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Tom McKay
04-08-2009, 09:07 PM
This is Tom from VariZoom and certainly there are some reasons to stay home to work and save money. I realize money is tight and the banks are not cutting loose with loans as freely as they were post bailout but there are some good reasons to go.

1. Flights have been pretty reasonably priced.

2. Rooms have never been cheaper. You can stay at Circus Circus for $59.00 and it is walking distance to the convention center so no cab fare either.

3. There will be a lot of new cool stuff because manufacturers like myself had things well under way before the downturn.

4. VariZoom will have some very cool products/videographer tools this year at the show. We will preview them here as well online.

5. Even if you don't buy a thing at NAB I think everyone comes back a little wiser and usually excited about implementing something new that they learned. So maybe the motivation factor has value for some.

Just trying to stay optimistic. I am fighting the downturn like everyone but I also took a very big booth this year. Those of you that do come to the show please stop by the VariZoom booth and say hello.

Tom

mikkowilson
04-09-2009, 12:22 PM
I totally agree with Tom; Tradeshows are great places to meet people, see new products, test out gear hands on, meet people, talk to manufacturers, find deals, meet people, and learn all sorts of stuff. All in one place. And it's a good place to meet people too. :)

- Mikko

ZazaCast
04-09-2009, 12:26 PM
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showpost.php?p=1514824&postcount=8


....and it's a great place to meet people too!

TedRR
04-12-2009, 09:12 PM
As Tom mentioned, one of my benefits is being around all the tools and talented people. I come back with a renewed energy for my business which inspires me for months. Plus the contacts I make with manufacturers often helps me get better tools for my daily workflow.

I'll be hitting VariZOOM for sure. All kinds of great gadgets for real world production. I'll also be hitting Panasonic.
I'll also be hitting NewTek for their TriCaster which I hear an HD version will be announced. Then I'll hit all sorts of live streaming tools booths since this is where my future is heading.

After that I'll be at the Craps table to help pay for all the stuff I'll be buying! :beer:

capt chuck
04-12-2009, 10:56 PM
-- And it's vegas, plenty to do when not actually at NAB (unfortunately, I'm taking a laptop computer and lots of work with me this year... at least I'm going ;)

I'll be sure and stop by Varizoom, I own several of your products and the people at your booth were very helpful last year.

bikefilms
04-13-2009, 11:57 AM
...And I hear they have cool dudes with antique cameras, as seen on the official NAB website:
http://www.dvxuser6.com/uploaded/6535/1239645357.jpg

Dennis Wood
04-13-2009, 09:08 PM
Tom, I'll be stopping by for sure :-)