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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…

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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 Unveils New Jellyfish NAS Solution at IBC

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-09-27

(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…

Statista Reports Video Games to Become $360 Billion Industry by 2027

Written by Jake Bourke, 2024-09-16

(2024-08-17, Boston, MA, Special to the U.S. Times) The video game industry is an endlessly growing financial juggernaut that, according to Forbes, generates more revenue than the movie and music industries combined. German data collection and visualization platform Statista further highlights this growth in its newly-released market insights report for the global video game industry. …

Statista Reports on The Civil Rights Act, 60 Years Later

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(2024-08-26, Boston, MA, Special to the U.S. Times) On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law. Considered one of the most significant legislative achievements in American history, the Civil Rights Act sought to put an end to racial discrimination and segregation of Black Americans following a decade of…

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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…

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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…

OWC RADiO – Jacob Young, Still Working after 2000+ Episodes of Television and Multiple Awards

Written by USTimes, 2024-08-19

(2024-02-25, Charleston, SC) Jacob Young starred in over 2,000 TV episodes and numerous films, beginning at a very young age on soaps. One role that garnered him international celebrity was as Luke and Laura’s son on the General Hospital! We wanted to share his story with OWC listeners because this is truly an example of…

OWC RADiO – Matt Clifford, Touring with the Rolling Stones and Secrets of the Hackney Diamonds Album

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(2024-04-30, Los Angeles, CA) Matt Clifford, interviewed here by Cirina Catania on OWC RADiO, plays keyboard in The Rolling Stones touring band, and first worked with Jagger and the group in 1989 when he played on the Steel Wheels album and their world tour. He went on to become Jagger’s co-writer and producer on many projects, including…

OWC RADiO – Andrew Murphy: How to Make a Profit with Your Video Business

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Andrew Murphy owns a video agency, Arise Digital, and coaches freelance videographers. His company helps industry experts build their authority online with short-form social media content. Listen in to his interview with our host, Cirina Catania, and learn more about the necessary skills to turn your passion into a full-time career. See below for links that will…