When you think of a trailblazing force in audio and technology; a visionary force reshaping the landscape of music and digital innovation, who comes to mind? Join me in rediscovering Imogen Heap – A Trailblazing Force in Audio and Technology – and her unwavering commitment to pushing the limits of creativity and technological advancement far […]
Honestly, it’s hard to determine the 5 best artificial intelligence movies and series. There are so many hundreds (or possibly even thousands) of different ways in which we have tried to wrap our collective minds around the subject of AI through moving pictures. So, here just my, very subjective, personal, especially noteworthy Top 5. Which are yours?
The UK government has published its findings on music streaming in the UK to ensure renumeration fairness. The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) examined the distribution of revenue across the music streaming market for artists and songwriters who are not making money from digital music. The issue with music streaming The area of […]
UK Black History Month has ended on a high, with the annual Powerlist announced at the end of October. The celebration of the most influential Black Brits of African or African Caribbean heritage honours a list of 100 people who have shown exceptionality in the last year. The list is then published in book format, […]
Music legend David Bowie will receive a place on the London Music Walk of Fame later this month. The late singer who passed in 2016 would have turned 75 years old this year. Bowie joins British peers across music genres on the stone plaque’s in Camden, North London. The Music Walk of Fame ceremony The […]
Dinesh Yadav is Assistant Professor of Lighting Design and Technical Director for Theatre and Dance at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, USA. He is a designer and performer at heart. Further positions he holds are head of the OISTAT Lighting Design Sub-Commission and project leader of the Designers on Design webinar. In this interview in two parts, Dinesh speaks about his career and shares his passion for his work with us. This is part 2 of 2.
Theater is storytelling. The addition of technology over the years has always faced resistance in the theater industry but the pandemic accelerated the inevitable. Disney’s partnership with TikTok to Livestream the opening number for the reopening of The Lion King on Broadway is a perfect example. Digital technology is here to stay, in both making theater and marketing theater. Digital access expands the fanbase, not just for theater but for many types of entertainment, sports, and leisure activities. Do you think there would be as many football fans if they were told, “you can’t see the game unless you go to the stadium?” Let’s learn how to use digital to create an engaged and robust fanbase within your theater community.
The magic and wonder of combining artistic expression and technology is becoming more widespread. As an executive producer for QXR Studios and the RSC who specialises in bringing artists and technologists together I was delighted to see the acceleration of innovation and immersive storytelling which relies on the skills of theatre makers during the pandemic. Will this trend continue and will we see more opportunities for artists and theatre makers to collaborate with large technology companies?
Developments in sound design have evolved greatly since innovations in the recording industry brought new technological possibilities. Here we take a look back at the aural journey of the theatre world. Pre-1930 Live musician and sound effect roles were performed in-person until the 1930s – the decade saw the commercial availability of both music and […]
Projection has traditionally been considered to have an unassailable advantage over other media when it comes to making any surface a digital canvas. From a shop window to the facade of a cathedral, projection has the edge – particularly when the latest projection mapping techniques are employed. Is that all about to change? After walking the halls at ISE 2020, Adrian Pennington considers recent advances in direct view LED and wonders if the gap has now narrowed.
What happens when technology meets art? EnjoyGalaxy intelligent lights can give you the answer. With a wearable, cordless and programmable feature, EnjoyGalaxy intelligent lights is a great lighting system for producers, directors, lighting designers, creative directors, choreographers, and artists in the creation of a show. EnjoyGalaxy is designed to artistically lift a show. It can […]
Piotr Majewski is the co-founder of MOOV, a multi-disciplinary design and production house. The award-winning Poznan-based studio prides itself on its mix of creative and engineering talent, designing innovative solutions for everything from conference setups, to cultural experiences, to complex events for global brands. So what goes into making a successful event and why is smart thinking the way forward?
Entertainment is evolving as fast as technology and we in the business should be on our toes. The way that people communicate, tell stories, share information and seek and find entertainment is evolving. Take the gaming industry for example. The numbers of people heading to arenas to watch Esports is close to surpassing actual sports if you can believe it.
Having a long-running show like the one for which I work, you’re constantly looking to improve equipment and processes. For us, changing large, flying scenic pieces from wired to wireless is one of those improvements. Over the years, I have, with the help of others, redesigned several scenic pieces to DC power and wireless DMX.
Theatre has always combined separate artistic mediums to create cohesive storylines and narratives. Artists devise novel uses for everyday and non-conventional objects as a means of expression, and the component pieces that are employed in theatrical settings help stimulate creativity. Likewise, the informational digital age has created a myriad of theatrical possibilities for producers of the performing arts, and automation and digital tech advancements have become standard to functioning theatres. Here are four ways technology has changed the onstage performance landscape:
Amidst all the automated lighting fixtures, automated scenery, and every conceivable high-tech toy now available to a modern theatrical production, the lowly tech table has lagged behind in terms of thought, consideration, and design.
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