<videovortex> SCOTT KIRSNER

[Geert Lovink]

SCOTT KIRSNER edits the blog CinemaTech
(http://cinematech.blogspot.com) and is the author of
the book ``The Future of Web Video.''

from: http://stores.lulu.com/kirsner

- All the material in the book was gathered in 2005 and 2006 (the most 
recent info is from November 2006).

- The book is written for independent filmmakers and TV producers who 
want to understand the new options for earning a return for their 
work...advertising and media company executives confronting new 
challenges...and entrepreneurs interested in building businesses around 
Web video.

- The paperback version (first link at left) contains black-and-white 
interior pages, and requires shipping time; eBook version (second link 
at left) contains color pages and can be downloaded immediately. Both 
contain the same content.

- My background: I cover the intersection of the entertainment industry 
and new technology for Variety, write a column called "Entertainment 
2.0" in the Boston Globe, and also write on occasion for Wired, Fast 
Company, and the New York Times. I've written in the past for The 
Hollywood Reporter, including several pieces for their annual "Future 
of Entertainment" issue. I edit the blog CinemaTech. (You can sign up 
for a free e-mail subscription there; it's updated at least once every 
weekday.)

To my knowledge, The Future of Web Video is the most comprehensive book 
or research report yet written on the emerging Web video economy. If 
you have any questions about it, feel free to e-mail me at 
kirsner at pobox.com.