New Media in an Old World Hi, my name is Craig. I develop and produce transmedia content - TV, Film, Web, Mobile, Gaming and Branded Entertainment. I am a strategist, currently working to identify the relationship between content and consumers, alternative means of monetization for traditional media, and strategic ways to develop and distribute content via non-traditional channels. This blog is a working archive of things that I find interesting — both original and non. Whether videos, photos, audio, links or notes, each post likely has some sort of relevance to me, my career and my interests.Tumblr (3.0; @csaper)http://www.craigsaper.com/<p><a title="Fleet Foxes Tour Doc" href="http://www.fleetfoxes.com/projects/tour-doc/"><img height="200" width="400" alt="Fleet Foxes Documentary" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6dv7kl5ul1qzsnpjo1_1280.png?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1280600777&Signature=1782BvTg%2B1LTGFZnCgrOZQNfK38%3D" align="middle"/></a></p> <p>Filmmaker Sean Pecknold offers us a <a title="Fleet Foxes Tour Doc" href="http://www.fleetfoxes.com/projects/tour-doc/">behind-the-scenes peek</a> at Fleet Foxes’ most recent national tour. This black & white art piece will find itself in my personal music hall of fame.</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/880640025http://www.craigsaper.com/post/880640025Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:27:51 -0500<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6c1umb4cY1qzsnpjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>To make something as complex as INCEPTION into an infographic… Wow.</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/876158787http://www.craigsaper.com/post/876158787Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:54:22 -0500<p>I was just sent a copy of this solid <a title="Producer's Handbook" href="http://www.nextventertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/nextv_producershandbook.pdf">Producer’s Handbook</a> by veteran indie film producer Randy Becker. </p> <p>He was nice enough to offer up a <a title="Producer's Handbook" href="http://www.nextventertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/nextv_producershandbook.pdf">free PDF copy</a> of the useful handbook to those lucky enough to stumble on it. While I haven’t gotten a chance to read past page 14, so far I’ve come across a few key takeaways that I’ve highlighted for my own interests.</p> <p>Namely:</p> <blockquote> <p class="p1">THERE ARE THREE KINDS OF PROFESSIONALS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: </p> <p class="p1">1. Talent </p> <p class="p1">2. Money </p> <p class="p1">and </p> <p class="p1">3. People who connect the two. </p> </blockquote> <p class="p1">Poignant as can be!</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/875720594http://www.craigsaper.com/post/875720594Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:39:12 -0500<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l690mhbR9h1qzsnpjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/868969799http://www.craigsaper.com/post/868969799Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:35:05 -0500<a href="http://brand-e.biz/">brand-e.biz</a>: <p>Great new blog to add to the roll… <strong>Brand-E</strong> highlights innovative brand communications — and seems to be heavy into branded entertainment and engagement marketing.</p> <p>Take a <a title="Brand-E" href="http://brand-e.biz/">look</a>!</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/862295986http://www.craigsaper.com/post/862295986Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:41:13 -0500<p><img align="text-top" src="http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2010/07/thumb160x_panasonic3d.jpg" title="Leaked: Panasonic Prosumer HDC-SDT750 3D Camcorder" class="left image158 image_0" width="158" alt="Leaked: Panasonic Prosumer HDC-SDT750 3D Camcorder"/></p> <p>Budding 3D home movie aficionados take note: An “affordable” consumer 3D camcorder, the HDC-SDT750, has leaked out ahead of a purported “official” reveal on July 28. The one caveat is this isn’t exactly a “new” camcorder at all:</p> <p>Nay, it’s actually an older 3MOS model with a “3D coversion lens” attached to the front. Nevertheless, this up-scaled 3D camcorder will sport 1080p AVCHD 60fps capability and Hybrid O.I.S. image stabilization. Perfect should your first foray into 3D home movies be, for instance, the birth of your first child. Price? Availability? Mysteries for now, dear readers. Perhaps there will be more at the Tokyo reveal on the 28th. [via <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/25/panasonics-consumer-grade-3d-camcorder-leaks-out-the-hdc-sdt75/">Engadget</a>]</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/857772522http://www.craigsaper.com/post/857772522Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:49:00 -0500<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="225" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=13400282&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=13400282&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=13400282&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Can’t wait to shoot a film with an iPhone & this piece of gear…</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/853729590http://www.craigsaper.com/post/853729590Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:39:27 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6p9FJZct0jg&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6p9FJZct0jg&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Thrilled for this documentary. <a title="Daytrotter" href="http://www.daytrotter.com">Daytrotter</a> has inspired me in many ways — and I’m excited to finally take a behind-the-scenes tour of their sound factory.</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/842910908http://www.craigsaper.com/post/842910908Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:19:35 -0500<a href="http://www.agirlstory.org/">A Girl Story - Interactive Video Microsite</a>: <p>I’m blown away by this incredible immersive storytelling experience. Certainly inspiring me…</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/838999496http://www.craigsaper.com/post/838999496Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:06:53 -0500<object width="400" height="240"><param name="movie" value="http://images.tv.adobe.com/swf/player.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="FlashVars" value="fileID=7151&context=559&embeded=true&environment=production" /><embed src="http://images.tv.adobe.com/swf/player.swf" flashvars="fileID=7151&context=559&embeded=true&environment=production" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="240"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>The future of interactive publishing</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/834821733http://www.craigsaper.com/post/834821733Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:04:56 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eiMuj85ngEo&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eiMuj85ngEo&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>One subtlety can change the whole story’s meaning… Take Ferris Bueller for instance.</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/826057721http://www.craigsaper.com/post/826057721Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:09:41 -0500<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="400" height="320" id="utv364954"><param name="flashvars" value="autoplay=false&brand=embed&cid=4896583&locale=en_US" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.ustream.tv/flash/live/1/4896583" /><embed flashvars="autoplay=false&brand=embed&cid=4896583&locale=en_US" width="400" height="320" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" id="utv364954" name="utv_n_221932" src="http://www.ustream.tv/flash/live/1/4896583" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br/><br/>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/823955460http://www.craigsaper.com/post/823955460Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:12:15 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0b-cazkmLnU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0b-cazkmLnU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>City and Colour - “Hello, I’m In Delaware”</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/820667990http://www.craigsaper.com/post/820667990Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:29:36 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5njy8vfvk1qzsnpjo1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5njy8vfvk1qzsnpjo3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>Look! Just days after release, <a title="TripCast by Jeep" href="http://www.jeeptripcast.com">my app</a> is featured in the App Store!</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/819395311http://www.craigsaper.com/post/819395311Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:25:20 -0500<p><span> Just as quickly as it was approved by the House, the movie futures trading industry was killed by the Senate: </span></p> <blockquote> <p>The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed far-reaching financial reform legislation that included a ban on movie futures trading.</p> <p>Passing with a 60-39 vote, the bill now goes to President Obama for signing.</p> <p>The president, who has viewed the reform legislation one of the signature accomplishments of his administatration, is expected to sign the bill next week, if not sooner.</p> </blockquote> <p>«via <a title="The Wrap" href="http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/congress-ready-put-final-nail-movie-trading-coffin-19265">The Wrap</a>»</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/816205571http://www.craigsaper.com/post/816205571Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:12:49 -0500<a href="http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2010/07/50-new-state-songs-for-the-21st-century.html">50 New State Songs For the 21st Century :: Blogs :: Paste</a>: <p>Yet another great article from Paste Magazine. Take a look — some great picks…</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/816194285http://www.craigsaper.com/post/816194285Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:09:16 -0500<object width="400" height="225"><param name="movie" value="http://d.yimg.com/m/up/ypp/movies/player.swf" /><param name="flashVars" value="vid=20847032&repeat=1&" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed width="400" height="225" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://d.yimg.com/m/up/ypp/movies/player.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="vid=20847032&repeat=1&"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Trailer for Focus Features’ <strong>IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY</strong>.</p> <p>This film looks great. A lot of up-and-coming talent… Gonna be a hit.</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/812319523http://www.craigsaper.com/post/812319523Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:25:57 -0500<a href="http://timgibbons.tv/2010/04/20/we-shot-our-network-pilot-like-a-web-series/">Tim Gibbons: We Shot Our Network Pilot Like A Web Series</a>: <p>Friend of mine and CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM executive producer Tim Gibbons shares a little background on the production of his innovative new pilot.</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/803033898http://www.craigsaper.com/post/803033898Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:08:36 -0500<a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-cover-disney-20100502,0,5574120,full.story">After dark, the dirty work at Disneyland begins - latimes.com</a>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/800692321http://www.craigsaper.com/post/800692321Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:59:22 -0500<object width="400" height="254"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/U5-FrWlh_MM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/U5-FrWlh_MM&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="254" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Couldn’t be more excited for this record!</p>http://www.craigsaper.com/post/786265499http://www.craigsaper.com/post/786265499Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:33:38 -0500