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a look at the creative and technical worlds of immersive storytelling
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Five ways a web series can make money

Five ways a web series can make money | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

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"Kai Ryssdal talks to YouTube lit adaptor Bernie Su about the web-series industry."

Simon Staffans's curator insight, October 7, 2014 2:21 AM

Of interest to many - and a look at new adaption "Frankenstein, MD"

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Digital brands spark thrills and fear in children's entertainment industry

Digital brands spark thrills and fear in children's entertainment industry | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Stuart Dredge: "Why broadcasters want to emulate the success of Angry Birds, Moshi Monsters, Cut the Rope and others" ...

Jessica Claire Taye's curator insight, July 22, 2014 10:22 AM

in this digital age, we find more and more children being exposed to media/ technology. one example of this was when i was called to babysit a little girl, and during this period, her mom would hand the child her mobile phone, or iPad so that the child can entertain herself.

 

in this age, and time, (or in the future), i believe more younger children will start having contact with a phone, iPad or some form of technology at a younger age. hence, despite technology being able to occupy a child, it may cause them to lose socializing skills with their peers

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Fourth Wall Studios' "Dirty Work" Wins 2012 Interactive Emmy

Fourth Wall Studios' "Dirty Work" Wins 2012 Interactive Emmy | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Michael Andersen: "Tonight, the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards held its annual awards, where the Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media – Original Interactive Television Programming was awarded to Fourth Wall Studios for their interactive program Dirty Work" ...

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Showcasing Canadian Digital Creativity, part 2: Interactive Drama

Showcasing Canadian Digital Creativity, part 2: Interactive Drama | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Laura Mandengue:  "Canada is MIPCOM 2012's Country of Honour. From now until then, we'll be highlighting the nation's most creative projects, via the CMF/FMC. Enjoy!"


DRC: Part 1 can be found here.

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Will Bryan Singer's Upcoming Sci-fi Project 'H+' Offer a Look at the Future of Web Series?

Will Bryan Singer's Upcoming Sci-fi Project 'H+' Offer a Look at the Future of Web Series? | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Valentina Valentini: "If we’re all going to our computers these days to watch content we used to only be able to access on a television, why not put the efforts (and money) there in the first place, with content that's tailored for an online experience?"

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Stars from Hanks to Seinfeld enter digital fray

Stars from Hanks to Seinfeld enter digital fray | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

ASSOCIATED PRESS: "In the latest batch of notable series to launch online, long-harbored ambitions find digital outlets: Seinfeld does nothing; Tom Hanks plays a hero; Larry King keeps his suspenders in action" ...

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What next for the global blockbuster?

What next for the global blockbuster? | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Phil Hoad: "They're crammed with CGI and made to appeal to as many markets as possible and exploit every franchise option. But what does the future hold for the global super-movie?"

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The Incredible Visual Artist Behind Bjork and Passion Pit

The Incredible Visual Artist Behind Bjork and Passion Pit | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Katherine Brooks: "Scott Snibbe is a New York-based media artist whose innovative vision has taken the art and music worlds to new depths of interactivity. From giant, digital public installations to touch-screen based art, the visual artist behind musicians like Bjork and Passion Pit is bringing together art, music and technology in groundbreaking ways."

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Stan Lee talks about how comics will last forever

Stan Lee talks about how comics will last forever | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Ryan Fleming: "In this exclusive interview, Stan Lee discusses the future of comic books, and the rise of technology in the industry" ...

Mariana Soffer's comment, July 9, 2012 8:12 AM
I saw this movie yesterday
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Dancing Digitally, With The iPad As A Stage

Dancing Digitally, With The iPad As A Stage | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Kelsey Campbell-Dollaghan: "In theater, there’s a concept called the “fourth wall.” It refers to performances that involve the audience, breaking down the invisible “wall” between performer and spectator. A new project from Pentagram goes even further, breaking down the “fifth wall” between the performer and a digital audience."

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Music, Film, TV: How social media changed the entertainment experience

Music, Film, TV: How social media changed the entertainment experience | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Brian Solis: "Social media is more than a digital water cooler for TV and movies. The global conversation that takes place around events and the experiences people share based on what they watch teaches us about consumer preferences."


Chris Marrione's curator insight, November 12, 2016 11:17 PM

About 70%of people listen to music that are posted on social media by what their friends are sharing. 

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Dirty Work: extremely clever, well-put together interactive gruesome comedy series

Dirty Work: extremely clever, well-put together interactive gruesome comedy series | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Elan Lee: "This multi-screening/phone-call-making/email-sending/transmedia-ifying/future-of-storytelling/world-peace-involving/bioremediation-engineering/folk-dancing shindig* is now live at rides.tv/dirtywork and completely free."

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Machinima's 166m monthly viewers sparking traditional TV partnerships

Machinima's 166m monthly viewers sparking traditional TV partnerships | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

"Aimed mainly at 13 to 34 year-old males, who watch its videos on YouTube, [Machinima's] sheer reach is now leading to partnerships with the traditional TV world."

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Has Web TV Reached a Tipping Point?

Has Web TV Reached a Tipping Point? | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
While the web TV industry is still waiting for its first blockbuster hit, the big players are starting to invest in quality content and audiences are slowly coming out for a look, reports media writer Aymar Jean Christian.


Image: Yahoo!'s sitcom Burning Love.

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Felicia Day Talks the New Season of Her Hit Web Series 'The Guild' and the Hazards of Being a 'Girl Gamer'

Felicia Day Talks the New Season of Her Hit Web Series 'The Guild' and the Hazards of Being a 'Girl Gamer' | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Robert Echevarria:  "Achieving longterm success in an online medium known for its short attention span is no small feat, but "The Guild," which is centered around the lives of a group of gamers involved in an MMORPG, is moving into its sixth season, which premieres on Day's YouTube channel Geek & Sundry on October 2nd" ...

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In 'H+' a possible blueprint for digital series

In 'H+' a possible blueprint for digital series | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Jake Coyle:  "How much does a good Web series cost? That's been an evolving but constant question as digital series multiply. Increasingly, Internet-based series aspire to television-level quality, while trying to get by on Web-sized budgets."

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Showcasing Canadian Digital Creativity, part 1: Kids

Showcasing Canadian Digital Creativity, part 1: Kids | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

James Martin: "Canada is MIPCOM 2012's Country of Honour. From now until then, we'll be highlighting the nation's most creative projects, via the CMF/FMC. Enjoy!"

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A Post-Apocalyptic Webseries Filmed In NYC’s Abandoned Places

A Post-Apocalyptic Webseries Filmed In NYC’s Abandoned Places | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
The protagonist of The Silent City is completely alone. Or so he thinks. “I’ve seen less and less of the others, as the years have passed,” he narrates to no one in particular.
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10 things you need to know about the future of TV

10 things you need to know about the future of TV | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Natan Edelsburg: "KIT Digital recently put together a very compelling deck on “10 Things You Need To Know About The Future of Television” for their clients, so we thought we’d share it with you."

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Bobby Womack releases 'mobile-first' interactive music video

Bobby Womack releases 'mobile-first' interactive music video | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Stuart Dredge: "Accessed at www.bravestman.com, the video sees you swiping up and down to guide a space shuttle, pulling planets together, and pinching to travel through an asteroid field: all soundtracked by Womack's arresting vocals."

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Future Shock: Bryan Singer Discusses His New Web Series, 'H+'

Future Shock: Bryan Singer Discusses His New Web Series, 'H+' | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

DAVE ITZKOFF: "Bryan Singer, director of "The Usual Suspects" and "X-Men," is producing a new series, "H+," which will make its debut next month on YouTube and which tells of a not-so-far-off time in which humans are nearly wiped out by malfunctioning chips" ...

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First Look at Tom Hanks' Dystopian Future in Electric City

First Look at Tom Hanks' Dystopian Future in Electric City | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Meredith Woerner: "The first footage is out from Tom Hanks' animated web series, Electric City — set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia, where only the rich can afford communication" ...

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What's Next in TV: Machinima, The No.1 Entertainment Network on YouTube

What's Next in TV: Machinima, The No.1 Entertainment Network on YouTube | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

Richard MacManus: "Video content is one of the fastest growing categories online. Television networks are scrambling to keep up"...

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The 25 web TV shows you need to see

The 25 web TV shows you need to see | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it

"With everyone from Joss Whedon to Seth MacFarlane involved, internet TV is attracting huge stars, big bucks and small-screen spin-offs."

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How To Make A Web Series Guide

How To Make A Web Series Guide | Transmedia: Storytelling for the Digital Age | Scoop.it
Regardless of where your web series falls, the lion share of information here can be applied across the board, and to content like talk shows, tutorials, documentaries and other reality-based programming...


HOW TO MAKE A WEB SERIES TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • In The Beginning: Story & Audience
  • Keys To Success
  • Books, Magazine, Online News Sites
  • Web Series Host Sites
  • Web Series 101: Practical Advice From A Creator
  • How-To Online Resourses
  • Funding
  • Festivals & Award Ceremonies
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