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July 14, 2018
5 Ways You Can Woo Your Film Clients with Great Communication
Credit: Vanessa Joy
Source: NoFilmSchool
July 13, 2018
Humanity Through Animation: Director Alexandre Espigares on Netflix’s ‘White Fang’
When developing ‘White Fang’, maintaining the tone of Jack London’s original book was of utmost importance to Alexandre Espigares.
If you’ve ever felt alone, scared, angry, on the defensive, excited, hungry, or in love, then you’ll certainly empathize with the protagonist of the new Netflix film, White Fang, a truly human story about the life—from puppyhood to adulthood—of a wolf-dog.
As we watch White Fang move through the world, we empathize with his struggles as we would with a human, a human, that is, with experience in dogfighting. Featuring voiceovers from Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Paul Giamatti and others, the film has a full Alaskan sled-load of excitement, complete with powerful, compassionate writing set against a beautifully visualized backdrop.
No Film School spoke with director Alexandre Espigares about the challenges of making his animated film, now available on Netflix.
No Film School: Can you tell me a little bit about how you achieved the half-drawn, half-photorealistic quality of the film?
Source: NoFilmSchool
July 13, 2018
‘Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives’ Director Tom McLoughlin on How Comedy Can Produce Great Horror
One of the best entries in the ‘Friday the 13th’ franchise was made by one of its most versatile directors.
The most highly spirited, self-referential, all-around-good-time entry in the lucrative 12-film-deep Friday the 13th slasher franchise, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives is the crème de la crème of the hockey-masked Jason Voorhees’ numerous film acting credits. Released in theaters on August 1st, 1986, the film was heralded as a breath of welcomed fresh air, debuting in the number two slot at the North American box office (behind the prosperous third week of James Cameron’s Aliens).
Written and directed by Tom McLoughlin, a 36-year-old musician, mime, stuntman, and yes, filmmaker, not only did the film do what its title stated it would (resurrecting our machete-wielding maniac), but it also infused hearty laughs and a lighter tone upon the typically dead serious franchise. The expectedly large body count would still be amassed, of course (scroll down to see one of the film’s highlights: the funniest triple decapitation you’ll ever witness), but not without its own touch of irony and grim wit.
Source: NoFilmSchool
July 13, 2018
The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, July 13
This week, the Daily Chord shared stories about festival bubbles, biometric ticketing, dominant streaming, and yet another shady, canceled event. Keep current on what’s new and what’s important in music news with our updates each weekday. Subscribe to the email update and the headlines will come to you.
Monday, July 9
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Rap is leading the music industry’s resurgence
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Avett Brothers cancel show after man with gun enters venue
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Has the festival bubble popped?
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Billboard’s charts used to be our barometer for music success. Are they meaningless in the streaming age?
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China’s largest music streaming is planning a US IPO
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Drake’s ‘Scorpion’ pulls in over 1 billion streams in its first week
Post from The Verge
Tuesday, July 10
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Biometric venue ticketing firm gets $1.5M in seed funding
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With ‘Beast Mode 2,’ Future reminds us how goddamn good he is
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5 under-the-radar rappers from Memphis you should know about
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The best metal albums of 2018 (so far)
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Can Kobalt’s AWAL rewrite the rules of A&R?
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Buddy Holly movie ‘Clear Lake’ in development
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Wednesday, July 11
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XO Festival, a new music event in the East Bay, draws controversy before it begins
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How music fans built the internet
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How one tweet about Nicki MInaj spiraled into internet chaos
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Why Atomic Kitten and Earth, Wind & Fire became England’s World Cup chants
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Dave Grohl picked the worst time to throw a rock festival – But that’s exactly what makes Cal Jam great
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50 greatest Latin pop songs
List from Rolling Stone
Thursday, July 12
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Pop super-manager Scooter Braun: ‘I was not going to let Justin Bieber die’
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How the ticketing world is taking on scalpers and bots
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Top executive leaves Billboard amid examination of coverage
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Streaming is now 75% of US music consumption
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Boots Riley’s radical vision
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XO music fest, featuring T.I. and Ludacris, canceled
Item from Variety
Friday, July 13
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Music analytics in 2018: Data will tell you what’s hot, but not what is good
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‘We grew up breathing music’: How Puerto Rico became a pop superpower
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‘I find acts that play to nobody… and I convince people to book them’
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Childish Gambino and the search for the summer anthem
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Sennheiser’s 3D audio headphones are amazing, for the few who want them
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Wollongong band Ruby Tuesdays in stoush with US restaurant giant over use of name
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Source: SxSW Music
July 13, 2018
Filmstro & BAFTA Want to Give You $40K Worth of Gear for a Five-Minute Short
If you use Filmstro to score a short film, you could win a package that includes serious goodies from Blackmagic, Zacuto, Rode, and more.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Filmstro have announced a joint Short Film Competition for anybody from anywhere about anything, as long as you’re at least 18 years old (sorry younger teenagers!). The films will be judged by panelists that include Philip Bloom and Darious Britt, and the deadline is in August with the winners being announced in September.
Here’s the call from Filmstro:
Create a short film about ANYTHING you want. It can be fiction or non-fiction and any genre (including documentary). You must use Filmstro music in your short film. We’re giving ALL of our entrants 100% free 60-day access to the entire Filmstro music catalog. You can get access to Filmstro by clicking on the ‘Access Filmstro’ button on our BAFTA short film contest page.
Source: NoFilmSchool
July 13, 2018
Saigon Rainy Days through Illustrations
Saigon Rainy Days through Illustrations
Let’s explore Saigon, Vietnam through illustrations by a bunch of folks including: Maxk Nguyen, Thai Thanh Do, Kawako Giang Nguyễn, Nguyễn Thành Vũ, Thinh Le, Hạnh Huỳnh, Người Đá, Vũ Hải Long and Nguyễn Thành Chiến. This amazing crew has created a tremendous series by illustrating scenes from the streets of Saigon in Vietnam. I loved the visual approach and of course the attention to details for each piece. From eventually the rain, the lighting, the character and going all the way to the reflection of the water on the floor from the rain falling down. Makes everything else magical!
The rainy season in Saigon is truly rainy. It rains from morning to noon, from evening to midnight. Wake up in the rain Saigon’s climate is like a switch, bone-dry is just one flip away from ever-wet. As hurried as the raindrops, thousands of wheels covered in colorful raincoats roll ceaselessly back and forth the city’s drippy face. Somewhere in the heavy pitter-patter, street cries still echo from the tireless feet. They keep walking because in Saigon, the rain will dry for the sun will shine
Credits
- Creative Director: Maxk Nguyen
- Art Director: Thai Thanh Do
- Illustration Artist: Kawako Giang Nguyễn, Nguyễn Thành Vũ, Thinh Le, Hạnh Huỳnh
- Motion Artist: Người Đá, Vũ Hải Long, Nguyễn Thành Chiến
More Links
- See the full project on Behance
AoiroStudio
Jul 13, 2018
Source: Abduzeedo Illustration
July 11, 2018
AT&T to sell the Magic Leap One Creator Edition AR headset in U.S. this summer
AT&T said it signed a deal to be the exclusive wireless distributor of Magic Leap’s products in the United States. First up to bat will be the Magic Leap One Creator Edition headset that will be sold in select stores this summer.
The post AT&T to sell the Magic Leap One Creator Edition AR headset in U.S. this summer appeared first on Digital Trends.
Source: Digital Trends VR
July 11, 2018
Meet Kareen Waris aka Waspa: 11-year-old kid with a tremendous drawing talent
Meet Kareen Waris aka Waspa: 11-year-old kid with a tremendous drawing talent
I think the title says it all basically! Meet Kareen Waris who is also known as Waspa that is currently living in Lagos, Nigeria. What is particular is that he is super talented artist and at only age of 11-years-old. Kareen started drawing at the age of 6 and his drawings are generally focused on portraits as we would call it: “hyperrealistic”. If you pay close attention, his drawings almost feel like a photograph. We had to feature his work on ABDZ, and we think he is the youngest artist we have ever featured. That’s very unique and impressive!
Meet Kareen Waris
More Links
- Learn more about Kareen Waris
Via Instagram
AoiroStudio
Jul 11, 2018
Source: Abduzeedo Illustration
July 9, 2018
2019 Interactive Tracks: Design, Health & MedTech, Intelligent Future and More
Propose your original, future-focused session idea for the opportunity to speak at SXSW 2019! PanelPicker®, the official SXSW user-generated proposal platform, is now accepting session ideas through July 20, 2018.
Within the SXSW Conference, the following 10 Interactive Tracks each explore its close relationship with technology and delve into the latest advancements and ideas from the worlds of business, tech, healthcare, design, and beyond. Browse the 2019 Interactive Tracks below and figure out which programming track is best suited for your session idea.
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
March 14-16 | The Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Track explores the ideas, investors, leaders, policies, and tokens that will be impacting global economics and business.
Brands & Marketing
March 9-14 | When building or maintaining a brand, learning how to engage a consumer and create brand loyalty is vital to success. With emerging markets in mind, learn from creative strategists in the industry on creating campaigns by way of data, neuroscience, storytelling, and tech trends with the Brands & Marketing Track.
Coding & Development
March 9-12 | New for 2019, the Coding & Development Track approaches technological advancements for engineers, coders, developers, and programmers, with a truly interactive and educational experience. Workshop format only.
Design
March 8-12 | The Design Track covers how design informs our interactions, shapes our experiences, and plays a critical role in problem-solving. Attendees gain clear ahead-of-the-curve design-related takeaways that they can apply in their professional lives. The majority of sessions in the Design Track are solo presentations.
Entrepreneurship & Startups
March 8-12 | The Entrepreneurship & Startups Track brings together founders and funders of all stages to talk about current best practices as well as the most exciting new companies and services across industries.
Future Workplace
March 9-13 | The Future Workplace Track brings together HR, talent, and corporate leaders to discuss innovation and forward-thinking initiatives that will impact the future and design of today’s workplace.
Health & MedTech
March 8-12 | The Health & MedTech Track focuses on the new technologies and approaches being applied to health, medicine, and well-being, including a deep dive into how the ecosystem of patients, providers, and payers interface with technology to improve health in the communities where we live, work, and play.
Intelligent Future
March 8-14 | The Intelligent Future Track embraces burgeoning and transformative technologies that are embedded in everyday life. Programming will explore the impact of technologies such as artificial intelligence, deep machine learning, connected devices, and more.
Style & Retail
March 8-11 | The Style & Retail Track features conversations around technology’s ever-evolving role in shaping the in-store & e-commerce experience, sustainable & smart fabrics, customization, innovations in beauty, and conversations around diversity and inclusion.
Tech Industry & Enterprise
March 8-14 | The Tech Industry & Enterprise Track focuses on the forward-thinking innovation of today and what we project to be trending tomorrow. Join executives and leaders from a variety of industries to discuss the evolving landscape of technology driven services.
PanelPicker Proposal Information
PanelPicker proposals can be entered in variety of session formats including panels, solo presentations, workshops, and more. Visit the SXSW PanelPicker page and read the PanelPicker FAQ to learn more about the PanelPicker entry process and valuable tips.
Looking for PanelPicker inspiration? Check out session highlights from SXSW 2018 below representing a range of formats and Interactive Tracks.
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Can We Create Consciousness in a Machine? (Intelligent Future) – Consciousness is the deepest part of humanity. Now, innovative research is ushering in a new era of truly intelligent machines. They will be our partners in solving the great medical, technical, and scientific problems of the world. And their thinking may share some of the fantastic beauty, unpredictability, and creativity of our own. Join the world’s top thinkers on machine consciousness to debate the challenges and realities of this strange new world.
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Designing VR Rx (Health & MedTech) – Imagine your doctor prescribing a VR application. That is the exciting future of healthcare and virtual reality as the two fields collide towards technology assisted medicine. Join Stanford, Framestore, Time Inc. + LIFE VR to discuss how they designed their relaxation application LUMEN as a prescription to children facing heart surgery.
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Generous Parental Leave: A Liberty or A Luxury? (Future Workplace) – Many U.S. companies have meager parental leave policies that leave behind fathers, adoptive parents, and low-wage workers. For example, American fathers take an average one week of leave – with over half saying they took less than they needed. This panel will debate the value of having generous parental leave for all parents and delve into how to build out a parental leave policy in today’s corporate climate. A climate where the status quo fails to address the family needs that most people have.
Propose session ideas through PanelPicker® by July 20 at 11:59pm PT. All ideas received during the entry period will be posted online for the community to vote from August 6 – August 30, 2018.
Join Us in March 2019
More SXSW participation opportunities are now open including SXSW Pitch, Interactive Innovation Awards, music showcases, film submissions, SXSW Art Program, and Place By Design.
Whether you’re hoping to share your next big idea or cultivate new ones – SXSW is your destination for discovery and collaboration. Join us for another exciting event from March 8–17, 2019. Registration and Housing opens on August 1 for the 2019 SXSW season. In the meantime, journey into the SXSW inspiration vault also known as our YouTube Channel to watch Keynotes, Featured Sessions, Red Carpets, and more.
Stay tuned to SXSW News for the latest SXSW coverage as well as all the usual social spots – Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2018 Design Session, Scaling Design Systems: Pixels to People – Photo by Amanda Stronza
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Source: SxSW Interactive
July 9, 2018
2019 Music Tracks: Touring & Live Experience, Making & Marketing Music and More
The official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform, PanelPicker®, is open for SXSW 2019 through Friday, July 20, and we are eager to hear your great session ideas.
Each year, SXSW uses the PanelPicker platform to crowdsource the ideas that the community is most interested in learning more about in March. These entries become the bedrock of programming for the SXSW Conference. In addition to this, 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.
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.
PanelPicker Proposal Information
While the SXSW Conference covers a broad range of topics, there are a few general guidelines that can make any PanelPicker entry a success. Propose forward-thinking ideas – the SXSW community is made of specialists in their respective fields that are excited to learn about the future of their industry. Conference sessions should be succinct enough to thoroughly cover their topic during the time allotment. Be clear and tidy with your proposal – it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle if your reading your proposal is a challenge. Finally, recommend speakers from diverse viewpoints that are highly experienced with the topic of the session.
PanelPicker proposals can be entered in variety of session formats including panels, solo presentations, workshops, and more. Visit the SXSW PanelPicker page for more information.
To get a better picture of what we’re looking for, take a look at some 2018 Music session highlights and explore the range of our programming:
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Consumer Influence on Music Curation & Experiences (Music Industry & Culture Track) – Music experiences have long been shaped by tastemakers and playlisters seeking to present a defined experience on air, in commercial spaces and in streaming services. Those experiences are increasingly influenced by direct consumer interaction, now expected in an increasingly personalized world. How do we incorporate personalization while still promoting a specific theme or brand? In affording control, have we conceded the intended experience? Danny Turner will discuss this unique challenge.
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DIY+: A Better Way to Release Music on Your Own (Making & Marketing Music Track) – During this panel, learn about creating success and having options as your business and fan base grows. We will focus on managing and communicating to your fans for fan engagement “best-practices”. We will offer options for distribution and how to make your music available everywhere. We will discuss how to build members of your team properly to replicate what large labels and management firms offer their clients. As your business grows, we will suggest a “check list” for building the right team.
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Music and the Brain: How Sounds Become Pleasurable (Making & Marketing Music Track) – We bring together experts in the field of neurology, psychology, cognitive science, music performance, and machine learning to explore a question that is fundamental to humanity: what makes music pleasurable? We will discuss recent research that shows how the most complex systems of the brain that are unique to humans integrate with the brain’s emotional and reward systems to create intense emotions and feelings of pleasure to music, and demonstrate these findings through musical performances.
Read the PanelPicker FAQ for important information about SXSW, the PanelPicker entry process, and valuable tips. Propose session ideas through PanelPicker® by July 20 at 11:59pm PT.
Join Us in March 2019
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.
Mark your calendars for August 1 when registration and housing opens for the 2019 SXSW season. Browse more 2018 Keynotes, Featured Sessions, Red Carpets, and Q&A’s on our YouTube Channel.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and SXSW News for the latest SXSW coverage.
See you in March!
Shelita Burke – Photo by Jay Nicholas
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Source: SxSW Music