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Welcome to USVO’s blog! This site is an open discussion that features USVO’s leaders, who share their perspectives and invite discussion on various topics and issues. From time to time, we may also have guest bloggers who share their thoughts on topics that we believe you would find beneficial.
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About the Authors:
Patrick Gregston: Patrick Gregston was born to a journalist who advised him not to write “because people don’t read” so he went to film school. With no relations in the business, he took an interest in new technology to develop a competitive advantage and has been on the cutting edge ever since. Upon graduation he worked as a film editor, off and online editor, associate producer, consultant, manufacturer’s representative, and owner of a company that provides editing systems. He has participated in over 75 feature films as well as all forms of television, series and movies of the week. Gregston’s hands-on experience has made him familiar with all aspects of post-production and delivery - from post production budgeting of projects as small as “Looking Italian” to projects as grand as “Waterworld”… and content that has ranged from “Truth or Dare” to “Congo”, and “Looking for Richard”. As important, his experience in the evolution of post-production techniques and tools has made him one of a handful of individuals who has first hand experience with all aspects of the process from camera to delivery. His craft, combined with his commitment to making technology work creatively, and financially, for each project he is involved with, has led to innovations in both the process and techniques. In a sea of new technology and technocrats, Gregston conceived the concept of ‘technotherapy’, recognizing that the most significant component in any new system is human. Gregston is also a past member of the Board of Directors of the Motion Picture Editors Guild.
Sean Lovison: My technology interests began at a very early age. I grew up in Silicon Valley in the 1980s, which exposed me to all the newest technologies that were emerging around me. I became very interested in electronics and computers as a kid, and programmed on IBM and Atari computers in the early 80s. I endeavored to start a computer related business. I also ran my own Bulletin Board System (BBS) as system operator (SysOp). This was at a time where BBSes were the prelude to the Internet – before most people owned a computer, and “online” speed was at 300 bps! (Compare that to today’s world of cable modems at 12 Mbit/s.) Later I served in the U.S. Navy for eight years as an electronics technician onboard a nuclear submarine, and a submarine repair ship in Sardinia, Italy.