myT Studio Oshkosh 2011 Recap

What we didn’t expect was how much the RV would see use as an editing studio. Almost every waking hour saw people coming through the door just so they could edit their work. I may need to have a dedication ceremony for the newly renamed Dave Allen and Steve Visscher (of Plane Crazy Down Under) editing table and breakfast nook. Sure, some people started their day wanting me to start the generator early since it meant the coffee machine could come to life, but mostly they needed a space to sit and edit. I asked a few folks “why the RV?” and it boils down to a lack of options. The official media center has very little space with power and has limited hours. Even if it were open all night, the media center isn’t particularly close to where people were sleeping. Larger media organizations sent their folks to hotels, homes, or dorms, but few podcasters have a budget that allows them to be away from the field. To quote Steve Visscher, “a tent is no place to edit, mate.” This from a man who spent most nights editing while connected to the power outside the bathroom. Why the bathroom? Because we had to shut down the generator at 10:30 every night and the bathroom is one of only a few places they could turn for power. I’m betting several folks would have stayed on the RV’s couch late into the night if the power could have stayed on.