The NAB produced commercial on the DTV transition for 2009

NAB and several other media entities have joined forces to educate the American public. Citizens need to know what their options are when the big switch in February of 2009 happens. Will your current analog TV work? Will your new plasma or lcd Hi-def flat screen pick up the new digital channels? it is time to prepare now! Check out the national ad.

NAB President comments on 2009 FCC DTV Mandate

Monday morning, NAB President, David Rehr reassured broadcasters that the 2009 FCC DTV mandate will happen and this is a historical time period for America and the world. As most of you know, American television will make a huge and scary transition to a new format...Digital Television. This new landscape will be composed of 1's and Zero's. Binary will replace analog. Will you be able to watch high definition on your current TV? This affects all of us; teachers, students, parents and every publican. Click on the video below to listen to NAB President David Rehr explain this exciting transition. Above, watch the commercial produced by NAB to educate the American public. Enjoy and get ready for the 22nd Century!

NAB President Video on FCC 2009

Tuesday-Monday Recap

Today I connect with the HCC students from the Stafford Broadcasting program. We have seperated into two groups. Group one is producing two stories; The future of AVCHD and the impact of DTV, Digital Television. The second group is producing a feature on the Vegas strip as well as an in-depth report on P2 technology and competing solid-state media brands.

Monday was great. Check out the summary video produced with Final Cut Pro 6 and a Sony Handycam.

Monday, April 14-Tim Robbins Speaks

The session with Tim Robbins (Shawshank) was awesome! NAB members and conference attendees enjoyed an excellent presentation. Mr. Robbins methodically ignited the audiences sense of humor while challenging broadcasters on the ethical and moral front of irrelevant celebrity coverage. To hear and see a sample, click on the video below.

Sunday, April 13

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3 Hour flight. Just three hours to get from Houston to Las Vegas. I met with the HCC students, waited in line for two 5 passenger vans and took a $23.00 ride to the Mirage Hotel. After a nice buffet and brief meeting we all dispersed and headed our seperate ways until midnight. Boring, I know. The real action begins monday. Stay tuned for that posting with photos and video clips.