by Doug Seidel, Social Media Manager, External Relations Committee
If you didn’t hear the big announcement, Eastern Video Expo will be back May of next year! And even bigger news, our trade show will be in person! This means there will be announcements from now until May with new vendors joining the expo. Do you know the best place to find out who will be there in person with new products to show off? That’s right, on our social media! Be sure to follow the links below to find out who will be there and all other important information on the upcoming expo.
Also after the success of our virtual conference our workshops will all be virtual this next conference. Now is the time to chime in and let us know if there is something you want to see next year. All that attended last’s years conference can still watch the recorded sessions on www.easternvideoexpo.com but these videos will go away to make room for the 2022 expo, so be sure to login and watch before they are gone.
Leaders Wanted: Each year JAG holds an annual vote for board members. It is the opportunity for members of our organization to step up, be proactive and participate in the leadership of the Jersey Access Group. This may seem like a daunting task to members, but it should not be perceived as such. Rather, this should be viewed as an opportunity for you to share your unique talents and perspective. JAG benefits from a diverse board with a wide array of valuable insights all sharing the desire to enhance both PEG and JAG. All are welcome to nominate themselves and participate in our upcoming board elections.
Doug Seidel, Social Media Manager, External Relations Committee This month I want to take a moment to remind everyone of a few things since this has been a very productive year in social media and our digital footprint. First, for everyone that attended Eastern Video Expo (or purchased a ticket and did not attend) all …
by Paul A. Distefano, Regional Sales Manager, DeSisti Lighting
What if, today, you need to interview a town official in their office? What if that official’s office is in a century old building with dark wood panels and incandescent lighting? What if that official’s office is in a 1970’s era cookie cutter building with overhead fluorescent tubes in the range of 4000K? What if it is a modern building with LED lighting which is nice and efficient, but not necessarily the highest color rendering because it was chosen to achieve a specific light level and a camera recording in there was not even an afterthought? What if any of these scenarios is further complicated by large windows and window dressing insufficient to control this ambient light….. even if you are lucky and the windows are oriented north/south instead of east/west? What if later that day, you need to cover a musical performance at a school, the library, the senior center, or some other venue that has similarly flat, ugly, low CRI, lighting? Wouldn’t a splash of color on the wall or reflecting off the performer’s guitar make the image more appealing, interesting, or just prettier? What if you also need to provide lighting for a still photographer in the room as well? What if there was a single line of lighting fixtures that could allow you to creatively light under all these varied scenarios, and more, allowing you to record the highest quality images with your camera, whether it is a pro quality 3-chip or your cell phone? Why, it would be the Zelig of lighting fixtures! Well, it exists….. and it is called the Variable White + Color technology provided by DeSisti! By the way, when the technology was first presented to us in its early development stage a couple of years ago, I made the same “Zelig” reference and my heart sunk when my clever reference was met by blank stares from my much younger colleagues on the Skype call. I’m banking on the average age of my friends here at JAG being old enough to get it, though.
By Jan Zachary, Cable Television Coordinator, Manalapan
Our EG (Educational/Governmental) station formed in the fall of 2004 when the Township Committee created the Cable Television Advisory Committee (CTAC). When I discovered the new committee in 2005, I joined at once.
Recently I had the opportunity again to represent JAG at the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors’ (NATOA) 2021 Annual Conference, albeit virtually, both as an attendee and as the NJ Chapter President of NATOA. NATOA’s national conference offers a comprehensive professional development learning experience and an exclusive opportunity to interact with and learn from leaders in the field and colleagues across the country.
Executive Board Retreat Your Board … Working Hard For You!
There are two components that help to make a great organization, its members and its board. I am happy to report that JAG has both. This organization is made up of people who really care about our industry, its future, and its impact on our community. JAG members take an active role in participating in monthly meetings, engaging in our webinars, and attending our conference. Members understand the value of JAG. In turn, the JAG Board recognizes this, and is dedicated to give members the best value for their dues, and then some.
By Yervant Keshishian, Sales Engineer & Technical Director, Varto Technologies
Modern broadcast facilities don’t quite look like they used to, and that’s okay! As we look to upgrade and future proof there are several innovative solutions and workflows available that can drastically improve productivity and give us new opportunities to create high quality content.
Today I will dive into a few of these solutions, but I look forward to our presentation on September 29th where we will virtually demonstrate these concepts and more in our new IP-based REMI control room & studio in East Rutherford!
byDustin Dumas, Station Manager, SOMAtv, South Orange/Maplewood, NJ
In this column I regularly cover topics helpful to independent producers. Today’s column will cover some of the lessons I learned during the 2021 Eastern Video Expo that I will be placing in my virtual toolbox. I will focus on interviewing techniques, lighting and editing techniques.
Posted: November 1, 2021 by Doug Seidel
Social Media Stats: November 2021
by Doug Seidel, Social Media Manager, External Relations Committee
If you didn’t hear the big announcement, Eastern Video Expo will be back May of next year! And even bigger news, our trade show will be in person! This means there will be announcements from now until May with new vendors joining the expo. Do you know the best place to find out who will be there in person with new products to show off? That’s right, on our social media! Be sure to follow the links below to find out who will be there and all other important information on the upcoming expo.
Also after the success of our virtual conference our workshops will all be virtual this next conference. Now is the time to chime in and let us know if there is something you want to see next year. All that attended last’s years conference can still watch the recorded sessions on www.easternvideoexpo.com but these videos will go away to make room for the 2022 expo, so be sure to login and watch before they are gone.
Posted: October 16, 2021 by Doug Seidel
Social Media Stats – October 2021
Doug Seidel, Social Media Manager, External Relations Committee This month I want to take a moment to remind everyone of a few things since this has been a very productive year in social media and our digital footprint. First, for everyone that attended Eastern Video Expo (or purchased a ticket and did not attend) all …
Posted: October 16, 2021 by Doug Seidel
DeSisti Presentation – The Most Versatile Lighting Technology Yet
The Most Versatile Lighting Technology Yet
by Paul A. Distefano, Regional Sales Manager, DeSisti Lighting
What if, today, you need to interview a town official in their office? What if that official’s office is in a century old building with dark wood panels and incandescent lighting? What if that official’s office is in a 1970’s era cookie cutter building with overhead fluorescent tubes in the range of 4000K? What if it is a modern building with LED lighting which is nice and efficient, but not necessarily the highest color rendering because it was chosen to achieve a specific light level and a camera recording in there was not even an afterthought? What if any of these scenarios is further complicated by large windows and window dressing insufficient to control this ambient light….. even if you are lucky and the windows are oriented north/south instead of east/west? What if later that day, you need to cover a musical performance at a school, the library, the senior center, or some other venue that has similarly flat, ugly, low CRI, lighting? Wouldn’t a splash of color on the wall or reflecting off the performer’s guitar make the image more appealing, interesting, or just prettier? What if you also need to provide lighting for a still photographer in the room as well? What if there was a single line of lighting fixtures that could allow you to creatively light under all these varied scenarios, and more, allowing you to record the highest quality images with your camera, whether it is a pro quality 3-chip or your cell phone? Why, it would be the Zelig of lighting fixtures! Well, it exists….. and it is called the Variable White + Color technology provided by DeSisti! By the way, when the technology was first presented to us in its early development stage a couple of years ago, I made the same “Zelig” reference and my heart sunk when my clever reference was met by blank stares from my much younger colleagues on the Skype call. I’m banking on the average age of my friends here at JAG being old enough to get it, though.
Posted: October 16, 2021 by Doug Seidel
Spotlight: Manalapan – Here at Manalapan Township Television Network
Here at Manalapan Township Television Network
By Jan Zachary, Cable Television Coordinator, Manalapan
Our EG (Educational/Governmental) station formed in the fall of 2004 when the Township Committee created the Cable Television Advisory Committee (CTAC). When I discovered the new committee in 2005, I joined at once.
Posted: October 16, 2021 by Doug Seidel
Tech Talk – Setting Up Social Media Platforms
Setting Up Social Media Platforms
by Cyd Seidel, Founder/CEO, New Jersey Isn’t Boring
Starting a new social media page like Instagram can be overwhelming, so I’m here to provide you with a few tips to make your new account successful.
Posted: October 16, 2021 by Doug Seidel
NATOA Conference Report
NATOA Conference Report
by Bob Duthaler, President, JAG
Recently I had the opportunity again to represent JAG at the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors’ (NATOA) 2021 Annual Conference, albeit virtually, both as an attendee and as the NJ Chapter President of NATOA. NATOA’s national conference offers a comprehensive professional development learning experience and an exclusive opportunity to interact with and learn from leaders in the field and colleagues across the country.
Posted: September 15, 2021 by Doug Seidel
Vendor Presentation: Upgrade to a Modern Broadcast Facility:Simplifying Production with New Tools
By Yervant Keshishian, Sales Engineer & Technical Director, Varto Technologies
Modern broadcast facilities don’t quite look like they used to, and that’s okay! As we look to upgrade and future proof there are several innovative solutions and workflows available that can drastically improve productivity and give us new opportunities to create high quality content.
Today I will dive into a few of these solutions, but I look forward to our presentation on September 29th where we will virtually demonstrate these concepts and more in our new IP-based REMI control room & studio in East Rutherford!
Posted: September 15, 2021 by Doug Seidel
Independent Producers Corner: Keep Your Virtual Toolbox Updated
by Dustin Dumas, Station Manager, SOMAtv, South Orange/Maplewood, NJ
In this column I regularly cover topics helpful to independent producers. Today’s column will cover some of the lessons I learned during the 2021 Eastern Video Expo that I will be placing in my virtual toolbox. I will focus on interviewing techniques, lighting and editing techniques.