Monday, July 16, 2012

Take A Break!


TDS NEWS Digital

Thornhill Digital Storytelling (TDS)

Monday, July 16, 2012 - Week 30

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Digital Storytelling As Documentary Process

Creating Programming For Digital Media

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For Digital Storytelling Weekly Updates: http://digitalstorytellingseminar.blogspot.com/

Amazing!

It is rare to have a time when the schedule has no seminar happening immediately.  And rare as it may be, that time is now.

A few of the important responsibilities will now get some attention.  The most important make up the best of this week’s letter.

The TDS Digital Landscape

An inside survey is being conducted.  We’re looking to identify any and all software from Microsoft.  As their company rumble on towards the public launch of Windows 8, we want to tag along.  To start, having a tidy file of all things Microsoft will help move us to the next step.

There will be a transition to a common platform for all that we do.  Our integration of all aspects of our universe into one productive framework is a dream come true.  The recent flurry of activity makes our decision to adopt the Windows 8 platform a lot more interesting.

In fact, Thornhill Digital Storytelling will soon announce plans to be part of a 30-company campaign to learn more about efficient PC platforms and the expected integration.

Facilities

TDS does well when it comes to identifying interesting venues for our events.  Meetings can be held anywhere.  Recent conversations with associates in Jersey City have included a quick look at dates to build a seminar for that market.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a dedicated space as the office for the management of Thornhill Digital Storytelling?

The desks, lamps, file cabinets and file transfer file boxes are ready to go.

Crew

Interestingly enough a few capable companies have responded to our call for partners.  The structure of the initiative is solid.  The research continues – guaranteeing an always-great seminar.  There could now be partners for administration, TDS NEWS and TDW NEWS Digital.

Industry Growth

We started as a projected service for writers in the television industry.  The interests of documentary filmmakers came next.  Now, we seemed to be swamped with news and announcements about “Branded Content.”

Product Development

The Documentary Funding Proposal seminars are the core of this evolution.  We all learn more about the industry as we research and produce events.

Publishing is showing at a calm, regulated pace.

Our crossroads this month is to decide on the publication schedule.  Should the printed TDS NEW continue on a Per Event basis or move up to slippery slope of monthly or quarterly issues.

TDS NEWS, as our detailed event program, is complimentary at the seminar and includes:

--- The Thornhill Digital Storytelling “50 Steps To Documentary Success” checklist and up-to-date industry examples and news links. 

--- The publication lists “Everyday Resources” a slate of industry stalwarts providing no-cost, e-mailed, daily information reports on individuals, companies and trends in digital media.

Suppliers

Here’s a challenge – can we find 3 companies for each of the elements in the 50 Steps To Documentary Success.  For instance, when we suggest regular meetings, is it ok to list one or more meeting planners?

Continuity

Our planning meetings do not have a regular schedule.  Here again, should we have weekly or monthly sessions.  So let’s pull out the calendar, talk to our current partners and start building a bigger, grander structure and project.

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            On The Road: July in Bellevue, July in California, September in New York/New Jersey
                                                                                                                             
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The Thornhill Design Laboratory
Business, Communications Design

(1) Thornhill Design Lab Workshop
Design Review / Kai Zen
What is design?  Aesthetics for inspiration, product development, financial planning and real-world
case studies are included - create using function and form.  Design efficient operations structures,
work processes, digital networks, multi-platform media programming and manufacturing to
proceed aggressively in the digital-led economy.  You will better understand and
appreciate the talents of designers, storytellers, planners and artists.

(2) Thornhill Digital Storytelling (TDS)
TDS Digital Storytelling Proposal Seminars – Series & Special Events
TDS NEWS - Subscribers / Subscription Management
TDS NEWS Digital - http://digitalstorytellingseminar.blogspot.com/
Digital Media Devices

(3) The Fashion Media Project
Research, Radio, Television
The Fashion Bloggers Connection

(4) Client Services
Case Studies / Digital Strategy / Extensions

(5 Development
Editorial, Design Continuity, Administration, Database Management
Financial Planning, Integrated Marketing Planning, Partners, Sponsor Presentations

(6) Production & Learning Studio
Schedule, Research, Internet Presence
Facilities / Environment,
Library / Archives

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July 2012

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Andrew W. Thornhill
www.thornhillportfolio.com - thornhillnews@hotmail.com

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