Monthly Archives: February 2010

How small festivals are the future of meatspace film distribution: Thought 1

In January, I attended the Slamdance / Sundance extravaganza in Park City, Utah, helping produce the Slamdance, WorkBook Project & Open Video Alliance Filmmaker Summit.  While there, I participated in and listened to a lot of conversations about the shifting … Continue reading

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Nova Jiang & Michael Kontopoulos’ Moon Theatre at TED

Are we all in agreement that a strong projected light and a blank wall makes us want to throw down a shadow puppet or two? Sometimes despite ourselves, even — and certainly with no expertise– we attempt the ‘dog with … Continue reading

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Flash Mob at TEDActive

Film guy and flash mob organizer Kenneth Hughes got about 50 TEDActive members together to engage in a little ‘idea spread’ via flash mob in Palm Springs- to the surprise and mixed reactions of some of the local Palm Springs … Continue reading

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Evan Grant’s Multi-Touch Sphere at TED

In this video, Evan Grant explains his multi-touch sphere on exhibition at the Bing Innovation Lounge at TED Active in Palm Springs. Check out more of Evan’s work at seeper.com. The sphere was a collaboration between Seeper and Pufferfish. I’ll … Continue reading

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James Patten’s Audiopad at TED

In this video, James Patten explains his Audiopad project at TEDActive in Palm Springs. Look out for lots of complex hand gestures, some fancy wallpaper, and really bright guy. Check out more about James Patten and the Audiopad, as well … Continue reading

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