The question I’m often asked by people afraid of the ephemerality of broadcast is: How do I record television? And how do I save what I’ve recorded for posterity? Here are my practical steps with relevant hardware suggestions.
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Current Events
Teach Hacks: How to Capture and Save Broadcast
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and the Low-Budget Superhero Film
The imminent release of Man of Steel on June 14 begs a reflection of 1987's overlooked installment, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.
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In the Beginning Was the Word
Recent episodes of Doctor Who and Supernatural take up the narrative of storyteller as God, raising questions about our fascination with the auteur.
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What Are You Missing? Apr 28 – May 11
Ten (or more) media industry news items you might have missed recently.
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Letterman’s “Stooge of the Night” and Late Night Politics
Within the context of network late night television, David Letterman's shaming of senators opposed to gun control is startlingly bold.
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The Power of Women’s Voices in The Great Gatsby
The female voices on The Great Gatsby's soundtrack channel the hard-won feminist power of past generations.
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The Deanna Durbin Cult
The figure of the recently passed Deanna Durbin (1921-2013) is fascinating today because of how it embodies a sensibility within stardom: the cult of the child star.
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All My Commodities: Valuing the Online Soap Opera
Prospect Park’s soap opera strategy tests traditional conceptions of televisual value within an evolving space of digital distribution.
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What Are You Missing? April 14-April 27
Ten (or more) media industry news items you might have missed recently.
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Murder, Rape, and More Murder on “Quality” TV
Onscreen violence against women has made several otherwise compelling programs unwatchable.
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Aereo and “Free” Broadcasting
Considering the larger historical context of the broadcasters' objections to Aereo, how might this case reflect how broadcasters are revising their commitment to "free" television?
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Young Faces, Fast Cars, and the Other NBCs
Grandpa Peacock may be floundering, but the kids—MSNBC and NBC Sports Network—are holding their own.
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What Are You Missing? March 31-April 13
Ten (or more) media industry news items you might have missed recently.
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More than Logos: AMC, FX, and Cable Branding
Whereas AMC’s new slogan reflects its consistent lack of direction, FX’s brand extension embodies its continuous push forward.
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Dolby Atmos: What You Hear
If Atmos or a similar system were to become the industry standard, questions arise as to how its potential aesthetic might shape the way films sound and look.
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