Part 1—Content security and cloud workflow. By Andy Marken Maybe it’s the fact that it’s been three years since folks could gather to see and talk about creative industry stuff. Maybe it’s because creators and deliverers want to discuss the important topics of the day—content security and working in the cloud… and Netflix. There was a lot to cover at NAB, so we’ve … [Read more...] about NAB 2022: What caught my attention
Pixotope acquisition to create end-to-end virtual production solution
Integration of TrackMen real-time 3D tracking makes VP more accessible. In a move that will result in a complete virtual production platform, Pixotope Technologies AS, which provides live augmented reality and virtual production solutions, has acquired TrackMen Gmbh, developer of real-time 3D camera and talent tracking solutions. The acquisition, says Pixotope, is a … [Read more...] about Pixotope acquisition to create end-to-end virtual production solution
Global video game industry running a strong race
A review of the video game tech industry and index for 1Q 2022. By Ted Pollak According to our mosaic of data sources and our own research, the “marathon of growth” in the global video game industry has briefly slowed down to grab a drink off the water bottle table. Some of this is due to the natural cycle of consumer demand, some of it is due to steadily improving but … [Read more...] about Global video game industry running a strong race
Panel pricing: Up and then down
It’s hard to tell how long the downward trend will continue. From August 2020 through July 2021, the industry experienced a large boost in pricing for LCD panels, followed by a dramatic price drop in the months following through the beginning of 2022. Since then, they have continued on this downward trend, especially for 55-inch and 65-inch offerings, albeit more slowly as … [Read more...] about Panel pricing: Up and then down
Missing no action
Time to tune in or turn off the Oscars and other awards shows? By Andy Marken When Louis B. Mayer, founder of then powerful MGM, held his party on May 16, 1929, to give a few of his conscript filmmakers some rewards for staying in line, his rationale was delightfully simple, and it worked. It was a small affair—270 attendees dropping five bucks (equivalent to $75 … [Read more...] about Missing no action
Arma 3: In the thick of combat
Enduring the most dangerous job in the jungle. By Ted Pollak I jumped back into the saddle last night playing Arma 3 with Vietnam War Mod, a realistic open-world military tactical shooter video game from Bohemia Interactive. Complete gratification requires a lot of patience, and the way I play, everything can fall apart, leaving me to walk away a loser after an hour plus … [Read more...] about Arma 3: In the thick of combat
Content comes in many forms
By Andy Marken “I am Loki of Asgard and I am burdened with glorious purpose.”—Loki, “The Avengers,” Marvel Studios, 2012 Sometimes we get so enamored with movies in theaters and content on our home screen, we think that’s the alpha and omega of the entertainment industry. It takes our kids to bring us back to reality. We’re looking forward to seeing Top Gun: Maverick … [Read more...] about Content comes in many forms
Q4’21 maintains torrid—albeit unsustainable—workstation market growth
As part of its ongoing research on the workstation market, Jon Peddie Research (JPR) has released its JPR Workstation Report Market Quarterly for Q4’21. There will be a quarter that ends the workstation market’s historically high growth, but the fourth quarter of 2021 wasn’t it. Yet again, quarterly growth far outpaced levels any would justifiably describe as organic, with Q4 … [Read more...] about Q4’21 maintains torrid—albeit unsustainable—workstation market growth
Announcing Karen Moltenbrey as Editor-in-Chief for Jon Peddie Research
An influencer, and mentor to the computer graphics community, she will broaden JPR’s extensive industry knowledge and experience. Jon Peddie Research (JPR) proudly announces the appointment of proven industry leader Karen Moltenbrey to editor-in-chief for Jon Peddie Research. She will be actively involved in determining the direction and content of various JPR projects, … [Read more...] about Announcing Karen Moltenbrey as Editor-in-Chief for Jon Peddie Research
Hollywood Professional Association Tech Retreat shows that virtual production is real
Not to mention, easy and economic. By Andy Marken We figured this year’s HPA (Hollywood Professional Association) Tech Retreat would be “a little” slow after two years of people going to the set, getting sent home, and starting/stopping projects and work. Personally, our biggest goal for this year has been to get out and reconnect with people. The only event we had … [Read more...] about Hollywood Professional Association Tech Retreat shows that virtual production is real