Courses

Explore the intersection of technology and entertainment in this insightful 19-minute conference talk from Collision 2018, featuring industry leaders Holly Liu from Kabam, Jason Robins of DraftKings, and Kurt Wagner from Re/code. Gain valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of digital entertainment, gaming, and sports betting as these experts discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in their respective fields. Discover how technology is reshaping traditional entertainment models and creating new avenues for consumer engagement in this thought-provoking panel discussion from America's fastest-growing tech conference.

Explore the intricacies of movie production and distribution infrastructure in this 36-minute conference talk by Justin Garrison from Amazon. Gain insights into the processes behind creating movies for theatrical release and streaming platforms. Discover the challenges and solutions in both cloud and on-premises environments for entertainment delivery. Learn about the technical aspects of animation, compute resources, and streaming technologies. Delve into user infrastructure, text search functionalities, heartbeat monitoring, and watch metrics. Benefit from a live demo and practical examples to enhance your understanding of entertainment infrastructure management.

Explore the future of entertainment in this 25-minute Web Summit panel discussion featuring industry leaders Rebecca Glashow, Michael Yang, and Darnell Strom, moderated by Jane Martinson. Delve into potential next-generation entertainment formats, including virtual reality binge-watching and holographic gaming experiences. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of media consumption and technological advancements shaping the entertainment industry's future.

Explore the innovative capabilities of Popcorn.js for creating interactive and dynamic web-based video experiences in this engaging JSConf talk. Delve into the world of intermission entertainment as Rick Waldron demonstrates how to leverage Popcorn.js to enhance video content with synchronized overlays, interactive elements, and timed events. Learn techniques for crafting immersive multimedia presentations, adding context-sensitive information to videos, and creating unique user interactions during playback. Discover practical applications and creative possibilities for using Popcorn.js to elevate your web projects and captivate audiences with rich, interactive video content.

Learn to recreate the iconic Gone Girl movie poster in this 47-minute Photoshop tutorial. Master essential techniques including file setup, guide layouts, gradient backgrounds, layer blending, masking, and custom brushes. Download provided assets to follow along step-by-step. Perfect for those looking to enhance their Photoshop compositing and editing skills. Explore additional resources like the Photoshop Starter Kit with over 175 free assets including flares, overlays, and camera RAW files. Dive into professional Photoshop training courses and asset packs for further skill development. Connect with the instructor on various social media platforms for more design inspiration and tutorials.

This course will provide learners with a fundamental understanding of the characteristics and marketing strategies related to two key global industries, sports and entertainment. The growth in both industries have been fueled by their ability to innovate via CCCI, i.e. cross-country and cross-industry expansion. There will be a graded quiz that will consists of 10 questions during the first two weeks (together worth 50% of the grade) and a final quiz that contains 20 questions (worth 50% of the grade) in the third week. People who successfully complete this course will obtain the following outcomes: (1) You will learn the key characteristics of sports marketing. (2) You will learn the key characteristics of entertainment marketing. (3) You will be able to apply cross country growth strategies to your business in the sports and entertainment industry. (4) You will be able to apply cross industry growth strategies to your business in the sports and entertainment industry”. (5) You will be able to reference CCCI, i.e. cross-country and cross-industry Innovation best practices via interviews with key experts in the sports and entertainment industry such as from adidas, Audi, and YG Entertainment (home to Psy and Gangnam Style).

Explore the intersection of entertainment and e-commerce in this 23-minute conference talk from Collision 2017, featuring insights from Imgur's Alan Schaaf, eBay's Suzy Deering, and Yahoo! Finance's JP Mangalindan. Dive into discussions on mobile engagement strategies, demographic trends, and the evolving landscape of online shopping. Gain valuable perspectives on how major platforms are adapting to changing consumer behaviors and technological advancements in the digital marketplace.

Learn how to recreate a rare "toboggan" hand plane from 1904 through this detailed 31-minute tutorial video. Follow along with the manufacturing process of forging a durable hand plane using both modern and traditional blacksmithing techniques. Discover the specific order of operations required to properly construct the tool using 1/8" mild steel for the body and high carbon steel for the blade. Gain insights into cold forging techniques and working with limited forge capabilities while still achieving professional results. Perfect for both novice and experienced blacksmiths interested in historical tool recreation and preservation.

This course will guide you through the fundamentals of the sports & entertainment industry, including its value chain, industry specific business processes, and trends. Additionally, you will explore how SAP’s solutions can enhance business value and streamline operations within the sports & entertainment industry.

Explore the magnificent Tudor worlds of sport, art, culture, and celebration On this fascinating three-week course, you’ll join the fun-loving Tudors in their world of lavish entertainment. You’ll discover how Henry VIII and Elizabeth I used shows of strength, sporting prowess, and pageantry to impress their subjects and build a powerful royal image at home and abroad. You’ll enjoy delving into the sources with the curators and historians at Historic Royal Palaces. They’ll reveal a world of Tudor privilege at the pleasure palace of Hampton Court, and explore amazing public spectacles at the Tower of London. Navigating this fascinating history, you’ll investigate the influence of sport, spectacle, pageantry, and celebration in this dramatic period of British history. Discover why sport was so important to the Tudors Learn how spectacular show-off Henry VIII used sport to demonstrate his power and majesty. You’ll examine the wider role Tudor sport played in politics and international relations, learn how ‘elite sports’ were restricted to the wealthy, and why working classes were ordered by law to practise certain physical activities rather than others. Immerse yourself in Tudor pomp and pageantry Discover why the Tudors celebrated with entertainment, when no expense was spared on their magnificent processions and river revelries to mark coronations, royal marriages, christenings, and funerals. You’ll learn how monarchs used pageantry to maintain royal power and prestige. Experience entertainment of the Elizabethan era Contrast how Elizabeth I used culture as entertainment to show off her power and majesty, compared to her father’s sporting spectaculars. You’ll discover that amidst the magnificence and opulence, Elizabeth also enjoyed some surprising and disturbing leisure pursuits. This course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about Tudor history, specifically the role of entertainment, sports, and culture in the reigns of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Learners will not need any prior knowledge to enjoy this course. Sign up for Limited Access to have three weeks to complete the entire course free. A paid option is available for unlimited access and a certificate.

Explore the application of Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) in the entertainment industry through this 52-minute video lecture. Delve into the mathematical process of linear combination used to analyze multiple classes of objects or items. Learn about key topics including setting up context, feature selection approaches, feature subplots, scatter matrices, and essential steps in LDA. Gain practical insights through data analysis and implementation using Jupyter Notebook. Follow along with the structured agenda, covering everything from introduction to hands-on application. Enhance your understanding of machine learning techniques and their real-world applications in entertainment.

Explore two fascinating mathematical research projects born from curiosity, recreation, and joy in this 51-minute invited address given at the Joint Mathematics Meetings 2020 in Denver, CO. Delve into the innovative work presented by aBa Mbirika from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, as he shares insights from his Mathematical Association of America (MAA) lecture. Discover how recreational mathematics and intellectual curiosity can lead to significant research contributions, offering a unique perspective on the creative process behind mathematical discoveries.

This episode of "Streaming for Impact" features Todd Smitala, Technology Solutions Architect at the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), sharing how real-time data streaming transformed their systems to support 27,000 union members. Discover how APFA overcame challenges with crumbling legacy infrastructure during a critical high-volume union vote by implementing Apache Kafka® on Confluent Cloud. Learn about the technical decisions and leadership alignment that enabled a more reliable, scalable system ensuring every vote counted. The 38-minute discussion covers how to solve high-stakes challenges with real-time infrastructure, modernize under pressure, bring leadership on board, and frame cost, reliability, and system ownership to drive successful change. Todd brings unique perspective from his 10 years as a flight attendant and 20 years in IT. The episode includes segments on empowering members through data streaming, creating a shared vision, implementation tools and tactics, improving data streaming adoption, plus additional features like Meme of the Week, Quick Bytes, and key takeaways.

Explore the foundations of algorithm analysis in this recreated 1969 Stanford lecture by renowned computer scientist Donald Knuth. Delve into the insights of the "Father of Algorithms" as he presents his inaugural Stanford University lecture, offering a unique glimpse into the early days of computer science education. Learn about fundamental concepts in algorithm analysis, gain historical perspective on the field's development, and benefit from Professor Knuth's unparalleled expertise in this 54-minute presentation from 2015.

Explore the historical impact of infrastructure investments on youth sports and recreation in this insightful panel discussion. Delve into the potential for a new wave of infrastructure spending to revitalize parks, fields, gyms, and other recreational facilities. Learn from experts as they examine the challenges and opportunities in creating and maintaining spaces for play, and discuss strategies for supporting programs that maximize the benefits of these investments. Gain valuable insights from panelists representing various sectors, including foundations, government affairs, civic organizations, and professional sports leagues, as they share their perspectives on shaping the future of community recreation and youth development through strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Watch Great Learning’s video on Introduction to Video Editing! Video editing is a complicated process, also called post-production in the film industry. With the world going digital in every way possible and the entertainment industry gaining popularity by the day, making videos and fils has become just as essential, whether for personal recreation, advertisements or entertainment purposes. And thus, how aesthetic and presentable these videos and films are is just as important. This video discusses video editing in detail, giving you an idea about associated concepts and jargons, and how you can edit your videos efficiently.

Explore the fascinating world of open data for entertainment and curiosity in this engaging 16-minute talk by Dave Rowe from OpenUK. Discover how open data can be leveraged to create innovative and entertaining experiences, while also satisfying intellectual curiosity. Learn about various applications of open data in the entertainment industry and how it can be used to spark creativity and inspire new ideas. Gain insights into the potential of open data to transform the way we consume and interact with information for both fun and educational purposes.

This course explores the primary entertainment vehicles that students are exposed to on a daily basis through a series of interlinking concepts such as the digital audio workstation, a Kraftwerk 3D concert, interactive toys, robotics in art, 3D projection mapping, Pokémon Go! and much more. This examination is supported by a critical evaluation of the various kinds of technologies that have emerged along the continuum of entertainment technology. How have these technologies shaped and even created new art forms? How have these transformations informed styles and genres across theater, recording music, feature films, integrated media events, game play from consoles to hand-helds and the explosion of commercially accessible virtual and augmented realities? Information will be synthesized through an understanding that the common thread has been the ever-expanding role of computing technologies in all forms of commercial and popular art.

Explore how game design skills can be applied beyond traditional entertainment in this 35-minute GDC 2023 conference talk. Delve into the expanding world of games in industries like medicine, education, and training, where the focus shifts from pure entertainment to achieving specific goals. Learn key lessons for widening your design approach to succeed in cutting-edge applications of games and game technologies, with a primary focus on examples from the medical field. Gain insights on adapting these principles to other evolving fields, opening up fresh perspectives and revitalizing interest in creating games with broader impacts. Discover how to navigate new challenges and constraints while designing specialized games that leverage entertainment aspects for targeted outcomes.

Explore the evolution of sports entertainment and the impact of new technologies in this 19-minute conference talk from Collision Conference. Learn how industry leaders from WWE and DraftKings adapt to changing consumer demands, engage their communities, and leverage emerging technologies like VR and AR. Gain insights into expansion strategies, lessons learned, and the future of traditional and nonlinear media in sports entertainment. Discover what makes an ideal employee in this rapidly evolving industry and understand the challenges and opportunities presented by global markets, such as WWE's presence in Saudi Arabia.