When it comes to digital devices, parents are still struggling to find the perfect balance between ensuring the tech-savvyness of their children, without compromising other important aspects of their development. I discovered five beautiful apps for kids that pair a contemporary aesthetic with some sort of educational value. Apps that aim to do a bit more … Continued
Integrating new technologies into storytelling is the name of the game. And Submarine Channel alums Kel O’Neill and Eline Jongsma, are doing just that with their new VR documentary, The Ark. They’ve used virtual reality technology to put viewers face to face with the world’s most endangered species: the Northern white rhinoceros. Inspired by artists … Continued
The interactive music video is a genre that constantly reinvents itself, so it’s beyond high time for an update. Watching what was made over the course of 2015-2016, I noticed a thing or two: You’re never too old, too famous, or too classic to make an interactive music video. Bob Dylan did so three years … Continued
The interactive documentary is gaining momentum, and though its value is widespread, the storytelling devices offered by an idoc really lend themselves to one genre in particular: the location-based interactive documentary. This platform was made for this genre. Or perhaps it’s the other way around – what better way is there to explore the nuances … Continued
Every time I visit the Angouleme Comics Festival I’m a little bit jealous of the French and their never ending appreciation for comics. In France, comics are valued as an art form. They even call it the “Ninth Art”. Worldwide, the France boasts the biggest comics market after the US and Japan. This all becomes very … Continued
Most artists –be they writers, painters, film makers or comic book artists– take inspiration from their own experiences. This top 5 deals with comic book artists that have built an entire oeuvre around autobiographical comics – artists whose names are synonymous with the genre. They are a character in their own comics, sharing their every day … Continued
‘Imagine Whatever’ was the theme of Playgrounds Festival 2015. Maria Dicieanu submerged herself deeply in the festival’s activities for three whole days. Here’s her top 5 most inspiring presentations. Part 2/2. In Part 1, Maria talks about her 5 favorite projects from Playgrounds. Whether they were creative directors, animators, sound designers, interactive multimedia performers or … Continued
‘Imagine Whatever’ was the theme of Playgrounds Festival 2015. Former 2Pause editor Maria Dicieanu submerged herself deeply in the festival’s activities for three whole days to witness some of the world’s top creatives present their latest projects. Here are her five favorite projects from Playgrounds 2015. Part 1/2. In Part 2 Maria talks about her … Continued
My favorite holiday by far is Halloween. It’s my happy time of the year. I love watching people dress up as vampires, ghouls, witches, and other creatures from the spirit world. For me it is the perfect time to watch horror movies on TV until deep into the night. Or curl up next to the … Continued
We are living in the Marvel Age of Cinema. Every year we’re treated to a couple of superhero films and most of them aren’t half bad. We asked movie & comic geek and author Michael Minneboo to perform the Herculean task of choosing his five favorite superhero movies. To make this an as objective as possible exercise, … Continued
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