I’m here in Clearwater Beach Florida getting ready for the worlds first LIVE episode of Mindfreak. TriCaster sits in the shadow of the “Big Daddy” live truck from NEP ready to stream live coverage of this history making event.
Broadcast veteran, Andrew Lipson is at the helm for this production flanked by his partner, Anna George. Their production company Image First Productions is actually producing the webcast.
Where to see the webcast.
www.aetv.com/criss_angel/ or www.crissangel.com
Coverage Starts at 9PM EDT tomorrow night. (Wednesday 7/30/08)
Whew.. What a weekend. Sorry that I didn’t have a chance to post updates from Days 3 until now! Day 4 is coming soon.
We opened up day three with a trip to the VooDoo/Saints training facility in Metarie, LA for the KidsZone event. We were streaming the Sirrius Satellite Radio show live from the event. In the middle of our live webcast, the Cleveland Gladiators mascot decided to get a little airtime by riding between the cameras and the hosts, Peter Schwartz and Wayne Morris.
When Mascots Attack
Tons of stuff for the kids to do including players signing autographs and a free concert from Radio Disney recording artist Jordan Pruitt.
9 Year Old uses TriCaster to show FanZone show
I left the TriCaster in the capable hands of the ArenaBowl Interns and headed off to the Tech NO-Bowl. This was a technology panel hosted by the Sports Video Group where key ArenaBowl technology partners discussed the tech behind ArenaBowl weekend. Participants included FOX, ESPN360.com, Sling Media and the Louisiana Film Commission.
Saturday night was a HUGE party at the Hard Rock Cafe. The headlining act was Huey Lewis and the News but I was PUMPED to find out that Dash Rip Rock would be one of the opening acts. GREAT SHOW!
VIP Passes are SWEET!
L to R – Jim & Spencer Plant, Noel, Philp & Phil Nelson
Noel Nelson & Marshall Faulk
Day 2 of ArenaBowl weekend has come and gone. Today we did 4 projects starting with Media day live from the New Orlenas arena. Had a great time streaming live interviews from the turf! We even had the honor of interviewing Eagles legend, Ron Jaworski
Wayne Morris and Ari Wolfe get the latest Soul info from Ron Jaworski
After Media day, we packed up the TriCaster and headed to Radio Row where the AFL interns took over and ran the TriCaster webcasts as I sat back and enjoyed a few energy drinks from ArenaBowl sponsor Black Mamba!
From Radio Row, we head to the Super Dome where we streamed the live ADT ArenaBall and at the same time recorded interviews with the winners to the TriCaster hard disk.
(L to R) Philip Nelson, Soul QB Matt D’Orazio, Ari Wolfe & SaberCats QB Mark Grieb
Well, that about wraps up Day 2 of ArenaBowl.. I’m off the Gala after party!
Today was our first streaming day of the ArenaBowl weekend and our only webcast was the Sirrius Satellite Radio “This week in the AFL” hosted by Peter Schwartz and Wayne Morris.
(L to R) Wayne Morris, AFL Commissioner David Baker and Peter Schwartz
Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund also stopped by to say hi and make an appearance on the show.
Philip Nelson & Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund
The stream went great! TriCaster was easy to use and the Arena Football League Interns even got in on the streaming action. After about 5 min of explanation all three interns switched an entire segment of the show. I think they are ready to run everything on their own tomorrow.. My work here is done. 😉
AP released a VERY interesting article today entitled “Pittsburgh cancer center warns of cell phone risks”. Click HERE to read.
The FDA claims that there is no risk in using cell phones but Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute diagrees. He has issued a memo to his 3,000 faculty and staff with contraray view to the FDA.
In the memo he urges people to limit cell phone use and for children to only use cell phones in emergency situations.
Something interesting for us to consider!
Here is a link to another interesting article from www.noodad.com
WOW! What a power packed day today. I was invited to Chicago for a meeting with all 30 NHL teams and had the honor of training them on the basics of TriCaster.
Pretty cool day! Met the guys and girls that bringing the NHL fan experience to a worldwide audience on the web.
Shout out the LA Kings for being the FIRST NHL team to implement TriCaster. Heidi Rocks! The Kings are doing a weekly show with TriCaster and are blazing a trail for other NHL teams to give their fans more access to their favorite teams.
During a lighing seminar, Heidi does a sample interview.. Notice that I couldn’t help but get in the show.. 🙂
Wow! What happened to journalists who simply reported the news? The election is still a few months away but the press I’m seeing is already painting Obama as “President”..
Barack Obama faces tough task to please Arabs & Jews on Mideast
Obama’s Global Victory Lap Has McCain Desperate
President-Elect Obama
For Obama, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Looms
The news has really turned into one GIANT opinion piece.
Chicago suburb, Lynwood has banned the wearing of saggy pants.
It’s getting scary when what you can wear is dictated by law. Read the article HERE
I know this law targets young black males but PLUMBERS need to be ready.. They are next!
Honda US Open of Surfing to be produced and web streamed live with TriCaster
San Antonio, TX — July 10, 2008 –NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that Go211.com, the leading social networking website for action sports enthusiasts, has chosen TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce and web stream Go211 Live, the largest action sports, music and lifestyle festival in North America, which takes place July 24-27 from Huntington Beach, California. Go211 Live features the world’s largest professional surfing competition- Honda US Open of Surfing presented by O’Neil- along with BMX, skateboarding, freestyle motocross demos, live music and fashion.
“Go211.com is proud to deliver Go211 Live and the Honda US Open of Surfing presented by O’Neil to world-wide fans,” said Sean Aruda, CEO, Go211.com. “TriCaster portable production system gives us a reliable and affordable way to produce and web stream four full days of activities, in their entirety, to online users.”
“The US Open of Surfing isn’t shot in a controlled studio,” said Philip Nelson, SVP Strategic Development, NewTek. “One of the key benefits of the TriCaster is portability. You can do a live web stream with TriCaster from almost anywhere on the planet: a BMX Track, skateboard park or even the beach. As long as you have power and an internet connection you are ready to stream.”
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All-Star Line Up: TriCaster™ and Knockout Digital Media
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TriCaster to be used to produce and web stream 2008 All-Star Game radio shows
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| San Antonio, TX — July 11, 2008 — San Antonio, Texas – July 11, 2008 — NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that Knockout Digital Media has chosen TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce and web stream the ESPN Radio All-Star Game radio shows in New York City to ESPNRadio.com. The July 14 and 15 web streams will give the world’s sports fans live access to Mike & Mike in the Morning from Grand Central Station from 6-10am and to Tirico and Van Pelt from Mickey Mantle’s restaurant from 1-4pm.
“TriCaster is allowing us to give live access to the events surrounding the last All Star Game to ever be played at Yankee Stadium, with a savings in cost, space and time,” said Gil Chavez, President of Knockout Digital Media.“The online presence of this day in baseball brings the ESPN Radio fans another opportunity to be part of the excitement.”
“Space is a premium when you are broadcasting live from venues like Grand Central Station or Mickey Mantle’s restaurant,” said Philip nelson, NewTek SVP of Strategic Development. “The portability of TriCaster is allowing Knockout Digital Media to web stream from both venues without expanding their radio broadcasting footprint.” |
Entertainment, NewTek, Technology | Philip July 29, 2008 | 
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