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News & Updates
July 7, 2017
Tamron Lenses 101: A Cheaper Alternative Without the Sacrifice
Tamron lenses are a great alternative to expensive glass. Here’s why.
We previously highlighted the cine and photography Sigma lens lines, which got us thinking about other budget-friendly glass. Tamron immediately came to mind as its SP series aim to compete optically with Canon L and Nikon NIKKOR ED lenses with significant savings.
Tamron’s lens story dates back to the 1950s, when the company developed a 135mm f/4.5 for the 35mm single-lens reflex cameras. Then, in 1961, Tamron introduced a 95-205mm f/6.3, an affordable telephoto zoom lens, to make a splash in the market next to Zeiss, Cooke, Canon, and others. (The first zoom lens was patented in 1902 by Clile C. Allen; the first non-telescopic complex zoom lens for cinematography was the Bell & Howell Cooke Varo 40-120mm.)
Recently, Tamron announced two new lenses: the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 and the 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD. Below, we break down the current offerings and tell you what all the “Di,” “VC,” and “USD” is all about.
Source: NoFilmSchool
July 7, 2017
Interaction Design & Art Direction: The Refugee Nation
Interaction Design & Art Direction: The Refugee Nation
An Interaction Design and Art Direction for Refugee Nation by Justin Au. I don’t know if you guys remember at the last Olympics, we’ve witnessed a team of refugee athletes compete in the games. A first in the history and since they had no official “home” to call their own, no anthem and no flag. A flag of the “Refugee Nation,” created by Syrian refugee was orange and black, to represent the life vests the athletes wore as they set off in boats for a better life. It’s quite a beautiful story, I would definitely the full project via his Behance.
Justin Au a designer and an art director working at Ogilvy & Mather New York. Currently based in Brooklyn, you should definitely follow his Behance where you’ll find work for IBM, 36 days of type and more.
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Bringing the world together to support Refugees. For the first time in Olympics history, the games saw a team of refugee athletes compete in the games. But unlike other competitors supported by their nation countries, these champions had no official “home” to call their own, and thus, no anthem and no flag. The flag of the “Refugee Nation,” created by Syrian refugee Yara Said, was orange and black, to represent the life vests the athletes wore as they set off in boats for a better life. Another Syrian refugee, composer Moutaz Arian, created a wordless anthem to convey a universal message of love and hope. The Refugee Flag has since become an international symbol of welcome and inclusion. It is hoisted all over the world by different people, organizations, and even countries as a sign of solidarity in support of refugees. I was tasked with designing a web experience that captured and explained the idea behind the flag and all that it stands, to visitors from all over the world who may have stumbled upon its colors.
Links
- Follow Justin Au on Behance
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Jul 07, 2017
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July 7, 2017
Oscar-Winning DP of ‘Life of Pi’ Claudio Miranda on Drones and Experimenting with New Technology
Oscar-winning DP Claudio Miranda, ASC discusses experimenting with drones and other technology.<p>As new technology influences the entertainment …
Source: CW’s Flipboard Feed
July 6, 2017
Google Blocks makes it easy for anybody to create VR objects in 3D
Google has focused on making it easier to create artwork and 3D objects for use in AR/VR environments and then sharing them with the world. Its newest offering is Blocks, which is aimed at creating 3D assets in VR headsets.
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Source: Digital Trends VR
July 6, 2017
SXSW Alumni Film Releases – July 2017
Discover some of the SXSW alumni films on release this month, such as ATOMIC BLONDE, THE BIG SICK, and SONG TO SONG. Continue on for a complete list with trailers and more info.
ATOMIC BLONDE
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017
Website | Trailer
An ass-kicking Charlize Theron tears up the screen in this brutal, neon-soaked thriller set in the gritty world of Cold War Berlin.
In Theaters July 18
BABY DRIVER
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017
Website | Trailer
The latest film from cult favorite Edgar Wright stars John Hamm, Kevin Spacey and rising star Ansel Elgort in a relentlessly gripping thriller with a killer soundtrack.
Now in theaters
THE BIG SICK
Narrative Feature, 2017
Website | Trailer
Kumail Nanjiani draws on his own life story for this hilarious, painfully real look at the complexities of 21st century relationships.
Expanding Wide July 14
FREE FIRE
Narrative Feature, US Premiere, 2016
Website | Trailer
Pithy one-liners fly as fast as the bullets in Ben Wheatley’s grand guignol-meets-Peckinpah opus, Free Fire.
On Demand July 18
On Blu-ray/DVD July 18
NOBODY SPEAK: TRIALS OF THE FREE PRESS
Narrative Feature, 2017
Website | Trailer
Hulk Hogan takes on Gawker, and a rattled free press considers an uncertain future in this gripping documentary that unfolds like a thriller.
Now on Netflix
PERSON TO PERSON
Narrative Feature, 2017
Website | Trailer
Dustin Guy Defa’s breezy ensemble film brings together a collection of striking vignettes into a beautifully played and deeply affecting look at the absurdity of personal relationships.
In Theaters July 18
SONG TO SONG
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2017
Website | Trailer
Terrence Malick’s dreamy, Austin-set ode to love and music opened SXSW 2017 and is now available for home viewing.
Now On Demand
Now on Blu-ray/DVD
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Source: SxSW Film
July 6, 2017
Music PanelPicker Trends and Tips for the 2018 SXSW Conference
PanelPicker, the two-step online process for entering proposals for Conference programming, is now open. The clock is ticking towards the Friday, July 21 deadline, and we’re eager to hear your ideas. Once your proposals have been collected, the SXSW community is then able to browse through proposals, leave comments, and vote to help guide the March event. You will find useful information about Music PanelPicker trends below. We have split up trends by Music priority tracks with a few examples from last year’s Conference, and additional tips for making the most out of your PanelPicker proposal.
Music Priority Tracks & 2017 Trends
- Album Release Strategies
- Recording Technology & Innovation
- A&R and Talent Discovery
- Fair Representation in the Industry
Example: Using Data to Discover the Next Big Thing – Voices from across the music industry discuss the variety of metrics and resources that are used to discover emerging talent.
- Up-and-Coming Success Stories
- Music & Activism
- Rise of Niche Festivals
- Independent Venue Issues
Example: Saving Small Venues & The Independent Music Scene – Small and independent venue owners discuss the challenges of operating venues in the current urban environment, while also reinforcing the cultural need for these venues to survive.
- Streaming payouts
- Sync placements
Example: The Music and the Message: Sync, Media & Ads – A great look at how music supervisors work with musicians and composers to place music in ads, television and more.
Additional Tips for Success
Supporting Materials are highly encouraged. Your session title and description can only cover so much information. It’s highly recommended that you include additional links to support the proposal and help the SXSW Staff, the Advisory Board, and the voting public dig deeper into your proposed speaking topic. Videos are a great resource, they can be as simple as a selfie-style phone video explaining what you are planning to bring to the table. Please avoid sending along generic marketing reels that don’t actually provide any support for your session proposal.
Pay attention to spelling and grammar. Be professional, triple-check the spelling and grammar within the text of your PanelPicker proposal. Nothing is more distracting than a quality idea that is weighed down by typos and poor grammar.
The Required Fields Are Required. We ask for speaker bio and qualification (amongst other required fields) for a reason. Please refrain from simply entering in “TBD” or placeholder text into your proposal.
Application Process
During the open application process from Monday, June 26 through Friday, July 21 at 11:59pm PT, we encourage the community to upload proposals related to interactive, film and, music industries in variety of session formats including panels, solo presentations, workshops, and more.
All ideas received will be posted online for the community for voting. It’s as easy as “enter, review, comment, and vote” to help shape SXSW programming.
Community Voting
Community votes comprise 30% of the final decision plus input of the SXSW Staff (30%) and Advisory Board (40%) helps ensure that less well-known voices have as much of a chance as being selected to speak at SXSW as individuals with large online followings. Together these percentages help determine the final content lineup.
Community Voting Period: Monday, August 7 – Friday, August 25.
FAQ
Read the 2018 PanelPicker FAQ for important information about SXSW, the PanelPicker submission process, and valuable tips.
“Conversation with Cindy Wilson and Boyfriend” at the 2017 SXSW Conference – Photo by JEALEX Photo
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Source: SxSW Music
July 6, 2017
Engineered for fighter pilots, now Everysight’s Raptor AR goggles are built for bikers
Everysight’s Raptor, a new pair of augmented reality goggles that play music, show turn-by-turn directions, and capture crisp high-definition video clips, are a cyclist’s dream come true.
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Source: Digital Trends VR
July 6, 2017
Painted Over NES Games by Andrés Moncayo
Painted Over NES Games by Andrés Moncayo
New York based designer Andrés Moncayo has published a fantastic project of painted over NES games which consists of a repainting of screenshots from the mythic NES gaming console. He painted over some true classics such as Double Dragon II, Contra II and more!
These are just marvelous… any 70’s and 80’s kids will really enjoy these artworks by Andrés. For more of paintings and GIF comparisons, please visit Andrés’ portfolio at Behance! He’ll definitely enjoy it! Cheers. 😉
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Duck Hunt
Ninja Gaiden
Contra II
Zelda II – The Adventure of Link
Contra II Comparison
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Jul 06, 2017
Source: Abduzeedo Illustration
July 5, 2017
Explore Convergence Tracks for SXSW Conference & PanelPicker Tips
SXSW PanelPicker, the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform, is now open, and accepting ideas through July 21.
The 2018 SXSW Conference will include 25 programming tracks comprised of Interactive, Film, Music, and Convergence. Every summer we ask the community to propose the ideas they are most excited to bring to SXSW, and these PanelPicker proposals become the foundation of the SXSW Conference programming. Convergence programming features a range of topics that straddle the cultural and technological intersection at the heart of SXSW. See what’s new for SXSW Convergence Tracks below!
2018 Convergence Tracks
Cities Summit (March 12-13) – The SXSW Cities Summit is an opportunity for civic leaders, creative citizens and urbanists of all disciplines to join together to learn, strategize and form coalitions to service and benefit the cities of tomorrow. The summit features two days of dynamic programming, performance, pop-up exhibits, and events exploring the future of our cities.
CLE (March 15-17) – Designed for attorneys, entrepreneurs, C-level executives, and beyond – Continuing Legal Education sessions discuss legal perspectives on industry trends. 12 hours of accredited sessions will be available at no extra cost to SXSW registrants.
Experiential Storytelling (March 12-14) – New technology has opened up exciting avenues for storytelling and immersive entertainment. This track investigates how these experimental strategies are redefining the ways in which audiences experience their world. Includes programming formerly known as Digital Domain.
Food (March 12-14) – The Food track brings together the food community’s most inspired entrepreneurs, chefs, data scientists, investors, filmmakers, and enthusiasts to connect and explore ways in which technology and innovation can be leveraged to transform the industry.
News & Journalism (March 10-15) – Information and how it gets to us is vital. Sessions in this track explore how news, journalism and analysis is dispersed, how it will be impacted by the future of technology and how this content will continue to inform and engage.
Social Impact (March 10-14) – This track highlights innovative ideas from creative industries that are contributing to a better, more equitable world. This programming offers opportunities to those working on social impact to identify and share solutions: from activists, storytellers and entertainers to philanthropic nonprofits, foundations and social enterprise.
Sports (March 9-11) – This three-day track tackles the future of sport—in all its forms—from a cultural and technological perspective, while exploring a diverse range of topics encompassing all sports across all levels of play.
Startup & Tech Sectors (March 9–15) – The Startup & Tech Sectors Track brings together entrepreneurs, founders, and funders, as well as established businesses to talk about today’s best practices and tomorrow’s most exciting trends. These sessions focus on US-based innovation as well as forward-thinking companies and technology ecosystems from around the world.
VR/AR (March 13-15) – Virtual reality and augmented reality technologies are finding new ways to enhance our ability to perceive the world that surrounds us, and in many instances they are redefining how we experience the world.
2017 Convergence Programming
There’s a variety of session formats to choose from when submitting your PanelPicker idea including, solo, dual, panel, and more. Here’s a few examples of stand out Convergence programming from SXSW 2017:
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Swiping Right on Inclusivity with Tinder & GLAAD – This Featured Session from the Social Impact track discussed the reaction to Tinder’s update on gender identity features and what it means for the future of trans people and dating.
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Augmenting Reality, For Real – This Solo Session from the Experiential Storytelling track investigated the new formats of “augmented” entertainment that have drawn hundreds of thousands of people together, out of their isolating screens, and back into the world.
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Digital Content Demands New Security Mindset – This Panel Session from the News & Journalism track discussed how modern content consumption and delivery requires a new approach due to evolving security risks. Attendees learned how publications can better protect their websites and users, without sacrificing performance.
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2017 Food Trends Meet Up – This Food Meet Up with Miriam Parker from the Austin Food & Wine Alliance analyzed food trends, how international trends impact American foodways, and the hottest dishes of the year.
PanelPicker Tips
For more information, visit the SXSW PanelPicker page to learn about the application process, watch our helpful PanelPicker Walkthrough video, and read the FAQ to gain valuable insight into making the most out of your proposal.
VR/AR Session during the 2017 SXSW Conference – Photo by Akash Kataria
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Source: SxSW Film
July 5, 2017
VRcade Arena promises 8-person, ‘warehouse-scale’ multiplayer
Ever wish you could experience virtual reality with your friends? The VRcade Arena platform gives businesses like amusement parks, movie theaters, and casinos the means to offer that experience.
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Source: Digital Trends VR