MacVoices #860 [6:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In response to on-site questions at Macworld Conference & Expo and emails since returning home, Chuck Joiner reviews the gear that was used during the week on the ground in San Francisco to produce MacVoices’ coverage of the show.

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 MacVoices #849 [8:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Glen Aspeslagh of ecamm network starts off a review of his company’s products by talking about CallRecorder, the solution to automatically record Skype audio and video calls, iGlasses, their utility to improve the picture from your iSight camera, the affordable iMage web camera that can be used by Mac users who don’t have an iSight-equipped Mac, and iPhone Drive, that lets you mount your iPhone as a hard drive so it can be used as a storage device. Then, Glen talks about some new products being shown at the show, including the uber-geeky iLidz Personal Media viewer, a low-tech solution that hangs your iPhone or iPod touch in front of your eyes,
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 MacVoices #847 [5:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Chano Gomez, Vice President of Technology and Strategic Partnerships for DS2, discusses their chip solutions that power the new generation of PowerLline networking solutions. Need a superior solution to push high quality video signals around your home or office but find running HTMI cables unworkable and wireless insufficient? Chano explains why you should look at the new Powerline HD options, citing some of security and easy set-up advantages.

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 MacVoices #846 [5:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Paul Carnine, the founder of Vara Software, discusses Wirecast, an affordable live production tool that acts as a video switcher, title engine and a streaming video front end. With support for up to 7 camera inputs, chroma key and more, Wirecast is a television studio for your Mac. Paul talks about some of their customers, including their Al Gore connection, and also reviews VideoCue, a teleprompting/recording solution for video productions on the desktop and beyond.

 

 MacVoices #845 [6:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Brady Bargenquast of Audioengine covers how their company started with some Apple DNA, and profiles their new AW1, their wireless solution that works with any speaker system. Brady talks about how the AW1 uses a closed 802.11 network to deliver a superior solution for your home theater with no interference from other devices, including your existing home network. Brady also talks about their flagship A5 speakers that made their reputation as well as the newer A2 multimedia speakers and the AS8 subwoofer that give Audioengine fans a variety of options to choose from.

 

 MacVoices #844 [31:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Jim Heid, the author of The Macintosh iLife 08, joins Chuck Joiner for a live taping of MacVoices in the Peachpit Booth on the Expo show floor. Jim shares his impressions of Expo, evaluates the MacBook Air, tells you why the new version of Microsoft Office isn’t the big deal it once would have been, and delivers a shocking confession before launching into a discussion of iLife ‘08. Jim evaluates the new features included in each component of Apple’s creativity suite, spending some extra time on the iMovie ‘08 controversy and why it shouldn’t be one.

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 MacVoices #837 [5:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Andrew Green of DLO talks about the products they introduced at Macworld Expo, including the new HomeDock HD that features upconverting of iPod video to 720p or 1080i and an updated remote that does not require line-of-sight, and the iBoom Jukebox that includes a 2-way display remote and album art display. Andrew also comments on the TransDock auto adapter and why DLO sticks to three distinct lines of iPod and iPhone cases to address customer needs.
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 MacVoices #829 [8:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Gary Regester of Lowel describes their EGO Digital Imaging Light Unit that is perfect for eBay items, video blogging, podcasting…even make-up and home photography. Gary talks about how the changes in the digital photography market led them to create a lighting solution that fits the new market, the care taken in developing Ego to make it suitable for even pro-level slide film shooting, all while remaining affordable for any user. From museums to wine shops, the EGO is for everyone who needs quality lighting for video and photography projects.

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 MacVoices #826 [28:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

At the Adobe Professional Association and User Group Breakfast, Adobe’s Dave Hemly demonstrates some of the latest capabilities of Adobe Premier, performs some audio magic with Adobe Soundbooth and finishes with some DVD authoring tricks using Adobe Flash.

 

 MacVoices #823 [12:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Brian Rothschild, Executive Director and Founder, talks about the brand new edition of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and the high-profile source of funding that made it possible. All new equipment from Sony, Mackie, and others, with enhancements that include two complete 5.1 surround sound studios, HD robotic cameras, an xRaid server and much make the new Lennon Bus bigger and better than ever. Brian also covers their celebrity connections, including Richard Dreyfuss‘ involvement with the bus at Macworld Expo. Brian summarizes the ideals behind the Lennon Bus project’s mission, their philosophy of working with students of all levels of skill and achievement, and the difference the Lennon Bus experience can make in their lives.

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