Intelligent Television produces innovative films, television, and online video; conducts research in the future of media; and provides strategic planning and consulting services, all in close association with leading cultural and educational institutions and renowned directors and cinematographers — and all to make educational and cultural material more widely accessible worldwide.
Research
The Economics of Film and Video Distribution in the Digital Age
With the support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Intelligent Television and the Tribeca Film Institute have embarked on an investigation of the current economics of independent film and video distribution in the United States. The “Economics of Distribution” study is currently investigating current financing models for independent educational media; revenues that such film and video productions have realized from sales and licensing and other distribution; and the potential for new, alternative models of video and film distribution in the digital age.
This investigation will inform further research projects on the economics of open content and open educational video, as well as ongoing initiatives to build a new distribution solution for independent producers and creators. Please see: http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/home/about/26250304.html
For further information about Intelligent Television projects and productions, or to get involved, please contact the company.
What we're writing
Video use in higher education: options for the future
On building a new market for culture: Virtue and necessity in a screen-based culture
Good terms - improving commercial-noncommercial partnerships for mass digitization
Tools to explore
Video Interactions for Teaching and Learning (VITAL) is a web-based learning environment that enables students to view, analyze, and communicate ideas with video. VITAL was originally created to help students practice their observation and interpretation skills in developmental psychology courses at Columbia University’s Teachers College. Today VITAL is deployed in a wide range of courses and disciplines across Columbia University, from the School of Social Work to the School of the Arts.
Archives for today
San Francisco Bay Area Television Archive
The San Francisco Bay Area Television Archive, established in 1982, preserves more than 4,000 hours of newsfilm, documentaries, and other programs produced in northern California between 1939 and 2005. Among the treasures recently put online are 1960s films of James Baldwin and Maya Angelou and Marlon Brando speaking at the funeral of Black Panther Bobby Hutton. The Archive is part of San Francisco State University Library’s Department of Special Collections.
What we're watching
Forum Network
Involving public media and partners in video online.
Vectors
A new journal in a dynamic vernacular.
Photograph of Jesus
Plus a group shot of the men on the moon.
What we're reading
YouTube – Every Violent Act in 2010 Superbowl Ads
Visit YouTube – Every Violent Act in 2010 Superbowl Ads
Keynote: Bruce Sterling (us) on Atemporality | transmediale
Am only part way through this talk by Bruce Sterling on #atemporality, but enjoying it immensely. Visit Keynote: Bruce Sterling (us) on Atemporality | transmediale
How to Clip, Sort, and Cite the Entire Web with Zotero – Information – Lifehacker
Nice tutorial on Zotero. Visit How to Clip, Sort, and Cite the Entire Web with Zotero – Information – Lifehacker
For the Love of Culture
Truly excellent, constructive new piece by Larry Lessig on GBS, copyright, and what is to be done. Nice vignettes about documentaries and health information too. Visit For the Love of Culture
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