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Friday, March 12
 

2:00pm CST

How to Rawk SXSW
Panels or parties? Sleep or Sessions? Veteran SXSW speakers and attendees give their light-hearted insights and tips on making the most of your next few days in geek wunderland.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/861

Friday March 12, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CST

How to Rawk SXSW
Panels or parties? Sleep or Sessions? Veteran SXSW speakers and attendees give their light-hearted insights and tips on making the most of your next few days in geek wunderland. Min Jung Kim (minjungkim.com) Ben Huh (Cheezburger Network) Denise Jacobs (denisejacobs.com) Jeremy Keith (adactio.com)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7287

Friday March 12, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CST

Battledecks 2010
Battledecks is a fast-paced, fun, laugh riot where "contestants" have to put together a presentation on the fly as slides are randomly projected for their confusion and the delight of the audience. Contestants are then judged by a panel of low-level celebrities, who can be bought. Battledecks was performed at SXSW...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7284

Friday March 12, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CST

Battledecks 2010
Battledecks is a fast-paced, fun, laugh riot where "contestants" have to put together a presentation on the fly as slides are randomly projected for their confusion and the delight of the audience. Contestants are then judged by a panel of low-level celebrities, who can be bought. Battledecks was performed at SXSW...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/414

Friday March 12, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CST

Ukulele for Geeks: Secrets of the Pentatonic Scales
At first glance the fretboard of a ukulele (or guitar) looks incomprehensible, but with the magic of pentatonic scales - ancient, nearly universal 5-note patterns, you can "crack the code" and hack the fretboard and start jamming along with your favorite tunes or musician friends in no time. You don't need...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7285

Friday March 12, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CST

Ukulele for Geeks: Secrets of the Pentatonic Scales
At first glance the fretboard of a ukulele (or guitar) looks incomprehensible, but with the magic of pentatonic scales - ancient, nearly universal 5-note patterns, you can "crack the code" and hack the fretboard and start jamming along with your favorite tunes or musician friends in no time. You don't need...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5000

Friday March 12, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center
 
Saturday, March 13
 

9:30am CST

The Power Shift: Who Stands Between Creator and Audience
Traditionally a select few individuals holding jobs at Film Distribution Companies stand between a filmmaker and distribution. But only online, social web sites or data driven companies really know how to aggregate audience and learn their tastes. Does this strip the power of the Distributors or will they learn new tricks?...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7319

Saturday March 13, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

9:30am CST

The Power Shift: Who Stands Between Creator and Audience
Traditionally a select few individuals holding jobs at Film Distribution Companies stand between a filmmaker and distribution. But only online, social web sites or data driven companies really know how to aggregate audience and learn their tastes. Does this strip the power of the Distributors or will they learn new tricks?...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/6121

Saturday March 13, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CST

How to Create a Viral Video
From wedding videos to musical mash-ups, elaborate pranks to world-changing speeches, viral videos regularly appear on our radar screen. But how does a video go viral? Panelists from YouTube, TED.com, and elsewhere share the strategies that will help your chances: From editing techniques to emotional resonance, from distribution choices to, well,...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/496

Saturday March 13, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CST

How to Create a Viral Video
From wedding videos to musical mash-ups, elaborate pranks to world-changing speeches, viral videos regularly appear on our radar screen. But how does a video go viral? Panelists from YouTube, TED.com, and elsewhere share the strategies that will help your chances: From editing techniques to emotional resonance, from distribution choices to, well,...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7288

Saturday March 13, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CST

Directing the Dead: Genre Directors Spill Their Guts
Come and learn the blood-soaked secrets of lifting genre filmmaking from hack-and-slash potboiler to pulp art, with insight from some of the biggest names and smartest craftsmen in their field.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7312

Saturday March 13, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CST

Directing the Dead: Genre Directors Spill Their Guts
Come and learn the blood-soaked secrets of lifting genre filmmaking from hack-and-slash potboiler to pulp art, with insight from some of the biggest names and smartest craftsmen in their field.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3493

Saturday March 13, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CST

Nobody Wants to Watch Your Film: Realities of Online Film Distribution
Every respectable film festival these days has a panel talking about online film distribution and increasingly these panels end up in disputes between websites promoting their services and film distributors frustrated at their online revenues. At the same time everyone seems to agree that digital distribution is the future. So what's...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/29

Saturday March 13, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CST

Nobody Wants to Watch Your Film: Realities of Online Film Distribution
Every respectable film festival these days has a panel talking about online film distribution and increasingly these panels end up in disputes between websites promoting their services and film distributors frustrated at their online revenues. At the same time everyone seems to agree that digital distribution is the future. So what's...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7432

Saturday March 13, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CST

Beyond Advertising: Can Online Video Finally Pay?
Ask content creators if advertising is paying the bills, and most will say it doesn't. While iTunes, Hulu and Netflix serve the major networks, independents rely on a trickle of advertising revenue. We present options for totally portable, embeddable, and viral distribution with micropayments. Power (and payments) to the people! Rob...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7283

Saturday March 13, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CST

Beyond Advertising: Can Online Video Finally Pay?
Ask content creators if advertising is paying the bills, and most will say it doesn't. While iTunes, Hulu and Netflix serve the major networks, independents rely on a trickle of advertising revenue. We present options for totally portable, embeddable, and viral distribution with micropayments. Power (and payments) to the people!
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5792

Saturday March 13, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center
 
Sunday, March 14
 

9:30am CDT

Offering Your Content in 100 Languages
The web is a global medium, but most websites are siloed in a single language. A social translation program is one way to make your website more accessible to a global audience, while also turning users into contributors. Is social translation an option for your website (or product)? If so, how...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/616

Sunday March 14, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

9:30am CDT

Offering Your Content in 100 Languages
The web is growing at a rapid pace and in hundreds of different languages, but professionally translating content is expensive and time-consuming. A social translation program is one way you can make your website more accessible to a global audience for less. Representatives from successful translation projects share what works. June...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7291

Sunday March 14, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

What's Open Video and Why Does it Matter?
Video cameras and desktop editing software are now cheap and ubiquitous, making it easy for casual computer users to speak to a mass audience. But online video is still mostly a glorified on-demand system--more like Internet TV than a truly participatory medium. The legal and technological battles surrounding online video are,...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7322

Sunday March 14, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

What's Open Video and Why Does It Matter?
Video cameras and desktop editing software are now cheap and ubiquitous, making it easy for casual computer users to speak to a mass audience. But online video is still mostly a glorified on-demand system--more like Internet TV than a truly participatory medium. The legal and technological battles surrounding online video are,...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/719

Sunday March 14, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

A Conversation with Michel Gondry
Filmmaker, artist and musician Michel Gondry (The Science of Sleep, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) sits down with KCRW's Elvis Mitchel to discuss his remarkable body of work and his latest, an intimate portrait of his family entitled The Thorn In The Heart, screening at SXSW.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/6639

Sunday March 14, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Conversation with Michel Gondry
Filmmaker, artist and musician Michel Gondry (The Science of Sleep, Be Kind Rewind) sits down with KCRW's Elvis Mitchel to discuss his remarkable body of work and his latest, an intimate portrait of his family entitled The Thorn In The Heart, screening at SXSW.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7310

Sunday March 14, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Fans, Friends & Followers: Creating Your Own Cult (of the Non-Apocalyptic Variety)
Finding an audience has become essential to the filmmaker's arsenal. Featuring real-world examples, this panel explores the filmmaker's art of cultivating an audience for their work, spread the word, showing up for screenings, and buying the DVDs or download. ing
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/19

Sunday March 14, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Fans, Friends & Followers: Creating Your Own Cult (of the Non-Apocalyptic Variety)
Finding an audience has become essential to the filmmaker's arsenal. Featuring real-world examples, this panel explores the filmmaker's art of cultivating an audience for their work, spread the word, showing up for screenings, and buying the DVDs or download. ing
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7421

Sunday March 14, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center
 
Monday, March 15
 

9:30am CDT

Don't Get Sued! A Guide For Content Creators
Your content-based website used to fly under the radar. Now you're on your way to becoming the next CollegeHumor.com. Make sure you're ready for the big time. This presentation will cover critical "nuts and bolts" topics such as content ownership, licensing, rights and clearances and employment relationships. Robert Strent (Grubman, Indursky...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7286

Monday March 15, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

9:30am CDT

Don't Get Sued! A Guide For Content Creators
Your content-based website used to fly under the radar. Now you're on your way to becoming the next CollegeHumor.com. Make sure you're ready for the big time. This presentation will cover critical "nuts and bolts" topics such as content ownership, licensing, rights and clearances and employment relationships.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/482

Monday March 15, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Making Content Relevant To Me, Here And Now
In a world where content is available anywhere, at any time, users will consume more content if relevant and personalized... based on location, time, entourage, tastes and mood. The panel will talk through practical examples of using data to better match relevant content to users and increase consumption.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/583

Monday March 15, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Making Content Relevant To Me, Here and Now
In a world where content is available anywhere, at any time, users will consume more content if relevant and personalized... based on location, time, entourage, tastes and mood. The panel will talk through practical examples of using data to better match relevant content to users and increase consumption. David Maher Roberts...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7289

Monday March 15, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Visual FX for Indies: Big Impact, Small Budgets
Sure, you can spend thousands on CGI. But digital FX work can just as easily save a film money. "invisible" effects can shave your budget or solve logistic problems. Affordable tools and online resources can give high-end production value for low-budget price.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3507

Monday March 15, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Visual FX for Indies: Big Impact, Small Budgets
Sure, you can spend thousands on CGI. But digital FX work can just as easily save a film money. "invisible" effects can shave your budget or solve logistic problems. Affordable tools and online resources can give high-end production value for low-budget price.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7438

Monday March 15, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

First Impressions: The Art of Main Title Design
A strong title sequence can yield some of a film's most memorable images, allowing themes to linger long after the lights go up. This presentation will explore the process of creating such sequences, using case studies from both studio and independent projects.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/22

Monday March 15, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

First Impressions: The Art of Main Title Design
A strong title sequence can yield some of a film's most memorable images, allowing themes to linger long after the lights go up. This presentation will explore the process of creating such sequences, using case studies from both studio and independent projects.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7422

Monday March 15, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CDT

Sound Unbound
Derek Woodgate and DJ Spooky that Subliminal Kid will discuss excerpts from DJ Spooky's book, Sound Unbound, which deals with the role of sound and digital media in an information-based society, talking about the history of the soundsytem and the way networks transform creative processes. As part of the conversation, DJ...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/887

Monday March 15, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CDT

Sound Unbound
Derek Woodgate and DJ Spooky that Subliminal Kid will discuss excerpts from DJ Spooky's book, Sound Unbound, which deals with the role of sound and digital media in an information-based society, talking about the history of the soundsytem and the way networks transform creative processes. As part of the conversation, DJ...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7318

Monday March 15, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center
 
Tuesday, March 16
 

9:30am CDT

Artists, Labels Embrace Virtual Worlds
Music labels (Atlantic Records, EMI, Sony BMG) and musicians (Rob Thomas, Ice-T, New Found Glory) are embracing virtual worlds by creating branded stores and virtual merchandise that engage their fans and promote and sell music and memorabilia. Learn how virtual worlds are changing the music industry and creating new revenue streams...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7282

Tuesday March 16, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

9:30am CDT

Artists, Labels Embrace Virtual Worlds
Music labels (Atlantic Records, EMI, Sony BMG) and musicians (Rob Thomas, Ice-T, New Found Glory) are embracing virtual worlds by creating branded stores and virtual merchandise that engage their fans and promote and sell music and memorabilia. Learn how virtual worlds are changing the music industry and creating new revenue streams...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/408

Tuesday March 16, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Music Licensing for Emerging Media: Apps, Widgets, Viral Videos
In the era of apps, widgets, streaming sites, viral videos and mashups, developers are constantly pushing the boundaries of music licensing. This panel opens a lively debate between the major labels and publishers who control the songs, the music supervisors who negotiate the rights and fees, and the music and media...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/605

Tuesday March 16, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Music Licensing for Emerging Media: Apps, Widgets, Viral Videos
In the era of apps, widgets, streaming sites, viral videos and mashups, developers are constantly pushing the boundaries of music licensing. This panel opens a lively debate between the major labels and publishers who control the songs, the music supervisors who negotiate the rights and fees, and the music and media...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7290

Tuesday March 16, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Making Sure The World Doesn't Suck: How Independent Content Can Save The Media
Featuring expert from all 3 SXSW content areas, this panel will explore why it's more important than ever for the indie community to use the power of numbers, and how to harness the energy and activity in the independent culture and community to create a competitive advantage in the race for...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/2038

Tuesday March 16, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Making Sure The World Doesn't Suck: How Independent Content Can Save The Media
Featuring expert from all 3 SXSW content areas, this panel will explore why it's more important than ever for the indie community to use the power of numbers, and how to harness the energy and activity in the independent culture and community to create a competitive advantage in the race for...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7428

Tuesday March 16, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Devo, the Internet and You
Devo, representatives of Warner Brothers Records and Devo's advertising agency, Mother LA, are making a special joint appearance at South By Southwest Interactive. Whether you're a music maker, a music manager, manage programmer, designer, information architect or just an unashamed music lover you're going to want to join us in this...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8463

Tuesday March 16, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Devo, the Internet and You
Devo, representatives of Warner Brothers Records and Devo's advertising agency, Mother LA, are making a special joint appearance at South By Southwest Interactive. Whether you're a music maker, a music manager, manage programmer, designer, information architect or just an unashamed music lover you're going to want to join us in this...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8464

Tuesday March 16, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CDT

Remixing for the Masses
In this panel we show how automatic music analysis and remix technology is making it easier for anyone to create their own music remixes, from simple alterations like adding more cowbell to your favorite song to complex manipulations that would be worthy of the next 'Grey Album'. Paul Lamere (The Echo...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7317

Tuesday March 16, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CDT

Remixing For The Masses
In this panel we show how automatic music analysis and remix technology is making it easier for anyone to create their own music remixes, from simple alterations like adding more cowbell to your favorite song to complex manipulations that would be worthy of the next 'Grey Album'.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/645

Tuesday March 16, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center
 


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