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Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
FLASH ON IPHONE - GO!
Adobe on Monday announced plans to roll out mobile versions of its Flash platform to several smartphones. Apple’s popular iPhone, however, is gaining a lesser Flash experience.
At its worldwide developer conference in Los Angeles, Adobe said it would be releasing Flash for mobile platforms including Microsoft Windows Mobile, Palm’s webOS and Google Android. But don’t expect Flash to come to the iPhone’s Safari mobile browser. Instead, Adobe is adding support to its Flash Professional CS5 developer kit to convert software written in Flash into standalone iPhone applications.
Let’s put it this way as an example: Ever watch videos on Hulu? If you own a Windows Mobile-powered phone, or the Google-Android G1, you’ll be able to watch Hulu videos through your phone’s browser. But for the iPhone, Hulu would have to use Adobe’s new development tools to create an iPhone appcontaining the Hulu experience.
Why the segmented experience for iPhone customers? Apple declined to comment, but some iPhone developers speculate Apple opted against a full Flash experience because of technical problems it could raise on the handset, such as battery drainage or sluggish web browsing. They also noted Flash apps could pose potential conflicts with Apple’s App Store policies. By requiring such applications to be submitted to Apple for inspection and approval, the Cupertino corporation retains control over the iPhone OS experience.
“These [smartphone] processors are going to become a lot more powerful now, but I think right now between battery and memory and raw processing power, performance is a major issue,” said Bart Decrem, CEO of Tapulous, developer of the popular iPhone game Tap Tap Revenge. “As an app developer I’m very focused on performance. I can see how Flash may not have the right performance characteristics yet.”
Many consumers have complained that the lack of Flash on the iPhone causes them to miss a major chunk of the internet. Several websites rely on Flash to support their streaming video, and a plethora of Flash applications and games are also available on the web. In the UK, two customers complained that Apple was falsely advertising the iPhone in a TV commercial by saying “all the parts of the internet are on the iPhone” when the handset does not support Flash. The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority deemed the ad misleading and pulled the ad.
In November 2008, iPhone developers told Wired.com they did not foresee a full Flash experienceappearing on the iPhone at any point. The iPhone developers’ terms-of-service agreement prohibits Flash from appearing on the iPhone.
“An Application may not itself install or launch other executable code by any means, including without limitation through the use of a plug-in architecture, calling other frameworks, other APIs or otherwise,” reads clause 3.3.2 of the iPhone SDK agreement. “No interpreted code may be downloaded and used in an Application except for code that is interpreted and run by Apple’s Published APIs and built-in interpreter(s).”
Previously, iPhone programmers also pointed out that supporting the Flash framework would open a backdoor for Flash apps to appear on the iPhone, which could conflict with Apple’s approval guidelines for its App Store. Third-party software that Apple would prohibit from the App Store, such as apps containing malicious code, could possibly make it onto the iPhone via Flash.
Also, Flash apps could pose competition with Apple’s App Store. And while the App Store continues to flourish, recently exceeding two billion downloads served, there’s no economic incentive for Apple to rush to deliver a full Flash experience, said Scott Meinzer, co-creator of iPhone development house Tap Tap Tap.
Meinzer added that he wouldn’t expect a full Flash experience to arrive on the iPhone anytime soon. He said even on desktops, Flash is not a smooth experience, often causing sluggish browsing and frequent crashes. Thus, running on a phone, a full Flash experience would not be any better, he said.
“It seems like for Flash to work well on the iPhone, Apple has to bless it in some way,” Meinzer said in a phone interview prior to Adobe’s announcement that it would support coding Flash apps for iPhone. This compromise of Flash apps rather than a full Flash experience, then, appears to be Apple’s blessing.
Adobe said a public beta of Flash Professional CS5 will be available by end of 2009. Some Flash iPhone apps are already available in the App Store.
The jury is out on whether consumers will find individual Flash iPhone apps a sufficient substitute for a full Flash experience. What are your thoughts? Vote in the poll or add your comments below.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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Monday, October 19, 2009
I AM MIRAMICHI
Big shout out to everyone whom worked on it. Jeff MacTavish, Rob Anderson, Gracie Roche and Erin Glidden, my man Tavis Silbernagel, Animator magic man Pat Proulx, Devin Taylor, Cindy Plourde, Oliver Costes and of course the wonderful folks at Dacapo Productions.
Big love to everyone, it looks tight!
Gene
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
NICK COMES TO CANADA
September 28, 2009
Nickelodeon comes to Canada
By CBC Arts
Nickelodeon in Canada will be bringing shows such as Fanboy and Chum Chum and The Troop to Canada for the first time, beginning Nov. 2. Nickelodeon in Canada will be bringing shows such as Fanboy and Chum Chum and The Troop to Canada for the first time, beginning Nov. 2. Corus Entertainment, which already owns YTV and Treehouse in Canada, plans to launch the new children's channel with a series of crossover shows shared with its other specialty channels.
Corus has struck a deal with MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom, for exclusive access to animated and live action Nickelodeon programs, which are aired in more than 300 million homes across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. MTV Networks has a significant stake in Corus. Fanboy and Chum Chum, an animated series about two boys who combine their love for comic books and their imaginations to get into bizarre adventures and The Troop, a live action series about kids who protect the world from supernatural villains, are among the shows that will air here for the first time.
The Kids' Choice Awards will also broadcast in Canada via Nickelodeon. The Canadian programs on the station include several that run on other Corus properties including:Grossology: an animated series about a brother-sister crime fighting team created for YTV. Max & Ruby: a pre-school series about a rabbit brother and sister that airs on Treehouse. My Friend Rabbit: an animated series about a mouse and a rabbit who are friends from Treehouse. Storm Hawks: an animated series that airs on Cartoon Network and YTV.
The schedule will give viewers more access to SpongeBob SquarePants, iCarly, Dora The Explorer and The Backyardigans and bring back series such as The Mighty B!, Danny Phantom and Avatar: The Last Airbender, Corus announced Monday.
Nickelodeon comes to Canada
By CBC Arts
Nickelodeon in Canada will be bringing shows such as Fanboy and Chum Chum and The Troop to Canada for the first time, beginning Nov. 2. Nickelodeon in Canada will be bringing shows such as Fanboy and Chum Chum and The Troop to Canada for the first time, beginning Nov. 2. Corus Entertainment, which already owns YTV and Treehouse in Canada, plans to launch the new children's channel with a series of crossover shows shared with its other specialty channels.
Corus has struck a deal with MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom, for exclusive access to animated and live action Nickelodeon programs, which are aired in more than 300 million homes across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. MTV Networks has a significant stake in Corus. Fanboy and Chum Chum, an animated series about two boys who combine their love for comic books and their imaginations to get into bizarre adventures and The Troop, a live action series about kids who protect the world from supernatural villains, are among the shows that will air here for the first time.
The Kids' Choice Awards will also broadcast in Canada via Nickelodeon. The Canadian programs on the station include several that run on other Corus properties including:Grossology: an animated series about a brother-sister crime fighting team created for YTV. Max & Ruby: a pre-school series about a rabbit brother and sister that airs on Treehouse. My Friend Rabbit: an animated series about a mouse and a rabbit who are friends from Treehouse. Storm Hawks: an animated series that airs on Cartoon Network and YTV.
The schedule will give viewers more access to SpongeBob SquarePants, iCarly, Dora The Explorer and The Backyardigans and bring back series such as The Mighty B!, Danny Phantom and Avatar: The Last Airbender, Corus announced Monday.
NEW WEBLOG DESIGN
I was thinking our studio site will try out a weblog format instead of website. Since we're all hugely into social media and update like crazy via all sorts of shit. Maybe this format is best. Anyway, what do you think of the design?Gene
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
NEW MEDIA TRAINING
October 2, 2009
Telefilm Canada and the Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA) are proud to announce their latest collaboration in the form of an innovative training program that focuses on providing guidance to up and coming new media producers engaged in content creation for multi-platform delivery.
Working with an independent production company, under the direct supervision of at least one mentor, participants of this new initiative will develop their technical, administrative and creative abilities in the multiplatform content production and delivery sector. The program emphasizes one-on-one mentoring provided by CFTPA member producers, and creating enhanced professional development opportunities in a digital interactive media environment.
“In the digital era, it’s essential for producers to take advantage of the incredible opportunities presented by new innovations”, said Susanne Vaas, VP of Business Affairs, CFTPA. “We are extremely pleased to be able to work with Telefilm on helping producers hone their digital production skills and create content for multi-platform delivery ”
”Telefilm is delighted to work with one of our key stakeholders and partners to provide the training support needed for emerging new media producers,” stated Agnes Zak, Regional Director, Business Development for Telefilm’s Ontario & Nunavut Regions. The deadline for applications is set for November 2, 2009. For more information on the program, application forms and eligibility criteria, please visit www.cftpa.ca/mentorship.
The CFTPA is a non-profit trade organization that works on behalf of almost 400 companies engaged in the production and distribution of English-language television programs, feature films, and interactive media productions in all regions of Canada.
Developing and promoting the Canadian audiovisual industryTelefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated to developing and promoting the Canadian audiovisual industry. Telefilm provides financial support to the private sector to create distinctively Canadian productions that appeal to domestic and international audiences. The Corporation also administers the funding programs of the Canadian Feature Film Fund, the Canadian Television Fund and the Canada
New Media Fund. Visit http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/.
For further information please call:
Canadian Film and Television Production AssociationAnne TruemanDirector of Communications & Media1.800.656.7440 Ext. 227
http://www.cftpa.ca/
Telefilm CanadaAlejandra SosaCommunications Officer & Press Attaché416.973.6436 Ext. 2505sosaa@telefilm.gc.cahttp://www.telefilm.gc.ca/
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
ELECTRIC PENS AND MONDO MEDIA
MONDO MEDIA SIGNS CONTRACT from Loogaroo on Vimeo.
A few years ago we did a deal with Mondo Media to produce their television series of Happy Tree Friends. When we met with John at the OIAF to sign the contract, we did so in fine fashion.
This is what to expect when doing business with us. Loads of fun.
gene
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