Creative Focus :: Digital Media

Playing the Long and Short Game with HTML5: Part 1

Posted In | Blog Categories: Profiles | Site Categories: Internet and Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Technology
Emotions have been running high in the HTML5 application development space in recent months. With the current worldwide explosion of mobile and web app use currently underway, many feel HMTL5 is the bright future of cross-platform development.

Pulse Films Creates Diesel Campaign

Posted In | News Categories: Commercials, Internet and Interactive, People, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Commercials, Internet and Interactive, People, Visual Effects
Pulse Films partners with Crispin Porter & Bogusky and Storythings to create the new interactive Diesel Timeframes “Days to Live” campaign.

Disney Unveils Infinity Gaming Platform

Posted In | News Categories: Internet and Interactive | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Internet and Interactive
For the first time, Disney and Pixar Animation Studios’ most popular characters come together in a magical storytelling experience.

Disney Renews AT&T Distribution Deal

New multi-year deal provides sports, news and entertainment to AT&T U-verse customers in and out of the home; AT&T U-verse to add full suite of authenticated WATCH services.

Disney Renews AT&T Distribution Deal

New multi-year deal provides sports, news and entertainment to AT&T U-verse customers in and out of the home; AT&T U-verse to add full suite of authenticated WATCH services.

DHX Releases New Rastamouse App

Posted In | News Categories: Games, Mobile and Wireless, Television | Geographic Region: All | Site Categories: Games, Mobile and Wireless, Television
DHX Media brings its the hit property “Rastamouse” to new platforms with the launch of “Rastamouse Ride Da Riddim" skateboarding app.

South Park Creators Launch Important Studios

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Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the co-creators of “South Park” and “The Book of Mormon,” announce the formation of Important Studios.

A Writer’s #1 Most Important Creative Tool is...

Emmy-winning writer Jeffrey Scott reveals the writer’s #1 creative tool.

Dora Rocks! Primetime Special Premieres Jan. 14

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Internet and Interactive, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Cartoons, Internet and Interactive, Television
Nickelodeon presents an all new “Dora the Explorer” special, “Dora Rocks!” premiering January 14.

What Are Your iOS Copyrights?

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How common is IP infringement in the mobile app world?

Zynga Taps Autodesk for FarmVille 2

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Games, Internet and Interactive, People, Technology | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: CG, Games, Internet and Interactive, People, Technology
The development team behind “FarmVille 2” talks about how it built a 3D pipeline with Autodesk 3ds Max and the Flare3D plug-in for Flash.

Boom Goggles for Android Now Available

Toon Boom Animation and online kids portal Toon Goggles announce the launch of the Android version of the popular Boom Goggles app.

Boom Goggles for Android Now Available

Toon Boom Animation and online kids portal Toon Goggles announce the launch of the Android version of the popular Boom Goggles app.

Syfy's Defiance to Premiere April 15

Posted In | News Categories: Games, Internet and Interactive, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Games, Internet and Interactive, Television
Syfy’s new series “Defiance,” which unites scripted television and online gaming, will premiere Monday, April 15, 2013.

Pixar Unveils New Monsters Campaign

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Commercials, Films, Internet and Interactive | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: CG, Commercials, Films, Internet and Interactive
Building some buzz for its upcoming film, Pixar releases a new spot paired with an immersive website touting the fictional school for non-humans.

Zynga Shuts Down PetVille

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Games, Internet and Interactive | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Business, Games, Internet and Interactive
With its stock down 83 percent in nine months, the game-maker seeks ways to cut costs.

Disney Seals Distribution Deal with Charter

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, Mobile and Wireless, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, Mobile and Wireless, Television
Multi-year distribution deal provides sports, news and entertainment to Charter customers in and out of the home.

TouchAnimator Now Available for Android

Posted In | News Categories: Business, CG, Mobile and Wireless, Technology | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: 3D, Business, CG, Mobile and Wireless, Technology
Animation and software developer Digital Sorcery releases 3D character animation tool TouchAnimator for Android.

PBS Teams with Joey Shanks for VFX Web Series

Posted In | News Categories: Internet and Interactive, People, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Internet and Interactive, People, Visual Effects
Self-taught filmmaker Joey Shanks teams up with PBS Digital Studios to produce a weekly series that explains how to produce DIY special effects for low-budget productions.

How Big a Problem is Malware?

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Trey Wafer, McAfee senior product manager, talks about the mobile malware threat.