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This group is for those working on the bleeding edge of digital innovation. Here we want you to make new connections across discipline.  Here too you can share info about the cool new tools your are using or the ones you are building.
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Jul 10, 2011
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May 4, 2011
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Apr 18, 2011
David Thomson commented on Nicola Sinclair's blog post 'London calling: and missing the point for UK games'
"I'll bite ;-) Ludometrics worked with Cryptic on their iPhone app (with Cryptic Treats) recently, and we're working on an app for Comedy Unit as well (hopefully out in a couple of weeks). We have two games in the works (one iPhone, one…"
Nov 8, 2010
David Thomson replied to Nicola Sinclair's discussion 'Participants for creative challenge' in the group Wanted; Jobs, Skills, Resource
"Might be an idea to tie this in with what Folio14 are trying to do as well?"
Nov 8, 2010
Dr John Sutherland commented on David Thomson's blog post 'In Transition'
"I find the principal trouble with involving the Public Sector is that we end up facing in different directions. The PS intends to spend its money on social reconstruction and renewal projects, but often ends up misfocussed and spending it on itself…"
Oct 3, 2010
David Thomson commented on kenny shaw's blog post 'Screenmedia's SPRINT GPS iPhone APP wins The Sunday Times Bench Test (5 stars)'
"Fantastic, well done Kenny!"
Sep 27, 2010
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Sep 22, 2010
David Thomson commented on David Thomson's blog post 'In Transition'
"I agree, it definitely seems as though there's a mindset problem in all of this. That won't be solved overnight or by the public sector. I'd be interested in discussing your approach for music, to see exactly what overlap there is…"
Sep 20, 2010
Colin Jack commented on David Thomson's blog post 'In Transition'
"Games, music, film, TV all creating digital content, all suffering supplychain problems. There is a common theme here, and we should not wait for someone else to come up with a solution. I have one approach that has a legitimate public sector…"
Sep 20, 2010
David Thomson commented on David Thomson's blog post 'In Transition'
"On Crackdown 2, the general consensus from reviewers was that there wasn't enough new stuff built on the original. I'm not familiar enough with either game to say if that's true or not, but for that core segment of the market,…"
Sep 16, 2010
Carole Dunlop commented on David Thomson's blog post 'In Transition'
"[LIKE]<= !"
Sep 16, 2010
Nicola Sinclair commented on David Thomson's blog post 'In Transition'
"Really interesting post David and I agree about all the ridiculous hand-wringing from the media. What they manage to do with stories like that is make it sound as if the gaming industry in Scotland is specifically failing, and not that games…"
Sep 15, 2010
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FilmCamp 10 (Glasgow) - open call to 400 creative types at GFT, Rose Street, Glasgow

September 28, 2010 from 2pm to 6pm
FilmCamp 10 - with a line-up of leading speakers and presentations from programme and film-makers, game developers and web designers and people behind emerging creative digital media technologies, this event explores the future of moving image, multi-platform content and the increasing convergence of technology. Aimed at freelancers in broadcast and digital industries, as well as final year students, programmed commissioners and editors, FilmCamp 10 is an event inspired by the spirit of BarCamp…See More
Sep 14, 2010
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Tell us what you're passionate about....
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What brings you to 38minutes?
I love the process of creation and am constantly looking to improve my understanding of how people and teams create, but more importantly how they create 'things' that make a dent in the universe.

As a result, I'm involved in games, filmmaking, website development in a variety of roles: awareness, programming, directing, writing and producing.

David Thomson's Blog

In Transition

[Cross-posted from my own blog.]



As you may have read, the Scottish Affairs Committee visited Scotland yesterday to investigate the games industry. Despite some of the coverage bordering on the hysterical, I don’t believe the Scottish games industry is in crisis. I don’t believe… Continue

Posted on September 14, 2010 at 17:51 — 6 Comments

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