Latest articles by Walter Schoenknecht
Going On-Location in a Post-9/11 Environment
I used to worry that I couldn't be in two places at once; now I find that I can't even be in one place at once.
Colorful Language for Video Editors
The last several years have seen a revolution in color-correction techniques, one in which the electron team—us video folks—have merged paths with the photon team—the film guys.
Innocence Lost
Historically, most humans have seemed as instinctively afraid of the limelight as they are of snakes—from the great and mighty CEO down to the most reclusive retail clerk.
Kewazinga Brings "Holodeck" To Broadcast Sports
Extreme skateboarders and BMX bikers appear to hover in mid-air, while home viewers’ vantage points slowly rotate around the acrobatic athletes.
For Smart TV, Broadcasters Must 'Embrace Disruption'
It may be a whole new ballgame, but the media industry has a spot in the starting lineup reserved for them, if they're willing to think a little differently.
The Storyteller's Secret: Visual Effects 'Drive Audience Engagement'
Chances are, if you've seen a particularly moving and well-told story, you've seen a boatload of visual effects—and probably never noticed.
Panel Shines a Light on UltraViolet
The UltraViolet project is a collaboration among more than 60 players from different industries.
Snell Technology Enables Web Tie-Ins
With a downloadable third-party app, viewers can tap into metadata and "triggers" synced to a program's real-time broadcast.
QTube Drives 'Exciting Times' For Quantel
The company's biggest NAB Show splash comes from QTube, a platform facilitating self-scaling video workflows over IP.
Holding for Support
Grab a beverage of choice, maybe a bowl of nuts or chips, start a game of Minesweeper, and curl up with the telephone
The AC Is Running
The assistant cameraman on a tapeless HD shoot is responsible for trafficking the memory cards, keeping them organized, safely dumping them and re-loading the camera.
Examine Every Aspect
At our house, the kids seem to want the picture to touch all four corners of the 16:9 screen at all times, regardless of whether the content's formatted that way or not. And it makes me crazy.
Micro Gets Big
There are several forces at work which have bolstered the rise of the microstock houses. Simple economics are the most obvious.
The Truck Gets In Your Blood
As a truck guy, when you show up for work, you’ve got no guarantee of a good meal or a clean restroom or even electric power.
Doing a Script Check For Accuracy
In our area, there's a popular extra-credit assignment from elementary and high school English teachers: Get out your blue pencil and proofread the daily newspaper.
