Kyle Barrett

Thanks to tools like vMix, OBS, and compact capture cards, what used to require massive control rooms can now fit into smaller setups. As a broadcast engineer, it’s key to keep up with these evolving trends technology is moving fast, don’t get left behind!

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Most media projects fail before capital ever engages. Not because the idea isn’t creative enough—but because the foundation isn’t investable. In today’s media landscape, capital doesn’t chase concepts. It looks for clarity, structure, and execution readiness. Projects stall early when they lack a defined audience, realistic budgets, credible timelines, or a team that understands how to move from vision to delivery. Creativity opens the door. Discipline keeps it open. The projects that attract funding early are the ones that treat development as a business phase, not a placeholder. They answer hard questions upfront, reduce uncertainty, and demonstrate momentum before asking others to commit. Capital follows preparation. If you want serious partners at the table, build like you already have them watching. — Darius Evans

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Season 4 of Heard! Afros & Audio Interview Series opens with a conversation that cuts through a lot of noise around podcasting and creative work. In the first episode, I sit down with podcast producer, musician, and creative architect Mike Brown to talk about vulnerability, sustainability, and knowing when it’s time to evolve your work. Mike reflects on producing over 200 episodes of The Art of Letting Go, how therapy shaped his approach to audio, and why authenticity matters more than polish when you’re starting. We also talk about the pressure to “do it the right way,” how gatekeeping shows up in creative industries, and why stagnation can hide inside loyalty to an old plan. This episode is for creators, producers, and leaders thinking seriously about growth, audience shifts, and what comes after something that worked. Watch on YouTube https://lnkd.in/eKcsVgNb or listen on your preferred streaming platform https://lnkd.in/eh63D4-R.

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So here’s the deal: when we’re mixing on the dub stage, we’re not chasing some hyper-polished, sterile silence when it comes to our dialogue, editorial or mix. Honestly, a bit of noise is something our filmmakers actually sorta of expect and sometimes can actually even prefer. That noise keeps the dialogue feeling authentic, real. In this clip, I’m showing what happens when we push noise reduction waaaaay past what we’d actually EVER use…just for fun😉 The goal is NEVER to suck the life out of a track. A little noise is fine, sometimes it’s even what may make a scene feel real. Interested in more? You can check out the full vid here: Best Noise Reduction Plugin? I Tested 5 Tools on Real-World Audio! https://lnkd.in/g-DpPwZ9

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Georgia has found its sweet spot with TV and episodic productions keeping cameras rolling across the state. More than 550 shows, from "Stranger Things" to "Will Trent," have chosen Georgia as their filming home within the past three years. This episodic content brings stable jobs and repeat spending to the state as producers navigate the evolving industry. Learn more about why productions continue to choose Georgia: https://bit.ly/40Lug6Z

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Ai News Post: Virtual Production isn’t coming—​it’s here and it’s hiring. The global virtual-production market hit $2.3 B in 2023 and is tracking 15 % CAGR through 2032. Northern Ireland just opened a £72 M LED volume/ mocap campus that could add 600 new crew jobs on its own. And analysts say AI-in-Film will balloon to $14.1 B by 2033, reshaping everything from previs to post. Who’s getting the first calls? • Virtual Production Supervisor—Glassdoor shows $100-115 K base in NYC. • Unreal Engine LED-Wall Op—freelance rates can crack $350+/day in LA & London. • VP Product Manager—ZipRecruiter lists medians near $159 K. • AI Scene-Prep Artist—automates lighting + camera plans; early gigs already on Indeed. Why studios are switching: – 30 % lower location costs – Near-zero weather delays – Real-time adjustments clients can see on set Question for filmmakers: If an LED wall could save your shoot a full day, would you drop green-screen for pixels? #VirtualProduction #FilmJobs #UnrealEngine #LEDVolume #AIinFilm #FutureOfFilmmaking

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Filmmakers obsess over their camera package. Their lens choices. Their lighting setups. But ask them about their distribution plan — And you get blank stares. 🎯 Distribution isn't something you figure out after the film is done. It's something you need to think about before you even roll camera. Ask yourself: – Who is this film for? – Where do they already watch content? – What partnerships could help amplify it? – Can this launch a bigger opportunity (like a series or feature)? Distribution should be baked into your script. Because if no one sees your film, it doesn’t matter how good it is. This is the part that separates hobbyists from filmmakers building real careers. If you want your film to do something — festival wins, investor interest, press coverage, audience growth — then you need a plan that starts way before post. And that’s where most filmmakers miss the mark. I’m working with filmmakers to rethink distribution like marketers — because the industry has changed. And the ones who win now are the ones who know how to sell.

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As the ad industry sprints to hand over video buying to the machines, PMG’s Michael Treon suggests in this interview a calmer move: let AI kill the busywork, keep humans on strategy and use the robots to accelerate us, not replace us. Special thanks to FreeWheel for sponsoring our series. Visit Beet.TV for this video (https://lnkd.in/eHY94a9K) and much more! #BeetCES2026 #CES2026 #BeetFreeWheel

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Voice-Activated Video Editing. Runway CEO shares his vision of the future on the Olufemii Youtube channel. Runway is a generative AI company valued at over $3 billion. With hundreds of employees and offices in Manhattan, San Francisco, Seattle, and London, Runway is pioneering the future of video editing and content creation through advanced AI tools used by leading filmmakers, studios, and creators around the world. Full video: https://lnkd.in/g2jbwBGs

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