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OWC RADiO – Brian Burke aka The Mac Man Shows Us How to Sell Our Gear for a Great Price

Written by USTimes, 2024-12-08

Brian Burke is the Mac Man at Other World Computing. He and his team manage thousands upon thousands of transactions each year from people who have computer equipment lying around and would love to sell it for a very competitive price. Listen in as our host, Cirina Catania, gets a quick quote live on the…

News

AGDAILY: The Fight to Save AM Radio

Written by USTimes, 2024-11-26

(2024-11-24, Boston, MA, Special to the U.S. Times from AG Daily) We are marching toward an increasingly digital future, where the glories of online subscription services and Bluetooth technology encroach on our everyday lives. While this may already be the reality for a sizable population of Americans, there are still long-lasting technologies that continue to…

The iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence & Looking Back at WWDC 2024

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-10-23

(2024-10-09, Cupertino, CA, Jake Bourke) Apple recently released its latest iterations of the iPhone to market, the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. With a focus on its upgraded, high-performance A18 chip, an advanced 48MP Fusion camera with numerous options, and a host of enhancements and…

OWC at IBC: Envoy Ultra SSD and Innergize Software Dominate

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-09-27

(2024-09-27, Boston, MA, Special to the U.S. Times) OWC’s Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, unveiled at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam, is designed for speed, versatility, and cross-device compatibility. It is optimized for PC and Mac hardware equipped with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB4. The Envoy Ultra boasts high data transfer rates that…

OWC Unveils New Jellyfish NAS Solution at IBC

Written by Jake Bourke,

(2024-09-27, Boston, MA, Special to the U.S. Times) Other World Computing (OWC) meets the increasing demands of media asset management and storage with the latest addition to their line of NAS solutions, the Jellyfish Studio, unveiled at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam. Optimized for the needs of fast-paced production companies, content creators, and filmmakers worldwide, the…

Final Cut Pro 10.8 & 10.8.1 – AI Comes to the Timeline

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-09-26

(2024-08-17, Cupertino, CA, Special to the U.S. Times) Apple’s latest major update to Final Cut Pro, version 10.8, introduces several new and improved features, taking advantage of powerful AI and machine learning features to enhance and streamline the video editing process. The headlining feature of Final Cut Pro 10.8 is the new Enhance Light and…

Gear & Gadget Reviews

OWC RADiO – Richard Taylor’s Documentary Filmmaking Secrets

Written by USTimes, 2024-09-25

Filmmaker and technologist Richard Taylor joins OWC RADiO host Cirina Catania to offer insights into his documentary on the 70’s band, RAZZ. Learn about his workflow, handling legacy footage, color grading in Final Cut Pro, and insights on media management, editing, and archiving. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners….

OWC RADiO – Gear: Moritz Lochner on LEWITT’s RAY Mic and the Connect 2 Audio Interface

Written by USTimes, 2024-08-19

Under the hood with great gear: We love the new RAY microphone from Lewitt, the first microphone with autofocus for your voice. It is a large-diaphragm condenser mic that is small, lightweight, ultimately portable, and has an amazing ability to focus on the sound of our voices to eliminate distractions. Plus, it is very affordable. RAY…

OWC RADiO – James David Redding III on Secrets of Sound for Major Television Series and Films

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(2024-05-31, Bloomfield, NJ) JAMES DAVID REDDING III is a Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-recording mixer with multiple prestigious awards for his work sculpting soundscapes for television and film productions. You have heard his work on The Queen’s Gambit, The Americans, Carol, The Patient, Amazon Prime’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and many others. Our host,…

OWC RADiO – Adventuring with Photographer Emily Tidwell

Written by USTimes, 2024-06-13

(2024-05-28, Reno, NV) We are adventuring with Emily Tidwell, an action sports photographer based in Reno, Nevada. She creates commercial, editorial, and event coverage for the outdoor industry. Emily has shot amazing coverage for some of the action industry’s biggest publications, including Red Bull and Patagonia and she uses OWC cards and drives for her…

NAB 2024 – OWC Founder and CEO Larry O’Connor Gives a Rundown on New Products for Creators

Written by USTimes, 2024-04-16

(2024-04-14, Austin, TX) Larry O’Connor, the Founder and CEO of Other World Computing (OWC), took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to give our host, Cirina Catania, a rundown on some of the new products they are showing at NAB 2024. He talked about the Atlas TypeA cards, the Envoy SSD portable drive, the…

Podcast

OWC RADiO – Matt Balcerek: On the Road to the Oscars?

Written by USTimes, 2024-12-08

Director Mateusz “Matt” Balcerek, interviewed on OWC RADiO host, Cirina Catania, is a Forbes 30 Under 30 lister with a keen creative vision, blending personal stories and widely universal pop themes into his filmmaking roster. As the Founder of Sounds Better Productions, with offices in London, Warsaw, and LA, he leads the company in producing premium content…

OWC RADiO – Heather Hale – Film-TV Director, Screenwriter, Producer and Master Gardener

Written by USTimes, 2024-11-26

(2024-11-25, San Diego, CA) Special Note from our producers: Visit your exclusive link to a private sale on MacSales.com specifically for OWC RADiO listeners at https://eshop.macsales.com/?roc=true and enter the special OWCRADIO24 code for 15% off any OWC-branded products! Happy Holidays 🙂 Heather Hale, interviewed by our host, Cirina Catania, is a film and television director, screenwriter, producer,…

Los Angeles Welcomes the Newly-Formed American Film Convention

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-11-24

(2024-11-22, Boston, MA) The American Film Convention held its inaugural show at the Magic Box venue in Los Angeles last month. This trade show boasted unique and informative industry events, including an expo showcasing the latest in filmmaking methodology and technology, screenings of films from around the world, and industry conferences featuring over 120 guest…

OWC RADiO – KEVIN NICKLAUS, Ultimate Cool Movies

Written by USTimes, 2024-10-23

Kevin Nicklaus is the powerhouse head of production at Sandstone Artists in LA. He has been instrumental in shaping iconic shows like Bates Motel and Roots, and is now exec-producing groundbreaking projects such as the first live-action English adaptations of Junji Ito’s work. Before you jump in, don’t miss out—use code OWCRADiO24 at macsales.com for exclusive 15% savings on OWC branded products. If…

OWC RADiO – Samuel Hurley On Wonder and Meaning Through Poetry

Written by USTimes, 2024-09-26

Sam Hurley is a poet who writes about love, loss, wonder, and the human experience. He started writing poetry at a young age and has recently gained a huge and loyal following on Instagram. Sam’s poetry collection, ‘An Anthem for the Dreaming Lost,’ which explores themes of grief, brotherhood, romance, existentialism, and the human imagination…