Episode 139: VR Filmmaking and Economic Systems

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The World is Changing

Andrea started a new job as a stagehand for live performances, film/tv, and theatre. Kris had an interesting and civilized Twitter debate about the fall of economic systems and possible solutions. Netflix has a new Bob Lazar documentary that will open your eyes to the aliens among us! This July you can look forward to more information about the Gratwick Universe

The future of filmmaking has come alive before our eyes with VR live-action filmmaking of Disney’s Lion King. Jon Favreau has shot the entire film inside the virtual African terrain and it is the start of an evolution in creation.
https://www.wired.com/story/disney-new-lion-king-vr-fueled-future-cinema/

Discord Question:

For Andrea: What is the other big factor that you would say plays into the work process with a show like this?

Bullet Blitzes:

  • An airline passenger left asleep in a dark, empty plane that was parked. What is the weirdest situation you woke up alone in?
  • Are you superstitious? How so?
  • Tough advice, what is the best harsh advice you’ve ever gotten?
  • What would be your perfect vacation- city, activity, living situation?
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Episode 138: Conan Exiles has Andrea Upset

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Crazy Summer Activities have begun

The temps have risen and it is time to eat light. A traditional summer meal is being debated: egg salad sandwiches. What additional ingredient would make you say “yuck”?

When it gets hot the crazy stuff starts happening. Cleveland just had a 4.0 earthquake, strong winds knocked a building crane into an apt building in Texas, and a helicopter crash-landed on top of a Manhattan building.

Kris has been working on the application and video submission for the 43North grant. 43North is a startup competition in Buffalo, NY that invests $5 million each year in companies with a deployable product, strong team, and a desire to relocate to Buffalo for at least a year. They’ve invested in 44 companies since coming on the scene as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion initiative in 2014.

Conan Exiles was a free game on the PS4 recently, and Kris has been playing it instead of RDR2 and Madden. The game’s constant violence and use of slave labor has Andrea questioning the game’s impact on society.

Em’s Corner:

Emily turned 30 last Wednesday and we want to hear all about how she celebrated. To top off the excitement, she also got a new position at work with a raise!! Good way to start the 30s!

Discord Questions:

  • If you could move anywhere, where would it be and why?
  • What is your dream way to celebrate your bday?

Bullet Blitzes:

  • Name the 10 things this Bride to Be made as a list of rules for her Fiance’s Bachelor Party.
  • Now that the temps are getting up there, what tricks do you have for staying cool- besides a.c.?
  • Rate the 3 new episodes of Black Mirror
  • Do you have tattoos? Why did you get it? Would you ever get another or wish you had gotten a different one or place?

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Episode 137: Blockchain is Hollywood’s Worst Nightmare

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Details that Hollywood wishes you didn’t know

Kris showed his mad card skills over the weekend and placed in a couple of final tables of NL Texas Hold ‘Em. We took a little video last time Andrea fed the goats. Credit Card Scammer tried his luck with Kris and lost!

Codes Socks was involved with Sunday’s Micah Hyde Charity Softball Tournament. Gratwick and Dan Gambino (owner of Codes Socks) are partnering up on an app called Codes Experience – AR app powered by Twisted Rope.

As promised in last week’s episode, Kris made a 2 part blog that discusses why blockchain is Hollywood’s worst nightmare. Here are the links:
Pt. 1: https://www.gratwickproductions.com/2019/05/29/buffalo-entertainment-renaissance/
Pt. 2: https://www.gratwickproductions.com/2019/06/03/blockchain-key-new-studio-system/

Benefits of Blockchain for Creators and Consumers:

Digital Distribution – branded platforms, seamless customer transactions identical to the major platforms without commission, lower price points for consumers, higher profit margins for creators.
Smart Contracts – ethical royalty disbursements automated at point of sale using micro-transactions.
Transparency – with revenue and view count – critical information used to get future projects funded.

Discord Questions:

  • Will you be going to Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland?
  • What kind of renovations will the studio be undergoing?

Bullet Blitzes:

  • Would the political policies of a given state stop you from accepting a temporary gig in that state?
  • What reason would you not live in a state? What would the state have to do to get you to refuse to live there in spite of any incentives?
  • Can you name 3 other celebrity billionaires?
  • In the spirit of summer: you are invited for a bbq at a new friend’s place. When you get there you find out it is actually a pool party and you don’t have a suit. The host has 2 options in your size: would you rather wear one of the 1920’s full body swimsuits (kind of like a wrestling uniform) or a banana hammock (male bikini)? No other options.

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