Feb
9
2010
I love movies that make you think.. Movies that mix social commentary with what “could” happen. Some films along these lines that come to mind are I Am Legend, Minority Report and Soylent Green.
Looks like this summer holds another movie that will make you think, “Repo Men”. The premise is very cool. In the future, you can get almost any organ replaced by a artificial, high tech replacement. The cost is high but with good credit, you can be saved.. There is one catch.. Get behind on your payments, and the Repo Men come to visit.
Enjoy the trailer..
Check out the official movie website HERE
Feb
8
2010
Last night during the Super Bowl, the Twitter Jam Band did a live webcast performance called “The Other Half Time Show”. The concept: The Who finished their Super Bowl half time show, the Twitter Jam Band took the virtual stage. From a house in Alamo Heights, we did a live webcast to help raise money for a friends double lung transplant. KSAT news was there to cover the story.
If you would like more information about the webcast or maybe even watch the performance visit TheOtherHalfTimeShow.org
TriCaster powered the webcast which was broadcast on uStream.tv
Tags: Family, Insanity, Interview, LIVE, Live Music, lung transplant, Music, NewTek, Philip Nelson, rock, Rock & Roll, Safety, Social Networking, Sports, Streaming, TriCaster, Twitter, Twitter Jam Band, viral, webcast | 
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6
2010
Are cell phones dangerous?
For years, I’ve been saying that cell phones will be the Cigarette of our generation.
I use my cell phone a TON! It’s my main link to clients, email, etc. That said, I won’t allow my kids to use cell phones on a regular basis.. If I’m talking to my Dad, I may let them talk to him for just a few minutes but other than that, my kids are… CELL FREE. Who knows what cell phone radiation does to developing brains!
If you use a cell phone you NEED to read the article from GQ that is linked below! It’s a real eye opener. Here is an excerpt.
Interphone researchers reported in 2008 that after a decade of cell-phone use, the chance of getting a brain tumor—specifically on the side of the head where you use the phone—goes up as much as 40 percent for adults. Interphone researchers in Israel have found that cell phones can cause tumors of the parotid gland (the salivary gland in the cheek), and an independent study in Sweden last year concluded that people who started using a cell phone before the age of 20 were five times as likely to develop a brain tumor. Another Interphone study reported a nearly 300 percent increased risk of acoustic neuroma, a tumor of the acoustic nerve.
Read the entire article HERE
Tags: cell phone, cellphone, Family, Health, Insanity, Philip Nelson, radiation, Safety |
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4
2010
I’ve mentioned previously in my blog and on facebook that I have a new found respect for Lady GaGa.. In an era of Lip Sync and fraudulent performances, Lady G really delivers on all aspects of her show. She writes music, she ACTUALLY sings, she plays and she entertains.. Wanted to take this opportunity to share some interesting Lady GaGa clips of her live shows.
Lady GaGa does an instudio performance of Paparazzi
Lady GaGa performs an acoustic version of Poker Face live on Japanese television
Bad Romance live on the Ellen show
Bummer.. Ellen has locked everyone out of embedding this clip.. you have to watch on YouTube Great performance and worth the watch.
Tags: acoustic, Ellen, Lady GaGa, LIVE, Live Music, live performance, piano, viral, webcast, Yamaha |
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3
2010
Got the rejection letter today.. 
Bummer.
Thank you so much for your submission to be considered for the VH1
Classic show “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp.” We had a great response
and a ton of amazing submissions. The cast has been selected by the
network. Unfortunately, you were not chosen for this season’s show.Please keep in touch, as we hope VH1 will be begging us to make many
more seasons to come.Regards,
Dean Houser
Supervising Producer
Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp
Maybe someone will washout of the show and I’ll get the call! 
Feb
1
2010
SAN ANTONIO – February 01, 2010 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that TriCaster™ portable live production system is being used by the Steve Harvey Morning Show to live stream video from the nationally-syndicated radio program. The live stream, which airs Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 9:00 a.m. CT/6:00 to 10:00 a.m. ET on www.steveharvey.com, has attracted 508,000 viewers since it debuted and continues to attract approximately 20,000 more followers each week.
“NewTek TriCaster offers a reliable solution, providing fans with more of what they are craving – a fun way to start their day with us and our guests live in the studio,” said Steve Harvey, the Steve Harvey Morning Show. “And, at the same time, we can introduce our show to new audiences on the Internet.”
“By taking his number one radio show to the Web, Steve Harvey is turning his millions of listeners into Steve Harvey Show studio viewers,” said Philip Nelson, senior vice president, strategic development, NewTek Inc. “Using TriCaster to live stream top radio shows puts progressive radio producers at the forefront of the Internet revolution.”
“With TriCaster, I can produce and live stream the show, using five camera inputs, double box shots of Steve and his guests, and video replays during commercial breaks, all without breaking a sweat,” said Daniel Ferguson, video producer/editor, the Steve Harvey Morning Show.
With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live stream, broadcast and project HD and SD network-style productions. A single operator or small team can create sophisticated productions while switching between multiple cameras, virtual inputs and live virtual sets, while automatically inserting clips, titles and motion graphics with multi-channel effects. In addition to being used by the Steve Harvey Morning Show, TriCaster is used by Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, ESPN Radio, MTV, FOX Sports and many other national, regional and local broadcasters.
Pricing and Availability
TriCaster TCXD300 is available in North America for US$14,995 and in multi-standard internationally for US$17,995. The TriCaster family of products in NTSC is available in North America starting at US$3,995. The TriCaster family of products is available in multi-standard internationally beginning at US$5,995. Educational pricing is also available. For more information, please visit www.newtek.com or call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441, international callers dial +1-210-370-8000.
About NewTek
Benefiting producers and artists with its cost-effective and ground-breaking technologies, NewTek Inc. is a leader in portable live production, video editing, 3D animation and special effects tools, including the TriCaster™ product line and LightWave 3D®.
NewTek has won numerous industry accolades, including two Emmy® Awards. Clients include: Fox News, BBC, NHL, NBA Development League, MTV, VH1, the Steve Harvey Radio Show, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). NewTek products have been used in blockbuster films and television shows, including “Avatar,” “Angels and Demons,” “Battle for Terra,” “The Dark Knight,” “Iron Man,” “Tropic Thunder,” “V,” “FlashForward,” “Lost,” “Fringe” and more.
NewTek is privately owned and based in San Antonio, Texas. For more information, please visit: www.newtek.com.
Tags: Interview, LIVE, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Radio, Steve Harvey, Streaming, TriCaster, viral, webcast |
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31
2010
This week at the ESPN X Games in Aspen, Co, Noel Nelson took 2nd place in the FUSE Snowskate Freestyle Jam. Out of over 15 contestants, Noel’s Manual Rail grind pushed him to the top of the back.
“Winning 2nd in the snowskate competition was amazing,” said Nelson. “Having only seen snow twice in my life, beating 18 other kids was pretty sweet.”
Noel's Manual Rail Grind during the Fuse Snowskate freestyle jam.
Noel Nelson on the winners stand.
What is a snowskate? It’s basically a skateboard deck with 4 skates where the wheels would normally be.
For more info on Snowskates. Click HERE
Tags: ESPN X Games, Fuse snowskate, kids, Philip Nelson, snow, Sports, Winter X Games, X Games |
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29
2010
TriCaster powers video screens at ESPN Winter X Games 14
Ken Kerschbaumer of Sports Video Group published this story yesterday!
Fans of extreme winter sports making the trek to Aspen, CO, for the ESPN Winter X Games 14 this weekend will have an in-venue video experience powered, for the first time, by two NewTek Tricaster integrated switcher and production unit. “Instead of having a production truck,” says Philip Nelson, SVP, strategic development, for NewTek, “they are using a TriCaster, our 3PLAY replay system, and Live Text for character generation.”
Read the entire story HERE
Tags: ESPN, Interview, LIVE, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Sports, Streaming, TriCaster, webcast, Winter X Games, X Games |
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28
2010
HD portable live production and instant replay systems to provide live venue video and replays to event audience
The ESPN Crew preps for the Winter X Games. TriCaster XD 300, LiveText and 3Play
SAN ANTONIO – January 28, 2010 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that its TriCaster™ TCXD300 high definition/standard definition (HD/SD) portable live production systems and 3PLAY™ HD/SD slow motion replay systems will provide live venue video and instant replay at the ESPN Winter X Games® 14 in Aspen, Colo., January 28 to 31. Two TriCaster/3PLAY live production teams will replace and expand the capabilities that were previously provided by an expensive TV truck.
“Winter X Games is the world’s premier action sports event and our fans expect us to push the limit not only in sports but in the fan experience,” said Kate Nelligan, live event programming producer, ESPN X Games. “NewTek TriCaster and 3PLAY allow us to produce more live exclusive content for each venue, bringing the fans even closer to the action.”
“NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 and 3PLAY give venue and event management the ability to provide audiences with HD live venue video and instant replay coverage of the highest quality, without incurring the expense and resources of traditional live TV trucks,” said Philip Nelson, senior vice president, strategic development, NewTek. “At the same time, this maintains the network-quality that audiences have come to expect from large broadcasters, such as ESPN.”
With TriCaster, anyone can simultaneously produce, live stream, broadcast and project HD and SD network-style productions. A single operator or small team can create sophisticated productions while switching between multiple cameras, virtual inputs and live virtual sets, while automatically inserting clips, titles and motion graphics with multi-channel effects. In addition to being used by ESPN X Games, TriCaster is used by sports organizations, broadcasters, schools, houses of worship, government agencies and others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audiences.
NewTek 3PLAY’s price makes multi-channel, HD/SD slow motion replay available to a much broader base of sports broadcasters, teams, leagues, schools, organizations and live remote producers. 3PLAY delivers synchronized, continuous recording and display of up to three video streams. The system connects to any switcher and supports the output of either a single stream or all three streams to the switcher for complete flexibility in live production. Replays are easily organized in separate lists using color coding to distinguish teams, players, game periods, event types and highlights. 3PLAY supports 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios.
Pricing and Availability
TriCaster TCXD300 is available in North America for US$14,995 and in multi-standard internationally for US$17,995. The TriCaster family of products in NTSC is available in North America starting at US$3,995. The TriCaster family of products is available in multi-standard internationally beginning at US$5,995. Educational pricing is also available. For more information, please visit www.newtek.com or call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441, international callers dial +1-210-370-8000.
3PLAY is a native HD device that also supports NTSC SD and is available in North America at US$21,995. 3PLAY is also available in a multi-standard version internationally at US$24,995. Educational pricing is also available. For more information, please visit www.newtek.com or call NewTek Sales at 800-368-5441, international callers dial +1-210-370-8000.
About NewTek
Benefiting producers and artists with its cost-effective and groundbreaking technologies, NewTek Inc. is a leader in portable live production, video editing, 3D animation and special effects tools, including the TriCaster™ product line, 3PLAY™ and LightWave 3D®. NewTek has won numerous industry accolades, including two Emmy® Awards.
Clients include: Fox News, BBC, NHL, NBA Development League, MTV, Nickelodeon, the Steve Harvey Radio Show, CBS Radio, ESPN Radio, ESPN X Games, Fox Sports, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). NewTek products have been used in blockbuster films and television shows, including “Avatar,” “Angels and Demons,” “Battle for Terra,” “The Dark Knight,” “Iron Man,” “Tropic Thunder,” “V,” “FlashForward,” “Lost,” “Fringe” and more.
Tags: LIVE, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Sports, Streaming, TriCaster, viral, webcast, Winter X Games, X Games |
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27
2010
Philip & Noel Nelson at Buttermilk. Getting ready for the ESPN Winter X Games
I’m here in Aspen, Co getting ready for TriCaster’s big debut at the ESPN Winter X Games! Wow! What an exciting project to be involved with!
Everyone knows about the television broadcast but unless you have attended one of these events, most don’t realize that there is another show being made… In Venue video!
With thousands of fans on site to be part of the action, there is no way that everyone can have a front row seat. That is where the LED video boards come in. TriCaster is powering the in venue video for the first time at Winter X! I’ll try to post some cool pics and stories of the action here in Aspen throughout the weekend.
One lesson that I’ve learned so far.. Dr. Martins are HORRIBLE on the ice and snow. I’ve busted twice.. Not just a slip but a feet above head wipeout. I have a feeling I’ll be buying some different boots just to survive the week.
TriCaster, 3Play and Live make up each of the two TriCaster production teams.
Tags: ESPN, ESPN 360, extreme sports, Interview, LED, LIVE, NewTek, Philip Nelson, Sports, Streaming, TriCaster, Twitter, viral, webcast, Winter X Games, X Games |
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