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This morning the Los Angeles Times published a story of a new music video(https://lnkd.in/gn9sA-SA) created with Sora (https://lnkd.in/geGxt6Ah), OpenAI's emerging text-to-video solution. In “Washed Out - The Hardest Part”(https://lnkd.in/g3V36uFH) creators weren’t limited to filming locations and completed the film production process at a fraction of the cost of a music video. There are many implications with technologies like Sora, especially as it relates to protecting the livelihood of creators and intellectual property compliance. In response to developments in the entertainment industry, Fifth Sun Pictures will be adding emerging technology focused workshops to our film production program. These workshops will give students the opportunity to explore emerging technology and reflect on the future of entertainment. There is also potential for a Linked Learning collaboration with the English Department on topics like “how should we regulate AI in entertainment”, “how can human talent and creativity leverage AI as a new tool”, and “how can students experiment with AI in the classroom.”

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Nintendo I appreciate your Nintendo Music app, but I have noticed a few things that need addressing. It has come to my attention that none of the soundtracks credit the video game music composers, which I understand is considered customary in Japan to not mention them and to give credit to the video game company instead. The problem is that such an approach does not translate well for Western audiences and consumers: specifically, those in North America. It would really help if you could update the localized North American version of Nintendo Music to include the names of the video game music composers. I have also noticed while navigating Nintendo Music that the available soundtracks have missing pieces. You should consider hiring a “Music Archivist,” which is something that I can do, to try and fix this problem so that future releases on the app contain complete soundtracks. 

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Mr. Robotic's key takeaways for sync success: -Dollar for dollar, sync fees outweigh music downloads/streams -Use your PRO as a resource for networking -Face-to-face interactions at conferences are crucial -Syncs on popular shows drastically boost downloads/streams -Be ready for any sync opportunity with metadata, splits, etc. -Use sync as a tool for strategically building your overall music career Align with his insights and approach sync licensing as a long-term career strategy.

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Here's my basic process for recording vocals in the studio... https://lnkd.in/g8gGpgai

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5 Joke Mechanisms are between setups and punchlines. https://lnkd.in/gRKz-8Dn

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The Hollywood way is more than three-point lighting and the three-act structure. It's also about the structure of the work itself. This is a Variety article about the differences between limited and recurring series, and why Asia favors the former and Hollywood the latter. https://lnkd.in/gbNtBPTA

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📖 Unlock the Art of Immersive Storytelling with Audio Description! Ever wonder what goes into creating audio description that captures the full essence of a story? My new book dives deep into the nuanced craft behind AD performance, showcasing how small choices make big impacts. Ready to take a behind-the-scenes journey? 🌟 RoySamuelson.com/book #AudioDescription #Storytelling #Inclusion

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📍DON'T MISS THIS: Calling all current University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts undergrad and graduate students!! Next semester I am co-teaching "CNTV 475: How to Make 'It': Mapping your Way to Success in Showbiz - Getting your first project made!" along with a powerhouse of faculty who are currently working in the industry as writers, directors, producers, showrunners, executives, attorneys and more! 📌Enrollment is still open and there are some spots left! 👉🔗https://webreg.usc.edu/ 📚This 16-week course is an immersive, hands-on roadmap to navigating the entertainment industry immediately after graduation. Designed to guide students through the most viable career paths in entertainment, it provides essential tools and insights needed to launch a professional journey in commercial directing, independent filmmaking, and executive leadership. Through workshops, industry analysis, guest speakers and strategy sessions, students will learn to develop their creative vision and business acumen, starting with learning to make treatments and pitching concepts, all the way to branding, distribution, and funding. The class features panels of established industry professionals-directors, agents, producers, executives, and financiers-who offer real-world advice on building a career from the ground up in TODAY'S world. By course end, students will have a personalized roadmap to success, informed by the experiences of those who have navigated these paths before them.

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On this special episode of Pure Tokyoscope, Patrick Macias and I talk about our writing processes. Listen for tips on how to write essays, how to write books, how to get published, & (maybe) how to keep from going crazy: https://lnkd.in/g8CHE-d7

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Culture matters... and if culture matters, then making culture matters. https://lnkd.in/gpwtih6m #JumpRangers #AMA #TTRPG #screenwriting #screenwriter #gamedev #gaming #gamer #worldbuilding #film #filmmaking #WIP #scifi #sciencefiction #fantasy #indie #DnD

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Just finished "Measure What Matters: Succeeding with Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)" by Measure What Matters, John Doerr, and Ryan Panchadsaram! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eigRzG_d #objectivesandkeyresults.

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I had the opportunity to test an early release of Luma Labs' Dream Machine, which is out today. I'm pretty impressed... mostly. On the plus side, it nails realistic camera movements, scene direction, consistent frame rates, and creative image interpretation – things I haven't seen done well in other text-to-video AI outside of Sora demos. But, humans still need a little work. They're not quite entering the uncanny valley, but they're not yet ready for primetime. There's definitely potential here, especially for quickly visualizing ideas, storyboarding, and experimenting with AI-gen video. My favorite thing to do with it was bringing still images to life – really fun and surprisingly fast. #LumaDreamMachine

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🎶 Musicians: Is Streaming the Most Convenient Solution for Music Distribution? 🎶 With streaming platforms dominating the music industry, we often hear about their convenience and reach. But is it truly the best option for artists? Are there other distribution methods that offer more value or better support for your career? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Share your experiences and insights in the comments below.👇 #MusicIndustry #MusicDistribution #StreamingPlatforms #MusicianLife #ArtistPerspective

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