On the other side of the pastel green planet...

My textbook is currently available for pre-order at Amazon .  It will be available December 3rd (shortly after LDI).  In the text I discuss different approaches to media design.  One of those methodologies is the "concept based" design.  This is where the media designer looks to the design of the show purely on the concept of what they want to happen, then find a way to make it happen.  They are not necessarily constrained by what is already existing.  The video below speaks of this approach beautifully.

You can now pre-order my textbook on Amazon !  I am so excited about its release.  This was a strange journey in writing a book, especially since I learned "on the job."

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ACQUIRES ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON BLUE MAN GROUP   Montreal, Quebec, July 6 th , 2017.   Global entertainment leader Cirque du Soleil today announced the acquisition of New-York-based Blue Man Productions, a global live entertainment company best known for the award-winning Blue Man Group show, performed in over 20 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since 1991. The acquisition of Blue Man Group considerably widens Cirque du Soleil’s audience pool, adding to their portfolio six resident productions established across the United States and Germany, as well as a North American and a World Tour. The transaction is in line with Cirque du Soleil’s vision for the future, as the Montreal-based creative powerhouse looks to further expand globally and diversify its entertainment offering beyond circus arts. With its original aesthetics, award-winning musical talent and immersive experience know-how, the acquisition of Blue Man Group also represent

Nearing my deadline for my upcoming textbook: Media Design and Technology for Live Entertainment Essential Tools for Video Presentation In addition, I have been teaching classes at various regional theater conferences (look for one near you!). Cheers!