This is a book about the history of Hollywood and Silicon Valley's technological relationship over the years. Author Philip Meza’s credentials are mostly in research and consulting. Much of the book talks about strategies for what Hollywood will need to do in order to stay afloat in the world of new media and Meza consults companies on this, so it’s safe to say he has proper credentials for this particular subject.
The book is definitely worth reading for people who are involved or would like to be involved in the media industry as well as people who are just interested in the latest example of the technological innovations from Silicon Valley merging with the money, business, and talent of Hollywood. The history provided gives perspective to the history of Hollywood’s struggle to accept new technologies and what they do to sustain profits. The inside information Meza provides is right from the front line and it will be interesting to see how relevant this information will be in the future.
5 out of 5.
-Ryan Keeshan
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
TV Creators: Conversations With America’s Top Producers
Not only does this book provide a straightforward & interesting background on the history of television, it exposes the backgrounds of those who have made television happen. From Paul Haggis to Aaron Spelling, conversations about their lives, journeys, and shows are revealed. These Producers that let everything lose through these pages, range from producing shows on ABC, NBC, CBS, the WB and many others.
This book allows the readers, probably future Producers or those interested in entering the industry, the chance to view these praised individuals as regular “human beings”. It gives the reader a sense of familiarity and comfort with the men and women we rarely hear from, but often see their names flash across the screen for a split second at the end of a show. It gives insight and knowledge behind how these great minds think, and I thank James L. Longworth Jr. for presenting this material to the public.
Rating: 4 out of 5
This book allows the readers, probably future Producers or those interested in entering the industry, the chance to view these praised individuals as regular “human beings”. It gives the reader a sense of familiarity and comfort with the men and women we rarely hear from, but often see their names flash across the screen for a split second at the end of a show. It gives insight and knowledge behind how these great minds think, and I thank James L. Longworth Jr. for presenting this material to the public.
Rating: 4 out of 5
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