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Amazon Storywriter opens a new platform for writers
[av_heading heading='Cloud-based screenwriting software by Amazon Studios' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Amazon Studios presents Storywriters, a cloud-based platform that will allow users to directly connect with the company to have their written work scanned by Amazon. The company has noted the type of content they are looking for in 2016. Amazon continues to accept original scripts for feature films, primetime comedy series for adults, series for children between the ages of 2-14, and now for the first time also welcomes drama series submissions. Writers and producers can login to Amazon Storywriter
Amazon connects with customers for Black Friday
[av_heading heading='Amazon Presents: New deals every five minutes starting Friday, November 20 through Friday, November 27' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Amazon Black Friday Deals are currently being offered to customers looking to save money on their holiday shopping this year. Starting today, Amazon customers can acquire gifts and items from an array of products. The company has stated that: Customers will have access to 10 coveted Deals of the Day starting at midnight on Thanksgiving, and up to 10 more on Black Friday. Customers can also shop limited-time Lightning Deals on thousands
The Jezabels come alive on new album titled SYNTHIA
[av_heading heading='SYNTHIA to be released worldwide on February 12' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Synthesized pop returns with The Jezabels. The international musicians hail from Sydney and London. They have a new album and tour in the works for 2016. The Jezabels next album titled SYNTHIA is due out February 12, 2016. The electronic/pop duo has just released a new video for 'Come Alive' to stream on YouTube. Dig into their music and catch them live on tour in 2016. “This is a record we made ourselves, at our own behest…we just
Reaction NYE 2015 beefs up lineup with Porn & Chicken, DJ Zebo and more
[av_heading heading='Rosemont comes alive with Reaction NYE 2015' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] React Presents has just announced additions for their NYE bash in the Chicago area on December 30 & 31. The two day event takes place at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Additional artists include: Porn & Chicken, live electronica trio Glass LUX, alternative hip-hop trailblazer Show You Suck, goth pop duo My Gold Mask, local underground party collective The Pool House, Greg Corner of JBTV and Kill Hannah fame, the powerhouse DJ duo LIGHT.EM.UP consisting of DJ ZEBO and PHNM, Chicago
Okeechobee Fest adds The Avetts, ODESZA, Lettuce, Nahko, Brooker T. and more to 2016 lineup
[av_heading heading='Bassnectar, The Avett Brothers and ODESZA join Okeechobee 2016' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Okeechobee Music Festival in Okeechobee, Florida has announced a second round of artists to their 2016 lineup. [av_icon_box position='left' boxed='' icon='ue84b' font='entypo-fontello' title='Okeechobee Fest Artists Additions ' link='' linktarget='' linkelement='' font_color='' custom_title='' custom_content='' color='' custom_bg='' custom_font='' custom_border=''] Bassnectar, The Avett Brothers, ODESZA, Kill The Noise, Lil Dicky, Nahko and Medicine For The People, Lettuce, White Denim, Booker T. Jones, Post Malone, Dungen, Family And Friends and The Shelters. [/av_icon_box] The festival has previously released the following acts
Hangout Music Festival releases lineup featuring: The Weeknd, Calvin Harris, Florence + The Machine
[av_heading heading='Hangout Fest returns for a 7th year to celebrate The Weeknd' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama has just announced their 2016 lineup. Live acts set to take the stage include: The Weeknd, Calvin Harris, Florence + The Machine, Alabama Shakes, Lenny Kravtiz, Big Grams and several other top tier live performances. [av_icon_box position='left' boxed='' icon='ue84d' font='entypo-fontello' title='Hangout Fest 2016 lineup ' link='' linktarget='' linkelement='' font_color='' custom_title='' custom_content='' color='' custom_bg='' custom_font='' custom_border=''] The Weeknd, Calvin Harris, Florence + the Machine, Alabama Shakes, Ellie
Lotus and The Soul Rebels ignite New Olreans funk with Basin to Benin
[av_heading heading='West African groove with an electro adaptation' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Lotus has released two new tracks hot off the press. Basin to Benin / Tarot showcases the band's depth to produce music with different genres, as well as deliver a progressive electronic rock track to groove to. This progressive project was recorded and mixed at Miner Street Studio in Philadelphia with Matt Schimelfenig. The Soul Rebels horns was recorded by Tim Stambaugh at Word of Mouth in New Orleans. Produced by Jesse Miller and Luke Miller. Stream and download a copy of Basin
Tesla Motors driving into 2016 on autopilot
[av_heading heading='Experience the Tesla Motors showroom in 3D' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Tesla Motors continues to push forward in clean energy production. If Tesla Motors were a politician, it would be Bernie Sanders, and the other electric cars would be the Hillary Clinton in a metaphorical sense. The parallel I see is that even if Tesla doesn't make it long-term as a car company, it has still shifted the attention to a more progressive mindset, and for that I am thankful for Bernie Sanders and Tesla Motors. The company's stock is
Aziz Ansari joins Bob and Dave on Netflix for fall lineup
[av_heading heading='Masters of comedy go head-to-head on Netflix' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Netflix has beefed up their fall lineup with top tier talent across the board. Their comedy section of content is especially strong with new episodes featuring Bob Odenkirk and David Cross's latest show. Aziz Ansari takes an inter-perspective look at his life. He dives into the psychology within himself to find new paths of comedy. After watching a few episodes of both shows, I caught myself laughing out loud more than expected. The plot structure with both of these
Motion control data meets virtual reality with Adobe Creative Cloud
[av_heading heading='CGI in production with Adobe' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Patrik Forsberg discusses Stiller Studios methods for creating amazing visual effects, VFX and computer-generated imagery, CGI. Learn ways to enhance filmmaking skills, and how to incorporate 3D elements in motion picture projects. [av_video src='https://youtu.be/5k3-dfjojVk' format='16-9' width='16' height='9'] "You don't want to see a guy in front of a green screen. You want to see how they integrate with the background and tell the story."- Patrik Forsberg [av_image src='https://crescentvale.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/AdobeCreativeCloud.jpg' attachment='12353' attachment_size='full' align='center' styling='' hover='av-hover-grow' link='' target='' caption='' font_size='' appearance='' overlay_opacity='0.4' overlay_color='#000000'
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