Latest articles by Frank Beacham
Desktop TV Gets Another Boost at Macworld
It was last January when Apple Computer introduced the first simple and affordable personal DVD mastering system.
Microsoft Draws Battle Lines On Content Protection
In the end it wasn't Fritz Hollings, Jack Valenti or the FCC that took the first step into the explosive minefield of content protection. It was - to the surprise of many - Bill Gates.
Of a Certain Age
As one who grew up watching Johnny Carson regularly, I found myself gradually tuning out. The programming became so irrelevant to me that I never thought about it enough to even question why.
Television Moves to The Internet
When industries get into trouble, they tend to blather about things that don't really matter.
The 'Next Big Thing' for Videographers
There are many people with professional video skills who are out of work and looking for new opportunities. If you're one of them, read on.
A Thrilling 40-Year Ride From Portapak to iPhone
Those of us who grew up in the “portable” revolution of video sometimes wrap our memories in nostalgia.
A Perfect Storm Hits Media Businesses
The year 2009 will most certainly go down as an historic turning point in our industry.
Copyright Protection: Be Careful What You Believe
It’s one thing to inflate piracy figures, but the MPAA and RIAA have far more dangerous ideas for the future.
Apple's iPad and the Future of Video Media
I suspect it is the first step in a grand design that will offer a new multimedia distribution platform that could reinvent the journalism business.
NBC, Microsoft Raise The ‘Broadcast Flag’
In a remarkable case of viewer “gotcha,” NBC and Microsoft were recently caught red-handed playing footloose with the broadcast flag.
A War for Control Of the Internet
Internet for Everyone is a new organization with a single premise: all Americans should have access to fast, open, and affordable Internet service. Unfortunately, that’s not the case today.
The New Video Crafts For Multimedia
In the film industry, new technology has traditionally come at a snail's pace. Because of this, filmmakers have had time and tradition for perfecting their craft.
Revisiting a '50s Audio Classic
In the rush of new production technologies that constantly come and go, it's easy to forget valuable tools that have been around for a long, long time simply because they do a single job very well
Question for Broadcasters: What Do We Get for Our Spectrum?
With the demise of analog television fast approaching, over-the-air broadcasters have made a lot of noise lately in favor of educating America's television viewers about the digital transition.
Where's the Big DTV Sound?
During a dinner at the recent AES show in New York City, I listened as a highly respected audio expert ridiculed the sad state of television sound.
