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<FONT COLOR="#F82C5F"><FONT SIZE="6"><FONT FACE="Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:18.0px'><B>Media Sandbox June Newsletter<BR>
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</SPAN><FONT SIZE="5"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:13.0px'><B>Contents:<BR>
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1. Media Sandbox projects' progress<BR>
2. Next events<BR>
3. Thanks<BR>
4. Your input<BR>
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</SPAN><FONT SIZE="5"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:13.0px'><B>1. Media Sandbox projects' progress<BR>
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</SPAN><FONT SIZE="5"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:13.0px'>June was the last ‘official month’ of this years’ Media Sandbox scheme and we’re delighted by how much everyone has achieved in such a short amount of time. Since March, our six commissions have been researching the opportunities posed by multi-platform technologies and we’re thrilled to share their research…<BR>
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Mark your diaries as next week, C6 and Steal From Work invite you to the Bristol launch of ‘Street Art Dealer’ - Thursday 9th July, 6pm. The team will launch an exciting exhibition, headlining works by Turner Prize nominee Tomoko Takahashi and James Powderly of Graffiti Research Lab; and showcase innovative uses of QR Code technology within the context of Art. Please join us - more info here: <a href="http://www.mediasandbox.co.uk/2009/07/01/street-art-dealer-takes-to-the-streets-this-july/">http://www.mediasandbox.co.uk/2009/07/01/street-art-dealer-takes-to-the-streets-this-july/</a><BR>
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Nomos Media and AntiVJ have really brought their software’s to life this month. Nomos’ ‘Audio Enable’ is now successfully running on a number of Windows Mobile devices and testing is so far so good; and after vigorous use of ‘Mapping Software 1.0’ at 'Nuits Sonores' festival in Lyon, France last month, research led AntiVJ to enhance functionality, allowing additional mapping of surface textures. This feature will advance the software’s augmented reality capabilities.<BR>
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After legendary music producer Jools Holland helped to launch ‘Visual Voice Pro’ last month, HMC, Drake Music and bibic have begun distribution of the software to specialist centres and taken stock of what they’ve learnt from the process. Indie Mobile have also researched distribution this month. The team are planning to launch a summer campaign using ‘The Generator’ and are in talks with a number of exciting artists.<BR>
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U-Soap Media have tested even more game scenarios for ‘Viral Spiral’ this month. They're now busy writing up the outcomes of their research, cutting some promo videos and making glossy presentation documents to pitch to TV companies. Read more on their captivating journal: <a href="http://www.mediasandbox.co.uk/category/u-soapmedia/">http://www.mediasandbox.co.uk/category/u-soapmedia/</a><BR>
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We’re thrilled with all this years’ projects and how much the teams have achieved. In its second year, Media Sandbox has again proved how important it is for creative people to have time and space for research and it doesn’t stop here. With events on the horizon in July and September, we’ll be back in touch soon.<BR>
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<B>2. Next events<BR>
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9th July | 6 - 9.30pm | 74-76 Horsefair, Bristol | Street Art Dealer Launch </B>- C6 and Steal From Work invite you to the Bristol launch of ‘Street Art Dealer’. The team will launch an exciting exhibition, headlining works by Turner Prize nominee Tomoko Takahashi, James Powderly of Graffiti Research Lab; and showcasing innovative uses of QR Code technology within the context of Art. Please join us at the project headquarters 74-76 Horsefair from 6pm. More info: <a href="http://www.mediasandbox.co.uk/2009/07/01/street-art-dealer-takes-to-the-streets-this-july/">http://www.mediasandbox.co.uk/2009/07/01/street-art-dealer-takes-to-the-streets-this-july/</a><BR>
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<B>3rd September 2009 | Watershed | Final Showcase Event</B> </SPAN></FONT><SPAN STYLE='font-size:10.0px'>- </SPAN><FONT SIZE="5"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:13.0px'>The Media Sandbox final showcase event will be held on September 3rd 2009 at Watershed. We’ll post more details soon, but in the meantime, please mark the date in your diaries and watch out for information.<BR>
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<B>3. Thanks<BR>
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There are lots of people the Media Sandbox team would like to thank for their support and contribution to this years’ scheme. <BR>
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Big thanks to all the participants for being wonderful to work with; Thanks to our eight Industry Advisors (<a href="http://www.mediasandbox.co.uk/the-advisory-board/)">http://www.mediasandbox.co.uk/the-advisory-board/)</a> for their valuable support and guidance; Thanks to our funders, South West Screen, SWRDA, Watershed and HP Labs for their continued support; Thanks to Idea Generation (<a href="http://www.ideageneration.co.uk/)">http://www.ideageneration.co.uk/)</a> and communication teams at Watershed (<a href="http://www.watershed.co.uk/)">http://www.watershed.co.uk/)</a> and South West Screen (<a href="http://www.swscreen.co.uk/);">http://www.swscreen.co.uk/);</a> and last but in no means least, many thanks to you the community and those who have kindly offered support to the participants and contributed to our events over the past few months. <BR>
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<B>4. Your input<BR>
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We would encourage you to continue to add your suggestions and thoughts. This is not a closed process and we will respond to your comments.<BR>
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We have set up a tag for delicious (<FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U><a href="http://delicious.com/tag/mediasandbox)">http://delicious.com/tag/mediasandbox)</a></U></FONT>, so if you do see a useful website, please include the tag 'mediasandbox'. There is also a flickr group (<FONT COLOR="#0000FF"><U><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/mediasandbox">http://www.flickr.com/groups/mediasandbox</a></U></FONT>) to add pictures to. This will help build a body of knowledge from which everyone can benefit.<BR>
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We’ll be mailing you soon with more news about the Final Showcase Event, but in the meantime, we hope to see you at the Bristol launch of ‘Street Art Dealer’ on 9th July.<BR>
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Best wishes,<BR>
Victoria<BR>
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Victoria Tillotson<BR>
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iShed Project Manager<BR>
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