So, did you watch the opening ceremonies? I didn't watch them "live" (whatever that means in a time-shifted, multiple time zone media broadcast environment), but after a minor tivo disaster, did manage to record and watch them. I purposely avoided any news stories on the ceremonies as I wanted to be surprised. Not sure why...not like I don't see spoilers for the F1 races more times than not.
I expected spectacle. And got that in spades. Or in humans in boxes. And everywhere else. As usual, the Chinese solve a problem (this time creative) by throwing bodies at it. 15K or so in all. Zhang Yimou was essentially told, "ok, here's a blank check, make us proud." Interesting to see what a brilliant mind can do with an unlimited budget.
If you haven't seen it, find someone who has a recording and watch it. Try to ignore the inane commentary (especially the China "expert") and focus on the sensory experience. And the sheer numbers. It is one of the most beautiful public performances I've ever seen. Highlights for me would be the drums and the type machine. But the whole thing was just stunning. Now to figure out what aspects I can crib for my next project. Might as well stand on the shoulders of giants...
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The analog soul for a digital world. This is home to nostatic, creative thinking and disruptive technologies. We love to solve problems and we love to create. Here you'll find information and examples of both.
Digital changes everything. Yet simply being first to act is not enough to realize success. You need a solid grasp of the implications and permutations to transform your work and keep pace with the ferocious rate of change. Old models are constantly in flux. Today's paradigm is tomorrow's cliché. The digital world is never static. Neither are we.
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