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May 4, 2018
Portrait Studio Gallery: 2018 Showcasing Artists Part One
During SXSW 2018, we had the opportunity to bring back our Portrait Studio for the second year. A selection of artists from all over the world performing in the Music Festival came by for a hangout and quick photo-shoot.
This gallery features a variety of great talent including UK grime artist AJ Tracey, Roc Nation singer Dorothy who recently released her LP 28 Days In The Valley in March, indie-pop act Findlay, as well as Korean-American rap sensation Jay Park who curated a playlist of his favorite jams for us. We were also joined by Glaswegian electronic duo LAPS, emerging post-punk group Moaning who recently released their self-titled debut via Sub Pop, and Austin-based psychedelic pop songwriter Palo Duro.
We also photographed pop maximalist and SXSW veteran Ramesh, Venezuelan tropical-funk group RAWAYANA, experimental electronic producer Samantha Glass who recently released the EP Introducing the Confession, NYC’s indie-rock trio Sunflower Bean whose new LP Twentytwo in Blue has been garnering great reviews, Dallas rapper T.Y.E, soulful pop group The Marías who were interviewed by the SXSWfm team back in March, and Motown-revivalists The Teskey Brothers.
2018 Keynote Speakers Linda Perry & Kerry Brown, who co-founded the combination record label, publishing house, and management company We Are Hear, also dropped in. In addition to delivering a Keynote on modern artist development and representation, which you can watch here, they also presented a showcase featuring artists under the We Are Hear umbrella, many of which also joined us in the portrait studio.
Thanks to our friends over at Google that partnered with us on the project. Stay tuned for more portraits from the studio!
All photos by Dylan O’Connor
All photos by Dylan O’Connor
The post Portrait Studio Gallery: 2018 Showcasing Artists Part One appeared first on SXSW.
Source: SxSW Music
May 4, 2018
The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, May 4
What is happening today in music? What new artists are emerging? Which companies will thrive in the streaming-based landscape? Who is advancing new ideas? Which lessons of the past are important? These are among the questions that the Daily Chord answers each weekday. Subscribe to the email blast for each new edition.
Monday, April 30
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Pandora learns the cost of ads, and of subscriptions
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In A&R, ‘gut vs. data’ isn’t a binary choice
Post from Music Business Worldwide -
Music activates regions of the brain spared by Alzheimer’s disease
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Sony Music revenue hits $4 billion as streaming soars
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Stagecoach reveals the many niches within country
Review from LA Times
Tuesday, May 1
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‘It’s a great shot in the arm’: Record Store Day 2018 album sales up by a third
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J. Cole clams fifth no. 1 album and biggest week of 2018 with ‘KOD’
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Women fighting sexism in jazz have a voice. And now, a code of conduct.
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Women of Color of Time’s Up asks the music industry to cut ties with R. Kelly
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The National made a better music festival by going smaller
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10 K-Pop artists to watch in 2018
List from Rolling Stone
Wednesday, May 2
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Gibson Guitars files for bankruptcy protection
Story from NPR -
Sony has sold half of its Spotify shares
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Thomas Mapfumo, Zimbabwe’s lion, roars for his fans
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Resolving discord in indie music payouts
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20 songs you’re sleeping on right now
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Jabo Starks, drummer for James Brown, dies at 79
Obituary from NY Times
Thursday, May 3
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Pirate radio stations explode on YouTube
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Wall Street doesn’t like Spotify’s first-ever earnings report
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Billboard charts change to count paid streams more than free
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All 214 artists in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ranked from best to worst
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Lil West is the Delaware loner forging rap’s strange future
Profile from Noisey -
Live Nation acquires Rock In Rio festival
Post from Variety
Friday, May 4
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Nathan Hubbard once ran Ticketmaster – now big Silicon Valley names are funding his attempt to build a better version
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Jaak hails its first blockchain music rights pilot with rightsholders
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Liz Phair is not your feminist spokesmodel
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The greatest Scottish indie bands – ranked!
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Pandora shares up 8% after surprise earnings beat
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How the Kent State massacre changed music
Story from Washington Post
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Source: SxSW Music
May 4, 2018
‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges’ review
Want to be a Jedi? Disney and Lenovo have teamed up to create an augmented reality headset that lets you wield a lightsaber. You can deflect blaster shots, play Holochess, or fight Kylo Ren in ‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges.’
The post ‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges’ review appeared first on Digital Trends.
Source: Digital Trends VR
May 4, 2018
UI Inspiration: This week’s selections from Luboš Volkov, George Henderson and more
UI Inspiration: This week’s selections from Luboš Volkov, George Henderson and more
It’s that time of the week for our collection of UI/UX interactions to boost your UI inspiration. We are focusing on cool animations, layout designs, UX thinking and more. We are mixing it all from static, dynamic and even live prototypes, this might be a great weekly series to bookmark! This week, we went less about interactions/transitions. We have found very interesting static designs about a friendship circle app concept, parcel tracking app concept, eyewear AR and more. Hope you will enjoy!
In this collection we are featuring the work from Luboš Volkov, George Henderson, Thaddé Méneur, Max Steitle and more.
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Design by Luboš Volkov
Design by George Henderson
Design by Thaddé Méneur
Design by Max Steitle
Design by Sheikh Noor
Design by Vadim Gromov
Design by Xperiencia
Design by ryan evan davis
Design by Andrea Hock
Design by Christine Soules
Design by Zhenya Rynzhuk
Design by Kévin Lagier
Design by Kyle Troutman
Design by David J
Design by Lorenzo Dolfi
AoiroStudio
May 04, 2018
Source: Abduzeedo UI/UX
May 3, 2018
Funding Nemo: Kickstarter underwater drone streams 4K footage from the deep
Looking for a way to make your summer beach outing more memorable? Newly launched on Kickstarter, Nemo is an underwater drone that offers 4K streaming from up to 100 meters beneath the waves.
The post Funding Nemo: Kickstarter underwater drone streams 4K footage from the deep appeared first on Digital Trends.
Source: Digital Trends VR
May 2, 2018
Architectural Photography: Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland
Architectural Photography: Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland
I think we have never featured Iceland for its architecture, we are just so fascinated by the natural landscape. And I have to admit, it is quite surreal. But let’s take a look at the work of Tania De Pascalis when she explored the Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland. Located in the heart of the city, this building features a colored glass facade inspired by the landscape of Iceland. You should definitely see it come to life at night time. For your information, Harpa was designed by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in collab with Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson.
Through its unique design and color reflections, Harpa represents the heart of Iceland.
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Architectural Photography
AoiroStudio
May 02, 2018
Source: Abduzeedo Photography
May 2, 2018
Billelis’s Illustration Tribute to Avengers: Infinity War
Billelis’s Illustration Tribute to Avengers: Infinity War
We have featured the work of Billelis for his rad illustration on Black Panther. He is back again with two illustrations as a tribute to Avengers: Infinity War. This movie has been crushing at the Box Office and it’s exciting on how it inspires artists to create. Thanks to Billelis for sharing the process shots which is interesting and always inspiring. I just love the texture on Thano’s Gauntlet, it’s amazing. Let’s share the love to the latest from Billelis and can’t wait to see what he is cooking up next.
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Illustration & Digital Art
AoiroStudio
May 02, 2018
Source: Abduzeedo Illustration
May 1, 2018
Photography: Dirt Track Racers for HUCK Magazine
Photography: Dirt Track Racers for HUCK Magazine
INK Studio shared a beautiful photography post titled The Dirt Track Racers. The Dirt Track Racers spend their weekends hurtling around tracks in various parts of the country. Sometimes winning, sometimes losing. Sometimes breaking down and breaking bones, but always with a smile. We had the pleasure of creatively retouching this atmospheric series by Benedict Redgrove for Huck Magazine which scooped an AOP award in 2017.
abduzeedo
May 01, 2018
Source: Abduzeedo Photography
April 29, 2018
3 Key Characteristics of Great Film and Video Editors
Which traits do successful editors possess that help them craft dynamic visual stories?
Editing is an art form that dwells in both the technological side and creative side of filmmaking, which means its craftspeople have to be just as tech savvy as they are artistic. With so many skills and attributes that benefit the craft in different ways, what are some of the more crucial ones that young editors can learn to hone early on? In this short video, editor Roy Schneider gives a basic explanation of what an editor is, but in doing so, provides a pretty solid argument as to why storytelling, instinct, and versatility are some of the most important characteristics in successful editors.
Great editors are a lot of things: they are hardworking, adaptable, and able to nurture a director’s vision while still employing their own expertise in the editing room. However, Schneider touches on three traits in particular that form the foundation of every great editor.
Source: NoFilmSchool
April 29, 2018
5 GorillaPod Positions You Can Try for Better Cinematography
Want to ensure you’re getting the most out of your GorillaPod? Here are some positions to bend and twist it into.
JOBY’s GorillaPods are super popular and super useful. You can wrap the arms around a pole or tree branch to shoot from a sweet POV, you can spread the arms a bit to create a tabletop tripod for stable shooting, or you can keep the arms straight (like a boring person) and use it like a big, bubbly selfie stick. Whether you’re thinking about buying one or have had yours for years, there might be some positions in which you’ve never thought to put a GorillaPod, but this video from Tausif Hussain will show you five clever setups that will not only make your rig easier to maneuver but will also help you capture more cinematic camera movements.
Here are the five different positions Hussain demonstrates in the video:
Source: NoFilmSchool