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October 17, 2017

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash Awards

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash Awards

Let us introduce the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash Awards, a celebration for everyone who openly shares their photography to the community. With over 50K submissions, it must have been such a colossal task to select the 13 categories. It’s very inspiring to go through the collection. It seems like every single one of them, tells a different story. Let’s sit back and enjoy the Unsplash celebration!

In their words

We created 13 categories and selected a photo for each. In less than a month, over 50,000 photos were submitted. We were blown away. There were so many awe-inspiring photos it was nearly impossible to select just one photo for each category.

Congratulations to all the selected photographers and to everyone who made time to submit a photo. It was an honor seeing every shot submitted. We were glued to our screens for hours, teleported into another world where only great artistry can take you.

The Unsplash Awards was created to recognize the powerful impact Unsplash contributors have made through their generosity and artistry. We’ve created 13 photography categories to feature their work.

🏆The Unsplash Awards have arrived 🏆
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Last month, we kicked off the first Unsplash Awards to celebrate the people in the Unsplash community who openly give their photography, inspiring us all. . We created 13 categories and selected a photo for each. In less than a month, over 50,000 photos were submitted. We were blown away. There were so many awe-inspiring photos it was nearly impossible to select just one photo for each category. . To help narrow down the final selections, we invited 13 judges. Today, we celebrate the photos and photographers representing the 1st Unsplash Awards. . Congratulations to all the selected photographers and to everyone who made time to submit a photo. It was an honor seeing every shot submitted. We were glued to our screens for hours, teleported into another world where only great artistry can take you. . A special thank you to our Judges and Sponsors for helping make selections and for spreading the love. And to our community. We are honored to be building every day for you. . Congratulations to: @thedroneman @JakobOwens @jeffreyhovland @ihor_malytskyi @monika.takeasweet @efekurnaz @michaelsmarties @samuelferrara @burriss @julianpaull @hacklabo Alex Kotliarskyi . With generous support from: @djiglobal @airbnb @squarespace @gopro @google @imgix @invisionapp @chris @kodakit @lonelyplanet @ultralinx @producthunt @angel_list @awwwards @stickermule @brevitedesign @peakdesign @moment @bhphoto @abduzeedos

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2017 Selection

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Efe Kurnaz

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Ihor Malytskyi

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Sam Burriss

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Alex Kotliarskyi

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Sam Ferrara

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Michael Martinelli

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Nicola Fioravanti

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Julian Paul

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Monika Grabkowska

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Jeffrey Hovland

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Jakob Owens

Introducing the 2017 Selection of the Unsplash AwardsImage by Adam Krowitz

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Oct 17, 2017

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October 16, 2017

The NBA has an AR app that lets you test your jump shot anywhere

The NBA augmented reality app, NBA AR, is the league’s first AR app, and it allows you to shoot jump shots on a digitally imposed basketball court. The app is exclusive to the iPhone and uses Apple’s ARKit technology.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

October 16, 2017

Announcing 700+ Sessions and Special Blockchain Programming for SXSW 2018

We’re excited to introduce the lion’s share of SXSW Conference programming with over 700 sessions announced as well as the launch of the 2018 SXSW Schedule.

Today’s announcement features speakers from organizations as varied as Google, Facebook, IDEO, Frog, Meow Wolf, NASA, Universal Music Group, Spotify, The New York Times, Marvel Entertainment, National Geographic, and more, with the majority of sessions coming from the SXSW community via PanelPicker®.

A new addition for the 2018 lineup, SXSW will present a series of sessions on blockchain – the technology that powers cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and is anticipated to revolutionize all data-driven transactional systems. Scheduled March 14-15, two days of sessions in the Startup & Tech Sectors Track will explore how blockchain technology has the potential to impact entertainment, finance, mobility, and a variety of industries in fundamental ways. Attend these panels and presentations to learn from top innovators in this exciting new space.

Before you dive into the hundreds of sessions announced today, familiarize yourself with our 24 programming tracks divided between Interactive, Film, Music, and Convergence. We’ve also added a few session highlights below to get you started on browsing the online schedule and curating your own SXSW adventure.

Gain access to these exciting sessions and more when you register by Friday, October 20 and book your hotel for the best available rates. The Platinum Badge remains your best bet with primary access to all of SXSW. Attendees will receive primary entry to programming associated with their badge type, in addition to enjoying secondary access to most other SXSW events. Convergence Tracks are primary access for all. Not sure which badge to buy? Take our Tracks Quiz.

Stay tuned for more Keynotes and Featured Speakers to be announced in November.

2018 Session Highlights

Interactive Tracks

Brands & Marketing

Explore new ways that marketing professionals are creating and communicating new ideas.

Code & Programming

Insight, instruction, and inspiration for engineers, developers, coders, and programmers.

Design

How design and design thinking shapes the way we interact with technology and our world.

Health & Wellness

New technology and innovation to improve health and wellness in the communities where we live, work, and play.

Intelligent Future

AI and new technologies embody the realm of possibilities where intelligence empowers and enables technology while sparking legitimate concerns about its uses.

Style

A platform for creatives in the fashion and tech industries to connect and innovate.

Workplace

Engage in topics about the ever-changing workplace in and out of the office environment.

Film Tracks

Entertainment Influencers

High-profile speakers from the entertainment, film, and television industries.

Film & TV Industry

Learn about the inner workings of the film and TV industries with a focus on business.

Making Film & Episodics

Everything you need to know about film, from writing to post-production and beyond.

Music Tracks

Making & Promoting Music

New distribution models, promotional platforms, and release strategies are changing the game for indie and major artists.

Music Culture & Stories

The culture of music including worldwide and local scenes, genres, fashion, and more.

Music Industry

Navigate the multifaceted and global music industry with help from experts and leaders.

Sync, Stream & License

Hear from major players about the future of these crucial pieces of the music revenue puzzle.

Touring & Live Experience

Discover the newest innovations and sage advice on touring and festival industry.

Convergence Tracks

Experiential Storytelling

Investigate how new technology has opened up exciting avenues for storytelling.

Food

Explore ways in which technology can be leveraged to transform the industry.

Government

Examining privacy issues, as well as all levels of government policy, in the wake of continued technological disruption.

News & Journalism

Explore how news, journalism and analysis is dispersed, how it will be impacted by the future of technology and how this content will continue to inform and engage.

Social Impact

Take a deep dive into innovative ideas that contribute to a better and more equitable world.

Sports

Tackle the future of sports in all its forms, from a cultural and technological perspective.

Startup & Tech Sectors

These sessions focus on US-based innovation as well as forward-thinking companies and technology ecosystems from around the globe.

VR/AR

Discover new technologies and the ways they enhance how we experience the world.

Browse All Sessions

Browse Sessions on the SXSW Schedule

Use the online schedule to browse through all confirmed programming for the 2018 SXSW Conference & Festivals – including recently announced SXSW Keynote Darren Aronofsky, more Keynotes, Featured Speakers, the first round of Showcasing Artists, and 700+ sessions.

As you explore the continuously updated list of SXSW programming, add events to your personal schedule by clicking the star next to the event’s name. All marked events will appear in the My Schedule tab located in the drop-down menu in the upper right-hand side of the online schedule.

Coming later this fall, the SXSW Schedule will include dates, times, and venue details. As this information becomes available it will automatically show up for that event on your personal schedule. Sign in now to start planning your 2018 SXSW experience.

2018 SXSW Schedule

Join Us March 9-18, 2018

Experience mind-expanding presentations from some of the biggest and brightest names of our time and more during the 2018 SXSW Conference & Festivals from March 9-18 in Austin, TX. Register to attend by Friday, October 20 to save.

Book your hotel early to get the best available housing rates and selections – great downtown accommodations are still available. If your ideal choice of hotel is not available the SXSW Hotel Waitlist could be a great option for you.

Take the Tracks Quiz to select SXSW Conference programming tracks and festivals that most interest you to discover which badge fits your needs, and what date you should plan to arrive in Austin, TX come March.

Stay tuned to SXSW News and sign up for Event Updates to keep up with the latest SXSW happenings including exciting programming announcements… with more big announcements coming in November.

Register

2017 SXSW Conference Session, Beyond the Screens: the Ubiquity of Connectivity – Photo by Errich Petersen

All speakers subject to change.

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October 16, 2017

Eerie Illustration Work for A Separate Reality

Eerie Illustration Work for A Separate Reality

We have featured Alex Andreyev and his amazing and surrealist work so many times here on Abduzeedo. It’s pretty easy to keep featuring him, he is always delivering some incredible illustration work. What I love the most is just how introspective this artworks make me feel. The title of the series explain that quite well, A Separate Reality, 17th edition. Looks like we are 16 posts behind but that’s okay, check out the illustration set after the break and let us know what you think via Twitter and Facebook.

It sounds paradoxical but digital art attracts me because it is free of technological influence. While in traditional arts technologies dramatically limit the artist – his ability to stylize works in graphics or extremely time consuming process of paint drying, in digital painting I sit in front of a screen, grab the stylus and see the result immediately. – Alexey Andreev

Alexey Andreev is a Russian artist based Saint-Petersburg. We highly recommend that you check out his work at http://alexandreev.com/index.html

Illustration

Ignition

Boat Station

Aurora

Curiosity

Lenin in 2017

Klein

Mebius

Laces

Glassful

Illustration to the novel of the Strugatsky brothers “The Beetle in an Ant Hill”

White Submarine

Illustration to the novel of the Strugatsky brothers “Prisoners of Power”

FL

Clouds

 

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Oct 16, 2017

Source: Abduzeedo Illustration

October 16, 2017

Art Direction & Digital Photography: Plastic Surf by Weston Fuller

Art Direction & Digital Photography: Plastic Surf by Weston Fuller

Let’s kick it off with a project that mixes it up with art direction & digital photography by Weston Fuller. The series entitled: Plastic Surf, it’s a beautiful and thoughtful project illustrating our soon-to-be future with our water and the growing pollution with plastic. It’s great there are many initiatives out there that aim to reduce our everyday use of this material. Imagine surfing with this view, it wouldn’t be great at all. Let’s together ensure the future of our water.

Weston Fuller is a conceptual photographer based in Southern California. If you are into art direction, digital photography and retouching; please follow his Behance.

Conceptual photo project illustrating the growing pollution of single-use plastic in our water and it’s invasive effects juxtaposed to the recognizable culture, which recreates within the waters surf.

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AoiroStudio
Oct 16, 2017

Source: Abduzeedo Photography

October 15, 2017

What Are Horror Master John Carpenter’s Favorite Films?


Though director John Carpenter might enjoy making horror flicks, his cinematic diet surprisingly doesn’t have as much blood and guts.


John Carpenter has spent his career scaring the bejeezus out of movie-goers, and since it’s almost Halloween, it seems right to talk about the films that inspired him to make films that helped contribute to one of the most beloved horror subgenres in cinema. In the video below, Fandor has put together a list of the director’s favorite films, but interestingly enough, you’re not going to see a whole lot of blood, butcher’s knives, or Captain Kirk death masks in the films that shaped Carpenter as a filmmaker. However, that doesn’t mean the films on his list aren’t dark and twisted, as you’ll soon see.



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Source: NoFilmSchool

October 14, 2017

Now you’re playing with a cool retro Power Glove VR controller

Teague labs has created a peripheral any retro video game fan would love – a Power Glove VR controller for the HTC Vive VR system. What’s more, the technical specs are freely available so you can make your own.

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October 13, 2017

Two Defining Dan Harmon Traits That Every Screenwriter Should Take to Heart


Dan Harmon’s process bears many lessons for aspiring screenwriters.


With a track record spanning dozens of TV shows and movies, Dan Harmon has established a unique and successful voice as someone for young writers to learn from and emulate. Best known for his work creating hit comedies like Community and Rick and Morty, Harmon has become a cultural force in the comedy community, able to understand and manipulate story structure while subverting expectations and building characters and comedic moments that speak to broad audiences. Harmon has been highly open about his process and methods, doing extensive Reddit AMA’s, and detailing the Story Circle he uses as the basis for many of his scripts. But beyond Harmon’s methodologies, the man has a great deal to offer in the way that he treats his writing process as well.

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Source: NoFilmSchool

October 13, 2017

Weekly Rewind: A spying Google Home Mini, the Nobel winner, ‘Star Wars’ spoilers

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it’s almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top tech stories from this week.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

October 13, 2017

Watch: Why Pennywise is Such a Scary Horror Villain


This classic scientific concept can help us create terrifying villains.


Why exactly is Pennywise from It so terrifying? It may be as much due to a theory from robotic science as it is a factor of great cinematic storytelling. Before we begin, it should be noted that, in the words of video essayist Karsten Runquist, while “technically Pennywise is an undefined morphable character….for the most part he’s a clown.”



Clowns are currently all over pop culture, for instance appearing in the current season of American Horror Story. And, morphable though It might be, Pennywise the Clown is the main attraction in the story. This video looks at the roots of Pennywise’s effectiveness of as a horror villain by examining, among other things, the concept of the Uncanny Valley, as well as his status as a modern-day troll (not the internet kind, though.)



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Source: NoFilmSchool