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Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 06/03/13 02:06:29 PM

Please, Don’t Turn Your Phone Off: 'APP' Integrates 'Second Screen' and Cinema Experiences

In defiance of announcements now standard in theaters that urge viewers to turn off their phones before a movie begins, a Dutch-language film from director Bobby Boermans encourages audiences to tap into a custom-built app that enhances their viewing experience in the aptly titled thriller APP. This two-screen digital production opened in the Netherlands in April and currently is in negotiations for North American distribution and English-language remake rights.

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John Merli

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 06/03/13 02:06:37 PM

Sleepless in Montreal: 'A Journal of Insomnia' Evolves Online and Real-World Interaction

Experiencing the National Film Board of Canada Digital Studio’s transmedia documentary A Journal of Insomnia will make you lose sleep—literally. That’s because the interactive storytelling project is not available on an “on demand” basis. Instead, potential viewers visit insomnia.nfb.ca and make an appointment with either Tina, Fathia, Francis or Sarah, the four real-life insomniacs who were profiled for the production.

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James Careless

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 06/03/13 01:06:45 PM

Buyer's Briefs: Encoders Decoded

If you’re streaming video or distributing video to multiple sources, you’ll have to consider your encoding requirements—how you’ll be converting your data for distribution. When preparing to purchase hardware or software, or utilize an encoding service, it’s necessary to evaluate each product’s ability to handle a range of codecs, containers and bit rates. Here are nine encoding products and services designed to take your content across multiple platforms, affordably and efficiently.   AmberFin ICR-1101 Transcoder

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Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 06/03/13 01:06:05 PM

'The New York Times'' Rebecca Howard Talks Video Integration and Inspiration

Rebecca Howard is general manager of video production at The New York Times, where she’s responsible for developing and managing the growth of the Times’ online and mobile streaming content, including live video and feature segments across all platforms. In May, the Times began offering unlimited access to its video content at nytimes.com, on the Times mobile site and in other mobile applications, to all users. Why has the Times decided to take this approach?

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John Merli

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 06/03/13 01:06:02 PM

NASA Streams Video from the Stars

Space may be the final frontier, but not when it comes to streaming video. NASA has been leading the charge to web-based video since 2004, with nail-biting online feeds of Mars rover landings and space shuttle missions.

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Bob Kovacs

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 06/03/13 01:06:09 PM

SyFy's 'Defiance' Requires Cross-Platform Collaboration

Cable channel Syfy has launched the first American television series directly tethered to a video game. Defiance debuted April 15 in the television realm, following the April 1 online rollout of its companion video game. The synchronized content streams enhance and interconnect the production’s near-future storylines.

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John Merli

Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 06/03/13 01:06:27 PM

Weather Company Forecasts Social Media Future

The Weather Company is partnering with Twitter to extend its TV and digital content opportunities. By combining video with promoted tweets, marketers can drive reach and target by location, interest and device, explains Mike Finnerty, vice president of product for weather.com.

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Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 06/03/13 01:06:05 PM

Vimeo On Demand Debuts with 'Some Girl(s)'

The indie film Some Girl(s)—directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer and written by Neil LaBute—is the first live-action narrative feature to be released exclusively on Vimeo. Some Girl(s) launches on June 28 via Vimeo On Demand. “The opportunity to go straight from artist to audience is the future,” says Patty West, one of the film’s producers, “and Vimeo is offering a fantastic new platform.”

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Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 06/03/13 01:06:59 PM

USA Network Activates USA Sync Platform

USA Network’s USA Sync platform syndicates content across the web, mobile and social channels. Powered by Watchwith, USA Sync launched with the telecast of the 100th episode of Psych, engaging viewers with a “choose-your-own-ending” poll. For the Psych viewing event, nearly 40,000 fans interacted with Psych games, short-form video, animated GIFs, editorial commentary, and voting and polling in real time, extending their experience beyond the linear broadcast. According to Jesse Redniss, senior vice president of digital, USA Network, “The strong fan response shows that viewers want to consume compelling content on the devices and apps of their choice.”  

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Added by Sarv Kreindler--Creative Planet Network, 06/03/13 12:06:40 PM

NEP Studios Equips 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live'

NEP Studios has created a state-of-the-art control room at Connecticut Film Center Studios for Prospect Park Productions’ online-only production of the soap operas All My Children and One Life to Live. After being cancelled by ABC, both of the long-running series were licensed to Prospect Park for continued production on its online TV and interactive media network, The Online Network (TOLN). New episodes of All My Children and One Life to Live are available via hulu.com and Apple’s iTunes Store.

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