technology

Marc Maron Changed the Comedy World With Podcasts

Thanks to the success of “WTF,” Maron books more gigs, sells more tickets, landed a book deal, and even has a series coming to IFC this year.

Billy Eichner: 'I Would Not Have a Career Without Facebook and Twitter'

Billy Eichner is a viral video success story. “I came back to New York after college like any number of struggling performers, and you just find that niche where you can have some sort of impact. And for me that turned out to be comedy."

Introduction to Video Editing For Newbies

So you wanna be an editor, huh? Anyone can do it these days (or so they say). You’re only in charge of the story, the music, the rhythm, the pace, shaping the actors’ performances, and often re-writing the script. Cool with handling all of that?

Affordable Pro-Level Recorders Take More Than Just Notes

Who needs a digital voice recorder now that we all carry smartphones that can do the same thing, and so much more? The answer is: You do.

Why Going Digital Will Help Your Career

In Backstage’s new column Career Hacker, online maven Taryn Southern breaks down the importance of an online presence for readers.

How To Make Your Own Tripod

Keeping your camera stable is vital to getting good shots and quality video. That's why using tripod to keep your camera in place will greatly improve your shots immediately.

Videoshots Offers Actors Video Headshots on YouTube

Feinstein recognized that there are many talented actors who may not have performed in concerts but still need high-quality videos of their work, and thus, Videoshots was born. The new program essentially creates "video headshots" for musical theater actors to showcase their vocal performance talents.

Pebble Smartwatch Keeps You Connected

The Pebble Smartwatch, which earned more than $10 million during its online funding drive last year, is finally being shipped to investors, and you’ll be able to get it soon as well.

Aviom A360 Is a Portable, Programmable Mixer for Any Venue

Just so there’s no misunderstanding: The A360 may be easily portable, but it’s no toy. For starters, it’s expensive—it will run you about $800. But that sky-high price comes packaged with plenty of options and capabilities you’ll be glad to have at your disposal.

How to Act in Video Games: Noah Watts, ‘Assassin’s Creed III’

Native American film and TV actor Noah Watts took on his first major video game role as Connor, a Revolutionary War–era Mohawk assassin, in the hit 2012 game “Assassin’s Creed III.”