Digital Storytelling: We Can List Your Company And Services

TDS NEWS Digital

Thornhill Digital Storytelling (TDS)

Monday, September 3, 2012 - Week 37

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Digital Storytelling As Documentary Process

Creating Programming For Digital Media

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Labor Day Is Special

This is such a quiet holiday. There no gifts, few parades, no fireworks and most of my family members stay at or near home. This year seemed to be even quieter than others. Other than the bookends of the hyper-active political party conventions, I have had a nice time chatting, planning, reading and writing. This has been a holiday of nice telephone conversations rather than puffy emails, presentations or announcements.

And instead of a massive shift, or an avalanche of report and booklets to indicate an upgrade, it seems to be fitting to just let it happen.

However, there is an upgrade going on. The pace quickens; there are more smiles and fewer arguments. The outline of the finished puzzle is visible and there are fewer pieces to sift through to make the next move or placement. I like it!

The finished puzzle will be revealed in November. I expect there will be completion before the next Thornhill & Studio Design Review Quarterly. Those specific dates are November 8 & 9, 2012. We will once again welcome you at the DeVry University Bellevue Center in downtown Bellevue, Washington.

This year consider time as context for our theme or storyline. Time as in “does anyone really know what time it is?” Time as in “Scheduling.” And certainly Time as in our busy calendar. Do you make time for yourself?

Other highlights in the two days are: “Contacts In Milan, Italy”, “The DTR Resource Center” and fascinating new possibilities for “A Research Office.”

Much of what we can brag about in this current upgrade is related to product development.

The Documentary Funding Proposal seminars are the core of this evolution. Publishing is showing and growing at a calm, regulated pace. TDS NEWS, our detailed newsletter and 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, emailed, daily information reports on individuals, companies and trends in digital media.

And new to us all will be the TDS News Listings. There are details later in this message.

A crossroads this month is to decide on the publication schedule. Should the printed TDS NEWS continue on a per event basis or move up the slippery slope of monthly or quarterly issues?

TDS NEWS Digital is still our best contact with the world through our every-Monday issues. We will soon expand to a nulti-platform structure, including integration into our new “Digital Landscape.” This is the hottest request from the film industry!

We are becoming little bit better at collaborations and we are also adding to the market expansion for storytelling. We all learn more about the industry as we research and produce events. To support our next thoughts for growth, I am on the road for meetings in the New York/New Jersey area in September.

Quietly, of course.

Andrew W. Thornhill

Thornhill Digital Storytelling

Thornhill Design Laboratory

thornhilldesignlab@hotmail.com

Thornhill & Studio

www.thornhillportfolio.com

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Do you have questions or suggestions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch. And feel free to pass this on.

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Are You A Writer?

Hollywood Wants Stories With Digital Assets & Features

Will A Studio Invest In You?

I started this streak of good fortune with a concept for a documentary television special. With 25 locations and almost 30 individuals included, I felt that a timeline and a workplan would be the first steps. From that a structure was born, business development considerations added and detailed research mapped out and I was on my way. The work title has been altered a few times. Currently it is The DTR National Tour: Food & Beverage Stories – 2002 To 2012. Time?

The film community convinced me that documentary proposals for filmmakers are completely different. There is still a lot to learn.

An example:

The Grolsch Film Works Fund is a source of funding for film makers to apply for in specific countries worldwide.

Since 1615, The Dutch beer brand Grolsch has been driven by creativity, innovation and great ideas. This resulted in a bold and hoppy tasting premium lager that is enjoyed all over the world in the iconic Swingtop bottle.

It is these same qualities, fundamental to independent film, that have inspired Grolsch Film Works. Grolsch Film Works is a global initiative with the purpose of representing the true spirit, inspiration and talent behind the emergent independent film industry.

Its goal is to promote and cultivate up-and-coming filmmakers, actors, directors and the genius that goes into making inspiring indie movies through funding projects and showcasing their work worldwide. http://grolschfilmworks.com

There have been meetings with CBS in New York and Los Angeles, seminars at KCET Television in Hollywood, The Northwest Film forum in Seattle and the Maui Research & Technology Center in Kihei. Next will be Miami.

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Thornhill Digital Storytelling

Presents

A Documentary Funding Proposal Seminar

For Individuals, Businesses & Arts Organizations

For Film, Television, Radio & Branded Content Producers

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Stay tuned for the next date and location.

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Documentary Funding Proposals - What’s Your Story?

The focus of this leading-edge workshop is showing how to link the many necessary parts –

from inception, through creative, technology and production, to traditional or digital

distribution and real world business development. These are the elements that

will make your funding proposal rise above all the rest.

The agenda for this brand of storytelling covers more than 50 items. Each is offered in a way

that shows how to be a winner in the specific category, yet still blend them all into

a meld that guarantees continuity and continuous improvement.

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A Biography

This is wonderful! I am witnessing the evolution of storytelling. I am part of a mass revelation that telling your own story is possible, enlightening and beneficial. As a civilization we have options, we have understanding and we have self-awareness. We have the tools, we have the images and we have the music!

We share our ideas through conversations, telephone calls, letters, emails and social media. Sometimes we relate these concepts as a story. And most of the time it is a true story.

Does our non-fiction story have value beyond our initial telling? Would others, beyond our circle of friends want to hear our story – and perhaps pass it along to their circle of friends? How do we start?

To make it easy, let’s assume that the form we want is a biography. Our remembering, telling and passing along could be as simple as being excited to tell the latest while visiting with a friend over coffee – or as elaborate as a combination of story, book, film and television series.

What if you turned your story into a biography? You could tell a compelling story about a person, family, organization, project, business, building, street, neighborhood, city or state.

For me, a true story is a resource. For you it can be many things.

Our objective is to provide you with the awareness, the connections and the business rationale to support you, the storyteller and your story. We do not review, evaluate nor critique.

Could you help write company or organization biographies?

Our new excitement is called “Heritage Buildings” with all the trimmings of birth, timeline, research and continued growth of the production and distribution opportunities.

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Travel

This month I will travel to Pennsylvania. I have an appointment to speak to undergrad and graduate students at Shippensburg University. Our first conversations will probably stay within the boundaries of digital media and the emerging business models for Digital Television. Right Joe?

Our second conversations will be all about the stories we can carry through these enlightened media opportunities. This will probably sound a lot like digital storytelling – or even transmedia.

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TDS NEWS Listings

Our office is very busy preparing for the full upgrade of the Thornhill Digital Storytelling (TDS) structure, schedule and partnerships. The re-launch dates are November 8 & 9, to be compatible with the next Thornhill & Studio Quarterly Design Review.

When presenting the TDS Documentary Proposal Seminar, an important part of the presentation is discussion of the “50 Steps To Documentary Success.” In this section of the conversation I identify many responsibilities, processes, products and categories one must pay attention to - to build a successful funding proposal. This information is also in our printed program TDS NEWS and carried in all parts of TDS NEWS Digital, including our blog at: http://digitalstorytellingseminar.blogspot.com/

Also in the publication are sections for examples of digital storytelling and listings of media outlets you might want to keep in touch with to promote your concept, your documentary or your studio.

In these jammed pages I refer you to specific downloads for product examples and specific links for the media Web sites.

This note is to alert you to a new effort. Where possible, I will list specific providers, suppliers, companies or organizations for those producers prepared to contract for help on their digital storytelling project.

For instance, instead of simply indicating that audio, video or digital photography are component parts of production and distribution, I will give the headline and leave space for specific names or companies and contact information. Space in the publication is limited, but I am anxious to help.

Of course, I can only list the information that I have on hand.

I will list the titles that would gain from this up-to-date detail. On the next pages of this notice, I have listed these titles and you can provide the contact data for yourself, your service or your company. If you have associates who might benefit from this open referral, please let them know. Feel free to distribute this information far and wide.

The TDS Documentary Proposal Seminars have been presented in Bellevue, Maui, Oakland, Pittsburgh and Seattle. The next new locations are Miami and Washington, D.C.

If you are listed, you might be contacted by producers or directors from across the country!

TDS NEWS Listings

50 Steps To Documentary Success

If you can provide assistance in these categories, and would like to be listed in

TDS NEWS, our printed program for the documentary proposal seminar, send your category and contact information to thornhilldesignlab@hotmail.com.

In the subject line, be sure to put Listings.

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Digital Strategy

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Financial Planning

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Legal Basics

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Editorial Planning

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Story

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Storyboard

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Storytelling Production Planning

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First Producer

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A Live Event

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Documentation

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Sponsors

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Distribution

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Salon

Is Education The New, New Technology Marketplace?

You are cordially invited to the next Thornhill Design Laboratory Salon, to be held

Wednesday, September 5, 2012. We will start at 10:00 AM and run to 12:00 Noon.

Seating Is Limited. Advance Registration – Pay What You Can

At: http://tdlsalon6.eventbrite.com

Local school districts, private schools, community colleges, universities, state departments of education, the US Department of Education and learning providers in every civilized country in the world spend millions. Are they spending with you? Can you compete? Want to share ideas?

What do these companies have in common? Alphabetical: Angel Learning, Apple, Inc., Barnes & Noble Blackboard, Cisco, Costco, Hewlett Packard, IBM, K12 Insight, Macmillan, Microsoft, Nike, Office Depot, Proctor & Gamble and Target have in common? Each counts on the education community for annual revenues.

Are you involved in these changes?

Journalism education reform: How far should it go?

www.knightfoundation.org/press-room/speech/journalism-education-reform-how-far-should-it-go/

Media Companies, Seeing Profit Slip, Push Into Education

www.nytimes.com/2012/08/20/technology/discovery-invests-in-digital-textbooks-in-hopes-of-growth.html?pagewanted=all

News Corp to buy education tech co for $360 mln

www.reuters.com/article/idUSSGE6AM04Y20101123

Broadband In Education

www.broadband.gov/plan/11-education

Distance Learning is the Future — But for Everyone?

http://broadbandandsocialjustice.org/2010/12/distance-learning-is-the-future-%e2%80%94-but-for-everyone/#more-1191

Washington Post Invests in Education Tech Site

http://allthingsd.com/20120829/washington-post-invests-in-education-tech-site/

Insight's teacher of the year never leaves home

www.insightschools.net/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=hmVkk%2FE5LNE%3D&tabid=611

Pioneering Research Project to Focus on the Role of Technology in Innovative Teaching and Learning

www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/jan10/01-13itlpr.mspx

How the iPad 2 Will Revolutionize Education

www.fastcompany.com/1733662/how-the-ipad-2-will-revolutionize-classroom-education

The purpose of the weekly event is to give details about The Thornhill Design Laboratory, our continuous improvement and specific projects. Join me each Wednesday morning (we start at 10:00 AM) in the Fireside Room at the Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Avenue in Seattle, Washington 98103. Check: http://fremontabbey.org. The salon will always be a source for everything at the Design Lab and up-to-the-minute news in the project design world.

There is no mandatory fee to attend, but donations will be accepted when you register. Pay what you choose. Advance registration is requested. Register today at: http://tdlsalon5.eventbrite.com. Caution: The group is limited to twelve, so that each person can fully participate in the discussion.

Our book this week: “Digital Darwinism, 7 Breakthrough Business Strategies In The Cutthroat Web Economy.”

Originally available in 1999 from Broadway Books, a division of Random House, Inc. The lessons detailed by author Evan I. Schwartz are even more important today. We would certainly like to get your opinion. Join us.

Also; Almost every company, organization, school, artist and entrepreneur will think this year about their basic technology and equipment for access. This is our Digital Landscape. With many changes afoot, think about “Program Integration” for existing and new devices. Have you started planning for the change? We can help.

Hospitality is part of the package. Coffee and bottled water will be served. You are welcome to bring pastries or treats for the group to enjoy. If your company has bigger concepts for partnering with the Lab – let me know!

The busiest part of The Thornhill Design Lab is the Thornhill Digital Storytelling initiative.

There is more information on our blog at: http://digitalstorytellingseminar.blogspot.com/.

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Don’t forget! The Salon will not be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2012

to free this writer to travel. Where? Read this next notice carefully.

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Salon

What Will Make The Fashion Media Project Important?

You are cordially invited to an exciting Thornhill Design Laboratory Salon, to be held

Wednesday, September 19, 2012. We will start at 10:00 AM and run to 12:00 Noon.

Seating Is Limited. Advance Registration – Pay What You Can

At: http://tdlsalon7.eventbrite.com

We can tell all on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Thornhill Design Laboratory Salon.

To get a few new ideas, I will wander around New York City during NY Fashion Week. I intend to pick up industry information, media details and anything that might influence the rollout of our 2^nd Annual “What are You Wearing New Year’s Eve?” radio show, the follow-up media and our partners and sponsors.

All of this, plus our general plan, will help our chat on September 19. I hope to see you there.

Our book this week: Vogue Magazine is not a book, but when you pair the September 2012 issue (www.vogue.com/magazine) of the publication with the 2009 “September Issue” film from director R.J. Cutler, we have a lot to check into and talk about at the Salon. Check: www.theseptemberissue.com.

From Wikipedia, “The September Issue is a 2009 American documentary film about the behind-the-scenes drama that follows editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and her staff during the production of the September 2007 issue of American Vogue magazine.”

We would certainly like to get your opinion. Join us.

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Why a Salon?

The Thornhill Design Laboratory has many options to examine storytelling – without fear or worry. We’re information and research driven. Our objective is to provide our participants with the awareness, the connections and the business rationale to support the storyteller and their story. We do not review, evaluate nor critique.

To stimulate meaningful conversation, I have compiled a list of associates and friends I would like to invite as a special guest for a Wednesday of their choosing.

Would you be willing to spend an hour or two with us? If so, please check your calendar and let me know what date between now and the end of September would be best. Our standard schedule is Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. For special days, we continue until Noon. And if the fun just won’t stop, we can wander to a nearby café for lunch.

The Salon is getting great attention. The way to make it better is to introduce you and your list to the event.

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Foundation Dollars - The benefit of a robust inventory…

Last month a national foundation announced a new initiative to support entrepreneurs in and around Miami, Florida.

In appreciation, Thornhill & Studio contacted foundation project management to present the case for The Digital Television Report (DTR) - with equal consideration for the 20 years of collaborative work to support communications entrepreneurs and the fact that DTR is, in itself, an entrepreneurial and partner-supported marvel.

In addition, past outlines, press releases and other materials related to the active participation by DTR in Miami were forwarded to the project director.

After a positive response from the foundation office, including a gracious invitation to continue our communication by telephone, it was apparent that national and global aspirations of The Digital Television Report were not a good match for the dedication by this funder to local Miami businesses.

To follow up on the pleasant exchange and an invitation to submit a proposal for other options, our offices have been in touch with friends in Florida, and indeed, associates in Miami.

Based on response from these contacts, a draft is now being prepared for a submission to offer a Miami-specific presentation of Thornhill Digital Storytelling, through a seminar series for film and video entrepreneurs and support special editions of TDS NEWS, listing local companies able to produce, or support producers, in the multi-platform or transmedia world. Care to join us?

With the success of company biographies, branded content, webisodes and digital documentaries, we see a great future for both studio and independent risk-takers in the film community.

Our Robust Inventory

The Digital Television Report & DTR Support is well represented in these categories by DTR Media (www.linkedin.com/in/dtrmedia).

However, as indicated, the Thornhill Digital Storytelling combination can be of tremendous benefit to targeted environments, even Miami. Or our next event in Maui County, Hawaii could be helpful.

For companies interested in seeing the full scope of this opportunity, send a note to DTR at digitaltvreport@hotmail.com or to thornhilldesignlab@hotmail.com for Thornhill Digital Storytelling.

If your interest is even broader, you might consider attending the “free to everyone” Thornhill & Studio Quarterly Design Review – Q4, to be held November 8 & 9, 2012 at DeVry University in Bellevue, Washington. The details will be announced soon.

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Radio Is Golden

I am looking for writers and/or producers who have turned their news or non-fiction broadcast radio script, report or show into a film or television documentary.

You could be one of three featured as a positive example at the next Thornhill Digital Storytelling Documentary Proposal seminar.

A description of your work under “Radio As Anchor For Digital Storytelling” would also be carried in TDS NEWS and on the TDS NEWS blog (http://digitalstorytellingseminar.blogspot.com/).

TDS will only carry the description of your effort. We will not attempt to air, nor distribute anything beyond our own seminar, printed program and online blog.

Please submit a written description only – not the project. There is no charge for submission. Entries can come from individuals, groups, schools, businesses or stations. The deadline for this round is midnight, PDT, Wednesday, October 10, 2012.

This is not to be construed as a business offer, nor will there be any financial compensation for participation. We will not pursue any form of ownership through this opportunity. Thornhill Digital Storytelling (TDS) only intends to recognize and celebrate your hard work.

Audiences

You might have noticed that in our announcement for the Thornhill Digital Storytelling Documentary Proposal seminar we suggest that the event is for “Individuals, Businesses & Arts Organizations - For Film, Television, Radio & Branded Content Producers.”

At the start of each event, there is a time for self-introductions. Along with the writers, planners and filmmakers that are always present, we have recently attracted music professionals, dance administrators, visual artists and designers. Adding the input of these creatives makes for a richer and more beneficial experience for all involved.

Radio Is Golden – And Still Powerful

Friends' tips, radio still drive musical choices - The digital revolution may not be as revolutionary as believed, according to a music survey that found listeners more in tune with friends' tips and radio than blogs and social networking.

www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/story/2012-08-02/nielsen-music-study/56813004/1

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.” With bigger dollars made available for the production of short films from corporate and advertising agency clients, the borders are being erased in the more sophisticated camps.

We have a list of jobs available in the entertainment community. A reliable source has told us that thy will provide a full list each month, if we are interested. Please check this list and let me know if you feel we should be an outlet for these listings.

ASSISTANT LEVEL

United Talent Agency (UTA) seeks qualified candidates for its agent trainee program. Previous industry experience and bachelors degree required. Candidates must be motivated, extremely detail oriented, have excellent communication and organizational skills and a desire to learn the business of talent representation. This is a very demanding environment with excellent opportunities to work in Film, Television, Music, New Media and Entertainment Marketing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is mandatory. Compensation includes overtime and full benefits. References required. www.unitedtalent.com for more information. Fax cover letter & resume to (310) 247-1111 or email to HR@unitedtalent.com. Attn: Human Resources. No calls.

PERSONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS

A-list Director/Writer/Producer seeks PERSONAL ASSISTANT / DEVELOPMENT EXEC. Must love movies and have the killer drive to do whatever it takes. Incredible opportunity for growth as a future PRODUCER in the company. Job includes handling all aspects of the Director’s personal life, errands, script tracking, and assisting the Director through every step of making his next film. MUST have a Mac and at least 2 years agency or development experience. Email to WideAwakeAssist@Mac.com 7/10

CASTING

MTV Talent and Casting is looking for a PA to help two executives. Upbeat personality, great time management skills, attention to detail and pleasant phone manner a must. Assistant will deal with scheduling and organizing events and getting information out to our talents’ representatives on a daily basis. Knowledge of Castit, Breakdown Express, iMovie/Final Cut a plus. This is a freelance position with a weekly salary, no benefits. Please send resumes tomtvtalentandcasting@gmail.com 7/3

TECH/NEW MEDIA/WEB 2.0 POSITIONS

Fullscreen builds next-generation channels and networks on the YouTube platform. We are looking for motivated and bright individuals to assist in managing daily operations of our growing network of high-profile YouTube channels and premium brand partners. Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented with a passion for digital media. Apply work@fullscreen.net 7/10

ENTERTAINMENT PR & MARKETING

We are looking for an intern to help out with our marketing and promotional campaign for an independent film in post production slated for an August release. Looking for someone to start ASAP. Responsibilities include: managing social media contacts, coordinating screenings, updating facebook, twitter, and blog posts, and more. Great learning opportunity for anyone looking to get into film production and marketing. If interested and available to start immediately please email your resume to craigslistjoe2012@gmail.com 6/26

EXECUTIVE & MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

Successful reality TV production company with over a dozen shows in production seeking In-House Counsel/VP, Business & Legal Affairs. Responsibilities include structuring, negotiating and drafting deal negotiations, agreements and other documentation for television programming/content, development, production, financing and distribution/acquisition transactions. Must have knowledge of television talent agreements, rights acquisitions and network licenses. Must have J.D. and 5+ yrs of legal experience in entertainment industry. Send resumes to realitytelevisioncounsel@gmail.com 7/10

From our advance peek, the listings cover television, film, music, advertising and the fine arts.

Ask About The Maui Video Marketplace

Our marketplace concept brings together all parts needed to build a film, or a production studio or a collaborative cluster of film-related businesses to grow the region.

We start with a seminar series, printed programs and access to information supporting the global transition from analog to digital product distribution. From Internet applications to digital television to digital channels, your career in the industry will be given a major boost by participating in the Thornhill Digital Storytelling seminar.

The Maui Video Marketplace will grow from an idea to a location for training, serving clients and developing proprietary and contract media products. The choices will include live events, classes, print media, audio and radio, video and television, digital and Internet, plus film industry connections.

Crew

We have openings for crew members. The most obvious gap is in the wide chasm of administration. There is still hope for a partner company, yet we have met with qualified individuals who could be of great assistance on a traditional contract basis.

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

Here’s another. What basic books can we recommend for the 50 elements, the genre or even for the documentary film industry?

We have always needed, and will possibly always need, production support. If this is your turf, ask for the list of work assignments that we have reserved for production partners.

It is apparent that a monthly planning session would be helpful. This is also a great way to introduce new partners and associates to the intricacies of our work, our very cool partners and the vast potential in this category. The next date for a planning meeting has yet to be set. If you are hankering to participate, get on the mailing list by sending a note to thornhilldesignlab@hotmail.com.

A Partners Update

A few capable companies have responded to our call for partners. Their feedback: The structure of the TDS initiative is solid. The continued research – guaranteeing an always-great seminar is stellar. If we continue this way, there could now be partners for administration, TDS NEWS and TDS NEWS Digital.

Here again, should we have weekly or monthly planning sessions? Let’s pull out the calendar, talk to our current partners and start building a bigger, grander structure and project.

Facilities

TDS does well when it comes to identifying interesting venues for our events. With proper matchmaking of venue to agenda, meetings can be held anywhere. We have succeeded in Los Angeles, Maui, Pittsburgh, Seattle – and now Bellevue. Recent conversations with associates in Jersey City, New Jersey have included a quick look at dates to build meetings and/or a seminar for that market.

Our library is only accessed when preparing for an event. Space for our books, magazines and reports could be the next move. There are small spaces available in offices, stores and even a warehouse.

Think Bigger! 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 boxes are ready to go.

Then, of course, our studio... I am still making inquiries, touring buildings and imagining the future in three possible cities.

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The TDS Digital Landscape

Thornhill Digital Storytelling will soon announce plans to be part of a 30-company campaign to learn more about efficient PC platforms and the necessary drama to make enterprise-wide integration work.

The recent flurry of activity in the smartphone and tablet (mobile) space makes our decision to adopt the Windows 8 platform a lot more interesting. This means there will be a transition to a common platform for all that we do. Our integration of every aspect of our technology universe into one productive framework would be a dream come true.

An internal survey is being conducted. We’re looking to identify any and all software from Microsoft. As the company rumbles on towards the public launch of Windows 8 on October 26, 2012, we want to tag along. To start, having a tidy file of all things Microsoft will help move us to the next step.

This is all part of The Thornhill & Studio - Digital Landscape – Platform Integration campaign.

Platform Integration

At the last Thornhill & Studio Design Review Quarterly, we planned for our Digital Landscape, with assumptions for Platform Integration of digital processes and devices. This invigorating analysis has led us to consider Microsoft Windows 8 as the technology system of record.

If you would like to join us in a private presentation on the first day after the launch of Windows 8 - October 27^th, 2012 – at the Microsoft Store in University Village, let’s talk.

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The Thornhill & Studio Design Review Quarterly

November 8, 9, 2012

DeVry University Bellevue Center

Time As Context - Scheduling

Contacts In Milan, Italy

The DTR Resource Center

A Research Office

Andrew W. Thornhill, thornhillnews@hotmail.com

Thornhill & Studio

www.thornhillportfolio.com

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The Thornhill Design Laboratory

Business, Communications Design

Inventory

(1) The Thornhill Design Lab Salon

A weekly synopsis of everything connected to the Thornhill Design Laboratory. Presented

in Fremont, an iconic neighborhood in Seattle, Washington – known as

“The Center Of The Universe” by residents and neighbors.

(2) 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.

(3) Thornhill Digital Storytelling (TDS)

TDS Digital Storytelling Documentary Proposal Seminars – Series & Special Events

TDS NEWS – Event Program, Subscribers / Subscription Management

TDS NEWS Digital - http://digitalstorytellingseminar.blogspot.com/

Digital Media Devices

(4) The Fashion Media Project

Research, Events, Radio, Television, Tablets, Transmedia

The Fashion Bloggers Connection

(5) Client Services

Case Studies / Digital Strategy / Extensions

(6) Development

Editorial, Design Continuity, Administration, Database Management,

Financial Planning, Integrated Marketing Planning, Partners, Sponsor Presentations

(7) Production & Learning Studio

Schedule, Research,

Internet Presence / Digital Media Devices,

Facilities / Environment, Library / Archives

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September 2012

Andrew W. Thornhill

thornhilldesignlab@hotmail.com - www.thornhillportfolio.com

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