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The Augmented Reality Revolution with Pokémon GO
Motion Graphics in a Filter Form Nintendo, Niantic and The Pokémon Company released Pokémon GO, a smartphone app that augments reality, (with a motion picture filter) to display digital creatures in with a live setting. Recently, smartphone users that have download Snapchat, may have noticed the filters that the app uses. They have a motion graphic for a tongue, and various other filters. Pokémon GO is utilizing the motion graphic filter method, but they are also taking it a step further with gameplay centered around geography. The new app has had some technical difficulties, but users have been highly engaged
Sundance Institute Announces Film and Music Lineup for Sundance NEXT FEST 2016
August 12-14 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles The Sundance Institute has just released the 2016 music, comedy and film lineup for NEXT FEST. Several of the film such as, Morris from America, White Girl and Goat; all made their world debuts at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. They each won big with worldwide audiences. They will be making their Los Angeles Premiere at NEXT FEST. Royal by Flying Lotus will be making its World Premiere at the festival taking place August 12-14. Take a look through the film guide setup by the Sundance Institute for the NEXT
iTunes Sales Are Down, and Now Apple Wants to Block Video Recording at Music Events
The Fall of Rome Went Better Than This If television killed the radio star, Apple wants us to believe that YouTube and filming live performances killed the iTunes star. CNN reports that Apple plans to use the technology to stop illegal filming in movie theaters and concert venues. In many cases, I agree with it blocking people from filming movies and comedic acts, but disagree that all artists feel the same way about being advertised for free by their fans via online video. Apple seems to not want to invest in research and development that will empower users, but instead, they
VidCon 2016 Celebrates Seventh Year in Anaheim, California
Experience the Action from #VidCon2016 VidCon 2016 has just wrapped, and the event has live streams currently available to view on YouTube. Recap all the keynotes, presentations, and interactive media from the Anaheim Convention Center. This year, VidCon released a new trailer for an upcoming channel The Rock plans to produce with YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etkRvX9JZBg The event also showcased new material from the YouTube Red catalog. Users that subscribe to YouTube Red will be able to skip ads, as well as stream the latest music on Google Play, and watch original content on YouTube. Escape the Night is a recent show to premiere,
Flying Lotus and Tycho To Headline Murmuration 2016
Dan Deacon, Suuns, Prince Rama, Sky-Pony Perform at Murmuration 2016 St. Louis is hosting a new multicultural event called Murmuration, and it will be held on September 23-25. The music lineup this year includes: Flying Lotus, Tycho, Deerhoof, and Yacht. Additionally performing at the Cortex Innovation Community includes: Dan Deacon, Suuns, Prince Rama, Sky-Pony, and local artists ICE and Yowie. This multicultural event will also provide thought leader sessions on virtual reality, robotics, creativity, big data, and much more. The Thought Series features Mark Hatch of TechShop, Dr. Atyia Martin of the City of Boston, Steve Cousins of Savioke, and Calum Pearson of Cirque
The FilmTwo Initiative & New Frontier Expand with Sundance Labs
NBCUniversal Connects with Sundance Institute As film continues to become more digital, The Sundance Institute finds new ways to foster and neuter young filmmakers. Virtual reality, and augmented reality have rapidly grown with the digitization of cinema. The Sundance Labs compiled a list of six progressive films set for New Frontier. Flip through the films, and review their subject matter. Aria End is a science fiction video game and installation about Aria, a trans woman with cyborg intestines who works in a subterranean mega-ruin — the site of a bizarre disaster that changes all who are exposed to it. By
Amazon Steamrolls in Dallas, New York City & Online Streaming
Prime Now, Fire TV, and Amazon Video Direct Amazon continues to expand at an exponential rate. In the first quarter if 2016, their operating income was $1.1 billion in the first quarter, compared with $255 million in first quarter 2015. That is almost an increase of four times the income they brought in a year prior. The tech company started off in 1994 providing an option for online shopping. Over the past twenty years, the company has begun to work with cloud computing, retail, delivery, consumer electronics, streaming original content and additional items on AmazonBasics. In an era of disruption, Amazon
I Am Thalente Film Review with Insight from Director Natalie Johns
A Documentary on International Skateboarding with Thalente Natalie Jones, director for I Am Thalente, worked with Seed & Spark to produce a social conscious film project that portrays a life of a homeless young adult, Thalente Biyela, and his aspirations to compete on a professional level. When I first saw the trailer to the film, I experienced chills and goosebumps over the amount of drive and spirit within Thalente. It was clear that a higher power was telling me that this film had meaning, it contains substance, and a voice of reason in a world of chaos. "Hard word pays off." Thalente Biyela
Bonnaroo Music Festival & Arts Festival Announces Film Lineup
TBS, Judd Apatow, Purple Rain + More in the Cinema Tent Bonnaroo Music Festival recently released the lineup for the Cinema Tent. The air-conditioned room seats a few hundred people, and provides filmmakers an opportunity to engage with a crossover audience at the Bonnaroo Music Festival. TBS will be presenting three new shows at the festival including: Wrecked, Angie Tribeca, and Search Party. Lost fans will have plenty to laugh about with the latest TBS lineup featuring Wrecked. The parody of the popular show takes a satire view of being lost on an island. Catch previews in the Cinema Tent at
CarbondALE Brew Fest 2016 Hosts Top Tier Regional Brewers
Local Brewing Companies Feature New Craft Beer Selection CarbondALE Brew Fest celebrated their third year with a large selection of beverages on hand Friday, May 6. Downtown Carbondale, Illinois was packed with craft beer enthusiasts. The pavilion was filled with laughter, live music and regional breweries looking to showcase their latest products. Big Muddy Brewing, based out of Murphysboro, Illinois hosted two new beers on tap, as well as some of their top voted beers for guests to try out. Southern Illinois Brewers, is a collection of brewmasters that work together to share their passion for producing beer. They had
Motion Graphics in a Filter Form Nintendo, Niantic and The Pokémon Company
August 12-14 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles The
The Fall of Rome Went Better Than This If television killed the
Experience the Action from #VidCon2016 VidCon 2016 has just wrapped, and the
Dan Deacon, Suuns, Prince Rama, Sky-Pony Perform at Murmuration 2016 St. Louis
NBCUniversal Connects with Sundance Institute As film continues to become more digital,
Prime Now, Fire TV, and Amazon Video Direct Amazon continues to expand
A Documentary on International Skateboarding with Thalente Natalie Jones, director for I
TBS, Judd Apatow, Purple Rain + More in the Cinema Tent Bonnaroo
Local Brewing Companies Feature New Craft Beer Selection CarbondALE Brew Fest celebrated