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What’s the difference between backing up content and archiving it? Does it really matter? People use the terms interchangeably at times, but there are key distinctions in how these technologies protect and preserve content that can have a big impact in media workflows, including their potential to conserve storage capacity.

The 2018 version of Cine Gear has come and gone (insert sad face) but not before the camera and gear makers released all kinds of new and exciting announcements about their products. It was (as usual) a real toss up of where to even start, but here we go with some really interesting things to talk about from the show.

With the recent success of IBC 2022, it's safe to say that the production community is close to being back in full form — maybe not full speed — but certainly moving in the right direction. There is, however, a noticeable and encouraging uptick in all parts of the business. While we know that some productions and services didn’t miss a beat, there were many others that weren't as fortunate.

As many of you know change is such a huge part of our everyday creative work environment. We're tasked with implementing new technologies and thinking on our feet no matter which part of the industry you work in.

From couch-surfing to sets like Walking Dead and Quantico, it takes grit. It takes determination. It takes an unwavering, fierce passion for the film industry to stay on top of producer’s minds. And, being a certified Apple Tech sure can’t hurt, either. At least according to JC Conklin, whose recent credits included Director’s Assistant on Walking Dead and Office Assistant, then Runner on ABC’s Quantico.

Colorist Samuel Gursky from New York-based post house Irving Harvey discusses his work on four different projects from SXSW 2018. By using the DaVinci Resolve Studio and a DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel for the projects’ color grading and final conform, he was able to get the job done for a variety of different projects.

The production pros at Hive Lighting are definitely not first timers when it comes to lighting things up (illuminating shows and films such as “Think Like a Man” and Nickelodeon’s “Victorious”) although it will be their first time lighting up the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. The professionals at Hive Lighting have always been fans of Sundance and are great supporters of independent filmmakers. With a number of friends involved in the festival, it was only a matter of time before they would become a part of it. Lighting up interview booths at the Sundance Film Festival might be one of their main reason for attending this year, but it’s not stopping them from enjoying one of the most prestigious festivals and filmmakers from around the world.

Ever wonder how the concept of hell was developed on the hit series Lucifer? That's the work of Alex Hajdu, the brilliant production designer behind the series, as well as the upcoming reboot of the fan-favorite show, CSI: Vegas, which premiered October 6th on CBS. Lucifer is currently one of the top-viewed titles on Netflix, and Alex’s production design shines in the unique sets seen throughout the show.

John El Manahi, production designer on the upcoming music biopic Spinning Gold, opened exclusively in theaters on March 31. Spinning Gold is a biopic following 1970s record producer Neil Bogart, co-founder of Casablanca Records, the most successful independent record company of all time.

Post|Production World returns to NAB Show Las Vegas as a hybrid training event this October. As the highly anticipated event of the year for the media and entertainment industries, many post and production professionals are eager to return to in-person training. With over 120+ training sessions to choose from, attendees could expect to learn something new this year while also taking the opportunity to reconnect with the community.