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September 16, 2017
Leaked image of GoPro Hero6 Black packaging shows 4K 60 FPS video recording
GoPro says the Hero6 is coming this year. Comments from the CEO suggest the company could also expand its 360 options. A leaked image supposedly shows the Hero6 Black packaging, which indicates 4K60 video recording capability.
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Source: Digital Trends VR
September 16, 2017
Watch: Dave Bautista Has Something to Hide in New ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Prequel Short
Don’t let the glasses fool you. Dave Bautista is one bad mother…
We’re three weeks away from the return of dystopian Los Angeles where Atari still looms large and replicants may be on the loose in Blade Runner 2049. To bridge the gap between the original Ridley Scott film and the sequel which takes place 30 years later, Warner Bros. is releasing three prequel short films directed by Luke Scott, Ridley’s son.
The second installment, 2048: Nowhere to Run, brings us up almost to the current film, introducing Sapper Morton (played by Dave Bautista), a worm farmer with something to hide. While this short was released earlier this week, the HD version had a messed up frame rate, making the viewing experience less than appealing. Warner Bros. has finally released the short on its YouTube channel in HD with the proper frame rate. You can check out the film below.
In case you missed the first prequel short, 2036: Nexus Dawn, you can catch up below to learn about the next generation of replicants.
Source: NoFilmSchool
September 16, 2017
Google Earth VR now lets you explore Street View imagery from 85 countries
Love Google Earth VR? Now you can use the virtual reality app to explore Street View imagery via your Oculus Rift or HTC Vive headset, making it even more fun for sofa-based globetrotters.
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Source: Digital Trends VR
September 16, 2017
me Convention Day Two: New Realities, New Creativity & New Leadership [Live Stream]
We are live from Frankfurt, Germany all weekend at me Convention – a partner event hosted by SXSW and Mercedes Benz. The event brings together people across a wide set of disciplines to engage in a dialogue about the future across five themes: new leadership, new creativity, new velocity, new urbanism, and new realities. me Convention features over 150 speakers across three days of workshops, expert talks, and inspiring keynotes plus a curated evening program featuring live concerts and rising talents in Frankfurt’s culinary and art scene.
After a big opening day of talks ranging from leadership with Sheryl Sandberg to crypto-currency with Brock Pierce, it’s time for day two. Explore programming highlights below and follow the festivities with our live stream and social media coverage.
Day Two: Streaming Schedule
10:00am – 10:30am (GMT+2)
Guy Kawasaki & Amy Cole – Experience the Moment, Build the Future
The way that people communicate has undergone a seismic shift – from text to visual; from staged to in the moment. Guy Kawasaki, chief evangelist of Canva, and Amy Cole, Director of Business Development EMEA at Instagram, dive into the future of creative content. Watch here »
12:00pm – 12:45pm (GMT+2)
Hans Ulrich Obrist – Curating in the 21st Century
Prolific curator and artistic director of the Serpentine Gallery Hans Ulrich Obrist offers an insight into the curator’s mind and shows curating as a creative act that can be applied to all walks of modern life, from Instagram to museums, from architecture to ecology. During this Keynote, Obrist will present on “The Handwriting Project,” a digital protest promoting the preservation of this analog form of expression. Watch here »
1:00pm – 1:30pm (GMT+2)
Dr. Auma Obama – You are Your Future – Poverty is No Excuse
As Founder and Director of the Sauti Kuu Foundation, Dr. Auma Obama and her team seek to give a voice to financially and socially disadvantaged children and youth. Using a Self-Help Model of intervention the Foundation works to unlock their potential and enable them to improve their lives. Watch here »
2:30pm – 3:00pm (GMT+2)
Neil Harbisson – The Renaissance of our Species
Cyborg Neil Harbisson will explore how taking an active part in our own biological evolution is no longer a theory, but an option. Becoming technology, instead of using or wearing technology, opens up the possibility of having additional organs and senses beyond the ones confined to our species. Watch here »
4:30pm – 5:30pm (GMT+2)
Gelong Thubten – The Science of Mind: Mindfulness & Transformation
Gelong Thubten has lived as a monk for the past 25 years and is among the world’s foremost meditation trainers. Explore some of the neuroscience of meditation and how it improves both brain activity and body chemistry. Watch here »
More Programming Highlights
Dr. Tracy Laabs, Glenn Zorpette, Arto Nurmikko, and Debarun Guha Thakurta –
Brain-computer Interfaces: Separating Fact From Fiction
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are among the Silicon Valley moguls who have recently committed funding to projects or entire new companies devoted to brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). During this panel, these experts discuss the new reality, straight out of a science fiction novel.
Moira Gunn & Hartmut Esslinger – Designing the Future
A candid discussion about the challenges and opportunities we face ahead, and how design must evolve from focusing on beautification to becoming a core strategy of innovation.
After the daytime programming, the festivities continue on with Urban Hotspots, an evening music and culinary program. Explore the curated list of culinary spots in Frankfurt’s Bahnhofsviertel community. The night concludes with a performance from famed German rap group, Beginner, exclusively for me Convention attendees.
Not able to make it to Frankfurt? Go behind the scenes with speakers and to the front row of all the shows this weekend – follow me Convention on Instagram and Twitter as well as SXSW channels for the latest coverage. Tune in each day for the live stream of select talks at me-convention.com.
And just like that, tomorrow is the closing day. Stay tuned for the final day of live-streamed talks with Ryan Gellert, Amber Valletta, Sasha Samochina, and more.
2017 me Convention speaker, Mike Horn – Photo by Markus Nass
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Source: SxSW Film
September 16, 2017
7 Things You Wish You Knew Before Directing Your First Feature
Though your first film may not be your best film, it could quite possibly be your best teacher.
You’re going to make mistakes on every film you make, but your first project is unique in that you’re probably making all of them within the same project. Those who have already experienced it know the struggle all too well. But learning about the countless errors other directors have made in their first films can help you avoid the ones you could make on your own, which is why you should definitely check out this video from Film Riot. In it, host Ryan Connolly talks with Dan Trachtenberg about his experience directing his first feature 10 Cloverfield Lane to learn about how the many mistakes he made actually helped him become a better filmmaker.
Trachtenberg shares a lot of great insight in the interview, but here are a few of our favorite pieces of advice:
Source: NoFilmSchool
September 16, 2017
The Art of the Edit: 6 Lessons on Making the Cut as an Editor
Sit in on Adobe’s micro-session between some of Hollywood’s most talented editors as they discuss the ins and outs of the craft.
The Toronto International Film Festival held a special “MICROSESSION” at this year’s event called “The Art of the Edit” which allowed attendees to pick the brains of some of the most exciting editors in the industry. Hosted by Adobe, the panel, which included editors Billy Fox (Only the Brave, Straight Outta Compton, Footloose, Band of Brothers), Tyler Nelson (Mindhunter, Gone Girl, The Social Network), and Simone Smith (Never Steady, Never Still), discussed a wide range of topics but they all coalesced to reveal what it takes to be an editor that is both a masterful technician and an inspiring artist.
You can watch the hour-long discussion below, but continue on for our takeaways.
Source: NoFilmSchool
September 15, 2017
Exploring ‘The Most Dangerous, Exciting, Edgy Place’ With the Brilliant Jane Campion
We could listen this filmmaking icon talk forever.
Jane Campion has never had a retrospective. Jane Campion, arguably the most successful female director—the only woman in possession of a Palme d’Or, the second of four female Oscar-winning directors, and the creator of one of the most popular indie films of all time—has never had a retrospective. Until now.
In honor of the premiere of Top of the Lake: China Girl, the second season in Campion’s award-winning detective drama, The Film Society of Lincoln Center is running a week-long exhibition of Campion’s full career. It ends this Sunday. The retrospective features every single one of Campion’s films on 35mm, as well as some of her shorts on 16 and Super 8.
The event kicked off with “An Evening With Jane Campion,” where the director unpacked her career with moderator Dennis Lim. Together they discussed Campion’s writing techniques, her fandom for David Lynch, how she took ecstasy with the Brontës, and how she’s been a stalwart of feminism for the span of her 35 years in the film industry. Read the best moments from the night below.
Source: NoFilmSchool
September 15, 2017
The Fifth Annual SXSW HAAM Benefit Day Show
Tuesday, September 12, 2017, marked the fifth annual SXSW HAAM Benefit Day Show in participation with many other events hosted throughout Austin. Beyond being an opportunity to enjoy good music and food with friends, the event raises money for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, an organization that provides Austin’s working musicians with access to healthcare services with an emphasis on prevention and wellness.
This year’s event was held at The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. (The ABGB) and included performances from Austin-based artists She Sir, Julian Acosta, and Bidi Bidi Banda. She Sir kicked off the event with a dreamy shoe-gaze set, followed by a intimate performance by singer-songwriter Julian Acosta. Local Selena tribute band Bidi Bidi Banda closed out the night on a high note.
Thanks to everyone involved in HAAM Benefit Day and the large participation from the Austin community. If you were unable to attend the event but are interested in donating to HAAM, you can make a donation at any time at myhaam.org/donate. You can also check out the SXSWfm® HAAM Benefit Day radio show to hear music from the artists who performed.
Julian Acosta – Photo by Robert Andrew Bennett
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Source: SxSW Music
September 15, 2017
Forget the Virtual Boy, the VR64 is the most retro 3D-gaming headset ever
The Commodore 64 is not best remembered for its immersive graphics, but the VR64 homebrew virtual reality headset takes it to a new realm, letting you play a VR game on the 35-year-old system.
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Source: Digital Trends VR
September 15, 2017
Art Direction & Illustration: Logitech Craft by Pawel Nolbert
Art Direction & Illustration: Logitech Craft by Pawel Nolbert
Last week we have featured the latest tech keyboard by Logitech called Craft. By its beautiful industrial design, we managed to get one for the blog that we will gladly review in the upcoming weeks. By the meantime, let’s take a look at the illustration and art direction work by the mighty Pawel Nolbert who has been making the news recently with the launch. Stylish and right fitting to the colourful world of Pawel, let’s dive into his universe.
Pawel Nolbert is an independant illustrator, graphic designer and art/creative director based in New York, USA. We always have been fan of his colorful portfolio on ABDZ, definitely check him out on Behance.
I’ve partnered with Logitech on Craft – a new keyboard with creative input dial that gives you greater control over your creative process.
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More Links
- Learn more Pawel Nolbert at nolbert.com
- Follow Pawel on Behance
- Read more about Bengt Brummer’s work on the Logitech Craft
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Sep 15, 2017
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