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A curated set of articles from your team at San Diego Media Pros to share pertinent information with you from the production world.
BBC “Considering” Findings From Landmark Study That Trialled Eight-Hour Working Day In Film & TV Drama Production
We here in the States - and everywhere really - can thank our friends across the pond for giving use television and the World Wide Web. So is our next gift an 8-hour production day?
IATSE Forewarns Strike Authorization Vote Ahead Of March Negotiations: “Not Interested In Extending This Agreement”
July may seem a long way off, but for IATSE it’s just around the corner:
Crew Member Working on Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ Dies in Fall
The worker fell from a catwalk at Radford Studios early Tuesday, officials said.
Breaking down new test on independent contractors
In the continuing alphabet soup saga of AB5 and the ABC test, the DOL has published its final regulatory guidance on the classification of independent contractors under the FLSA. Read on to see what’s up.
Nightshade: the 'data poisoning' tool boosting fightback against AI
The proliferation of AI has a number of creative folks worried about how and if their work is being used in AI creations. Nightshade - like the poisonous plants - has a solution.
Unlock the keys to networking for career success
As much as we love the learning about tech stuff and the newsmakers in our industry, sometimes it's important to remember that networking and meeting people is just as important. So enjoy this article from Phil Blair, Executive Officer of Manpower San Diego
Best Netflix Approved Cameras to Film for Netflix in 2024
Just in case you’re planning your next film to show up on Netflix, take a gander at this.
Microsoft’s new AI key is first big change to keyboards in decades
Just in case you were wondering if big companies like Microsoft we're embracing AI, the new Copilot key launches an AI-powered chatbot.
Digital Juice ends operations
Long time member John Street saw this today. Before digital downloads were a thing, this company paved the way for royalty-free assets for your editing. Many of us (me included) had stacks of these CDs and DVDs, and for some of us, a shelf of VHS tapes. Despite their troubles, it's sad to see them go.
Welcome to the Magentaverse - Pantone Color of the Year 2023
This color joins Very Peri, Illuminating, and Marsala as the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year.
Historian documented the women of early Hollywood
Albert Einstein once said "If you want to know the future, look at the past." For the future of Hollywood, that would mean looking at those who helped make it the legend that it is. Often lost in that past is the contributions of women. The recent passing of historian Cari Beauchamp puts a spotlight once again on the storied history of women in Hollywood.
Channel 1 News - AI Powered
In 2019, Taylor Swift released a song titled "Death By A Thousand Cuts." The song references the slow and painful process of eventually breaking up. In a way it's like how AI is coming for us as evidenced in this latest AI itereation.
SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify New Three-Year Contract With Studios
It's over, finally. With a 78% yes vote, the SAG/AFTRA strike has come to an end.
Sony’s In-Camera Authentication Technology Passes AP’s Tests
AI has certainly created an atmosphere that has many concerned for their jobs. But beyond that is the concern that AI can and will disrupt image authenticity. Sony and the AP have been aware of this and have been working on a solution.
Roger Kastel Dies: Illustrator Behind Iconic ‘Jaws,’ ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Movie Posters Was 92
Movie magic is made inside a theater where our imaginations are often wowed. But for many of us, that magic begins outside the theater when we see the movie poster. We lost one of the best poster people ever when Roger Kastel passed away at 92
AI law and its responsible use by employers in the workplace
As AI creeps (or is thrown) into everything we do, here are emerging workplace rules.
Read Full SAG-AFTRA Deal Summary Released Ahead Of Ratification Vote; Analysis Of AI & Streaming Fund
For those among us who enjoy the details behind the decisions, here’s a deeper dive into the new, proposed, SAG/AFTRA contract.
San Diego has become a hot spot for shooting reality TV and commercials. Are movies next?
According to Guy Langman, San Diego's Film Office Csar, production does exist south of OC.
SAG-AFTRA Approves Deal to End Historic Strike
As Mel Blanc was want to say, "That's All Folks!!" Seems the SAG AFTRA/ AMPTP strike has reached it's end.
A Sneak Peek into New AI Video Tools from Adobe – The Future of Filmmaking?
BecauseAdobe plays such a big roll in a lot of what we as a community, do this sneak peek of some coming AI in our everyday tools bears a watch.