Arc: An Evening of Animated Infographics @hollywodtheatr February 28

“Big data demands to be seen on the big screen”

 

The first screening of its kind — “Arc” is a theatrical program dedicated to the art, creativity and complexity of animated infographics. As its name suggests, the screening lies at the confluence of storytelling and data visualizations — an intersection that will be appeal to interaction designers, journalists, writers, researchers, number-junkies and analysts.

Synopsis:

In a culture now supersaturated with colossal reams of information, it’s all we can do to stay afloat and make sense of it all. Continue reading... “Arc: An Evening of Animated Infographics @hollywodtheatr February 28”

Second Story Interactive Studios Receives Innovation In Media Arts Award

In Oregon we are blessed to have people who know how to tell stories.  Storytelling has always been a part of Oregon’s DNA.  We have great novelists, great song-writers, and great filmmakers.  We also have great innovative storytellers.  One such group of innovative storytellers is Second Story Interactive Studios.  Founded in 1994 by Julie Beeler and Brad Johnson, Second Story is thought of as one of the leaders in the interactive industry, collecting over 400 awards and accolades.

Governor Kitzhaber presents the Award for Innovation in Media Arts to Second Story Interactive Studios (photo: Frank DiMarco)

This year we are presenting our Innovation in Media Arts Award to Second Story Interactive Studios for their constant advancement in the art of interactive storytelling. Continue reading... “Second Story Interactive Studios Receives Innovation In Media Arts Award”