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Who is heading to Orlando in 25? Make it to Universal Orlando Resort for sure to check out "How To Train Your Dragon - Isle Of Berk" which has nothing to do with Lee Berk of Comcast Business who is never on an island as he is the consummate team player! #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast #comcast

Barkers Deb Steer, Christian Barkel & Meg Strachan chatted with Toon Boom Animation this morning to discuss our projects, how the animation industry has changed in recent years, and how to start your career as an artist. 🎨 👉🏼 Watch the discussion here: https://lnkd.in/gDdh6Bmf

Check out the Kayak case made by Disguise for insights about how we solved this challenging and exciting project with Virtual Production! #virtualproduction #vpsupervisor #virtualproductionsupervisor #ShortCutLEDStage #commercial #unrealengine #realtimeVFX #icvfx

I am going to test my waters, see if linkedin does do anything for people with more creative professions? Also check out this post below! Disney’s imagineering is basically a creative laboratory and this article explores the cool stuff they’ve come up with;

"Home Theater Dreams: Designing the Ultimate Movie-Watching Space" "Bring the magic of the movies home! 🎬🛋️ 'Home Theater Dreams: Designing the Ultimate Movie-Watching Space' is your guide to creating an immersive cinema experience in the comfort of your own home. Learn how to combine state-of-the-art technology with cozy, stylish design elements to craft the perfect personal movie haven. https://lnkd.in/gamG2mAX . . . . . . . #HomeTheater #MovieLovers #InteriorDesign"

The Blue Ocean Strategy focuses on creating new market spaces ("blue oceans") rather than competing in saturated markets ("red oceans"). The goal is to innovate and offer unique value, making the competition irrelevant. Here’s a practical example : Example: Cirque du Soleil 🎪 Overview: Cirque du Soleil transformed the circus industry by blending elements of theater, dance, and acrobatics, creating a unique entertainment experience that attracted a different audience. Key Elements of the Blue Ocean Strategy - Value Innovation 💡: Instead of competing with traditional circuses (animals, clowns), Cirque du Soleil focused on artistic performances and storytelling. Example: 🎭🤸♂️ (theatrical acrobatics) -Target New Customers 🎯: Attracts a broader audience, including adults and corporate clients looking for upscale entertainment. Example: 👔🍷 (business professionals at a gala) -Create Unique Offerings 🌟: Combines live music, elaborate costumes, and unique stage designs to offer an experience beyond a traditional circus. Example: 🎶✨ (live performances with stunning visuals) -Reduce Costs While Adding Value 💰: By eliminating costly elements (like animal acts) and focusing on creativity, Cirque could reduce costs while enhancing the experience. Example: 🐾🚫 (no animals, lower costs) Results 🌊 -New Market Space: Cirque created a niche that blended circus and theater, appealing to those seeking high-quality entertainment. -Higher Profit Margins: With premium ticket pricing and a unique brand, -Cirque du Soleil generated substantial revenue compared to traditional circuses. -Global Expansion 🌍: The brand became internationally recognized, leading to performances worldwide and even permanent shows in places like Las Vegas. Conclusion 🏆 By applying the Blue Ocean Strategy, Cirque du Soleil successfully broke away from the competition, creating a unique value proposition that transformed the entertainment industry! 🎉

And here is the redesigned lair environment (now lightmapped and colour graded), made by our talented #artist Artise Brown! What do you think about it? Did we nail the "grimy 1970s motel room" vibe? #GameDev #MadeWithUnity #Unity3D #GameArt

Here's a great visualization of the wave principle, a good way to see all of those segments coming together! Source: https://lnkd.in/gNJJX4EN #agorastudio #framebyframe #animation #animator #reference #resource #princpiplesofanimation #waveprinciple

Today I came across a beautiful animation short film on "Rumors". In our day to day life we also term it as gossip, the grapevine, hearsay, tittle tattle etc. This being known form of communication which is widely been used in various scenarios, as it's known for its fast and quick reach. Generally being type casted as falling in negative segment. This form of communication has the potential to make a "mountain out of a mole hill" Two things to be mindful of while using this: 1. intention with which it's been spread 2. check the facts before spreading #rumors #communication #grapevine #toolsofcommunication Short film "The Balloon" Directed by Mr B.R. Shengde (1985) https://lnkd.in/dJSxhKPj