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The K-Zone in the Korner
Kodak’s KZone at CES 2010 with the WebTV panel and our interview with Illeana Douglas ViodiTV covered the Parks Associates’ event at the 2010 Consumer Electronics convention and we got some great interviews with people involved with different services, such as energy management, telemedicine. Our interview with Illeana Douglas, filmed at the Kodak booth at…
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A Lure and A Legend – My Interview with Dave Sumner
One of the downsides of the franchising of America is the resulting homogenization of our experience. The hotels, the restaurants and the big box retailers are definitely a far cry from the Americana of yesteryear. They are all the same, almost anywhere you go. Fortunately, there are still some things that cannot be franchised…
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Using Monopod as Steadicam
Maintaining a steady camera can be difficult for many. This video demonstrates an inexpensive alternative to somewhat bulky, and often expensive steadicams. I've been using a monopod for several years now and find that the counter weight and fulcrum effect of the monopod works well to steady the camera. Propping the pod into your waist…
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David Lewis, Computers and South America
David Lewis of TCA explains how he has collaborated with a pastor to bring computers and technology to locales in Guyana and Haiti. In this video, filmed at OPASTCO’s 2009 Summer Convention, Lewis explains how he and his wife have been making regular visits to his South American “family” and the inspiration behind these…
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Convention Cookies
Lori Vergin’s tale of the telco that used popcorn in their showroom to help drive sales for its video service, reminded me of the old real estate trick of having the aroma of freshly baked cookies at an open house. The cookies are supposed to make prospective buyers feel at home and provide some sort…
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Extreme with Vernon
This two part video includes an interview with Paul Hooper, Chief Marketing Officer of Extreme Networks and Matt McGarry of Vernon Telephone Cooperative. Paul talks about Extreme's business focus and product, while Matt explains how they've applied these Ethernet products. Of particular interest to telcos involved in local video content production is Vernon Telephone Cooperative's use…
