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We just received a new addition to our family: The Blackmagic Cinema Camera. This camera was most recently featured at the NAB 2012 conference and received rave reviews. While technology is moving at a rapid speed (coming with many pros and cons), we have found that this camera offers exceptional...
IDEAS recently completed its proprietary design-thinking system StoryJam™ with REBUILD globally, recent winner of the Orlando, Inc. B.I.G. Award. REBUILD globally is a nonprofit in Haiti providing living wage employment for survivors of the devastating 2010 earthquake. The initial StoryJam session (see photos below) took place at the Downtown Orlando...
Originally posted on the Forbes website by Stephanie Chandler, Contributor, excerpts below: Several years ago I looked at my over-flowing calendar and realized I was completely overwhelmed. Juggling the demands of my business, family, and daily life was just more than I could handle any longer. As a devoted People Pleaser, I was faced...
For almost the past century, movies have been shot at the same speed; 24 frames per second. That framerate has embedded itself in our culture as being equal to cinema. On television, you will see the frame rates go up to 30 and 60. Usually that indicates you are watching...
Originally posted on the TechCrunch website, excerpts below: Just when you think that we’ve innovated all that we can, something new comes along and completely blows our mind. It could be an advancement in hardware, software or just a new way of thinking of things. Humans are pretty resilient when it comes...
Originally posted on the Fast Company website, excerpts below: The brands we celebrate unequivocally have superior customer experience--something only 3% of companies can claim. Excellent customer experiences fuel growth, drive loyalty, are emotionally rewarding, and inspire people to become vocal champions of brands and the organizations behind them. In 2012, three out of...
Our roots in Florida’s production industry go back to about 1980 when a bunch of us came from California to finish up what we’d started with EPCOT and then decided it would be a real good idea to try to stay. In 1984, we began the preparation in earnest for...
Originally posted on the Harvard Business Review website by Bill George, excerpts below: Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, I have sensed from many leaders that they want to do a better job of leading in accordance with their personal values. The crisis exposed the fallacies of measuring success...
Written by IDEAS Intern Aimee Helm. Last week, we held the Film Florida Quarterly Meetings Welcome Reception here at the offices of IDEAS. When I heard that we would be hosting the event on a day that I was actually in the office, my eyes lit up like those of any...
IDEAS' Lead Developer Thomas Gorence will be one of the hosts at the WordPress Orlando Roundtable Meet Up on Saturday January 26, 2013 from 9:30am - 12:30pm at the Downtown Orlando headquarters of IDEAS. Space is limited for the event, which is for beginner, intermediate, and serious WordPress professionals. The topics of...
Film Florida is a not-for-profit organization that provides a leadership role in Florida's film and entertainment industries by representing a coalition of interests, including private industry, local film commissions, industry associations, educational institutions and labor organizations. Its purpose is to offer to businesses and individuals the benefits of a statewide trade...
Originally posted on Entrepreneur website by Nadia Goodman, excerpts below: In a tough economy, growing your business doesn't have to involve costly new hires or expensive acquisitions. Instead, teaming up with another small business might be your best solution. Successful teaming relationships can help you gain experience, offer a more comprehensive service, or take on bigger contracts....
