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19 Ways to Reignite Your Creativity
Creativity is sometimes seen as an entity which only some people have within them, but it’s simply not true. Every person has some degree of creativity, but often it isn’t given the opportunity to thrive or the support it needs to develop. It can also become harder and harder to be creative as adults when…
LHP Engineering Solutions Career Opportunity: Shaping Infotainment Systems as an Embedded Software Engineer
On this new JobCast brought to you by Marketscale, we sit down with Nate McCray, director of talent acquisition at LHP Engineering Solutions to discuss the open role of Embedded Software Engineer. Nate says the ideal candidate is an experienced software engineer with experience in the automotive industry or has a problem-solving, intellectually-curious mind…
Buying vs Renting Office Space in the Bay Area
As rents continue to rise across the Bay Area businesses have started to alter their approach to obtaining office space. Rather than submit themselves to higher rent costs, companies are now far more likely to buy their own properties. This strategy has been adopted by some of the biggest companies in the world, like…
Panasonic at IBC: New Broadcast Shoulder-mount 4K Camera, PTZ Firsts, 8K Tech Innovation, and more
The new new AJ-CX4000GJ camera, which will launch in December 2019, follows the handheld-type AG-CX350 as the new “CX” Series lineup of 4K camera recorders. The AJ-CX4000GJ is a B4 lens mount, interchangeable lens camera recorder that is typical for broadcast use. It is equipped with a large-sized 11MP image sensor and enables high quality…
IC Realtime Partners With Savant to Streamline Home Automation
MarketScale was at Cedia Expo to check out the new technological advances that are coming to market in the home automation industry. One of many notable stops was made at the IC Realtime and Savant booth. IC Realtime, a digital surveillance manufacturer, recently partnered with Savant to enhance automation for customers and dealers. — This…
Identify Theft Prevention and Multi-Factor Authentication: The Mecca Minute
Are you confused about identity theft prevention? If so, you aren’t alone. Over 15 million residents in the US have their identities stolen each year. Clearly this type of crime in America is an epidemic, but what can be done for identity theft prevention? On this edition of The Mecca Minute, host…
Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic Video Assist 12G
(Amsterdam, Netherlands–September 13, 2019) Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Video Assist 12G which are new models of the company’s popular combined monitoring and recording solutions. These new models feature brighter HDR screens, built in scopes, upgraded batteries, 12G-SDI and much more. Blackmagic Video Assist 12G will be available in September 2019 from Blackmagic Design resellers…
Exploring the Future of Smart Homes at CEDIA Expo 2019
On this excerpt from Business Casual, Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern were joined by MarketScale’s Nick Bruce live from CEDIA Expo 2019 in Denver, CO. Nick broke down the most interesting new technology in the smart home sector, including a program from Modus VR that utilizes virtual reality during the design phase of home…
Introducing the Mecca Minute with Gerry Mecca
Tired of the spending 45 minutes listening to a podcast that could have been summed up in one minute? We decided to do something about it. Join MarketScale’s resident software & technology insider Gerry Mecca as he provides relevant industry tips, tricks and trends in under a minute! — Gerry Mecca is currently with…
Top Equipment Investments for Working Filmmakers
When it comes to working as a filmmaker for a living, what are the best gear investments to make money rather than lose it? Here are a few must-haves. As a freelance filmmaker, there’s nothing more daunting than investing in gear. When all is said and done, after purchasing all the accessories — from camera…
We Put the BMPCC6K Through Its Paces. Here’s How We Think It Did
BMPCC6K’s Super 35mm sensor provides greater dynamic range and cinematic look. So I’ve had the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K for a few days to test out and I have to admit, it’s been really fun to shoot with. Why? Because it’s so damn easy to jump in with both feet. If you’re a BMPCC4K user, you…
The Director of ‘Shazam!’ Gives You His Best Filmmaking Advice
David F. Sandberg, director of genre films like “Shazam!,” “Lights Out,” and “Annabelle Creation,” has great advice for making movies. Swedish filmmaker David F. Sandberg acknowledges that you are always growing and developing as you continue through a creative career, but you pick up what works best along the way. And he should know. His career spans…
Conquering Everest, Space, and Now Drone Controls
After taking on space flight and Mt. Everest Scott Parazynski was looking for a new challenge. He decided to enter the drone industry through his company Fluidity Technologies. “I’ve always been an inventor, interested in pressing the boundaries of what’s possible,” he said. “The things that people tell me ‘that’s impossible,’ those are the…
Up to 150 Trillion Pieces of Data Are Going Uncaptured Each Year
Trillions of pieces of data are going untapped every year, and it’s holding businesses back. This data, surprisingly, consists of human speech from call centers, and it’s ripe for collection and analysis. On this new episode of the Software & Technology Podcast brought to you by MarketScale, host Sean Heath sat down with Steve…
Uber and Lyft Hit a Road Block in California
It’s official. California’s senate passed AB 5 on Tuesday, a bill that requires business to hire workers as employees rather than independent contractors. The controversial bill is setting new precedents for the gig economy after heated back-and-forths from lawmakers, union representatives, and gig companies like Uber and Lyft. Though the bill is still contingent on…
5 Space Bound Companies That Can Get Your Business to the Moon
In 1969 Neil Armstrong took his famous first steps on the moon. In the half century since, only a select few have followed in his path. However, the private sector is intent on changing that soon. Here are five companies that are working towards making commercial space travel possible in the near future. 1. SpaceX…
What Drones Mean For Police and Public Trust
Every local law enforcement agency deals with challenges unique to its own community. When determining how best to keep people safe, managing resources effectively is among the most important objectives. Drones have given local police departments a new tool to combat the problems they encounter on a daily basis. However, as a new technology,…
Why the Latest Apple Event Means Business
Apple products are ubiquitous around the globe, and the business world will pay close attention to the company’s media event on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. EST. The company is expected to unveil a trio of new iPhones at its Cupertino, California headquarters. While people may associate the iPhone with emojis and social media…
Kieffer | Starlite Career Opportunity: Nurturing Relationships as a Client Service Manager
On this Pro AV Jobcast, host Tyler Kern explored open positions at Kieffer | Starlite with vice president of client services Steve Born. Kieffer | Starlite is a national sign company that specializes in manufacturing, service, and installation since 1956 — and today they’re looking to hire a client service manager. This position, which…
CineCast: How Cinedeck CEO Beat an “It Can’t Be Done” Mentality and Changed the Editing Industry
Gone are the days of waiting long hours for media files to render thanks to insert-editing software, like cineX. On this three-part CineCast podcast, we have discussed the evolution of cineX with Cinedeck CEO himself, Charles D’Autremont. On our last and final episode with him, D’Autremont wrapped up the conversation with real stories from…
The Future of Data Storage, and Why Traditional Cloud Storage Just Won’t Cut It
Global society is creating more data than ever before, and with every passing day, more information is created, demanding storage space. So where does it all go? Cloud storage has largely come to the rescue for our data storage needs, but even now the cloud technology is reaching a plateau. So how do we…
Video Vices: How Consumers’ High Demand for Engaging Content is Impacting Video Distribution
Content is king, and that’s no more apparent than in today’s media-driven economy. Businesses across all kinds of industries are looking for reliable ways to circulate media across multiple visual displays, be it while you’re pumping gas, watching a sports event at a bar, or attending a live concert at an arena. This kind…
Talkin’ Shop: How Walbro 2.0 Is Driving Into Electronic Fuel Injection
As the long days of summer come to a close, Walbro Channel Marketing Director Bob McCue looks to cooler weather for what maintenance consumers should be aware of heading into fall on this month’s episode of Talkin’ Shop with Walbro. In this new episode, host Tyler Kern sat down with McCue to discuss what’s…
Talking Drones with DJI’s Romeo Durscher
Romeo Durscher, Director of Public Safety Integration for DJI, joined Daniel Litwin at InterDrone 2019 to discuss some of the big trends he’s seeing in the world of drones. Durscher explained what he was excited to see at the show, discussed the challenges in collecting and interpreting data using drones, and gave an overview of the…
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