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Werner Herzog Explores the Internet and the Technology Revolution
Werner Herzog, renown German filmmaker and documentarian, goes into deep exploration with the technologic advancements such as the Internet, artificial intelligence, and intergalactic travel with a new film Lo and Behold. The Oscar-nominated Herzog, interviews and examines NetScout, a world leader in realtime service assurance and cybersecurity. He also visits with Elon Musk at SpaceX. Lo and Behold originally premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, and received a warm reception. Herzog and Musk create a comical atmosphere within their conversation. The exchange between the two displays some of the technologic advancements in space exploration, but more importantly, showcases Herzog's strong
Sundance Institute Explores Cinematic Virtual Reality with the Jaunt VR Residency Program
The Sundance Institute has recently added new virtual reality projects to the Jaunt VR Residency Program. Daniel Arsham, Yung Jake, and Lily Baldwin & Saschka Unseld are set to showcase their work in a six-month program designed to aid artists with breakthrough technology, virtual reality and immersive storytelling. The program will provide artists with new ways of delivering narrative through cinematic virtual reality and will have the opportunity to receive a grant to make their virtual reality short films. The Sundance Institute noted: Daniel Arsham Artist Daniel Arsham enters the residency program with his project, Chilled Soba, which transports viewers in
Tribeca Film Festival 2017 Set for April 19 – 30
Tribeca Film Festival 2017 has set their dates for next April. The festival will host their sixteenth annual event in New York City on April 19-30. 2017 will feature the option for filmmakers to submit content across all programming areas of the festival. Media producers in the areas of virtual reality, TV, online and digital work can now submit to have their work premiere at Tribeca Film Festival 2017. In the past, submissions were only for film, storyscapes, and Tribeca X award. Tribeca Film Festival 2017 promo. Photo by: Tribeca Film Festival "Tribeca is a forward thinking storytelling festival
Corona Capital in Mexico City Hosts The Killers, Mark Ronson and +50 Live Acts
Corona Capital has just released the music lineup for their 2016 event featuring: The Killers, LCD Soundsystem, Lana Del Rey, and over 50 live acts. The festival will be held in Mexico City on November 19 & 20. International touring acts will fly into Mexico for two days of large scale music in a city with a population of 8.8 million. Corona Capital Festival is set to have live performances by award-winning groups such as: The Killers, LCD Soundsystem, Lana Del Rey and Air. Kraftwerk, a German-based electronic group, is currently touring the globe, and will be on hand for Corona Capital. Pet
Legends of the Hidden Temple YouTube 360 Virtual Reality Tour by Nickelodeon
Legends of the Hidden Temple the YouTube 360 experience. Photo by: Nickelodeon / YouTube Nickelodeon presents the Legends of the Hidden Temple the YouTube 360 experience. The popular television show from the '90s left viewers wanting more. Recently, Nickelodeon Studios released a YouTube 360 video touring through the legendary temple of King Olmec. Relive childhood memories and share the immersive atmosphere with the next generation. This video showcases the challenges and different views within the temple. Watch the video with Google Cardboard to feel the suspense from the Hidden Temple. Nickelodeon has mentioned that a TV
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
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,
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
Fashion, Music and Action at Tribeca Film Festival 2016
Documentaries, Virtual Reality and Feature Films Hit the Big Screen A surprising film that has been doing well this year at Tribeca Film Festival 2016 includes I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, by filmmaker Justin Krook and music producer Steve Aoki. The Tribeca Film Festival will be premiering of the newest YouTube Red Original series, Sing It!, a half-hour scripted comedy that lovingly satirizes the reality singing competitions that have become a centerpiece of pop culture. The festival is packed with virtual reality projects to immerse yourself in during downtime. Scan over the festival lineup, and more with their main website. Watch two trailers for
IFP Film Week Relocates to Brooklyn for 2016
IFP Lab Showcases Featuring Virtual Reality The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) is relocating their annual event to Brooklyn, and have their headquarters setup at Made in NY Media Center. Screen Forward Labs and the Screen Forward Conference will be taking place at IFP Film Week during September 17-22. “The film industry has changed,” says IFP Executive Director Joana Vicente. In with the changes taking place in film and television, IFP is adapting and making transition to meet the demand of a growing online audience. IFP has stated the following updates: An expanded offering of projects selected in the IFP Project Forum, the
Werner Herzog, renown German filmmaker and documentarian, goes into deep exploration
The Sundance Institute has recently added new virtual reality projects to
Tribeca Film Festival 2017 has set their dates for next April.
Corona Capital has just released the music lineup for their 2016
Legends of the Hidden Temple the YouTube 360 experience.
Motion Graphics in a Filter Form Nintendo, Niantic and The Pokémon Company
Experience the Action from #VidCon2016 VidCon 2016 has just wrapped, and the
NBCUniversal Connects with Sundance Institute As film continues to become more digital,
Documentaries, Virtual Reality and Feature Films Hit the Big Screen A surprising
IFP Lab Showcases Featuring Virtual Reality The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) is