I normally post about video/film production, Spidvid, and online video news and products. Today’s post is about none of those things, but about a product I’m loving more and more for my iPhone 4.

Surc is a universal remote that allows anyone to control any device with an infra-red censor in their home, office, and anywhere in-between. All you need to do is download the free iOS app, insert your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S into the Surc case, and then customize your remote’s UI for your TV’s, stereo’s, DVD player’s, and your other collection of digital devices.

The beautiful Surc case, and UI

I’m not quite ready to throw my other remotes away just yet, but Surc is making my life a lot easier as the more I can control with my iPhone the better. The ability to customize my remotes is amazing since I only use about half the buttons on any given controller.

This product is gorgeous, simple, and elegant, one that Steve Jobs is proud of beyond the grave I’m sure. Below I’ve embedded the Surc demo to show just how easy it is to get up and running with this revolutionary device.

Everyone loves a good story right? Below I’ve embedded the story of Michail (the company’s Chairman) who tells us how Surc was conceptualized and born, very interesting!

This is a device that was built for today’s digital lifestyle, check out Surc’s website to learn more about the fantastic new product and how you can buy one for yourself!

Watch more of Surc’s videos on their YouTube channel, and connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.

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It used to be true that videos and films could only be created with team members based out of the same town or city. A shoot or shoots still need to take place in a physical space so at some point the on-set individuals such as directors, actors, and videographers have to get together to work their magic, but pre/post production individuals such as writers, editors, graphic designers, and voice over artists can contribute from whatever location they may reside in.

Thanks to collaborative real-time tools provided through platforms like Market7’s, it’s entirely possible that you may never shake the hand of your fellow members on the numerous teams you may be a part of in the years that lie ahead. So much for having to move to cities like Hollywood and New York to fulfill your dream as a rock star film writer or editor. It all comes down to raw talent now because location issues are pretty much a thing of the past as we get ever more connected, and learn how to better use ever improving technologies to constantly upgrade content quality levels.

We got to stop thinking about the restrictions and limitations which once used to exist, we now live in a world where it’s all about creativity, passion, and skill. If you have those three attributes and learn where you can create the most value utilizing them together, then you unlock new exciting possibilities and opportunities to advance your career.

I plan on putting together webinars soon which educate those who want to be part of remote production teams, who desire to learn how to properly leverage the plethora of new powerful tools available, and who crave tips for how to create higher caliber videos and films. If anyone would like to help with organizing the online events, would like to be featured as a speaker, or provide funding as a sponsor, then please reach out and outline how you fit into this equation.

No matter how you want to build your next video production team or who it may include, we hope you decide to join our community.

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