MacVoices Episodes
MacVoices #25129: Live! – Roku’s Aggressive Advertising, Implications of a Cheaper Vision Pro

MacVoices #25129: Live! – Roku’s Aggressive Advertising, Implications of a Cheaper Vision Pro

May 7, 2025 |

The MacVoices Live! panel critiques Roku’s intrusive ad tactics, including pop-ups during device startup, and debates the value of a cheaper Apple Vision Pro. Concerns over marketing overload, branding fatigue, and the role of eye-display tech in mixed reality are explored. Humor, frustration, and insights collide as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet group weighs tech advancement against user experience and consumer respect. 

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MacVoices #25128: NAB – Terri Morgan and Caroline Scott of Luma Touch

MacVoices #25128: NAB – Terri Morgan and Caroline Scott of Luma Touch

May 6, 2025 |

At NAB Show 2025, we connected with Terri Morgan, Co-Founder and Principle Designer and Caroline Scott, Content Creation Specialist, both from Luma Touch. Terry and Caroline about the joy and accessibility of mobile video editing using LumaFusion. Caroline shares her journey from broadcast journalism to training global storytellers. They discuss vertical video, evolving storytelling formats, and the creative freedom modern tools offer, making professional editing more approachable than ever. 

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MacVoices #25125: NAB Show – OBSBOT Shows New Streaming Camera, The Tail 2

MacVoices #25125: NAB Show – OBSBOT Shows New Streaming Camera, The Tail 2

May 1, 2025 |

At NAB Show 2025, OBSBOT showcased the upgraded Tail 2 camera, featuring 5x optical and 12x total zoom, improved AI tracking, integrated I/O ports, and a rotating lens for full-resolution vertical video. It offers 4K60 video, six-hour battery life, and NDI support, making it a powerful all-in-one solution for mobile and studio streaming. 

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MacVoices #25123: MacVoices Update 2025-04

MacVoices #25123: MacVoices Update 2025-04

Apr 29, 2025 |

The April 2025 update highlights new content from the NAB Show and recognition as a top computer podcast by MillionPodcasts. Upcoming plans include the Road to Macstock event and possible reductions in presence on lesser-used social media platforms.

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MacVoices #25122: NAB Show – Saramonic’s New Ultra Mic System

MacVoices #25122: NAB Show – Saramonic’s New Ultra Mic System

Apr 29, 2025 |

At NAB Show 2025, Saramonic introduced the Ultra 2.4 GHz wireless audio system, featuring 32-bit float recording, time code synchronization, IPX5 water resistance, and wide device compatibility. The Ultra offers exceptional range, direct app and touchscreen control, and camera presets, and optional Sony MI Shoe support for seamless digital audio. Joe Nassar, USA Brand Marketing Manager for Saramonic, delivers the tour.

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MacVoices #25119: NAB Show – DJI’s Latest Gimbles and Mic System

MacVoices #25119: NAB Show – DJI’s Latest Gimbles and Mic System

Apr 24, 2025 |

At NAB Show 2025, Donovan Davis, Product Specialist for Osmo for DJI showcases the Osmo Mobile 7 gamble with a new tracking module that works with any app, built-in tripod, lighting controls, and 10-hour battery life. The DJI Mic Mini offers compact wireless audio with Bluetooth and receiver options. The RS-4 Mini gimbal supports both smartphones and mirrorless cameras, featuring customizable controls, gesture tracking, and 13-hour battery life. 

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MacVoices #25101: MacVoices Update – 2025-03

MacVoices #25101: MacVoices Update – 2025-03

Mar 27, 2025 |

The MacVoices Update for 2025-03 features updates on the MacVoices Live! schedule update both past and future, a response to two contradicting emails, and a note about MacVoices Magazine. The update wraps with the monthly support and what our Patreon subscribers are more important and appreciated than ever.

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MacVoices #25089: Terri Morgan on New LumaFusion Features and the Joy of Editing

MacVoices #25089: Terri Morgan on New LumaFusion Features and the Joy of Editing

Mar 11, 2025 |

Terry Morgan, Co-Founder Principle Designer for LumaTouch discusses the significant new features in LumaFusion, particularly highlighting adjustment clips, enhanced keyframing, and increased track support in the latest update. Terry explains how these features streamline the editing process, providing editors with greater efficiency, flexibility, and creativity. She emphasizes how adjustment clips revolutionize the editing workflow by allowing complex, multi-layered edits with simplified controls. The conversation also touches on LumaFusion’s unique pricing structure, mobile editing on iPhone and iPad, and the satisfaction that comes from creative storytelling through video editing. 

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MacVoices #24158: NAB – Insta360’s Ground-breaking X4 360-Degree 8K Action Cam

MacVoices #24158: NAB – Insta360’s Ground-breaking X4 360-Degree 8K Action Cam

Jun 17, 2024 |

At NAB in Las Vegas, Michael Shabun, Vice President, Business Development & Marketing at Insta360 North America talks to us shortly after the announcement of the new Insta360 X4. This feature-packed action camera boasts 8K resolution and an AI 5NM chip for in-camera image processing. It bridges the gap between 360-degree cameras and traditional single-lens cameras, providing commercial-grade quality. Edit the results with their mobile app for seamless footage reframing, empowering users with creative editing control using the phone’s gyroscope. The camera boasts improved battery life of up to 135 minutes and a host of other features. 

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MacVoices #24154: NAB – iStorage Offers Affordable, Secure Storage For Your Information

MacVoices #24154: NAB – iStorage Offers Affordable, Secure Storage For Your Information

Jun 13, 2024 |

At NAB in Las Vegas, Melanie Kubasik, Sales Director for iStorage, discussed their options for securely storing your data whether it is on the desktop or on one of their portable devices. Their solutions encrypt the data on their device, accessible by entering in a numeric code. For the enterprise, the device can have both a user and an administrator password. If the password is entered incorrectly too often, the device securely deletes the data. Melanie talks about the form factors and colors available, how the security engages for the portable models, and demonstrates how the access process works. 

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MacVoices #24144: NAB – Turn Your iPhone Into A Ninja iPhone

MacVoices #24144: NAB – Turn Your iPhone Into A Ninja iPhone

Jun 4, 2024 |

In the Atomos booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Shaki Prasanna, Creative Collaboration Director, explained how their Ninja Phone product transforms an iPhone into a high-quality monitor and recorder with the features of the traditional Ninja devices. The device enhances functionality by providing input/output connections for ProRes or H.265 recording directly onto the iPhone. While not intended to replace professional recording devices, Ninja Phone offers convenience for shooting, editing, and publishing content to social media. Shaki highlighted its versatility with accessories, various recording formats, and advanced features while maintaining user-friendliness. 

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