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AI Raises the Bar for Deep Skills in Jobs (AIM)

Until about 40 years ago, it was commonly estimated that skills had a 'half-life' of at least ten years before needing refreshment. Today, that figure stands at four years.... More

Big Data is Back, and It’s Bigger Than Ever (AIM)

The influx of AI systems has highlighted the importance of data within businesses, with many pivoting towards actually utilizing the data they generate on a day-to-day basis.... More

Web3 Gaming is ‘Rocket Ship’ Ready to Blast Off, Say Industry Execs (CoinTelegraph)

Video games’ ability to connect people worldwide through play, cooperation and competition is readily apparent. The rapid growth of the Web3 industry has presented another avenue... More

Spotlight on VFX In Europe (VFXV)

The European visual effects industry has evolved as a global VFX leader after a notable resurgence in the last decade. European studios have also been dominating awards ceremonies ... More

Rolling Stones Join Roblox Music Hub Beat Galaxy (MusicWeek)

Created by Universal Music Group in partnership with virtual world developer Supersocial, Beat Galaxy is an immersive setting for users to connect with the band's music. The Rollin... More

Editors: The Alchemists That Tie a Film Together (RSN)

Editors orchestrate elements like lighting, sound, and dialogue to create coherence and empathy. While technology may assist in editing, the human touch, knowing when an edit feels... More

A Closer Look at Amazon MGM Studios’ Virtual Soundstage, Revolutionizing Movies and TV Shows Through the Power of AWS

On the southwest corner of the Amazon MGM Studios lot in Culver City, California, there’s a door that will transport you anywhere in the universe—from a sun-drenched stadium fi... More

Virtual Production Studio Dimension Selects AWS and Arch Platform (AWN)

Dimension uses AWS services supporting its compute, storage, and remote workstation needs. In addition, the studio leverages AWS Deadline Cloud to support cloud-based render pipeli... More

BBC Aims to Appeal to Younger Viewers with Immersive Music Gigs (TVBEurope)

Each gig sees the artist perform in a “capture area” where it is transformed live into a 3D model and streamed into the virtual venue.... More

Future of Animation – Embracing Technology: Top 5 Takeaways From Annecy

At the heart of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival lies a celebration of diverse storytelling and innovation. This year, our business Mikros Animation showcased how w... More

Shaping the Future of the Music Industry With Web3 (Forbes)

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, industries worldwide faced unprecedented challenges, and the music industry was no exception. Yet, amidst this adversity, innovation emerged a... More

How Generative AI Will Change the Jobs of Artists and Designers (Forbes)

Generative AI is transforming most industries, and the creative fields of art and design are certainly no exception. But by embracing it, artists, designers, illustrators and anima... More

The Future of Music Consumption is Taking Shape (Esquire)

Amid the rapid rise of AI and the digital age, the tempo of music consumption shows no signs of slowing down. As physical album sales plummet and streaming services take over, wher... More

Why Ubisoft and Other Studios are Doubling-Down on Web3, AI Gaming (Forbes)

There are so many reasons to be optimistic about this nascent space, especially when you see all of the incredible global gaming events paying attention to Web3, useful innovations... More

BBC Invests £500,000 in Virtual Streaming (Tech.eu)

BBC will also partner with Condense to use its technology within the New Music Portal, an initiative that aims to bring in younger audiences by creating virtual “game-like” 3D ... More

Generative AI: How to Move from Promises to Production (AIM)

What about the companies that don’t have data so naturally embedded in their culture? How can they join the GenAI party?... More

AI Could Contribute to Virtual Production Sector Growth (Variety)

AI tools could help filmmakers overcome some of the current limitations in virtual production, contributing to an expected boost of the sector.... More

Mediapro Opens New York Virtual Production Studio (Advanced Television)

Mediapro is set to inaugurate a new virtual production studio in Manhattan, New York, in a project within the framework of the group’s strategic plan to equip all its production ... More

Virtual Production Company Orbital Studios Signs With CAA (Variety)

Orbital Studios leverages cutting-edge technology to create dynamic virtual environments that blend with real-world performance. Working with producers, cinematographers, directors... More

AWS: Accelerating the Next Wave of Generative AI Startups

Since day one, AWS has helped startups bring their ideas to life by democratising access to the technology powering some of the largest enterprises around the world including Amazo... More

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