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August 23, 2017
More Marvelous Illustrations by Michal Lisowski
More Marvelous Illustrations by Michal Lisowski
Back in 2011 we featured for the first time the fantastic work of Polish artist Michal Lisowski. Back then you could already see the style he would pursue in most of the artworks you’ll see today.
Here are some of his latest work. I really love this style. His concept art works and general illustrations are super stylish and I enjoy his urban scenes, with an awesome sense of motion. These are only a handful of his work! For more of it, please visit his portfolio at ArtStation! I hope you enjoy these. Cheers! đ
PauloGabriel
Aug 23, 2017
Source: Abduzeedo Illustration
August 22, 2017
5 Reasons to Apply to Showcase at SXSW 2018
Showcasing Artist applications are open for SXSW 2018, and here are few good reasons why you should apply now, before time winds down any further. If youâve already made your mind up to apply, you will want to read tips on how to make the most of your application from the Music Festival team.
Find a new audience
At SXSW 2017, 75.1% of domestic Showcasing Artists listed expanding their audience as a main focus of performing, and winning over new fans was the most popular reason to perform for both domestic and international artists. SXSW is unique from many other music industry events because our audience is not solely comprised of people attending for music, which means there are a lot of fresh ears that have yet to hear you. In fact, in the past few years we have continued to see more and more SXSW Interactive attendees checking out music showcases in the evenings after conference programming.
Attend the SXSW Conference
Less than half of the Showcasing Artists who perform at SXSW indicate that they attended Music sessions at the 2017 SXSW Conference. We understand that many of the bands performing keep very busy schedules during the event, and that extra time can be the most elusive resource, but these conference sessions are highly informative about the future of the music industry. We highly recommend taking some time before arriving to go through the Conference schedule and identify any sessions that may be able to take your career to the next stage.
Connect with Fellow Musicians
This is the second most common reason for performing at SXSW cited by domestic artists, and third with international artists. More than 2,000 Showcasing Artists performed at SXSW this past March, and this large pool of artists makes SXSW an ideal place to meet future collaborators. If this is one of your goals, we recommend researching other artists you may want to meet by staying on top of SXSW news and our Schedule page, and attend as many events as possible while youâre here.
Furthering Your Career Goals
SXSW Showcasing Artist goals include: find sync opportunities, find distribution, sign to a label, sign with an agent, get attention from concert and festival promoters, find a manager, and many more. With such a heavy music industry presence, SXSW is an ideal place to achieve these goals. By taking an account of what your artistic project needs to go to the next level, and staying focused on your performance, you stand the best chance of success. These opportunities are the reasons why 78% of domestic SXSW 2017 artists are planning to apply for SXSW 2018.
Make New Friends
Donât hold it against us for ending on a sentimental note. SXSW brings together tens of thousands of people annually to create, explore, discover, and celebrate each otherâs ideas and passions. While not every artist gets a million dollar record deal or picked up for support on a stadium tour, everyone gets to participate in this large creative environment and make new connections with other like-minded individuals. The SXSW community that sustains the event is the strongest and most accessible asset offered to you if you perform or attend. In fact, most people attending SXSW start getting to know other attendees at the airport on the way to Austin, long before they even set foot in downtown Austin.
In addition to being a great time to apply to showcase, now is also the best time to register to attend SXSW 2018 and book your hotel.
Lewis Del Mar – Photo by Robert A Tobiansky/Getty Images for SXSW
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Source: SxSW Music
August 22, 2017
Zooculus rift â lab animals get their own virtual reality system
The FreemoVR platform monitors the movements of common lab animals like mice, zebrafish, and fruit flies, projecting photorealistic environments onto a screen to simulate movement in the real world.
The post Zooculus rift — lab animals get their own virtual reality system appeared first on Digital Trends.
Source: Digital Trends VR
August 22, 2017
Apple AR glasses: News and rumors about âProject Mirrorshadesâ
Apple AR glasses may be closer to reality than we thought. Here is everything we know so far about the augmented reality system, including the price, release date, and rumored specifications of Apple’s Project Mirrorshades.
The post Apple AR glasses: News and rumors about ‘Project Mirrorshades’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
Source: Digital Trends VR
August 22, 2017
A Collection of Solar Eclipse Photography
A Collection of Solar Eclipse Photography
On August 21st, 2017, the people across North America were able to witness a total solar eclipse from Pacific to Atlantic coasts. In other countries, only a partial eclipse was visible. The last time when a total solar eclipse was visible in the entire United States was on June 8, 1918. It was amazing to see how people coming together to carefully look at our beloved moon crossing the sun to turn day into darkness. It was great to see so many of us taking the time to create and make for this special day. We have selected a few pictures that really caught our attention, hope you will like them.
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More Links
- Read more about Solar Eclipse via Wikipedia
AoiroStudio
Aug 22, 2017
Source: Abduzeedo Photography
August 21, 2017
Top 5 Reasons to Enter the 10th Annual SXSW Accelerator and Tips for Success
The tenth annual SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event returns to showcase some of the most exciting tech innovations â could your project or startup be one? Enter before the Friday, November 10 entry deadline for a chance to put your startup before a live audience and panel of expert judges, and on the front line of product demonstrations and funding opportunities.
The SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event is proud to be the catalyst of many dreams and successes. From 2009 to 2017, 70% of all 403 finalists received over $4.63 billion in funding, and 16% were acquired by Fortune 500 companies. Join the ranks of our prestigious alums including Siri, Klout, Hipmunk, Tango, and more.
“We are very excited to celebrate our tenth year of SXSW Accelerator,” said Chris Valentine, Event Producer. “I’m particularly thrilled about the diverse innovation we are seeing from all over the world â itâs the globalization of the startup ecosystem, and Accelerator is right at the heart of it. If you have a startup that is creating innovative technology that will make an impact on the globe we would be very excited for you to participate in this incredible event and hope that you apply before the Friday, November 10 application deadline.”
Read on to discover top reasons to apply from SXSW Acceleratorâs Chris Valentine as well as what items staff and advisors look for in a successful application.
Top 5 Reasons to Enter
- Product validation â Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase your project and startup on a global stage with the goal of matching each startup with top investors both nationally and internationally.
- Work on your Startup Elevator Pitch via pre-event coaching. SXSW Accelerator Coaches work closely with the finalists to assist them in their onstage presentations.
- Over $4k in prize money awarded to the winners of each SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event category.
- Marketing of startup finalists on SXSW media channels and global media channels that attend the event.
- Access to the highest level of influencers from investors, media, and thought leaders.
Top 5 Tips for Entry Success
- Meet the minimum â Review the SXSW Accelerator Eligibility Criteria.
- Showcasing a startup that is innovative and disruptive.
- Share a video â Thereâs no better way to convey a thorough sense of your project than through a demo video.
- Showcase what makes you different in the market (i.e. What is your market differentiator? What is unique about your project? Why should people be excited about it?).
- Highlight key members from you team and/or those supporting your startup (Staff, Advisory Board, Board Members, Mentors, Funders, Accelerator and/or Incubator involvement, etc).
Enter the 2018 SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event
Taking place SXSW Startup and Tech Sectors at the Hilton Austin Downtown on Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11, this event provides an outlet for companies to present their product to a panel of industry experts, early adopters, and representatives from the angel/VC community.
Products or services must fall within one of the SXSW Accelerator Pitch Eventâs 10 different categories and follow launch date eligibility requirements. Read the SXSW Accelerator FAQ for further information.
Watch the, and stay tuned to SXSW News throughout the season for announcements. Enter your project before the application deadline on Friday, November 10 at 11:59pm PT.
2017 SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event â Photo by Alexa Gonzalez Wagner
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Source: SxSW Interactive
August 21, 2017
You Are Not Your Brain: Book Recommendation
You Are Not Your Brain: Book Recommendation
I am an introvert, shy and that also made me feel insecure, so much so that I thought I had a problem. It turned out that was just my brain playing tricks on me. During all these years I have been reading a lot about psychology and how the brain works. It’s good for my career as a designer and it’s even better for all the questions I have in my head. Last year, I went through a very traumatic experience that definitely created some scar tissue, not physically but mentally. One book that really opened my eyes and I believe it’s a great book recommendation is the You Are Not Your Brain: The 4-Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits, Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life  by Jeffrey M. Schwartz and Rebecca Gladding MD.
There are so many things about this book that made me see and deal with some of my thoughts quite differently. Through 4 simple steps, which I won’t reveal here, the author illustrates through examples how most of the time, our brain fills in the gaps and create wrong scenarios. That ends up creating anxiety, insecurity and even depression. It’s an amazing book and I highly recommend it. I read it but the audiobook version might also be worth it because this book is one that I will revisit at least 2 or 3 times per year.
Book description
A leading neuroplasticity researcher and the coauthor of the groundbreaking books Brain Lock and The Mind and the Brain, Jeffrey M. Schwartz has spent his career studying the human brain. He pioneered the first mindfulness-based treatment program for people suffering from OCD, teaching patients how to achieve long-term relief from their compulsions.
Schwartz works with psychiatrist Rebecca Gladding to refine a program that successfully explains how the brain works and why we often feel besieged by overactive brain circuits (i.e. bad habits, social anxieties, etc.) the key to making life changes that you wantâto make your brain work for youâis to consciously choose to âstarveâ these circuits of focused attention, thereby decreasing their influence and strength.
You Are Not Your Brain carefully outlines their program, showing readers how to identify negative impulses, channel them through the power of focused attention, and ultimately lead more fulfilling and empowered lives.
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abduzeedo
Aug 21, 2017
Source: Abduzeedo Books
August 21, 2017
Photography & Architecture: Atrium of Jussieu, 2011
Photography & Architecture: Atrium of Jussieu, 2011
We have featured this spot before on by ABDZ for its photography and architecture. We are taking another look at this spot by another photographer which is Franck Bohbot. It’s interesting to actually see the difference since you are introduced by another perspective and editing styles. For this project, it is also nice to see how does it look from the outside as well. What do you guys think?
Franck Bohbot is a photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. We love the work from Franck on ABDZ and you should definitely follow his Instagram.
From the Archives. Series of 14. It’s all about color, Line and reinterpretation of the place.
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- Follow Franck Bohbot on Instagram
AoiroStudio
Aug 21, 2017
Source: Abduzeedo Photography
August 20, 2017
Stunts 101: 3 Things You Should Know about Using Breakaway Glass
Are you itching to throw someone through a window? Here’s how to do it safely.
Though it’s tons of fun watching our favorite action stars take death-defying leaps through plate glass windows, these types of stunts, which utilize breakaway glass, are well-choreographed and executed by professional stunt performers to mitigate any real danger. If you’re interested in including a stunt like this in your own work, awesome, but before you go toss your lead actor through your living room window, check out this video from The Slanted Lens. In it, host Jay P. Morgan shares a few tips on how to pull it off safely and effectively, including 1.) how to prepare your set, 2.) how to install the glass, and 3.) how to toss a human being through it.
Source: NoFilmSchool
August 19, 2017
What Picasso Can Teach Us About Being Filmmakers
Pablo Picasso is one of the greatest painters in human history, but as filmmakers, what can we learn from his philosophy on art?
As filmmakers, we tend to look within our own cinematic universe for inspiration and leadership, but when it comes to art, Spanish painter Pablo Picasso is one of the most important and influential creators of the 20th century. His radical exploration of style and knack for artistic innovation not only made him the most well-known artist of his time but left a legacy of adventurous creativity for future artists as well. In the video below, Sven Pape of This Guy Edits takes a look at Picasso’s famous philosophy on art and creativity to see what kinds of lessons filmmakers can learn from the father of modern art.
Picasso was a very outspoken individual, whether it was regarding art or politics. He
Source: NoFilmSchool