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Today, Video Production Radio provides highlights from GV Expo 2008 in Washington DC. This gathering presents the latest in video hardware, software, and services for video production and post-production. This month’s show provides highlights from this event.
Mark Pescatore, editor, Government Video magazine, reports on one of the conference highlights – the FCC is growing concerned about the nation’s readiness for the digital broadcasting transition in February.
Sam Bogoch, Director of Infrastructure Solutions, Avid Technology, talks about Avid’s New Thinking, and some new products it is introducing in December to improve the ability of multiple editors to work together on the same project.
Mark Pescatore, executive conference chair, GV Expo, returns to talk about their Salute Awards – given to the products that show the most potential for the future.

Brian Towey, Regional Sales Manager, Microboards Technology, talks about the challenges of duplicated Blu-ray Discs and how to select the right media for burning your own DVDs to minimize problems. You’ll find his comments eye-opening!
Andrew Evans, System Engineer, Extron Electronics, surprises us with the statement that the new RED cameras have data rates so vast that the current fibre-channel interface will have a hard time handling it. In other words, be careful or you’ll need to upgrade all your gear!
Hossein ZiaShakiri, VP, Business Development and Alliances, SpectraLogic, talks about the life-span of magnetic tape. You’ll need to hear this before its too late.