August 2010 Stories

  1. August 31 2010

    Family Science

    By Nick Nakadate
    Related Solutions: Consumer, Events
    Related Skill Sets: Interactive

    The first time I went to OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry), I was about six years old and was with my grandmother.  I recall exhibits with taxidermied animals, old machinery and vehicles, and a giant great white shark hanging from the ceiling that I would stare at endlessly (out of fear and awe–could I fit inside its mouth?!).  She would quietly take me around to exhibits (no running!) in an atmosphere that seemed like a library with some audio tours. That was over…

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  2. August 25 2010

    Upcoming Events!

    By ADi Staff
    Related Solutions: Events

    Here are some upcoming events that may be of interest to animated types: Get ready for TBA! Women in Animation Evening with Kohel Haver: join local IP lawyer Kohel Haver on 2nd Thursday, Sept. 9th at the beatific Touche bar (on NW 13th and NW Glisan) for a QA session! We’ll be camping out from 5 – 7:30! Brainwaves: this is the last weekend for Brainwaves Improv at the Shoebox Theater. $10 tix at the door, cash or check only, reservations@brainwavesimprov.com, 503-520-8928 Powells Events: William Gibson at Powells, Sept 8th. Guillermo Del Toro at…

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  3. August 20 2010

    Expanding the Definition of Storytelling – Digital out of Home Media

    By Nancy Hoffman
    Related Solutions: Consumer, Events, High-tech, Manufacturing
    Related Skill Sets: 2D, 3D, Interactive

     Today’s guest is Jeff Atley – One of the co-Founders of ADCENTRICITY, an award winning leader in digital out of home media.  Jeff  is an entrepreneurial business development and marketing specialist with a comprehensive background and experience in marketing, media, entertainment, advertising and mobile marketing. Atley also owned and operated Vibe Marketing Group, a private sales & marketing firm in Toronto, Canada developing brands, international business development agreements, integrated marketing programs and co-operative strategies with several Fortune 500 companies. QUESTION: Your expertise is in digital out of home media – how do…

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  4. August 17 2010

    Designers: if this site isn’t in your bookmarks…it should be.

    By Kalina Torino
    Related Skill Sets: 2D

    http://www.youthedesigner.com/ This site is a great source for design tips, networking/jobs, tutorials, latest-and-greatest-in-the-industry info, inspiration, free resources galore, and so on…Dig in, dig deep. youthedesigner.com=Christmas for creatives. Free Photoshop brushes, fonts, and textures…Whoever came up with this is pure, unadulterated brilliant. Enjoy :)

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