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September 17, 2018

Showcase Your Project at SXSW: Interactive Innovation Awards Photo Gallery

Take a step back in time and check out some of the previous winners and finalists’ projects from the SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards Finalist Showcase. If you see a project that catches your eye, you can learn more about our 2018 Winners. Read on and get inspired to enter your own project or invention for the 2019 Interactive Innovation Awards before the final deadline Thursday, October 4, 2018.

An integral part of the SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards, the Finalist Showcase provides the 65 finalists across 13 categories the opportunity to demo their projects for SXSW attendees. The Finalist Showcase was introduced to the competition in 2016 as a way to get these incredible projects in front of more of the SXSW audience, and to provide a better context and reference point for the competition judges to make their choices for the winner in each category.

The Finalist Showcase provides a unique opportunity for competition finalists to demo their projects “hands-on” for the SXSW community and competition judges within their own complimentary exhibition space at the Austin Convention Center. During the Showcase, SXSW attendees vote for their choice to win the People’s Choice Award and Innovation Awards judges vote to determine the winner in each category, as well as the winner of the Best of Show Award.

If you’re looking for a way to bring your project or startup to SXSW and see real interaction between your work and the SXSW audience, the Finalist Showcase is a great opportunity. See the gallery below featuring past winners and their projects.

SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards 2016 Finalist Showcase Winner OZO - Photo by Corey Mendez

Before you enter your project for SXSW 2019, be sure to check out some of our tips for success!

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Featured Image by Steven Snow

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September 16, 2018

Watch: 4 Ways to Put Practical Lights to Work in Your Films

Find out how to utilize practical lights to enhance the look of your shots.

Lighting is one of the most important cornerstones of filmmaking, but one of its aspects that might be relatively unknown to beginners is the use of practicals. No, I’m not talking about keys, fills, or any other type of off-camera lighting, but rather the lights that appear within the frame. In this video from Aputure, Ted Sim goes over some essential practical lighting techniques with cinematographer David C. Weldon Jr. in hopes of giving you not only a better understanding of what practicals are but also how they can be used to enhance your work. Check it out below:

When you first start out, your purpose for adding practicals to your shot might be pretty simple—maybe you want your set to look more realistic or maybe you legit needed some additional lighting to properly expose your subject. Either way, those are both great reasons to use practicals, however, Weldon’s insight might open your mind up to new, more advanced ways of working with practicals.

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September 15, 2018

This Super Quick Trick Results in a Great Audio Transition

If you want to make your audio transitions effective as well as stylish, give this handy technique a try.

Audio swells—when’s the last time you watched a movie, TV show, or YouTube video that didn’t have one? They’re as ubiquitous as a Starbucks cup in DC but unlike the overpriced frothy brews served to the thirsty masses in our nation’s capital, getting your hands on one won’t swallow up your entire lunch break. In this tutorial, Zach Ramelan of PremiumBeat shows you how to use your existing music track to create your very own audio swells in just a few steps. Check it out below:

Right? Literally one of the easiest things you’ll ever do when editing audio. The first thing you’ll need is a piece of music that has all the pieces you’ll need: a nice, smooth fade-out from a crescendo (when the music gets very intense and loud). Once you have your music, head into your editor and cut the last bit of the track somewhere near the beginning or middle of the crescendo (depending on your song), and then throw that new clip onto another track. It should be something like 10 to 15 seconds.

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September 15, 2018

Watch: The Early Work of ‘Mandy’ DP Benjamin Loeb

Bloody gore, lensed by a talented cinematographer, never looked so good as it does in ‘Mandy.’

Some films defy description and others benefit from an exacting and studied scene-by-scene breakdown. And then there are films like Mandy, the gnarly, otherworldly feature from director Panos Cosmatos shot by Benjamin Loeb, that dare you to verbalize the film’s impact into words. Allow me to play the fool for a moment.

Less a film about revenge than one about cartharsis—its brutality representing a purging of one’s outer and inner demons—Mandy is a film which exists less on planet Earth than on the top shelf of a VHS rental store located in the darkest crevice of your brain (or in your local neighborhood mall’s Hot Topic).

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September 14, 2018

Create Cross-Culture Designs for a Global Audience With Yiying Lu at SXSW 2018 [Video]

Yiying Lu is no stranger to SXSW, she was commissioned by Expedia to create a marking campaign during the 2014 event and designed the Interactive swag bag in 2012! In this talk, the award-winning creative director will share her 10 years of cross-cultural design practice for global brands and businesses such as Disney, Twitter, 500 Startups, Wasabi Warriors and China Australia Millennial Project.

Lu tells personal stories of how she created artworks for the Twitter Fail Whale, the Conan O’Brien Pale Whale, the official Dumpling Emoji, and the Shanghai Disney Recruitment Campaign. Additionally, she discusses her unique experience as IDEO’s first Artist In Residence in China.

“My passion is to highlight the fun out of function.” – Yiying Lu

After discussing how the Twitter Fail Whale made its way to different creations around the world from street art to cake and even tattoos; Lu talks about how many companies are integrating works of art with error messages. “People can relate more to it and in some ways, it also plants a seed of empathy into their product,” said Lu.

Lu then switched her attention to the creation of the Dumpling Emoji. After a text conversation with a friend about grabbing food in San Francisco, Lu realized that there was no dumpling emoji and immediately got to work! A group of volunteers and friends passionate about this project formed “emojination” and started a Kickstarter since the process to have a new emoji is actually a very rigorous endeavor. Two years later the emoji was on phones everywhere.

The concept of nurturing fresh talent is extremely important to Lu, so much so that she created the China Australia Millennial Project (CAMP). The program is about connecting dynamic, young leaders in bilateral innovation incubators and providing the tools to address real-world, global challenges. “They get the opportunity to present their ideas to investors and venture capitalists.”

Join Yiying Lu on a journey of exploring cross-cultural creativity through colorful logos, whimsical illustrations, symbolic typography designs in the full SXSW Featured Session, Create Cross-Culture Designs for a Global Audience from the Design Track.

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Yiying Lu – Photo by Shedrick Pelt

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September 14, 2018

2019 Music Tracks: Music Industry & Culture, Touring & Live Experience and More

Each year, we take the summer months to refine our programming offerings – this year we have consolidated the music portion of the SXSW Conference into three Music Tracks: Making & Marketing Music, Music Industry & Culture, and Touring & Live Experience. While we still have plenty of great programming additions to come, we’re pleased to announce a Keynote Conversation between Shirley Manson and Lauren Mayberry. Shirley Manson is the lead vocalist of critically acclaimed alternative band Garbage and was recently awarded the NME Icon Award for her accomplished musical career and fearlessness in conversation about the industry. Lauren Mayberry is a singer-songwriter and fronts the popular electronic pop act CHVRCHES. Mayberry has also established herself as an important voice in music by speaking out on the role and treatment of female artists in the music industry.

Considering attending the Music Tracks for the first time in March? Check out past speaker highlights from 2018 including Global Head of Music for YouTube and Google Lyor Cohen, We Are Hear co-founders Linda Perry & Kerry Brown, and country music star Keith Urban.

2019 Music Tracks

Making & Marketing Music

March 12-16 | The Making & Marketing Music Track inspires attendees to discover what happens when creativity meets technology, and the endless opportunities for artists and professionals to grow their audiences and create the unexpected.

Music Industry & Culture

March 12-16 | As new technologies constantly disrupt industry practices, the Music Industry & Culture track explores music’s rich history to remind us that creativity and innovation are deeply embedded in its DNA.

Touring & Live Experience

March 12-16 | The Touring & Live Experience Track highlights the role venues and festivals, large and small, play in supporting the dynamic touring industry that so many artists increasingly rely on for their livelihoods.

Join Us in March 2019

Registration and housing is now open for the 2019 SXSW season. The best time to pick up your SXSW badge is now so that you can sort out travel and lodging and spend the rest of the year making plans on how to get the most out of your experience with us in March. We have so much more great programming to announce in the coming months – so stay tuned for updates!

Don’t forget! Showcasing Artist applications, film submissions, Interactive Innovation Awards, SXSW Pitch, SXSW Art Program, and Place By Design applications are now open – learn all the ways you can apply to participate here.

Browse more 2018 Keynotes, Featured Sessions, Red Carpets, and Q&A’s on our YouTube Channel.

See you in March!

Shelita Burke – Photo by Jay Nicholas

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September 14, 2018

REVIEW: DJI’s Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom Are Almost Identical—So Which One is Right for You?

These two drones differ in camera alone.

DJI, the world leader in the consumer drone market, added two more models to its fleet of flying cameras, the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom. In terms of construction, obstacle avoidance, top speed, flight time, and the fact that they both feature a new Hyperlapse shooting mode, these drones are identical. Where they differ, however, is in their cameras.

The Mavic 2 Pro camera features a 1″ Hasselblad designed sensor, capable of shooting 20MP JPEG or DNG still images, up to 10Bit UHD 4k video, and has user adjustable aperture (f/2.8 – f/11). Its fraternal twin, the Mavic 2 Zoom, features a 1/2.3″ sensor capable of capturing 12MP JPEG or DNG still images, UHD 4K video at up to 30fps in 8Bit color depth and no user adjustable aperture.

At first glance, it would seem that the Mavic 2 Pro clearly has the more capable camera and, if all else is equal between these two drones, the Mavic 2 Pro would have more to offer. But there’s a twist. The Mavic 2 Zoom offers a two-times optical zoom and has a focal length that is adjustable between 24mm and 48mm.

Source: NoFilmSchool

September 14, 2018

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, September 14

In the news this week, a new European copyright bill affects all stakeholders, Hurricane Florence impacts concerts in the southeast US, and Pitchfork re-defines the 80s with a new list. The Daily Chord aggregates music news for our subscribers and readers, offering six links each weekday that cover important and emerging stories. Subscribe to our email blast, and make the best use of your screen time.

Monday, September 10

Mac Miller, rapper who wrestled with fame and addiction, dies at 26
Obituary from NY Times
The 200 best albums of the 1980s
List from Pitchfork
John Legend becomes first black man to reach EGOT status
Item from BBC News
Music industry veteran Doug Morris exits CBS board in wake of Leslie Moonves’ ouster
Item from Variety
Israeli music scene jolted by international boycott movement
Post from AP News
Managing the music business from a mobile phone, Jammber is making the industry sing
Post from TechCrunch

Tuesday, September 11

Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which music service is best for you?
Review from CNET
SoundCloud’s new personalized playlist is serving up unlicensed mashups
Post from The Verge
Qs with Greg Parmley and Ruud Berends: Why the business needs IFF
Interview from Pollstar
Create Music Group launches publishing division, signs Tekashi 6ix9ine
Post from Music Business Worldwide
Brisbane’s best new music: A snapshot of the city’s scene
Post from The Guardian
The moment for gospel and rap crossovers has arrived
Story from The Independent

Wednesday, September 12

Hurricane Florence shuts down concerts in southeast U.S.
Post from Pollstar
European Parliament backs copyright changes
Post from BBC News
Does Apple still care about Beats?
Post from The Verge
Gender is a construct. Christine and the Queens built a bulldozer.
Profile from NY Times
Patti Smith discusses activism in the age of Trump. ‘I’m not going down with the ship, that’s for certain’
Interview from LA Times
31 rappers to feel excited about right now
List from The Fader

Thursday, September 13

What’s in the sweeping copyright bill just passed by the European Parliament
Story from Ars Technica
Spotify finally raises its frustrating limit on offline downloads
Item from Gizmodo
Music makers unite to launch umbrella trade body in the UK
Item from Music Business Worldwide
Jason Isbell is the big winner at 2018 Americana Honors & Awards
Post from Rolling Stone
You don’t own the music, movies or ebooks you ‘buy’ on Amazon or iTunes
Post from Lifehacker
Micael Priest 1951-2018
Obituary from Austin Chronicle

Friday, September 14

BMI distributes record $1.12 billion in royalties, doubles down on GMR subpoena
Story from Variety
Scooter Braun’s company files suit against Troy Carter over alleged $10M loan default
Post from Billboard
Russell Simmons accuser on how #MeToo has rocked the music industry: ‘There may be no bottom’
Interview from The Wrap
We’re dating, K-Pop stars declare. You’re fired, their label says
Story from NY Times
Amazon is recording and releasing exclusive new music (but labels keep the rights)
Post from Music Business Worldwide
Austin hip-hop pioneer Donnell Robison aka MC Overlord, has died
Obituary from Austin360

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September 14, 2018

How to Visualize the Earth’s Natural Elements: Edoardo de Angelis on ‘The Vice of Hope’

“In one shot, we calculated that we moved, actors and the camera, 1.5 kilometers from the beginning to the end of the shot.”

An acclaimed new voice in Italian cinema, Edoardo De Angelis (Indivisible) started out with the idea to tell a story about a lawless world next to the river Volturno in Italy. He’s now made a film where the camera flows ceaselessly around the characters, just like that river. The Vice of Hope follows the protagonist Maria as she trafficks surrogate mothers, women down and out on their luck, and often immigrants, along the Volturno river.

“This area to me is the emblem of Italy today…it’s a land that’s mixed, like our blood,” described de Angelis in the Q&A following the TIFF premiere, “Those want to prevent others from having the desire to arrive here have to accept it, because you can’t stop other people’s desire to move.” In addition to the setting of the film being used as a symbol of the modern face of Italy in a shifting world, the film revolves around the symbolism of birth, and to play the protagonist, he cast the mother of his own child: the talented Italian actress Pina Turco.

Source: NoFilmSchool

September 12, 2018

Illustrations for Google Hotel Reviews

We are sharing the work of German Kopytkov who is working as an illustrator and a senior visual designer at Google. He has released a set of illustrations for Google Hotel reviews. What’s cool about this set is you will recognize similarities in the colors from the Google logo. A visual approach so simple that is down-right valuable in terms of yielding the categories like Couple, Family, Business, Solo and Friends. One of the reasons why I always think it’s a great challenge to work on projects with a clear understanding of the brand.