ON THE COUCH – from NAB 2014 – announcement

by Nino LeitnerApril 4^th, 2014

In addition to our regular reporting from NAB 2014 with product presentations, videos and news, we will introduce a new format this year – a talk show called “On the Couch” to be recorded at the Trump International Hotel close to the Las Vegas Convention Center, where the NAB Show takes place.

In this more laid-back atmosphere, I will talk to camera and accessories manufacturers, other well-known bloggers and filmmakers to talk about NAB trends, film productions and much more.

We will record shows throughout the NAB exhibition, which lasts from April 7-10.

supported by:

This is only possible thanks to our generous sponsors B&H, Zeiss, Vitec Videocom and Tools on Air. 

Here’s our schedule so far, subject to change (and other shows to be added). Please don’t hesitate to shoot us any questions you might have for these guests! Either right here in the comments below this post, in the forum or via email.

The shows will not be broadcast live, but recorded in a multi-camera setup “direct to HDD” and put online as fast as possible after the recording wraps. Each show will last around 30 minutes.

Recording times below – please send us questions beforehand!

Monday, April 7 – 05.30pm PDT
Guests: Philip Bloom, Ryan Koo, Joe Marine
Topics: Major trends at NAB 2014

Tuesday, April 8 – 10.00am PDT
Guests: ZEISS- Barry Andersson, Michael Schiehlen, Dr. Aurelian Dodoc
Topics: Compact Primes, Compact Zoom lenses, Anamorphic, other topics

Tuesday, April 8 – 05.00pm PDT
Guests: Canon, Blackmagic Design
Topics: New products from Canon and Blackmagic Design

Wednesday, April 9 – 10.00am PDT
Guests: Dana Cristensen DP, Mark & Gabi Hayes – Justin Jensen, CEO Cinetics
Topics: Running a successful Kickstarter campaign – Financing an indie projects & products, “Hasselhoff documentary” announcement and trailer premiere

Wednesday, April 9 – 06.00pm PDT
Guests: Steve Weiss, Jens Bogenhegn, Rodney Charters, ASC
Topics: New products from Zacuto, trends of NAB 2014 and what will shooting look like in the future?

Thursday, April 10 – 10.00am PDT
Guests: B&H – Gabriel Biderman (show lead sponsor)
Topics: Who are B&H? Philosophy and history of US’s largest pro camera dealer

Thursday, April 10 – 04.00pm PDT
Guests: The Bui Brothers, Jan Woletz and Christof G. Dertschei.
Topics: Financing indie films – crowdfunding or what else? Does shooting in 4K make sense – two very different positions ….

Please check back frequently as this schedule might be adjusted with new guests and shows to be added.