Computer science today is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in media; and more tangible than the excitement for blockchain, AR, or monitization is the simple fact that the internet continues enabling data in ways never before possible. I caught on a flight to Naples, Florida, an article (in print) about a Civil War era enthusiast who happens to work … Read More
How do Investors in Film Get Their Return? How are Movies Funded??
With the Austin Film Festival upon us, it dawned on me that we’re frequently consulted with on questions of funding pertaining to new ventures, startups, and constantly asked about getting a film, game, or book funded for production, but rarely is it clear to anyone how funding a startup isn’t remotely like funding a production. And that’s what a movie … Read More
Spotlight: Randall P. Dark
If you’re old enough to have used a cassette tape, I’d be surprised if that photo isn’t imprinted on the back of your brain as it was one of the iconic images of the 1980’s. That anonymous man in the chair, who he was and what we were experiencing in that poster – music, speakers, print, early MusicTech – in … Read More
Print Matters
An Ad is Worth 1,000 Words In our era of interactivity, exuberance for video, and mobile apps, I couldn’t help but find myself lost for a couple hours this weekend; winding my way through image searches after discovering a remarkable print advertisement. Yep, I said print. A Picture Says 1,000 Words I had cause to observe an unusual trend of … Read More
Austin MediaTech Week
Want to cut to the chase? November 6th throughout Austin, technology talks, studio tours, podcast interviews, VR and gaming events, and more. Get right into the schedule to RSVP here. You’re asking yourself what is it about Austin, Texas? We keep hearing about the exuberance for startups, it’s role as a music capital, SXSW and ACL, an ever growing population, … Read More
How Star Wars Defined a Generation of Entrepreneurs
Star Wars / Startup articles are as common as womp rats on Tatooine; invariably quoting that you should Do or Do Not while citing the importance of mentorship. During May the Fourth this year (may the fourth be with you by the way), I was drawn into a wonderful discussion about the Star Wars films, that touched on the nature of different … Read More
Video Didn’t Kill the Radio Star, It Just Gave It a New Platform
Every startup has a plethora of obstacles standing between itself and funding. Competition is high, and getting noticed is a big hurdle to jump. Recently, we got together to discuss video and how it relates to startups. We brought together a panel of video production professionals to discuss how startups can utilize video, from where they can bring them the … Read More
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