Terence and Philip discuss the importance of designing workflow as opposed to simply jumping in and cutting. How have the roles of Assistant changed. The inevitable sidetrack covers the role of “independent film” when so many get made but never return their investment, and what’s the better alternative.

We also discuss the workflow for reality TV.

Thanks as always to Zach Spell for making us sound intelligent.

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The discussion starts with KCET’s exit from the PBS network and the implications – including loss of revenue to PBS – does it signal the end of PBS? Will there be a PBS of the Internet?

Will direct producer-viewer connections drive the future? Remember too, that independent production is a business and needs the business model to be determined before production starts. How do we fund production?

Thanks as always to Zach Spell for editing the show and making us sound intelligent.

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Terry starts the discussion about audio levels and the perception of loudness, in the wake of the recent FCC ruling. This leads to the main discussion of deliverables: aka “pining for PAL vs NTSC”! Formats and deliverable metadata add to the complication that delivering a program has become.

The discussion veers into the endless discussion of generalist vs specialist before ending on the value of value.

Thanks as always to Zach Spell for editing the show and making us sound intelligent.

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