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August 18, 2017

Watch: How ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ Birthed Graphic Violence and Changed American Cinema


50 years after its release, Bonnie and Clyde continues to influence generations of filmmakers. A new video essay from Screenprism takes a look at the reasons.


Bonnie and Clyde was a script that passed around Hollywood for several years—even going through the hands of Francois Truffaut—before ending up with Warren Beatty. Shirley Maclaine’s brother and a consummate Hollywood insider, Beatty agreed to take an upfront pay cut in order to get the film made. The result, directed by Arthur Penn and released in 1967, would have reverberations across America cinema forever more.



According to ScreenPrism, here are three things that Bonnie and Clyde changed in American film.



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Source: NoFilmSchool

August 18, 2017

Watch: When Video Games Are Better Than Movies


Sorry, film nerds: Naughty Dog, a video game company, is putting out the most exciting stories on the market.


You may recall that in our 2016 end-of-year trailer rankings, the #1 trailer we selected was not for a movie. It was—gasp!—for a video game. That video game is Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Pt. II, and to this day, it is still one of our most-anticipated upcoming releases.



This begs the question: What happens when video games reach the same level of technical acumen as films, while also delivering equivalent emotionally resonant experiences? Or, rather: What happens when playing a video game actually exceeds the cinematic experience?



There are a lot of great games out there, but there is one developer, in the opinion of both myself and Film Radar’s Daniel Netzel, that truly takes the cake. Of course, it’s Naughty Dog.



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Source: NoFilmSchool

August 18, 2017

RIP Eric Zumbrunnen, Editor of Every Spike Jonze Movie


We take a look back on the career of Eric Zumbrunnen, Spike Jonze’s editor, who recently passed away.


Eric Zumbrunnen, ACE, who edited every Spike Jonze movie in addition to many iconic music videos, has died at the age of 52.



Zumbrunnen graduated from USC with a degree in journalism. He found his strongest working relationship in a lengthy collaboration with Jonze that started at MTV and led to the acclaimed features Being John Malkovich (1999), Adaptation (2002), Where the Wild Things Are (2009) and Her (2013). He won the Best Edited Feature Film Award from the American Cinema Editors for Malkovich.



Zumbrunnen found his way into editing via music videos, editing several iconic ’90s clips, including several Jonze classics. The duo’s work on Weezer’s “Buddy Holly,” which seamlessly blended footage from Happy Days with the band performing, was a triumph of post-production and won Best Alternative Video at the 1995 VMAs.

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Source: NoFilmSchool

August 18, 2017

Behind the Scenes of the Wallpaper Design for the LG V30

Behind the Scenes of the Wallpaper Design for the LG V30

LG is launching a new bezel-less phone the LG V30, it looks gorgeous at least by the photos I’ve seen. I always noticed the colorful background wallpaper design and my first impression was that it was a 3D image. It has a good amount of depth with glow and gradients, pretty much all ingredients of a digital art piece. But, the wallpaper was actually created in an old and good analog fashion way by taking photos. 

Below you can see the making of video that their team was kind enough to share to all online. I love seeing the behind the scenes and how they achieve those incredible colors by moving light sources behind the real phone frame. One word defines everything for me, inspiring! Check it out.

Wallpaper Design Making of

Wallpaper Design Process

For more information check out: http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/v30

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August 18, 2017

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, August 18

From high profile stories about Taylor Swift winning her trial and streaming services taking down neo-Nazi music, to lesser seen articles about the Tanzania Albinism Collective, the current (slow) tempo of pop music and how scalar improvisation doomed jazz, the Daily Chord surveys the significant and notable music stories of the day and picks six links to share. Consider the Chord a time-saving service, and subscribe to our email blast for headlines each weekday.

Monday, August 14

Tuesday, August 15

Wednesday, August 16

Thursday, August 17

Friday, August 18

The post The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, August 18 appeared first on SXSW.

Source: SxSW Music

August 17, 2017

Q&A and Portrait Gallery: Walker Lukens

SXSW Showcasing Artist Walker Lukens

All photos by Dylan O’Connor

The SXSW portrait series is a great opportunity to check in with past Showcasing Artists to see what they are working on and what they are excited about in their careers. For our first gallery of this season we met up with Walker Lukens. Luken’s band is part of the new wave of Austin-based talent breaking out to bigger audiences. His project has evolved over the years from emotionally charged solo material to angular soulful-rock fit for main stages.

We met up with the band at their rehearsal space to snap portraits and chat during their busy summer schedule, including performances at Bonnaroo and Float Fest.

Read on and browse through the gallery.

Q&A

What was the highlight of your tour earlier this summer?

Waking up in a tent the morning after we played at Bonnaroo to Anthony Keidis telling me to suck his kiss. I guess waking up to the Red Hot Chili Peppers soundchecking was also a low point.

What does the rest of 2017 look like for the band?

More of the same, new music, more shows, more waking up in tents.

You’ve performed at SXSW regularly in recent years. What has your experience been like?

Taylor Hanson saw our set once and wanted to take us on tour. Once I played at a pop-up Mcdonalds . . . Last year, we played at Spoon’s record release show. I played a ‘loop station’ set in a fancy hotel lobby once for only the concierge. I’ve always loved SXSW and would not be where I am today without it.

Your music has evolved over time, how would you describe the upcoming LP?

70s-era ZZ Top with less of the bros-drinkin-round-the-campfire vibe and more synths.

Portrait Gallery

All photos by Dylan O’Connor

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Source: SxSW Music

August 17, 2017

Explore SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards Categories for 2018

The SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards include 13 award categories and 6 Special Honors, which recognize the most forward-looking tech developments in the connected world, launched or released in the 2017 calendar-year.

SXSW Interactive’s annual competition is still accepting early entry applications. The Awards are open to anyone with a project, product, creative endeavor, scientific discovery, or student project that will launch or has launched between January 1 – December 31, 2017.

New for 2018, we’ve added the AI & Machine Learning category to the Interactive Innovation Awards. The AI & Machine Learning category aims to recognize the coolest, most cutting-edge, and the most useful applications of these intelligent and learning machines. Does your project make use of machine learning in a creative new way? Have you developed a new way for an intelligent program or system to learn from its users — or even teach itself? Do you have an new bot or interface that could pass a Turing test? Enter it in the Interactive Innovation Awards!

Learn more about the 13 award categories and 6 special honors that will be recognized at the 2018 Innovation Awards.

See all Categories

How to Apply

Tell us all about your entry and don’t be modest! The best entry forms give the Awards Jurists a thorough sense of your project, product or service (including some level of interaction with the project being entered, or video examples of it being used). Be sure to include information like:

  • What the entry is and what it does (what problem does it solve or need does it fill)?
  • Who it’s intended for (audience, target market, user it’s designed for)
  • What tools were used to build it; or what was involved in bringing the project together?
  • Who was involved in bringing the project to fruition?

Feel free to include additional resources like spec sheets, marketing materials, associated social media accounts, testimonials, and a link to access the project with login info if needed.

Discounts for Students, researchers, and academics for the Student and SciFi No Longer categories are available upon request.

Apply Now

Deadlines to Enter

Early Entry: Monday, June 26 – Friday, Sept. 22 — $75 fee

Regular Entry: Saturday, Sept. 23 – Friday, Nov. 10 — $150 fee
Final Entry Deadline: Friday, November 10, 2017

Join us for SXSW 2018 – register to attend by Friday, September 8 for the biggest savings of the season. Make your hotel reservations through SXSW Housing & Travel for the best available rates.

The post Explore SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards Categories for 2018 appeared first on SXSW.

Source: SxSW Interactive

August 17, 2017

Editorial Design for the Beautiful Black Apple Magazine [BAM]

Editorial Design for the Beautiful Black Apple Magazine [BAM]

Editorial design has for me is the biggest source of inspiration. The beauty of organizing text, imagery and colors to create composition that is not only visual pleasing but also efficient at communicating the message to the reader. BUREAU CHAPEAU MELON created and shared this incredible editorial design project on their Behance profile It’s the design for Black Apple Magazine and it has it all. Gorgeous imagery, elegant use of white space, vibrant colors, trendy illustrations, as I said, these types of projects are truly inspiring.

Description

Black Apple Magazine [BAM] is a free bimonthly publication distributed  in key outlets of the Marseille city. Launched in January 2017 by Aurélia Andréoli (Founder and CEO of the design studio Bureau Chapeau Melon) and Anne-Sophie Vignau (Founder of Pepper D printing), BAM is design, qualitative and authentic. Distributed free of charge, it gives pride to its inhabitants and visitors. 

Editorial design

Bureau Chapeau Melon  is a creative agency based in Marseille, France. For more information make sure to check out:

 

 

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August 15, 2017

Music Tracks Guide to PanelPicker Community Voting

Help SXSW hone in on the Music Track conversations that are important to the SXSW Community by participating in PanelPicker Community Voting from August 7-25. Browse submitted ideas, leave comments, and vote on what programming you would like to see at the 2018 SXSW Conference. Music tracks include Making & Promoting Music, Music Culture & Stories, Music Industry, Sync, Stream & License, and Touring & Live Experience.

Music Tracks

Making & Promoting Music

March 13-17. There is so much to learn and share about the process of creating, writing, playing, and sharing music in today’s world. Likewise, new distribution models, promotional platforms, and release strategies are changing the game for indie and major artists.

Music Culture & Stories

March 13-17. Music has a rich history, and some amazing (often legendary) stories to tell. Superstars and up-and-comers alike have inspiration, insight, and guidance to share. Explore the culture of music, from worldwide to hyper-local scenes, movements, genres, fashion, and beyond.

Music Industry

March 13-17. Experts and thought leaders will guide you through today’s multifaceted and global music business. Learn about bleeding-edge innovations and get real-world advice and thoughtful examinations of our industry that can help you succeed as a professional, entrepreneur, or artist.

Sync, Stream & License

March 13-17. Streaming now dominates the music business, but a complicated landscape remains. Licensing deals and sync placements are highly valuable and sought-after. Hear from major players about the future of these crucial pieces of the music revenue puzzle.

Touring & Live Experience

March 13-17. Venues and festivals, large and small, support the dynamic touring industry that so many artists increasingly rely on for their livelihoods. Discover the newest innovations and sage advice on today’s touring and festival industry.

How to Vote

To participate in the voting process, visit panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote and login or create an account.

Once you are logged in to PanelPicker, you can begin the voting process. Filter through proposals by session format, programming track, and level. You can also search by title, description, tags, and speakers in the search field.

Each voter can vote once per proposal – selecting “arrow up” for yes or “arrow down” for no. You can also leave a constructive comment about the proposals you vote on. Have a question for the organizer? This is also a great place to post all of your questions.

During Community Voting, it’s also important for anyone who submitted a proposal to rally online support for your idea and encourage voting through your personal blog or social media channels. We have created handy “Vote For My PanelPicker Idea” graphics for you to use for social media sharing on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Inside the PanelPicker Process

Each year, SXSW PanelPicker helps shape the majority of the SXSW Conference programming. Community Voting comprises 30% of the SXSW Conference programming 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 of being selected to speak at SXSW as individuals with large online followings. Together these percentages help determine the final content lineup.

For more information about the Community Voting process, read the PanelPicker FAQ and visit the SXSW PanelPicker page.

Cast Your Votes Now

Join Us for SXSW 2018

Read more about the Showcase Applications process, and take advantage of tips from the Music Festival Team to get the inside scoop on how to stand out during the application process.

Join us for SXSW 2018 – register to attend by Friday, September 8 for the biggest savings of the season. Make your hotel reservations through SXSW Housing & Travel for the best available rates. If you are unsure of which badge is the best fit for you, we recommend taking our short Tracks quiz to get matched with the credential best suited for your needs.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and SXSW News for the latest SXSW coverage, announcements, application tips, and updates.

“Healing Power of Music” Session at the 2017 SXSW Conference – Photo by Claudio Fox

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August 15, 2017

Want to be the best VR gamer? You need lots of room to move around

Bigger is often better with virtual reality room-scale spaces, but now it seems it might do more than increase immersion. Some accounts from top VR gamers suggest that larger play spaces could make you more skilled.

The post Want to be the best VR gamer? You need lots of room to move around appeared first on Digital Trends.

Source: Digital Trends VR