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2008 Government Video Tech Expo

Studio — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:43:32 +0000

When it comes to sharing the latest insider news and trends in the world of video production, the Government Video Technology Expo held this week in Washington, D.C., is among the best forums. Outpost Worldwide’s Washington representative David Henderson joined Elaine Hamilton (right), President of Kansas City based Vision Teleproduction, for sessions where the top subject was online delivery of video. Ms. Hamilton is a frequent collaborator with Outpost Worldwide on video production projects.

If there were one message at the conference, it is that everything is changing, and changing quickly, driven by today’s digital revolution. The field of digital video and audio delivery is changing so quickly that DVDs will soon become obsolete, replaced by video programs and content delivered instantly and on-demand online. Music CDs will be replaced by even more services, such as iTunes, providing music online. Even the relatively new concept of Podcasts to deliver short audio and video programs will be replaced by easier to use and more effective technology.

Outpost Worldwide is at the forefront of today’s emerging trends to use the Internet for delivery of high quality video, by consumers and business. The company is showcasing its vast spectrum of HD expertise and projects through a series of exciting and dynamic new sites online, including a site designed as the centerpiece for the region’s environmental initiatives - WorldGoinGreen.com.

Interns Gain Valuable Experience

val — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:25:15 +0000

Outpost had lots of help this summer with four interns, each from a different school or university. Justine Liese, University of Kansas; Jaycie Wiechman, Washburn University; Cooper Lightle, Johnson County Community College; and Clarissa Shields, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, spent 2-3 days each week learning various productions skills including camera operation, grip and lighting, editing, producing and other basic skills such as CD and DVD duplication, labeling and dubbing tapes.

“There is so much experience I have gained just from being at a place where I can witness things being done rather than reading about them in a book,” said Jaycie Wiechman, senior at Washburn University. “Everyone lets me actually ‘get my hands dirty’ and participate in the production process, rather than just making me watch and bring everyone coffee.”

Sinking their teeth into a current hot topic, the interns primarily assisted in the development of WorldGoinGreen.com. Each intern researched and wrote stories for the website and also assisted on various “green” shoots. When they weren’t going green, the interns spent a lot of time in the edit suite observing the edit of “Last Ounce of Courage,” a feature film shot earlier this year.

“Two of my favorite learning experiences at Outpost include shooting ‘Eco Elvis,’ a green story I discovered for the WorldGoinGreen website and getting to sit and watch the director and editor work on the movie,” said Justine Liese, a junior at the University of Kansas.

A handful of other interns from the Kansas City and Topeka area helped out on various shoots this summer including a music video for Kansas City band, the Architects. The video was shot at the old Meningers Hospital in Topeka, KS.

While their presence will be missed this fall, Outpost wishes each of our interns the best of luck in school and hopes to continue working with them in the future.

World Goin’ Green

Studio — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:09:17 +0000

The “going green” frenzy is becoming universal. Outpost Worldwide has joined the “green revolution,” not just by recycling at the office but on a much bigger scale. Outpost Worldwide is launching an internet based TV channel, www.worldgoingreen.com.

Our goal at Worldgoingreen is to provide a “Green InterNetwork” of informative content, which includes the latest tips in green design, fashion, energy, products, landscaping and more. Here you can find myths, messages, actions and reactions from industry experts. Worldgoingreen is your internet tv resource for everything you want to know about your world goin’ green.

Outpost Worldwide is collaborating on the initiative with David Dodds and Astra Communications to produce the instructional video “How To Build A Rain Garden,” soon to be featured on worldgoingreen.com. You’ll learn how to help save the planet one yard at a time! For more info on building a rain garden, visit www.rainkc.com.