality equipment they use in the van provided by their sponsors; Audio-Technica, QSC, Orange Amps, and Vessel Drums.36:00 - Jake and Jack tell an interesting story of their life on how they started their journey with Jam in the Van.43:38 - Like and follow Jam in the Van on their social media accounts to keep up with all their activities and watch their amazing featured artists. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript We're jammin’ with the guys from Jam in the Van. Times like this, I have to say I love my job. So come on in, we've got the inside story right here, right now. Jack Higgins is the executive content creator of Jam in the Van. He oversees all the aspects of production. I'm going to be asking him questions about the gear and how they do it and what they edit in. And Jake Cotler started this along with Dave Bell and Louis Peek in 2011. I think it's a great idea, you guys. Welcome aboard. JC: Thank you. I think it's a great idea too. Let's talk about this for a moment just so we can set it straight.

John Moore, American Novelist

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:23:00 +0000

This edition of OWC RADiO comes to you during the height of the COVID-19 virus quarantines. At times like this, we are able to spend more time with family, tackle projects around the house, cook, garden, play music or sing, check social media. Many of us are reading more and one of the most popular genres is classical Western fiction. Host, Cirina Catania, catches up with John Moore, an award-winning journalist, popular best-selling novelist, photographer, cowboy, rancher, and minister. Although on the surface this might be considered a departure from our "regular" programming, which is normally about tech and the creativity that drives it, this interview is about courage, perseverance, and honesty. All qualities that make us better storytellers. And since that is our end goal, we share this conversation with you. A third-generation Montana rancher and cowboy, John's work is noted for his authenticity and vivid descriptions of life in the Western United States. John grew up on a cattle ranch but left it to pursue life on the road during the "hippie" era. What he learned and what he brought back shortly before his father died, resonates with millions of readers who want to know more about life. He is a storyteller, who keeps history, tall tales and true stories of ranchers and cowboys alive. Some of his most known books include The Breaking of Ezra Riley, The Land of Empty Houses and Looking for Lynne, which won the silver medal in the 2015 Will Rogers Medallion Award for Western Fiction. John was recently inducted into the 2019 class of the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage, a nod shared with Pulitzer Prize winner Dorothy Johnson ("A Man Called Horse"), Pulitzer Prize winner A.B. Guthrie Junior and Norman McLean ("A River Runs Through It") among others. It's been a bumpy road with lots of trail dust, but the inspiration gets us off our straight and narrow. Who knows what will come in the future? Listen in and get inspired by John's courage, perseverance and authenticity. Write to us at OWCRADiO@catania.us or comment below. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you'll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:57 - Cirina introduces John Moore, an award-winning journalist, popular best-selling novelist, photographer, cowboy, rancher, and minister. 06:00 - John tells a story of when he was 17 and their local newspaper offered him a job as a photographer and reporter. He ended up working there for 3 years. 11:22 - John shares how he managed to finish his novel using a Kaypro computer working with Christian publishing houses. 18:36 - John talks about his book The Breaking of Ezra Riley. He shares he felt like writing the ending was a gift to him given how close he was to the deadline. 24:23 - John shares a tough and interesting story on his journey to publishing the book, Take the Reins. 30:22 - Cirina shares the inspiration and reason behind inviting John to be her guest. 35:54 - John talks about the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage inductee. 42:24 - John shares that having a strong sense of community is one of the reasons why he likes staying in the rural parts of Eastern Montana. 49:24 - John shares how he had his books published online and being sold on Amazon. 56:21 - Follow John Moore’s Facebook page to check out and be inspired by his books. Jump to Links and Resources

Report from the Berlinale 2020 from Damijan Vinter

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:58:43 +0000

ABOUT THIS EPISODE In today's episode, OWC RADiO host Cirina Catania, talks to Slovenian journalist and film critic Damijan Vinter, who gives us his take on this year's Berlin International Film Festival (the Berlinale). Here are his must-see movies and his impressions of this year’s films in competition. Celebrating its 70th year, the Berlin International Film Festival has once again confirmed its status as one of the world's leading film festivals: 342 festival films, 330,000 sold tickets, and 22,000 industry professionals from 133 countries. Damijan Vinter shares his impressions of the best feature films, including the winner of the Golden Bear, “There Is No Evil,” a drama from the Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof centering on true stories of the people behind the scenes who carry out executions in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Rasoulof, has had many run-ins with the Iranian government since 2010, and was banned from filmmaking. He has now been sentenced to one-year in prison due to films which the Iranian authorities found to be "propaganda against the system." As of this writing, Rasoulof is refusing to turn himself in. An appeal is planned. If you missed this year's Berlinale, or just want to learn more about the films that were in competition in 2020, listen in to Damijan's recommendations and insights. You will find something interesting for sure! As always, your comments and suggestions are welcome. Write to us at OWCRADiO@catania.us or comment below. For more information about our amazing sponsor, Other World Computing, go to MacSales.com or OWCDigital.com, where you'll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:20 – Cirina introduces Damijan Vinter, a journalist and film critic from Slovenia.1:15 – Damijan agrees that Sheytan Vojud Nadarad or There Is No Evil is the best film in the competition5:25 – The award ceremony for the Golden Bear award touched everyone at the Berlinale Palast.07:41 - Never Rarely Sometimes Always, a realistic teenage dilemma. Awarded Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize09:04 – Damijan shares a funny cat scene from the film, The Woman Who Ran.11:46 – Damijan enumerated his favorite film in the competition. His favorites were Volevo Nascondermi/Hidden Away and Bad Tales.15:10 – Cirina shares what she loves most about the Berlin International Film Festival; People talk about the movie in terms of what country they’re from.18:48 – Damijan shares how the film Gunda managed to capture a very sincere moment in life on the farm.34:01 – Damijan gives his opinion about the new management running the Berlinale.35:48 – Damijan wished for a different approach on the opening keynote for the Panorama section. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript You've got to give me all of the inside scoop on the festival. I was really interested because you said that, for the first time in a long time this year, you were almost 100% in agreement with the jury. Yeah. So what was that all about? First of all, because I saw the last competition movie. It was this Iranian film, Sheytan Vojud Nadarad to which is like There is no Evil. I just saw it yesterday, and it was the best and most beautiful film ever in the competition. And you know the feeling when you see the best movie at the end of all this traveling? I was so touched that I skipped another screening, which I have tickets for. That evening, I realized that it was the film they gave the Golden Bear to. It was the start of my happiness or satisfaction, I should say.

Configuring the New Mac Pro, With Larry O’Connor

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 23:10:13 +0000

Host, Cirina Catania, catches up with OWC’s owner, Larry O’Connor, to get the inside, under the hood skinny on how to configure your order for a new Mac Pro from Apple. It's an in-depth reveal of just about everything you need to know about the new Mac Pro and OWC's solutions for it. How many cores should you order? What kind of graphics card? How much memory? Does it matter which monitor you are using? What about your SSD internal storage? So many questions, so we went straight to the source and asked Larry. As usual, he has the answers! For more information, go to MacSales.com. You'll find hardware and software solutions and tutorial videos that will get you up and running in no time. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:11 - Cirina introduces Larry O’Connor, CEO, and founder of Other World Computing.03:56 - Larry explains how to start choosing your machine based on the memory variant.07:31 - Larry explains how the Accelsior card works with the Mac Pro.12:03 - Larry tells the story of when they built an SSD designed for RAIDS with no need for TRIM.16:27 - Larry shares how to save money and get quality products by upgrading your Mac Pro with OWC products.20:57 - Larry recommends graphic cards based on specific working requirements and tips in buying the products.24:55 - Larry shares how they create products based on people’s challenges and pain points.29:19 - Larry shares the transition of TLC to QLC.34:54 - Larry shares the benefits of investing in high-performance flash memory.41:08 - Visit owc.com or macsales.com to check out reliable quality products. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Okay, we are rolling. This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I have Mr. OWC on the line, Larry O'Connor, the CEO, and founder of Other World Computing. We got a lot to talk about today. Don't we, Larry? Yeah, we always do, always lots going on in the world of technology. Yeah, there is. So I wanted to talk to you because I'm getting a lot of questions about configuring the new Mac Pro. And I know that OWC has solutions that can help us get more of what we need for less money than we can get on the Apple Store. And as much as I love Apple, I do trust OWC's memories, so I thought maybe we could take a minute and go through what a customer would need to know when they're buying the Mac Pro and how OWC can help with all that. How about that? In the Apple Store, you're going to pay a big premium, but I would never, certainly not today, question Apple's quality. Aftermarket, there's a lot of variabilities, and I would argue a lot more risk in that department. And now, we're glad to be certainly certified with all of our products with extensive testing and actual ownership of machines to ensure ongoing quality when it comes to memory. For memory, I have to recommend anything that's upgradeable from Apple, buying the absolute minimum that you can purchase and then be able to upgrade with OWC in this particular case. It literally saves you thousands, even under the smaller memory upgrades. It's a huge saving and to get effectively the same quality of product and a warranty that is lifetime versus just a year on AppleCare extended. And the memory in the Mac Pro Apple, the set is user upgradeable. They even had instructions up, which I believe at this point, they cranked. They had a mistake in how they tell people where to put the additional memory, but that was early on and taken care of. Nonetheless, it is a user-supported upgrade. We tell you where to put it, and we tell you the right place, we'll show it in a video, so easy to do and then great savings.

Richard Taylor, Good Coffee & Good Audio for Podcasts

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:59:23 +0000

Richard Taylor is a man of many talents, a life-long musician, video producer, editor, post-production supervisor, audio engineer, Apple-certified FCPX Trainer, 15-year podcaster, host of the Final Cut Pro Radio podcast and host of FCPX TV. Host Cirina Catania interviews him about creating great audio for podcasting and much more on this episode of OWC RADiO. What is a podcast? Hint: It’s not an audio file. In fact, in 2004, the first podcasts were special because they were downloaded automatically via RSS feeds. In today’s streaming world, it’s hard to imagine how revolutionary this innovation was. Richard Taylor is a legendary podcaster who was there to witness the birth of a new medium that since has grown into a global phenomenon. Listen in to Richard's podcasts at www.fcpradio.com and www.fcpx.tv and follow RichardTaylorTV on Twitter, FaceBook, YouTube, Periscope and Instagram. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:12 - Cirina introduces Richard Taylor, producer, editor, and host of Final Cut Pro Radio and FCPX.TV.06:21 - Richard tells the story of when he captured a video when he moved out of his house that he built on his own.11:43 - Richard shares how Adam Curry and Dave Winer were the first people to create a podcast way back August 2004.19:16 - Cirina recalls how she enjoyed working in a radio station back in the day when she was working for AFN Radio.26:45 - Richard explains how he records interviews over Skype with the use of various equipment and software.31:30 - Richard shares how he edits his outstanding quality audios.39:24 - Richard explains why you need to pay attention to the audio quality and how it overall affects the video quality.47:04 - Richard shares how radio recording is like a trial and error, you have to test multiple times for you to get it right and make it seamless.55:09 - Cirina shares how she conveniently did mobile filmmaking in Sicily just by bringing her iPhone 11 Pro Max capturing the great scenery of the town.1:01:57 - Visit Richard Taylor’s website fcpradio.com, and follow him in his social media accounts to stay updated with his weekly shows. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I have Richard Taylor with me. He is a producer, editor, post-production supervisor for eight years at the National Archives. But we know him in our community as a Final Cut expert. He's also the host of Final Cut Pro Radio and FCPX.TV. And both shows which I have been on and I love, so you need to watch those. Richard, how are you? Hi, I'm doing well on the East Coast of the USA. I gotta always plug the East Coast because everybody is from the West Coast these days. You guys aren't gonna believe what happened. I got up at five o'clock this morning because I moved to a new place. I'm trying to get the studio set up, and I worked for several hours unpacking and wiring, and then I went into the other room, sat down for a minute, and fell sound asleep. And Richard's message to me, it said, "I'm here," and the phone dinged and I went, "Oh." But when you're sleeping so soundly, and you don't even know where you are for a second, that's what happened. Yeah, absolutely. So I'm groggy, I'm sitting here in front of my MacBook Pro where I am recording this with a cup of coffee, I got an espresso machine for Christmas. Isn't that great? Oh, you did? What kind? It's Nespresso, and it's really cute. It's bright red, it sits on my counter next to the other coffee machine, and I actually go to Costco now and get Peet's Coffee. Have you ever tried the Peet's Coffee? I order Peet's from Washington State.

Alpesh Patel, Zmbizi, Creating a World Where Cell Phones Pay You!

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:15:59 +0000

Smartphones may never be the same. Alpesh H. Patel, CEO of ZmBIZI, is an award-winning global entrepreneur with yet another ground-breaking idea. Cirina Catania, the host of OWC RADiO talks to this very special guest about his new product and shares his incredible entrepreneurial story. Alpesh Patel's latest revolutionary project (more info at www.zmbizi.com) is an Android-based smartphone that pays you when you use it and comes with its own rewards wallet and debit card. The ZmBIZI was announced at CES 2020 and will be available in April 2020. A veteran in the telecom industry, Alpesh generated $500m for Motorola in the eighties and went on to create the first African tech hardware startup and the world’s first Afro Emoticon character brand. That business was successfully sold to a $5B South African conglomerate and helped Alpesh launch a new wave of innovation. Alpesh specializes in market strategies, entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, results-orientated sales solutions, and emotional intelligence. He has been featured in more than 50 media outlets including CNN, CNBC, BBC, Forbes, GQ and Huffington Post. He is credited as one of the first tech innovators to come out of emerging markets and has worked with industry giants such as Visa, Vodafone, Western Union, and Uber. Alpesh is also the author of “Tested” a published narrative on the trials of entrepreneurship. The book was nominated for “The best book of the year UK, 2018” and has received critical acclaim, wide press and multiple 5-star reviews on Amazon. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:12 - Cirina introduces Alpesh Patel, CEO of ZmBIZI. 04:57 - Alpesh shares how he treasures his family values growing up in Indian culture where everyone in the family respects all family members, especially the elders.11:45 - Alpesh shares how he became a millionaire at the age of 24 years back in 1990.16:41 - Alpesh shares how he had a wakeup call when he moved to Africa in 1999.21:45 - Alpesh shares how he started creating the brand Mi-Fone and how it expanded quickly into Africa.25:21 - Alpesh shares how he lost his passion, causing an entrepreneur burnout, and ended up selling Mi-Fone to a large conglomerate.29:48 - Alpesh shares his goal of making his new company called ZmBIZI, a new category on smartphones' evolution.34:41 - Alpesh explains ZmBIZI’s innovative and interactive audio and video player.39:38 - How much is the ZmBIZI phone?43:28 - Visit zmbizi.com to checkout ZmBIZI, the first smartphone that pays you for your on-screen interactions. And checkout Alpesh Patel’s book, Tested on Amazon. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I met a very interesting dynamic person when I was at CES recently, Alpesh Patel, and we call him Alpesh P. He's the founder of a company called ZmBIZI, which actually is producing phones that pay you to use them. But I want to backtrack a little bit if you'll allow me, Alpesh, and talk about you and where you come from and what took you on this amazing journey that you're on. How are you today? I'm fine. Thank you, Cirina. And first of all, thank you for having me on your prestigious show. It was a great pleasure to meet with you in Las Vegas randomly so that we could see, and I'm really glad that a couple of weeks later we're actually chatting again, those connections are always important to foster and grow as you go along. We talk a lot about instinct on the show and when you follow that little voice inside of yourself, and I mean, we just happened to be sitting next to each other at a counter in the restaurant at the hotel,

Oliver Peters, Editor/Colorist/Filmmaker

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 23:38:43 +0000

Oliver Peters is a successful independent editor/colorist and workflow consultant. He talks with OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, about his five decades working in broadcast production and post, and offers a wealth of important tips for media producers at all levels. If you work in commercials, corporate video, feature films or themed attraction entertainment, you will want to listen in! And he has a unique spin, as he is conversant in many aspects of technology, including Adobe's Premiere Pro and Apple's Final Cut X. Managing a studio with several editors involves a challenging workflow, including edit sharing, networking and remote collaboration. Oliver has answers! If you’ve ever shot a scene with multiple types of cameras, you’ve faced a very specific problem: How do you get the colors to match from the different cameras? At worst, color inconsistencies can become super distracting. For many, color matching simply makes everything look the same. Yet, if you’re a post-production legend like Oliver Peters, you take coloring of multi-camera shoots to the level of its own art form. One look at his reel and you’ll immediately want to find out how Oliver makes everything looks so amazing. Get ready for a veritable post-production master class, as OWC Radio host Cirina Catania gets into the details of making editing magic. Find out more about an award-winning editor and colorist Oliver Peters: www.oliverpeters.com. There you will also find links to his wide range of articles published in print and web publications. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:08 - Cirina introduces Oliver Peters, a successful independent editor/colorist and workflow consultant.05:37 - Oliver shares the cameras used for the Colorist Demo Reel video.10:30 - Oliver explains how cameras have different color sciences and shares the challenges of using different cameras for certain projects.15:19 - Oliver explains why media should be handled before uploading it to an editing system, like putting a valid timecode.22:35 - Oliver shares his blog where he wrote about different areas of workflow in the industry.28:23 - Oliver shares his recommendations for monitors with the best color grading display samples.36:37 - Oliver shares the price range of good quality display to perfectly-calibrated display TVs.41:02 - Oliver shares his workplace setup for an efficient media storage solution.47:16 - Oliver shares his opinion on LTO tapes in terms of practicality production wise.53:31 - Follow Oliver Peters’ blog digitalfilms.wordpress.com to learn more from his various lessons, tips, and updates. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio, and I have Oliver Peters on the line. Oliver is one of these quiet, strong, intelligent, very humble, incredibly talented people who work in so many different areas of what I call the entertainment industry. Oliver, you are an editor, you're an amazing colorist, you're a post-production workflow consultant, you run an operation with several editors working with you at any one point in time. I even noticed you had done still photography, which is beautiful. We all know you're an incredibly creative writer, both in the tech and the creative side, and I guess I would also call you although I don't know if you've used this term or not, you're definitely an industry analyst because it's such broad-based knowledge. So I'm excited and welcome to the show. Well, thank you for the big build-up there. Thank you very much. It's just wonderful because I know we haven't prepared this. I can pretty much ask you just about any question...

Michael Williams, the “Godfather of Comedy” Talks About the Beginnings of Black Stand Up in America

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 22:24:07 +0000

Cirina Catania, the host of OWC RADiO, talks with Michael Williams, the Godfather of Comedy! If laughter is the best medicine, the doctor is in! Imagine living in LA in 1985 and being an African-American fan of stand up comedy but having nowhere to go to see comedians who resonated with you! Michael Williams had the unique idea to open a comedy club that featured all-black stand up comedians tailored to and reflecting the culture of his African American race. It had never been done before, but the results were pure magic. This conversation is about what happens when one hard-working person has the courage to try something completely new. It is about changing the world. It's about giving a voice in the '80s to what, at the time, was an under-represented culture. It is about creating a legacy and passing on wisdom to the next generation. And...it is about having fun, poking fun, healing wounds and finding joy. If these themes interest you, get ready for another great episode of OWC RADiO as Cirina Catania interviews Michael Williams, the real Godfather of Comedy. Michael was honored during a celebration of African American history, on the 4th of February, 2020, at the City Hall in Los Angeles. The world has been too quiet for too long about this selfless pioneer. We hope he will continue to get the recognition he so well deserves. The exhibit honoring Michael and several of America's most popular comedians is entitled, "Stand Up: Art and Politics in Comedy" and will remain on display for the entire month of February. Follow whats next in 2020 here: https://www.comedyactplanet.com For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:08 - Cirina introduces Michael Williams, the Godfather of Comedy. He opened a comedy club that featured all-black stand up comedians and was tailored to and reflecting the African American culture.04:23 - Michael shares the first time he saw TJ McGee on stage performing at the Comedy Store.07:42 - Michael shares that Robin Harris was his first host and how he was unique to everybody who knew him. 14:21 - Michael shares how he encourages people and gives them chances if they want to be a comedian.18:54 - Michael shares how he inspires comedians to have freedom of expression, allowing them to be themselves.24:21 - Michael shares the story of how he opened his third club in Atlanta, and how he had to rebuild it in less than four months. 27:18 - Michael shares the names of the comedians he helped with their careers, including Chris Rock.32:07 - Michael shares the impact on the audience and the connection to the comedian in watching live comedy.36:01 - Michael shares how some comedians perform on stage to cope up with their life struggles.39:34 - Visit Michael William’s website comedyactplanet.com to learn more and stay updated. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio, and I'm here at CES, and I ran into Michael Williams. I'm so excited. This man, this young man is the godfather of comedy. That's your Nickname, right? A lot of people say that. So why CES? What are you doing here? When I first started my business, which was in 1985, technology like it is today, it was just not here. Not even close. I didn't have a computer, I didn't have a cell phone, I didn't have a fax machine. Even though I had access to a fax machine, that was that paper that would soon fade when exposed to the sun. I forgot what it was called. We all got stuck with thermal paper. Yeah. Thermal paper, that's what it's called. And if you didn't file it right, it can get away from the air. Exactly.

Neill Barham, CEO, FiLMiC Pro, Taking Mobile Filmmaking to an Incomparable Professional Level

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:48:11 +0000

Cirina Catania, OWC RADiO host, talks with Neill Barham, CEO, and the guiding vision behind FiLMiC Inc. and the primary architect behind FiLMiC Pro. An independent filmmaker from Seattle turned serial entrepreneur, Neill studied at the Vancouver Film School before working on projects large and small in countries all over the world. With the advent of the iPhone 4 and its ability to shoot high definition video, Neill saw a vision of the future where everyone has the tools to become an artist or storyteller. The company began working on the initial designs of the FiLMiC Pro in 2010 and has been relentlessly updating the app ever since. Under his leadership, FiLMiC Pro has become the pre-eminent high-end video app, used by filmmakers, artists, educators and journalists the world over. You can find out more about FiLMiC PRO here. For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:08 - Cirina introduces Neill Barham, CEO pof FiLMiC Inc.04:38 - FiLMiC Pro’s new Multi-cam or DoubleTake features explained by Neill.09:15 - Neill shares his background story and talks about how he ended up going to film school.13:06 - Neill shares the advantages of today’s generation, where they have tools available to create projects without going to film school.16:35 - Neill elaborates on FiLMiC Pro’s mission to democratize media to enable artistic creativity.20:01 - Neill describes how FiLMiC Pro’s Cinematographer Kit works.25:03 - Cirina has her opinion about the LUT/not to LUT argument amongst creatives.28:06 - Neill favorite part of his year is also the most rewarding. It’s the FiLMiC Pro’s contest.35:18 - FiLMic Pro gives $25,000 cash to the grand prize winner for their next FilMiC project.40:35 - Visit www.filmicpro.com to learn more about FiLMiC Pro, view amazing projects from various artistic people, and many more. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania OWC Radio. I spoke to you guys a moment ago about Neill Barham of FiLMiC Pro and how accomplished he is and how much I love all of those apps. And now we are lucky enough to have him on the phone with me. So, Neill, how are you today? I'm doing great. Thank you so much for having me. Before we get too far down the line, I want to thank OWC for sponsoring the podcast. Without them, I wouldn't be able to be talking to you today. So thank you, Larry, and the team over there in OWC. We're grateful to you. Neill, I watched you on stage at the Worldwide Developer Conference, and we won't talk too much about it because I noticed the new version isn't up yet. But we affectionately call that the dub dub. You're on stage at the dub dub talking about a new multi-cam version of FiLMiC Pro. How's that coming? Can you tell us any more about what's happening with that? Sure. And just a quick clarification, I was in the venue and may have been seen, but it's Sean Baker and our CTO Chris Cohen, who got the luxury of being on stage. And Chris is probably the best person to articulate the technical underpinnings of what rolled out with iOS 13 on the iPhone 11 Pros that will make the next generation of FiLMiC Pro possible. So multi-cam is a revolutionary capability. Kevin Buonagurio and I were recently at CES last week, and we had a great time testing out the latest FiLMiC beta with the multi-cam on the trade show floor at CES. I'm jealous. Now I was at CES, why didn't I see this? And it was fantastic because that made a richer presentation and interaction. We would wander from one booth to the next after we shot an interesting clip of the Sony booth where they unveiled, I'm presuming it's an electric car I had seen on maybe...

Special Report: Jonathan Handel, Esq., on the Impact of AB5

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:29:59 +0000

OWC Radio Host, Cirina Catania tackles AB5 issues head on in an in-depth interview with entertainment and tech lawyer Jonathan Handel. of counsel with the law firm of TroyGould and a contributing editor at The Hollywood Reporter. Jonathan covers labor, workplace and legal matters and is a reliable and informed source when we need to know the latest on what is happening in the legal side of the entertainment and tech industries. Do you qualify as an employee or are you a contractor? The answer isn’t so simple, and it may be even more complicated as it applies to those in the music, film, and TV industries. In California, new legislation called AB5 changed the rules effective January 1, 2020. So how do this impact you? Listen in as we answer those questions. Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I have Jonathan Handel on the line. He's an entertainment technology attorney at TroyGould, and also a frequent contributing editor at The Hollywood Reporter. Jonathan and I have spoken over the years about many issues involving unions and trade and things. Jonathan, you're always the go-to smart guy when I need to know the legal implications of anything that's current, that's happening in the industry. And recently, there's a lot of hullabaloo about this new AB5. So can you explain to our listeners what that is? Sure, it's a pleasure to be back with you. AB5 changes the legal analysis, the legal criteria in California, for whether someone is considered an independent contractor or an employee when they're doing work for someone else. It's called AB5 because it was Assembly Bill 5, the state assembly, the state representatives. And it passed and was signed by the governor last month or several months ago, and it will take effect January 1st of this year and is now part of the laws of the state of California, the Labor Code. Perhaps the first thing to explain is, why do we care? What's the difference between for a worker and for an employer, the difference between someone being an employee versus being an independent contractor? That would be awesome. Let's explain that. Great. Okay. And it turns out that there are some pros and some cons on either side, on the one hand, employees are entitled to a variety of protections, protections regarding minimum wage, so-called Wage and Hour laws. The number of hours they can work, if they're not highly paid the number of hours, they can work before being given a rest break and a break for lunch and things of that sort. When people talk about being paid overtime, that's protection from in wage and hour laws, workers compensation and unemployment insurance when they lose their job, discrimination laws in many cases only apply if someone's an employee, not if they're an independent contractor. Social Security payments, when you're an employee, they deduct money for Social Security from your paycheck, but the employer also has to pay a share and additional share towards social security. So those are advantages of being an employee. Now, the advantages of being an independent contractor are, first of all, that you're not tied to a single employer, whereas often an employee only has one job well, that's not necessarily the case. And the key thing is that if you make use of your home office, make use of your car, and certain other expenses, these things are deductible, for independent contractors are not deductible for employees. In fact, because of the Trump tax reforms, even something like a large expense like a commission to an agent, 10% of your wages going to an agent are not deductible for employees but are deductible if someone is an independent contractor. So I guess I think maybe the next thing to think about is, who falls into what kind of a bucket and can you simply say, "I'm an independent contractor," or "I'm an employee." Even before AB5 assumed that if you were treated as an employee if you were paid wages,

OWC’s Founder, Larry O’Connor, Enthusiastic About Their Latest Gear at CES

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 15:38:18 +0000

Host, Cirina Catania, catches up OWC’s owner, Larry O’Connor, at CES 2020. The resulting conversation will come at you fast and furious. Whether you’re an advanced home user or you manage a high-end studio, this podcast gives you an essential overview of this year’s latest upgrades and advancements from Other World Computing that will take you to the next level! Do you want better storage? Need serious expanded Mac Pro memory options? Larry tells you what to look for and what to avoid and dives deep. Hint: You don't need to spend $2000 for memory! He answers questions about NVME's, SSD's, PCIE, SATA, eGPU, Helios, the new Flex 8 for your studio, Akitio, Thunderbay, Envoy, and ThunderBlade, among other solutions currently offered at macsales.com. Take your gear on the road? Larry tells you why you shouldn’t leave your home (studio) this year without a Travel Doc. Buckle up and get ready to take notes because this episode of OWC Radio is 37 minutes of non-stop tech talk! For more about our host, filmmaker, tech maven and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode: 00:08 - Cirina introduces Larry O'Connor, founder and chief executive officer of OWC.03:45 - Larry shares the OWC ThunderBay 8, replacing the OWC ThunderBay 6.06:01 - Larry explains how NVMe works to enhance your machine's speed.09:20 - What are the risks of handling your memory modules poorly? And, how to avoid them.11:59 - Larry talks about the OWC ThunderBlade, and how studios are their number one customer for that product.14:42 - Larry tells the story of how the OWC Envoy Pro EX is so robust that a race car team tested its capacity by beating up the casing and the media still played correctly20:09 - What are the things you need to consider in purchasing a travel dock?24:00 - How OWC provides solutions for both Mac and PC users.28:16 - How to move from Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 and get the maximum potential of what they offer.32:35 - Larry elaborates how the Mercury Elite Pro Dock is the do-it-all tool that will organize your digital life Jump to Links & Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I'm in Las Vegas at CES, one of the largest conventions every year sponsored by Consumer Technology Association, and there's no way that I would go to CES and not at least visit the OWC booth, the Renaissance. So I got a chance to pull the owner of the company Larry O'Connor aside and ask him what's under the hood of all these wonderful things I see here. Sure. Well, I mean, in a nutshell, it's all fast, it's all purposeful, it'll all work really well, and it'll make your Mac or PC's workflow and everything smooth and efficient. Across the board, if I have to just pick a couple of items that are super important that we've got here at the show today, the new Accelsior 4M2 for the Mac Pro 2019, a huge game-changer in my opinion for that product. I mean, the Apple Mac Pro is really taking off strongly based on customer interest and just the amount of sheer volume of the product they're shipping. The 4M2 cost is substantially less than the Apple factory flash, and it gives you the opportunity to transfer it between machines. So if you need to move it to another system, it is not soldered inside or not those two blades that really don't work anyplace else. And it's also over twice as fast as the factory SSD, exceptionally high performance. You put multiple cards inside the software monitors and is actually the only application that enables TRIM on external and PCIe connected SSDS, which is really important at high speed. Otherwise, you'd get inconsistent data rates and other little problems and glitches that you just don't want in the Pro machin...

Matt Bach, Puget Systems, How to Build an Awesome PC

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 14:54:11 +0000

Puget Systems is based in Seattle and specializes in building high quality, custom-built desktops, workstations, and servers. OWC Radio Host, Cirina Catania, talks to Matt Bach, Senior Labs Technician, for an in-depth conversation about the latest trends in computing and how to get the perfect hardware for your workflow. Puget Systems emphasize customization with a laser focus on understanding each customer’s specific needs and offer personal consulting and support that they believe is becoming quite rare in the industry. Puget Systems' goal is to provide each client with the best possible computer for their needs and budget. We spoke about building PC's for video production, gaming and other high-end needs! For more information, please visit: https://www.pugetsystems.com/ For more information on OWC, see below and visit MacSales.com to find your perfect workflow solution! For more about our host, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:32 - Cirina introduces Matt Bach, senior lab technician of Puget Systems.05:53 - Cirina asks Matt the common causes of Premiere Pro crashing on PCs.10:37 - Matt describes the competition of Intel and AMD when it comes to CPU performance.16:24 - The things you have to consider in building your system unit based on your work demands.23:02 - Matt’s recommendation for an essential and sufficient CPU for general use. 28:27 - What is the difference between a CPU and a GPU?33:03 - What are the advantages of upgrading your SSD, and what is the most recommended brand? 41:40 - Matt shares Puget System’s interesting clients and partners they work with.46:20 - How can Puget Systems help you make your computer a fit to your workflow needs and preferences.53:22 - Visit Puget Systems’ website pugetsystems.com to check out how you can make your own machine. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I have been talking with Matt Bach at Puget Systems is their senior labs technician. And he has written lately this amazing series of technology articles that caught my eye, and I think I want to get real geeky with him for a minute. Sit back, relax and listen in as we kind of do a deep dive into what you need to do and what you need to look for when building the best computer for the type of work you do. Before we really get into that, Matt, can you tell our listeners, what is Puget Systems? Where are you? What do you do? And who do you do it for? Yeah, so Puget Systems is a workstation manufacturer. So we build computers, and we've been around for close to 20 years, we're just south of Seattle. So we're in a big tech hub near Amazon, and Microsoft and all those kind of guys. And yeah, we really focus on high-performance workstations, but at the same time workstations that just work. There's a lot of companies out there that really push the overload like really, really push the overload and get into like overclocking and crazy parts that they put into their computers. And we take things a little bit step back, we're a lot more about reliability, stability, and just getting the exact right components for what you're doing. I mean, like you mentioned like we do all these hardware articles. And that's not just for fun, it's because that's what we actually need to do ourselves in order to figure out like, oh, what processor should we sell for a Premiere Pro user, or a DaVinci Resolve user, or After Effects user because they all act just a little bit differently. So how long have you been at the company? I've actually been here for going on 17 years, I believe. My brother is actually the company president. So he started it in our parent's garage, and I got involved pretty early, well,

Joshua Meyers (“The Pursuit”) Geeking Out On Long-Form Doc Workflow

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 17:08:10 +0000

Workflow for the Netflix feature documentary, "The Pursuit" is revealed in this fast-paced and interesting conversation between OWC host, Cirina Catania, and Josh Meyers, Lead Editor on the film.

Kevin Bourke of Bourke PR, Publicity Overview for the Ever-Changing Media Landscape

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:31:28 +0000

Kevin Bourke is the founder and principal of BourkePR, a PR and communications consultancy. He specializes in the media/entertainment, production, post-production and music tech space. Kevin talks with OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, about the lessons he’s learned throughout his PR career and how it all started with a passion for music. As principal and founder of BourkePR, Kevin Bourke is a consultant to some of the most interesting and innovative companies in the entertainment media tech, music tech, VFX, post-production and production technology markets. Kevin works exclusively with companies whose ideas and accomplishments deserve their moment in the spotlight. With 30 years of experience in technology-related PR and communications, he has worked closely with companies of all sizes. From startups to Fortune 500 brands, Kevin helps them navigate the markets in which they play, including brands such as GoPro, FiLMiC Inc., Luma Touch, Red Giant, Frame.io and many more. Follow Kevin on Twitter and Facebook. Learn more about his business and reach him on LinkedIn. And don't miss Kevin's #TheDailyRiff guitar performances on YouTube like this one. In This Episode 00:39 - Cirina introduces Kevin Bourke, founder, and principal of BourkePR, a public relations and communications consultancy specializing in the media/entertainment, production, post-production, and music tech space.05:50 - Kevin shares how during college he became interested in marketing.12:20 - Kevin talks about what made him stand out among the group applying for his first job.16:46 - Kevin describes PR's true meaning and shares his experience when he started back in the 90s.22:50 - Cirina compares the changes in doing PR now vs. 20 years ago, and Kevin gives his advice on things to know about PR nowadays.27:31 - Where and how you should focus on doing your PR to reach prospects and potential clients.33:03 - Kevin shares his vision of the tech business for filmmakers and how it evolved, especially now with the mobile filmmaking being one.39:55 - Cirina and Kevin talk about Frame.io's success story sharing, where it all started as a tiny startup company.47:31 - Kevin shares his passion for music, and tells the story of how he began filming himself playing Pink Floyd's, Comfortably Numb, in his first video.53:42 - Follow Kevin Bourke on his social media accounts and visit bourkepr.wordpress.com, to learn more about BourkePR's business and services. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Kevin Bourke is the founder and principal of Bourke PR. I've known Kevin for a long time, and he runs a public relations and communications consultancy that specializes in media entertainment production, post-production, and music tech space. He's awesome at what he does. He has a lot of talents, and we're going to talk about your music, but before we go, hi, Kevin, thank you for doing this in the middle of all of your craziness. Hi, Cirina, thanks for having me. It's always fun talking to you. Yes, you have had over the years, some of the most amazing and interesting clients. But before we get into that, I want to set the scene a little bit. Tell me about your background and your education and where you come from so people can understand how your background contributes to your success with all of these companies. Sure. So going way back to the 80s. I am a graduate of Boston University. Ultimately, I graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing, but I didn't start out that way. I actually went into college, thinking that I was going to be a rock and roll and a music star, and I entered college as a music major. And after about a year of studying classical guitar performance, I realized, I don't think I'm cut out for this exactly, so maybe I should try something different. And I'm kind of glad that I had that realization at that very young age, I think I was 18 when I made that decision.

Kirstie Tostevin – FXhome, HitFilm and Star Wars SFX secrets

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 07:14:42 +0000

"Come and Learn the True Power of the Dark Side!" "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," launches December 20th and FXhome has a lead on SFX secrets! Head of Marketing, Kirstie Tostevin, talks to OWC Host, Cirina Catania, about the company’s new updates to HitFilm Pro, including additional support for After Effects Plug-Ins from Video Copilot and Red Giant. To show off the new capabilities Kristie announces the release of an original, Star Wars themed trailer-style fan film. Organic 3D particle effects, realistic lens flares, 3D planets, realistic heat waves… this film and the accompanying tutorial has it all. And yes, FXhome will even show you how to make your own lightsaber. Find out why over 4.5 million users love FXHome as Kristie and Cirina talk about this fascinating company and some of it’s coolest new products. For more information, please visit: www.fxhome.com Watch the new Star Wars trailer-style video and tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP-WmmxTyuA For more information on OWC, see below and visit MacSales.com to find your perfect workflow solution! For more about our host, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. Kirstie Tostevin is on the line with me, and she is head of marketing at FXhome. We're going to talk about them quite a bit. Kirstie, I'm really excited about you because you bridge marketing, technology, and creativity. It's wonderful. So welcome on the show, we have a lot to talk about, and I can hardly wait. Thank you so much. I'm so pleased to be on your show. I'm really excited. Of course, you're not going to tell me anything different. I can be quite blunt. Yeah, you're right. There you go. For those of you listening, Kirstie and I met during NAB in April when we were just launching OWC, and we had the founders of FXhome on the show at that time. Kirstie, you and I bonded immediately, I love smart people and creative people, so it's just so nice to reconnect with you. And it just happens to come also on the heels of this monstrous press release that I got about, and I didn't even know where to start, there was a lot in there. So I don't know whether I should thank or curse Kevin for everything that's in here. So let's talk about how as a marketing person, for a tech company, you really do need to know a little bit of everything, right? So what is your background, and how did you get into all of this? Well, that is quite a question. I remember you speaking to Josh, our CEO, in the last interview, and he kind of gave you an answer you didn't quite expect because he started in the history of art. I started in English literature, which was fantastic, but it was very much the case that touch a computer at your peril, you really should be writing with a fountain pen type situation. So I was actually very non-techie. And I was working in marketing because that's what I love, and I was doing some just kind of general marketing research for the university I was at. Then I saw this opportunity come up with FXhome, and they said they made visual effects software for filmmakers, and I was like, Oh my God. I have to apply for this job. It sounds amazing. And it was a complete baptism of fire because would you believe I didn't know that Mac and PC were different distances when I started, it was that bad. Oh my gosh, you are forgiven. Thank you. I really don't know whether I should have said that, now I think about it. I think that probably gives you an idea of just how bad I was with tech. But this particular company, you've talked to them already, they're fantastically fun, they're very generous with their knowledge. And I've been here for about seven years now,

Vortex, Part 2 – MESMERICA 360: A Visual Music Journey

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 06:00:29 +0000

Ed Lantz, Mark Laisure, and Kate McCallum from the team at Vortex Immersion Media join Cirina Catania, OWC RADiO host, and share their experiences about working with Dr. Jancy McPhee, and Larry O'Connor of OWC, to help bring the Humans in Space Art Competition to the world. We also go under the hood with Vortex Immersion Media as Ed, Mark and Kate explain how they have created next-generation immersive entertainment journeys with a focus on a deeper, more meaningful experiences and positive social impact. Their every-popular "Mesmerica" immersive visual musical journey features the music of James Hood and has been playing to sold-out audiences since its inception. Ed Lantz is the Founder, President and CTO, Vortex Immersion Media, an entertainment technology engineer and immersive experience designer. He designs 360 digital dome venues and produces and directs those experiences. According to Ed, "It is a visual musical journey with poetic narrative." It most certainly leaves audiences happier when they leave than when they arrived. Joining him is Mark Laisure, the CEO of Vortex Immersion Media. He is one of the world’s leading designers of transformative 360 immersive entertainment and an inspirational speaker, producer and C0-Host of The Life Changes Radio Show and Live Event Series. Mark focuses on sharing and embracing "change" in order to "do life better." Kate McCallum is a Producer, Content Strategist, Writer, supporting Vortex Immersion Media with business and creative development. James Hood's Mesmerica 360 experience has been playing to sold-out audiences since its inception. This unique event enables guests to share an immersive experience that is truly out of this world. In This Episode 00:39 - Cirina introduces Mark Laisure, CEO of Vortex Immersion Media. Ed Lantz, Founder, President and CTO, Vortex Immersion Media, and Kate McCallum, a Producer, Content Strategist, Writer, supporting Vortex Immersion Media with business and creative development.05:25 - Mark talks about the involvement of Vortex with Humans in Space Art.09:24 - Ed shares the vision of Vortex Immersion Media and the story of how it began.13:36 - Kate shares her experiences in being a producer, writer, and consultant, and how she decided to work with Ed.19:50 - What is Mesmerica?23:56 - Kate explains how they produce James Hood’s Mesmerica in various domes and planetariums in the country.28:13 - On a stage director’s standpoint, Ed elaborates on directing a live immersive performance being projected in a dome.34:17 - Ed points out the challenges of filmmakers in producing stories in a dome format.39:08 - Kate shares how they researched the science of happiness and positive psychology while making Mesmerica.43:02 - Visit Mesmerica 360’s website at mesmerica.com to learn more about the show. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I'm back again, and we have been talking in the previous few minutes with Mark Laisure and Ed Lantz about their involvement with this wonderful challenge called Humans in Space Art, and we're able to get Kate on the phone Kate McCallum, which I'm really excited about. Kate is a writer-producer, and she was on this team. The Vortex team was one of the major sponsors of this event. So, Kate, I want to ask you because you weren't here earlier. What was your involvement, and how do you feel about this project? KM: I work with Vortex in the capacity of creative development kind of business strategy from a more interpersonal level with the artist and the creative community, as well as heading up a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that we launched back in 2004, called the c3: Center for Conscious Creativity. So Vortex generously has been a supporter of our nonprofit as well. And we are able to kind of have our headquarters here, and also host events and support artists through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit doing work that is exploratory or more on the social impact s...

Vortex, Part 1 – the Future of Immersive Experience

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 07:50:28 +0000

Ed Lantz and Mark Laisure, from the team at Vortex Immersion Media, join OWC RADiO host Cirina Catania. They share their experience working with Dr. Jancy McPhee, and Larry O'Connor of OWC, to help bring the Humans in Space Art Competition to the world. Go under the hood with Vortex Immersion Media as Ed and Mark explain how they have created next-generation immersive entertainment journeys with a focus on more profound and meaningful experiences with positive social impact. Their ever-popular "Mesmerica" immersive visual and musical journey features the music of James Hood and has been playing to sold-out audiences since its inception. Ed Lantz Ed Lantz is the Founder, President and CTO, Vortex Immersion Media, an entertainment technology engineer and immersive experience designer. He designs 360 digital dome venues and produces and directs those experiences. Mark Laisure Joining him is Mark Laisure, the CEO of Vortex Immersion Media. He is one of the world's leading designers of transformative 360 immersive entertainment and an inspirational speaker, producer, and C0-Host of The Life Changes Radio Show and Live Event Series. Mark focuses on sharing and embracing "change" to "do life better." In this interview, you will learn how Vortex collaborated with Jancy and Larry O'Connor to create the Humans in Space Arts awards ceremony. This unique event enabled guests to share an immersive experience that was indeed out of this world. In This Episode 00:40 - Cirina introduces Ed Lantz, the Founder, President and CTO of Vortex Immersion Media, and Mark Laisure, the CEO of Vortex Immersion Media.04:27 - Ed talks about the Humans in Space Art Celebration event.10:16 - Mark points out how Jancy McPhee, the executive director of SciArt, made the Humans in Space Art event happen.15:40 - Mark shares the interests and vision that him and Ed both share since the day they started working together at Vortex.21:10 - Visit vortexdomes.com to check out Vortex’s transformative 360º immersive entertainment experiences. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript OWC Radio is sponsored by Other World Computing, delivering perfectly tailored workflow solutions for every tech user with trusted storage, connectivity software, and expansion products and 24 seven us base technical support. OWC believes in making a better world where technology inspires imagination, and everything is possible. Find your solution at macsales.com. This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. We are part of the Vortex team with me today. We've got Ed Lantz, who is the founder, president, and the CTO and Mark Laisure, who is the CEO. Now, Ed Lantz is an entertainment technology engineer and immersive experience designer. He designs the digital dome venues and produces and directs these 360 experiences. And we're going to talk a little bit more about what the dome is. And Mark, you are the CEO, and I was sleuthing around about you, and you have another life. You're an inspirational speaker and a producer, and you co-host The Life Changes Show. I just think it's wonderful that both of you are such positive, caring people in an industry that can sometimes be tough. And I was actually watching some of the exit interviews with people that had seen Mesmerica, and they were talking about how much it just changed their lives. So let's talk for a minute though, and this is part one for those listening in, this is part one of a two-part interview with Vortex, and I want to start out by talking about how we all met through OWC and the Humans in Space Art Celebration. Vortex was one of the major sponsors as well as OWC, so can you guys tell us how you met Larry O'Connor and the folks OWC? ML: Absolutely. I wanted to follow up on that question. We've been very excited about this relationship that's growing with OWC and with the SciArt team. [Satori Pon], who has been working with OWC, actually is a longtime friend of mine and friend of Vor...

Jancy McPhee – Ph.D, the SciArt Exchange and Humans in Space

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 05:44:05 +0000

OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania interviews Jancy McPhee, a neuroscientist, and former manager of domestic and international space life sciences research programs for NASA via the Universities Space Research Association and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute. She currently continues her space science work with The Aerospace Corporation.

Patrick Southern – Workflow Architect at Frame.io & Emmy-Winning Editor

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 07:07:53 +0000

Patrick Southern is Workflow Architect at FrameiO and won an Emmy for his work on the OJ Simpson Documentary. OWC Radio Host, Cirina Catania, interviews him about his journey in Hollywood.

Tim Standing – SoftRAID, Storage, and Pizza

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 08:01:46 +0000

Tim Standing, VP Software Engineering at OWC, understands every creative’s nightmare. Disaster strikes and you lose a massive amount of your precious work. It could be fire, flood, ransomware, or even something as common as a failed drive. SoftRAID warns us of an impending drive failure, and although it can't predict earthquakes, we can rest easy knowing that we are protected. OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania, interviews the man who’s made it his career-long passion to protect your work. We sleep better knowing Tim Standing and his team have our back. After listening to this interview, we think you’ll feel better too. You’ll learn: Peek under the hood and learn how SoftRAID is designed to protect your work and make you more productive.The best combination of on-site and off-site storage to keep your work safe.How to choose between RAID 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or even 6+.What is the secret to creating the perfect pizza dough? Tim Standing has been writing drivers and storage utilities for Mac OS since 1986. He is the creator of SoftRAID for macOS and is currently VP of Software Development at Other World Computing, Inc. In the past year, Tim has added APFS support to SoftRAID as well as two additional RAID levels: RAID 6 and 6+. He has also patented a write acceleration technique, which enables the write speed RAID volumes to be as fast as the read speed. Tim's team is responsible for SoftRAID, OWC Dock Ejector, and all the Mac drivers and utilities, which make OWC products so exceptional. And, he’s recently installed a dedicated pizza oven in his house and has already made about 500 pies for himself, friends, and family. In short, when it comes to storage and pizza, this man knows what he’s talking about! So get comfortable. Grab a slice. And let’s dig into the details of how to keep our nightmares at bay so you can stay focused on dreaming up our next big idea. For more information on Standing's recent talks at MacSysAdmin: SOFTRAID: HIGH-PERFORMANCE STORAGE• http://docs.macsysadmin.se/2019/video/Day2Session7.mp4 WHAT HAPPENED TO MY FILE?• http://docs.macsysadmin.se/2019/video/Day4Session5.mp4 For more information about OWC RADiO's host, Cirina Catania: • http://www.cirinacatania.com Write to us at OWCProducer@catania.us with suggestions, questions, etc. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:08 - Cirina introduces Tim Standing, VP Software Engineering, at OWC.05:30 - Tim talks about the comparison between RAID 4 and RAID 5’s distributed parity information distribution.11:10 - Tim explains the three ways SoftRAID can protect your data.15:32 - Tim shares one of SoftRAID’s features inspired by one of Google’s studies in 2007.22:33 - What is an APFS, and how does it function with SoftRAID?29:29 - Tim points out how SoftRAID can predict if an SSD is failing.35:53 - How does Apple’s T2 chip function?39:41 - Tim shares a smart way of backing up his data with his iMac Pro.44:40 - Tim shares one of his weekend hobbies; making fresh pizzas and inviting friends to spend time talking about anything but computers.52:26 - Visit SoftRAID’s website, www.softraid.com, to check out a powerful and intuitive software RAID utility for macOS and Windows Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I have Tim Standing on the other side of the world for me, well actually, not literally, he's just in Northern California today. But he's been writing drivers and storage utilities for Mac OS since 1986, and Tim, you look a lot younger than that. Thank you. Currently, you're the creator of SoftRAID for Mac OS X, and you are the VP of Software Development and Other World Computing. We met a few years ago, and I've been tracking you,

Marco Missinato – Composer, Musician, Messenger of Peace

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 06:00:23 +0000

Marco Missinato is an artist, a music composer, a photographer, but mostly he's a messenger of peace. “Following our most joyful imagination by taking action is the key to the manifestation of the highest expression of ourselves in the physical journey.”(Marco Missinato, November 2019) In this episode of OWC RADiO, Composer Marco Missinato talks with Host Cirina Catania, about his early years as a child prodigy, his love of piano and music, and working as a photographer on one of Italy's leading magazines and his journey on life's spiritual path. We particularly loved his story about how he got the symphony director in Portugal to listen to his pitch about "Unfolding Secrets." An example of how the universe takes care of us if we just "put it out there." The result was a memorable symphony that will live in the hearts of the audience for years to come. You can listen to Marco's music on iTunes and Bandcamp here. You can learn more about Marco here.For more about our host, Cirina Catania, visit cirinacatania.com. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. Cirina is always up for new ideas! In This Episode 00:08 - Cirina introduces Marco Missinato, an artist, music composer, photographer, and a messenger of peace.05:12 - Marco tells the story of how young he was when he started creating music using a cassette tape recorder.12:28 - Marco shares the various jobs he had growing up, one of which is working for a magazine where he developed his photography skill.18:38 - Marco describes his first time experiencing the United States of America, it was like love at first sight.23:16 - Marco talks about his journey, starting as a singer for an Italian restaurant and going to Los Angeles to become a successful recording artist.30:14 - How does Marco define abundance?36:21 - Marco shares his contemporary classical album, Unfolding Secrets, which he produced with Emanuele Arnone and Kristin Hoffmann.44:49 - Marco tells us the purpose of his workshop called; A Thursday Evening with Sounds of Oneness. 50:50 - Marco explains the quote; "As we walk the path, we realize we are the path."54:29 - Visit Marco Missinato's website at marcomissinato.com to learn more about him and listen to his music. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I have Marco Missinato on the line with me today. He's in Italy at the moment, so it's a little bit late there, not too late, but thank you for doing this Marco. Thank you. Thank you for having me with you and your audience. It's lovely to be with you and spend some time with you. Marco is an artist, a music composer photographer, but mostly he's a messenger of peace. And I believe we really need that right now in our lives. So as someone who has been a dear friend for many, many years, it's nice to catch up for me personally, and I'm happy to share Marco with our audience. Let's get right to it, Marco. Tell everybody where you are and what you're doing in your life at the moment. Presently I am in Italy. Right now, I'm finishing to mix my latest album, which is entitled, Journey of the Soul. I am a creator, I create my own reality, and I love to express myself through the arts. So I can define myself as an artist, an artist with a heart. Yes, a very big heart, and you share that heart. That's what's really wonderful about you. I've watched this for many, many years. So let's go way way back. Where were you born? Where are your roots? Yes, I was born in a small town near Venice, about 45 minutes north of Venice. The name of the town is Pordenone. And that's where I was born from a very, very young couple, and they were barely 20 years old. They just met, and as soon they met, I was conceived. You decided it was time for you to be born, and you said those are the people. Yeah,

Maxim Jago – Filmmaker, Futurist, Adobe Trainer

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 19:36:17 +0000

Maxim Jago is a filmmaker, futurist, an Adobe Master Trainer, author and motivational speaker. His focus is on the creative act, and what it means to be human. Maxim talks with OWC Host, Cirina Catania, about the challenges of making and financing films, including how he recently directed his first feature film coming out in 2020. In addition, Maxim visits the varied themes about life and creativity that he touches on through his busy keynote speaking career. From “how to make a feature film from $0" to living your life full of existential joy, this interview has a little of something for everyone. Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. Maxim Jago, how are you this morning? We have so much to talk about. Fantastic. Thank you for inviting me on the show. So for those of you who don't know who has had their head in the sand, Maxim Jago is a futurist, he's a filmmaker, he's an author and an amazing motivational speaker. The one thing I love about you most, Maxim, is your creativity, your big brain, and your kind heart. So there's so much to talk about. You're in the process of writing books, you've just directed your first feature, you're at the Toronto Film Festival right now, and I dragged you into talking to me. You are organizing an amazing conference, which we won't talk about yet, but I'll let you say that, and then you're going to Tokyo. I don't even know what to start with. Let's start by the fact that you just directed your first feature, which is an amazing accomplishment for anyone. Thank you. When I was a kid, my dad said, "Say yes first and find out how later and you'll live a more interesting life." And he never mentioned getting enough sleep. I didn't realize that was a limitation of the advice. I always tell people I can sleep when I'm dead. One of my favorite quotes on the internet, and I'm sure it's traceable, I've spoken about this before. You're not supposed to arrive serenely at the grave. You're supposed to tumble skidding across the ground into the grave, covered in cuts and bruises, saying, Wow, what an amazing ride. There you go. One of my favorite parts of that misquote is cuts and bruises. It's okay to get the scar tissue, it's okay that it's hard. We have this culture where any kind of suffering or pain is unacceptable. And I think that that's a misunderstanding of what pain is, therefore, it's a message and it's telling you something. It's not necessarily to be avoided. In fact, you should really engage with it and find out what it's telling you. But that's a whole other conversation. So I set out to be a feature film director when I was 15. And it turns out that I wasn't wealthy enough, tall enough, connected enough, it took a long time. So I have been working on projects. I have directed about 30 short films of one kind or another and did okay with those. But I just directed a no-budget, amazing concept, supernatural thriller, and we're just in post now, and we're just editing. And where was it filmed? We shot in a beach house in Massachusetts. And there's a famous guy in Hollywood, his name's *Doug Simmons, who has a workshop that has been running for 20 years on how to make your first feature film. And he's an amazing speaker. I actually saw his presentation 20 years ago and saw it again about two years ago. It hasn't changed, it's the same message, just go and make a film. And his recommendation is if you want to make the first feature, horror always sells, go to a cabin in the woods with eight kids and metaphorically artistically chop them up, edit that, film the prosthetics and the special effects of them being chopped off for some reason, and then edit that, and you've made a feature film. Ew. Sorry, not for me. Yeah, I'm not a horror guy. And that's kind of the problem for me, I don't mind psychological horror, but I don't like gore. That's not my thing. I know a lot of people love it, and that's fine,

Josh Sularski – Creating Amazing Audio

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 06:05:01 +0000

Josh Sularski loves working with audio. His talents help clients get better sound! In his spare time, he builds custom microphones.

Ed Newman – Writer, Tells All

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 06:02:55 +0000

Author, blogger, journalist, artist, Ed Newman has interviewed some of our favorite celebrities, including Kurt Vonnegut, Jonathan Winters, Buddy Holly, mass protests in the '70s, and more! These are stories you have never heard before. And they are straight from a person who was there! Sit for a moment and listen in as OWC host, Cirina Catania talks with Ed about some of his most interesting experiences. In This Episode 00:08 - Cirina introduces Ed Newman, an author, blogger, journalist, and artist.06:30 - Cirina and Ed talk about how Kurt Vonnegut was a fascinating and intuitive man.13:15 - Ed shares the turning point in life when he felt he wanted to be a writer back in his younger years.19:32 - Ed and Cirina talk about how they met Riki McManus, director of the Upper MN Film Office.25:06 - Ed tells the story of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P “Big Bopper” Richardson’s tragic plane crash.32:28 - Ed shares how he hitchhiked to the 1971 Mayday Anti War Protest 38:05 - Ed describes how the protest started and how the organizers planned for it to be a nonviolent protest.43:46 - Ed talks about the chaos and how the police ended up arresting 14,000 people over the two days of the protest. 50:22 - Ed shares a book he read, Cold War’s Killing Fields, about the horrible things that have happened to civilians.55:11 - Visit Ed Newman’s blog, Ennyman’s Territory at pioneerproductions.blogspot.com, to learn more about him. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. And I am talking with Ed Newman, who is an author, a blogger, an artist, and one of the most entertaining and informed people I've spoken within a long time. I met him through my connections in Duluth when I was recently working on the two-day master workshop on filmmaking that we were doing. And Ed and I started talking on the phone the other day, and he was telling me, Ed, I gotta say you have some interesting stories. I have had a lot of interesting experiences, and you haven't heard a piece of it. Thank you for having me on your show. This is great. It's fun. I think you blew me away when you said you had interviewed Kurt Vonnegut. Did you interview him? Yeah, It was by telephone. It was set up, I guess. When you interview lots of people over a period of time, you learn a few things. One of them is always to be punctual. But it was a lot of fun. I started by pitching a story to screen printing magazine, about Jonathan Winters as an artist. Most people know him as a comedian. And so they weren't that interested. But then I pitched a story on Joe Pietro, the Kentucky screen printer who actually did Jonathan Winters' part. And he had done Kurt Vonnegut and Ralph Steadman. And so I got in the inside, basically, to access to all these people and it was really fun. When I called Kurt Vonnegut, he was sitting at home watching Sunday afternoon football, New York Giants. Like any guy, who's into football. So anyway, it was really rewarding. So talk to me about him as an artist. Well, he had gone to give a lecture in Lexington, Kentucky. And Joe Pietro was the one who was doing posters for this, which is how they got to publicize speakers. And so he basically interacted with Mr. Vonnegut, and one thing led to another, and the next thing they were friends, and he was illustrating a lot of Kurt Vonnegut's art. Just like some of his stories, as you know, there's a humorous side underneath. And some of the artwork was that way, too. I just really admire his work. I wish we had visuals, and we could show people, maybe we'll do a print version of this, so we could put some of this up. What was your takeaway when you talked with him? My take away from him? Oh, gosh, he was very perceptive. I kind of tried to build a bridge with him and said that I had read all his books when I was in college and all of his books and Hermann Hesse's books. And his response to me was, "You must have been lonely.

John Aldrich – Behind the scenes with “The River and The Wall”

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 06:00:46 +0000

Months of research, many more months filming and editing, this movie tells the story of the Wall and its impact on the flora and fauna spanning over 1,200 miles along the Rio Grande bordering the United States of America and Mexico. The latest film by John Aldrich, "The River and the Wall," is a documentary he edited and helped shoot. It tells the story of five friends who descend the Rio Grande on bicycles, horseback, and canoe to examine issues surrounding the border wall. The film premiered at SXSW 2019 and received rave reviews from the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, Hollywood Reporter, Outside magazine, and a number of others. As of this writing, it currently enjoys a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. John's website gives more information on feature documentaries he has worked on. These include, "An Unreal Dream," and "Audubon," as well as a number of short films and music-themed works including the "Geo Sessions," a music series he produced, shot and edited for National Geographic. In This Episode 00:08 - Cirina introduces John Aldrich, a producer/editor/DP based in Austin, Texas. He has worked on several feature-length documentaries, among them The River and the Wall, An Unreal Dream, Audubon, Let The Fire Burn, The Russian Five, and Above It All.05:30 - John talks about the people involved in making the film The River and The Wall.10:26 - John shares how they managed to work with the cold weather while camping in West Texas together with the crew.16:07 - Cirina and John describe the feeling of finding motels and mini grocery stores to get the necessities in remote areas while in production.21:04 - John shares the mic systems and equipment they used for The River and The Wall.27:08 - John highlights the advantages of using DaVinci Resolve and an experienced colorist for high-quality color correction in a film.32:15 - John shares one of the most challenging parts of production and post-production of The River and The Wall.38:51 - John tells an exciting story of how he met Larry O’Connor, the owner of OWC.43:19 - John talks about his experiences working with Al Reinert in making the documentary film, Unreal Dream. He also shares how Al was a very brilliant man.49:03 - Follow John Aldrich on his social media accounts, and watch the film, The River and The Wall, a story of five friends who descend the Rio Grande on bicycles, horseback, and canoe to examine issues surrounding the border wall. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania. I have John Aldrich on the line. He's a producer and editor and a fellow adventurer. And I'm really excited to talk to you, John because I've heard some stories about what it took to film this last film that you were involved with called The River and The Wall. How are you doing? Have you survived? I'm doing great, Cirina. Yeah, production wrapped a little while ago, so I've had a chance to recover. Great, great to talk with you. Yeah, you too. Tell everybody a little bit about what The River and The Wall were when you first started. And then we'll get on to what it was for you by the time you were done. When you first started the project, how do you feel about it, and what kind of prep did you do? Let's go under the hood a little bit. You bet. So The River and The Wall, for those who don't know, is a feature documentary that follows five friends as they go down the Rio Grande, from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico under their own power. First on bicycles, and then on horseback through the Big Bend and then on canoes through lower canyons and other sections of the Rio. Because the Rio in some sections doesn't have water, and you actually have to be on foot or on horseback. And so they ended up going all the way down the Rio Grande to Boca Chica, which is the [mouse of the Rio de Arte, the Gulf of Mexico. And along the way, they encounter folks who tell them about what a potential border wall would do to the environment,

Thomas Michael Mulligan, Part 2 – Co-Founder, New Hope Film Festival

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 06:10:07 +0000

Pt. 2 with Thomas Michael Mulligan covers the New Hope Film Festival and gives sound advice to others who might want to hit the festival circuit! Visit the New Hope Film Festival here. And learn more about Thomas Michael Mulligan by visiting his site. In This Episode 00:10 - Cirina introduces Thomas Michael Mulligan, a successful actor, and producer. His latest short film, “The Witching Hour,” recently won Best Period Short at Silver Docs!06:22 - Thomas and Cirina talk about how vital sound is when making films.13:16 - Thomas explains how New Hope Film Festival upgrades its sound equipment for the best screening experience.20:09 - Thomas discusses his involvement in SAG-AFTRA and how he became one of the first few to join.27:58 - Follow Thomas Michael Mulligan on his social media accounts, and visit his website thommichaelmulligan.com to learn more about him. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania. I am back for part two with Thomas Michael Mulligan. He's an actor, writer, producer, with a really amazing career over the last few decades, just a very few, not a lot, not as many as me, because I'm older than he is. But he's been very successful, and he's got some great advice for you guys. So part two now, Thomas, I want to talk about your film festival journey, not just for your films, but also because you started, you're the co-founder of the New Hope Film Festival, right? Yes. So tell us about that. What is the New Hope Film Festival? The New Hope Film Festival started over a breakfast conversation back in late 2008 or early 2009. And Doug Whipple, who was a friend in Pennsylvania back in New Hope, I had been introduced to Doug prior to that by a friend; we knew his family. And Doug had written a screenplay from a book, a novel he wrote called Shadow Fields. And my friend said, "Would you be willing to talk to their son, Doug, and help you with the script?" And that's how Doug and I used to be friends over the phone and really hit it off. And then, when I go back to New Hope, I would help him work on the script and develop it. And this one time I went back, and we're having breakfast, and I was talking about how hard it is, and you've been around the century-long time. It's not easy, and it's not easy getting work; you're always looking for work. And I was joking with Doug saying, "We're on the W-list," and Doug said, "What's the W-list?" They're like, "Tom Who?" "Tom Mulligan," "Tom who?" There’s a whole new dynamic today in movie making. Anyone who has a passion can create a film with a low budget. Everybody that is in the creative side of the business feels like that at one point or another. You feel like that, that's okay. It's okay. You're allowed. It's not like the D-list, but anyway. But it is commiserating, and I said, "Look, I've done stuff. I've done some good things, but friends still know me in the industry, but I'm not a household name or anything like that. I'm not an A-list actor." And we started talking about film festivals, but it was like, "But I live in California.” So I got to work and a week later, Doug called me up and said, "Hey, Tom, I went to my attorney and incorporated the New Hope Film Festival. Let's do it." So Doug's background was 12 years on Wall Street, Wharton School of Business MBA, incredibly nice guy, an incredibly brilliant guy. So he had that side of it, and I had this side of it. I know the industry. I know film festivals. And we spent the next year over the phone together. And we launched it in July of 2010, basically how you got started now we just completed our 10th year. Congratulations. Did you have any idea how much work that was going to be? Yes. Because I've been around festivals. Let me put this out there too. I think a lot of people don't realize, and they may think festivals only work as the month before the festival starts. Festivals' work is full year-round.

Thomas Michael Mulligan, Part 1 – Actor and Producer

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 06:05:43 +0000

Thomas Michael Mulligan, Actor/Producer, recently garnered an award for Best Period Short for "The Witching Hour."

John Heino – Rockin’ Music and Photography in Duluth, Minnesota

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 10:00:17 +0000

John Heino creates 3D Photos, writes music, performs live as a keyboardist, opening for bands like Lynard Skynard and is completely elated he left the corporate world behind!

Patty Mester – Publishing Your Film with PBS

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 08:00:24 +0000

WDSE-WRPT's Patty Mester, is the President and General Manger of Duluth's local PBS station. She goes behind the curtain to give us tips on how to get our films distributed by the #1 entertainment brand in America.

Scott McLeslie – Drones and DIT

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 06:00:26 +0000

"I shoot movies, brew beer, and ride my bike." Scott McLeslie, DIT, drone operator and cinematographer talks with host Cirina Catania about his recent work with Village Studios on some pretty awesome projects with major stars and a great team. He has some very interesting and amazingly candid comments about the future of the DIT's position with the production—and it is NOT on the set! We grabbed Scott as he was in his car and stalked him at the airport in Nashville as he was headed out to his next assignment. Listen in! In This Episode 00:14 - Cirina introduces Scott McLeslie, DIT, drone operator, and cinematographer.05:20 - Scott talks about the TV series Salvage Marines, directed by Shaun Paul Piccinino.11:01 - Scott explains the intricate ways of shooting on RED Helium’s 8K camera when working on a movie.16:56 - When did Scott McLeslie first realize he was born with creative skills that led him into the film industry?21:53 - Scott discusses how they produce LUTs and color grade on sets using Qtake, a digital video assist software.26:05 - Scott explains the seamless workflow he structured for Village Studios’s setup for making various productions.31:17 - How is DIT going to be handled in the future?36:27 - Do DITs need to be on set/gig all the time? What are the primary key responsibilities of a DIT?41:57 - Scott talks about Grand Isle, a film directed by Stephen Campanelli.48:16 - Visit Scott McLeslie’s website at scotty.ru or his company Black Hangar at blackhangarstudios.com to learn more about him. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania OWC Radio, and I am so excited. Scott McLeslie is on the phone with me. We've been chasing around trying to get this interview done for at least a month now, but his production schedule is unbelievable. Scott, where are you, and what is happening today? Oh, by the way, I should tell people what you do so they have a little bit of background. Scott is the Chief Technical Officer at Village Studios and Black Hangar. He's a DIT specializing in 3D stereo and 360 imagery engineering, and he's also a post-production supervisor. And he's been around for a while now, even though he's quite young. So we have a lot to talk about today. And let's start off by asking you where are you? Where are you going? What's happening today for you? All right. Hello, everybody. It's super exciting to be on the show. And at the moment, I am traveling to New York. We just wrapped a shoot for the first block of Salvage Marines, which is a sci-fi movie that I was not only doing DIT, I was flying some drones, shooting some camera. And now I am off to do some establishing shots for our next thing. Oh, my goodness. Are you in a car? You're literally traveling. I mean, when you say you're traveling, you're literally in the car, right? Sounds like it. Yeah, I am. Don't worry, and I'm not behind the wheel, so it's safe to talk. Okay, good. No texting while you drive. I'm glad you're not driving. That's awesome. So you're headed to the airport? Where are you currently? New Orleans. We started off in Baton Rouge, and we are almost at the airport in New Orleans. Oh, my goodness. Well, we're just gonna keep asking you questions. So first of all, let's just set a stage for what is Village Studios? What do they do, and who do they do it for? Okay, so Village Studios is a pretty interesting project in terms of its size and capacities, because the way it was built, it's relatively new. The major renovations happened three years ago, so what we tried to do is we tried to take the top of the top technology, basically shrinking a full-size production studio into a very, very small footprint of the property, everything we need to run a full-scale production of tier two, tier three if we must. Should I say, we succeeded. The last productions we did though the Jeepers Creepers, Blaze, those movies you don't actually shoot in the middle of nowhere,

Lij Shaw – Grammy Awarded Recording Engineer

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 10:00:24 +0000

Lij Shaw speaks with OWC RADiO producer and host, Cirina Catania. He shares a bit about his Grammy awarded recording studio, The Toy Box Studio in Nashville. And if that isn't enough, we also get a chance to hear about his yearly adventures with Hay Bale Studio at Bonnaroo, and his sessions with some of the world's greatest musicians! They also discuss how Lij relies on OWC gear for his workflow and he shares detailed insight on its everyday use. In This Episode 00:17 - Cirina introduces Lij Shaw, a chart-breaking, award-winning music and podcast producer and the host of the podcast, Recording Studio Rockstars. Lij is also the owner of the Grammy awarded The Toy Box Studio in East Nashville, TN.07:03 - Lij describes the work that goes into doing a full studio setup for their Bonnaroo recording studio.15:32 - Lij expresses how he prefers to mix while the band performs rather than doing a lot of work in post-production.21:56 - Lij talks about his podcast, Recording Studio Rockstars, and the gears he uses for interviews and production.27:33 - Lij tells the story of how he bought a vintage MCI board console that was supposedly inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to put on display.36:17 - Cirina and Lij discuss how OWC equipment helps them with their heavy workflow using storage and machine reliability.43:40 - Lij tells how he quit his two jobs in London and left to join his brother’s band in Hong Kong.50:16 - Cirina asks Lij how he handled shifting from analog to digital recording and the differences between the two.56:06 - Lij shares some of the memorable moments he’s had with musicians throughout his music industry career.63:40 - Visit Lij Shaw’s website, Toy Box Studio at toyboxstudio.com, and listen to his podcast, Recording Studio Rockstars, at recordingstudiorockstars.com. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I have Lij Shaw on the line. I cannot tell you how many awards this man has won, how many groundbreaking music projects he's been involved with. And I have been doing some research also in prep for this interview. T here's just so much. Lij, welcome. I've been reading about you, been listening to some of your work, and you have an amazing history. So how are you? What's going on today? I'm doing good. It's a pleasure to be here, Cirina. And today, I don't know what date this airs, but in Nashville, it's just gorgeous outside. The summer has landed here. I think we just had the summer equinox. Every morning is beautiful, and you can mow your lawn till nine o'clock at night. That's awesome. I'm in San Diego. And it's also nice, and the hummingbirds are flying around the feeders. But I talked to a friend of mine in Berlin this morning. It's 104 degrees there. Well, that is hot. It'll get close to that at some point this summer. So you just came back, I don't know, it's recently from Bonnaroo–where you are running the Hay Bale Studio. Can you tell people what Bonnaroo is? And I love what you did with the double-wide. Oh, cool. Yeah. So this was actually my 15th year doing that. And the Bonnaroo festival is a festival of about 80,000 ticket concert goers. And then you probably have like another 20,000, and I'm sure on top of that are the staff, so you got 100,000 people who descend on Manchester, Tennessee. And at the beginning of this thing, at the birth of this thing, they basically just found a farm there that would let them start doing kind of a jam band festival. And then over the 15 to 17 years something that they've been running the festival, eventually, they just bought all this land. I don't even know the exact number, and it's so many acres of land down there that just belongs to this festival. And once a year, for about a week, it becomes like a city. I mean, it's bigger than the town that it's hosted in. But this year, I got a great statistic from somebody. And they said, "Well when you're in front of the center stage,

Dan Kneece – Renowned Cinematographer

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 10:30:36 +0000

Bringing some of the world's greatest films to a screen near you. Cinematographer Dan Kneece has worked with some of the world’s most iconic directors, including David Lynch, Wes Craven, Quentin Tarantino, and Joel Schumacher. But did you know that he was an award-winning musician, that he comes from a very small town in the American south, that he has worked on more than one movie simultaneously, traveling across the country to meet deadlines with no sleep, and that his favorite camera is... nope, no spoiler alerts here! Dan Kneece's secrets are revealed in this interview with OWC RADiO Host, Cirina Catania. Listen in! In This Episode 00:35 - Cirina introduces Dan Kneece, a longtime Steadicam operator and a cinematographer.08:09 - Dan tells the story of how he was first interested in making movies with a Super 8 camera at 13 years old. 17:17 - Dan points out what he learned from the news business that was relevant to the film business.24:08 - Dan shares the first experience using a Steadicam in the movie Chain Gang.32:27 - Dan talks about movies where he worked with David Lynch and how David entrusted him with his skills and ideas.40:53 - Dan explains some of his responsibilities in being a Steadicam operator based on his experiences with various directors and actors.48:28 - Dan explains how important it is for the script to be on point and why it is the foundation of a film 57:35 - Cirina asks Dan if it’s hard to decline projects from his trusted networks. Dan explains his principle of hiring and working with people.64:24 - What are some of Dan’s favorite lenses?71:41 - Follow Dan Kneece on his social media accounts and visit his website at DanKneece.com to learn more about him. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio. I am speaking today with Dan Kneece, who was a longtime Steadicam operator and now a cinematographer. We call them DPs in our business. And, Dan, I'm so happy to talk to you on the air because you're just a rarity in this town. And welcome to the show. Thank you very much for having me. We have so much to talk about. Let's just start almost at the beginning, and I like asking people what they liked to do when they were 5, 6, 7 years old. What were you like as a little boy, and what was life for you growing up? I grew up in the small town of Black Hill, South Carolina. It had a population of about 2000 people and was surrounded by swamps and alligators, and it's 10 miles from Barnwell, South Carolina, where James Brown was born. In 14 miles, another side of that is a little town called Allendale, where Jasper Johns grew up. I think what really happened in the area, people are saying this must have been something in the water. But I think really, what happens is so darn boring down there that if you have a creative urge, you got to figure out a way to get it out, or you're going to go nuts. You need time to be creative. And I think in a busy life in the cities, and we don't often have time, I totally agree with you. I think some of my most wonderful memories are escaping when I was a little girl from my house and climbing into an apple tree to write poetry and just think about the meaning of life. So I think when you're in a small town, that's what happens, right? That's great. There's not too much trouble you can get into because even if you go out in the woods and get lost, the dog knows the way home. So you just follow the dog out of the swamp, and you're back in your little town. I grew up from a very young age, but when I was a baby, my mother would take me and put me in the playpen. But rather than turn on the television set, she'd put on classical music on the record player. And so I know all of the melodies, from all the classics of classical music. So that was kind of an interesting way and helped my brain develop musically early. And then that took me in a musical direction for a while. And then,

Aubrey Mozino – Smart, Talented & Charismatic

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 10:00:15 +0000

Aubrey Mozino describes herself as a "tornado in a linen closet." This intelligent, weirdly wacky actress has comedic timing and a big brain which comes in handy when dealing with her position at SAG. She talks with host Cirina Catania about her career, growing up in Philadelphia, studying the Meisner approach to acting with Bill Esper, and an organization she helped to start and to which she contributes regularly, "We Make Movies." Put your seat belts on before listening to these two women chat! To learn more about Aubrey Mozino, go to AubreyMozino.com where you can see her comedy/character reel and her drama reel. Oh, and did we warn you not to get into a drinking contest with her? Yep. You'll lose. Never miss an episode, subscribe to OWCRADiO.com today!

Peter Hamilton – Distributing Your films

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 10:30:00 +0000

Peter Hamilton and Host Cirina Catania discuss the current state of VOD and SVOD distribution for producers who want to sell to Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, PBS, and other outlets. Peter is a veteran business development consultant played a key role in the international expansion of Discovery and other global channels’ brands. His weekly newsletter DocumentaryBusiness.com shares analysis and context on the unscripted video sector with his 20,000 subscribers worldwide. Want to know what deals can be made? Listen in.

Larry O’Connor of OWC Talks Tech

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 10:30:30 +0000

Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO of OWC (Other World Computing) talks tech with Host Cirina Catania—covering Tim Cook's address to the graduating class at Stanford, his thoughts on “giving back,” the new expandable MacPro, eGPU’s and Helios, Envoy 3 SSD's, Thunderbolt and cautionary tales about low-grade USB's. In This Episode 0:16 - Cirina introduces CEO and founder of OWC, Larry O'Connor, who is very involved in the tech and creative world.4:42 - Larry explains why giving back is important to him and his company, OWC.11:26 - Larry excitedly talks about the new Mac Pro and the differences and superior features to its predecessors. 15:44 - Larry discusses the Xeon processor, how it works, and how it is better from other computer processors.21:04 - Larry talks more about modern graphic processing units (GPUs) and how they are more efficient and faster in computers today. 26:07 - Larry explains the difference between USB C and Thunderbolt 3. He reviews which is superior and faster.36:04 - Larry talks about the new products and technologies that excite him and the new solutions they will offer people.43:41 - Cirina and Larry encourage people to check out OWC's website to learn more about Other World Computing and its products. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript I have on the line Larry O'Connor. He is the CEO and founder of one of my favorite companies, Other World Computing. And I say that for many reasons, not just because we are so grateful to them for sponsoring the OWC RADiO, but because they are so involved on many levels in the tech world, in the creative world, and anyone who uses, produces, works with media and needs, just needs technology to back them up. So Larry, thank you from all of us. And thanks for taking the time to do this. I have a ton of questions for you today. Cool, yeah, well, this is always fun. I enjoy being here. So thanks, again it’s a pleasure. So I know you've been swamped, and you have not had a chance to even see Tim Cook's address to the Stanford Commencement. But I wanted to just give you a few quotes and see if they resonate with you and get your reactions to them because he talked about builders. When I think of Tim Cook and the folks at Apple and companies like that, I always think about you and OWC because what you are doing is for the future. It's for the present too, but it's also for the future, and you're giving back so much. So, it says here, he talks about, and a lot of the press have been covering the fact that he talked about the crisis and chaos. But what he did say, “The blind faith has been shaken a bit.” He says here, “Crisis has tampered optimism. Consequences have challenged idealism, and reality has shaken blind faith. But then it goes on to say, for good reasons, that big dreams live here, as to the genius and passion for making them real. In an age of cynicism, this place still believes that the human capacity to solve problems is boundless.” And I wanted to get your reaction to that. 100%. I mean, progress doesn't come without consequence. And every step forward, you know, there are new challenges that have to be solved. I know they're referring to many things that are going on with different tech companies that have perhaps forgotten their original mission that started and are still based in Silicon Valley. But you know, ultimately there's a lot of good, and it's like every generation has got to deal with the consequences and perhaps the abuse of, say the temptation of, you know, misusing, I don’t know how to say it- next great leap. Yeah, he goes on to say. Yeah, brilliant words. I think the speech will go into history as one of our generations’ best, to be honest with you. He brought up so many issues, but he did them so eloquently, and as such a gentleman, I appreciated it. He talked about all the mental effort that it takes to build something. He said, “What's true then is true now.

Chris Fenwick on Editing, Woodworking and StarWars

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:30:00 +0000

Star Wars fan, techie, successful editor and maker of sawdust, Chris Fenwick, has some great advice for those who wish to get into the “biz.” This one time record-holder for the fastest Rubik Cube solution was raised by a fine-artist mother and engineer father. How do you decide what you want to do in life if you are good at just about everything? Fenwick says it is by learning how to do many things and loving what you do Curious about the creative psyche? Listen in as he talks with host, Cirina Catania on OWC RADiO’s “Creative Club.” In This Episode 0:00 - Cirina introduces Chris Fenwick for an impromptu interview. Chris is a visual creative editor with more than 25 years experience.7:26 - Chris talks about how he stumbled upon a lucrative part of his business by mistake.13:26 - Chris reminisces about a childhood story of how his parents molded his knowledge in arts and technology.20:07 - Chris shares how he felt when his dad drew a Xenon light drawing over his moon car drawing.22:11 - Chris explains why he makes creative solutions to technical problems and technical solutions to creative problems. 30:32 - Chris describes the changes in video production over the past few years and how it has shifted the way people are producing today.35:34 - Chris explains why it is essential to adapt when a tectonic shift happens in your industry.40:46 - Chris advises the younger generation on what they should look forward to in the future and what to do to succeed in their endeavors.49:11 - Chris shares some funny stories and experiences of when the Internet first came to be.53:28 - Chris encourages listeners to check out his website, ChrisFenwick.com, or follow him on Twitter at Chris Fenwick. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript This is Cirina Catania with OWC RADiO’s “Creative Club,” and I have Chris Fenwick on the line. This is an impromptu interview. Because I wrangled Chris, he's just such an interesting person. And I want to know more about him. And I think you guys will, too. So Chris, tell everybody listening what you do for a living? It's kind of a loaded question. Primarily what I do seven to five or so every day because I'm an editor, I sit at a Mac and I push pixels around. Editing in the 21st century, it changes quite a bit depending on who you're working for. I may be just what I like to call a “hired wrist.” Somebody who does not actually know how to use the computer will say, “Can you put that in front of that, and that after that?” Sometimes I'm given cards of data from the field and say, “Tell the story about these two sales associates.” Sometimes, I get more into the motion graphics world, and it will be creative visual metaphor for this complex financial transaction. And sometimes, I am actually dealing with large companies at a very kind of high-level, brand identity level. One of my clients, as a matter of fact, has hired me for the last four or five years, I think now, I've been working very closely with them in terms of building a visual language that is easy to share with other content providers, so that all of the video content providers, everything looks the same. So I'm actually building templates and things that they can distribute among all of their contractors. So there's a lot of different things that editor in my world mean. And who knows, maybe I'm just jack-of-all-trades, master of none. But that's kind of in a nutshell, what I do on a day-to-day basis, one of those hats. That's probably why you're still working, though, don't you think that in this day and age, we need to be able to wear more than one hat? I mean, I think that's why I'm still working after all these years. Oh, absolutely. I think a Norm Holland, there's a soundbite of him from one of the editor’s lounges where he said, very poignantly, “The Hollywood system is dead. They just don't know it yet.” And so, in today's day and age, in the post-production world, you have to be willing to adapt,

Jim Tierney, CEO of Digital Anarchy

Mon, 20 May 2019 15:30:00 +0000

Jim Tierney, CEO of Digital Anarchy, and Host Cirina Catania talk about his long history with Burning Man and share information on his company’s plugins for motion graphics, After Effects, animation, and video editing. In This Episode 00:19 - Cirina introduces Jim Tierney, the founder and president of Digital Anarchy, who has the title Chief Executive Anarchist.03:37 - Jim talks about his company's most recent products, like Transcriptive and Flicker Free.08:12 - Cirina asks Jim about the rumor that he likes to go to Burning Man, a festival that focuses on community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance.14:30 - Jim shares why he chose Premiere Pro as a platform for transcripts.19:36 - Cirina and Jim encourage listeners to check out Digital Anarchy's software, namely Transcriptive, Flicker Free, Beauty Box, Samurai Sharpen, and many more. Jump to Links and Resources Transcript Hi, we're at NAB 2019. This is Cirina Catania with OWC Radio, the new creative club. And I'm with Jim Tierney. He's got a great title. You are the founder of Digital Anarchy and the president. And I love your title of Chief Executive Anarchist. That's kinda cool. We're creative. We like anarchy, right? We get anarchy whether we like it or not, especially at NAB. Everybody's anarchist. Let's go back a little bit because I want people to know you as a person. How did you get started? Where were you raised, and how did you get started with technology? Where did I start? I want him to tell us all his secrets. Secrets are good. I started off life as a graphic designer, and I got hired on as a QA person at MetaTools, which you might remember with Kai's Power Tools and Bryce and some of that stuff. And I started working on Final Effects way back in 1995, which is the After Effects plugin set. And did that for a couple of years, worked on a couple of other companies that used the After Effects plugins, and then came up to San Francisco for the whole “.com” craziness. And then that imploded, and I started Digital Anarchy after that. When did you start Digital Anarchy? We started in 2001. Oh, my goodness, it's been that long. It's been a long time. I actually remember that. So talk to us about some of the products that you have developed over the years, and then we'll move into what's new. So what are some of your legacy software? The first product we ever released was Text Anarchy, which was a particle system for generating text. And it could do the matrix kind of text thing, but you can also do a lot of other like text effects with it. We started off doing motion graphic tools, very After Effects-centric. There was also Psunami, which was for generating realistic water. And this is all back 2001-2003. We did the first kind of script product, I think 3D assistance, which was as far as I knew the first script-based plugin because up to that point, they're all just c++ things. And this was using the keyframe assistant API and After Effects. Now there are scripts for everything, but back in 2003, there were not. And then, in 2008, I guess we sold most of the video stuff off to Red Giant, so a lot of those products still exist as Red Giant products. And then, we did Photoshop things for a while, and that didn't go so well. So we went back to doing video things. And that's going great. So here we are. So tell us what you're working on now. Yeah, so the most recent product is Transcriptive which is a panel that is integrated into Premiere and allows you to pull in AI transcripts. We've just added the ability to get human transcripts. Because it's integrated into Premiere, there's a lot of interoperability with other aspects of Premiere. Every word has time codes, or every word is clickable and can open up sequences. The clip is right within the source panel within Premiere. So it's just really nicely integrated. We just launched Transcriptive.com, which is a web-based version of it. So again,

Philip Hodgetts, Co-Founder Intelligent Assistance Software and Lumberjack System

Mon, 13 May 2019 15:30:00 +0000

Join host Cirina Catania as she interviews Philip Hodgetts, Co-Founder Intelligent Assistance Software and Lumberjack System as they discuss where Lumberjack come from and how it helps producers save time on non-scripted workflows, and so much more.

Mads Larsen Nielsen and Ryan Velin of Metronome Productions

Mon, 13 May 2019 14:30:00 +0000

Join host Cirina Catania as she interviews Mads Larsen Nielsen and Ryan Velin of Metronome, the biggest production company in Denmark as they discuss shrinking budgets, large expectations, and the production process they use to hit their schedule.

Shailendra Sinha, Intel

Fri, 03 May 2019 19:30:00 +0000

Join host Cirina Catania as she interviews Shailendra Sinha, Sr. Business Development Manager, Intel as they discuss Thunderbolt technology, its history, how it works, and Thunderbolt’s amazing capabilities.

Uwe Martin

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 19:30:00 +0000

Uwe Martin, calls what he does, “slow journalism.” OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, calls it great journalism. Uhwe travels the world documenting, via photographs, video and multi-media exhibits, our water crisis, the land rush, the challenges of farming/ranching and other cultural and social issues that might otherwise be hidden, sometimes taking years to embed himself into the region he is covering. The result is world-class creativity and story-telling that is rare to see in this age of rushed get-it-out-there-quick coverage.

Beeple, Mike Winkleman

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:20:00 +0000

Beeple's, aka Mike Winkleman’s "Everyday” creations, launched every single day without fail for the last 12 years, inspire us and bring our creative genes to their knees. He talks candidly at NAB 2019 with Host Cirina Catania, and gives us an interesting, candid look at the man behind one of the world's most admired and prolific Cinema4D artists.

Jon Bach, Puget Systems

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:20:00 +0000

Once upon a time, a young boy started playing with computers in his basement…in 2019, Jon Bach, now CEO of Puget Systems, runs a company building custom systems for on-set DIT’s and content creators. Host Cirina Catania dives into the corporate culture and asks questions about what makes Jon successful.

Chris Vanderschaaf, Cinematographer

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:10:00 +0000

Chris Vanderschaaf, Phantom High Speed Cinematographer, may have the world’s most awesome job! He smashes, drops and slices really neat stuff at 1,000 frames per second and gets paid for it. Host Cirina Catania, loves that!

Andy Cochrane, Sprinbok Entertainment

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Get out the tissues, Immersive Content Creator, Andy Cochrane, of Springbok Entertainment talks with host Cirina Catania about the first in a series of mixed media films about cancer survivors. “The 100%” premieres at Tribeca the week of April 22nd as part of this groundbreaking anthology. The immersive project used over 130 cameras for some scenes to tell the story of Maggie Kudirka, a ballerina stricken with Cancer. Andy tells us how the project was filmed and why. We cried.

NAB 2019 – Michael Kammes, BeBop

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Join host Cirina Catania as she interviews Michael Kammes the Director of Business Development at BeBop Technology as they discuss why he wanted to work at a startup and how BeBop wants to change how media creation can change to use cloud computing vs relying on 100% local editing workflows.

NAB 2019 – Larry O’Connor, Founder, OWC

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Join host Cirina Catania as she interviews Larry O’Connor the Founder and CEO of OWC as they discuss NAB, the Extreme Tech Challenge, life changing tech, future tech, and how sustainability is part of OWC’s core.

NAB 2019 – Filmmaker, Ryan Connolly

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Join host Cirina Catania as she interviews Filmmaker, Ryan Connolly as they discuss NAB, his Film Riot web show, when he realized he was creative, Filmmaking, the kind of films he makes, lessons from low resource short films and high resource productions, to always go above and beyond with full passion, and give 110% into each and every project.

Paul Babb, Maxon Computer