UConnDMCT - Podcast Details

Shows

Select+CT Podcast Season 2: Episode 3 - EntrepreneurshipGuests: David Noble, UConn's Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! This episode -season 2, episode 3- covers what is needed to embark on a successful entrepreneurship in the digital media space. It is easier than you’d think to start your own business in CT. David Noble from UConn's Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation revealed important information for digital media students in this state. David said that the...

2022-10-0424 min

Select+CT Podcast E20: Digital Media’s Influence on Public BroadcastingGuests: Lauren Komrosky - Chief Digital Officer, Connecticut Public | Jake Volckso, Connecticut Public Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry!

2022-01-0730 min

Select+CT Podcast E19 : Post-School Expectations in Animation and Motion GraphicsGuests: Steve Harper - Assistant Professor of Motion Design & Animation, University of Connecticut Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! In 2020, we were thinking about what our schools' post covid would look like. In 2022, we can think of what post school looks like with covid (mostly) out of the equation. That said, it’s no secret that graduating students tend to experience a range of emotions: from pride and anticipation, to fear and discouragement, all or any I fai...

2021-12-2923 min

Select+CT Podcast E18: Women in AnimationGuests: Bridget Costa - Motion Designer, Craftsman+ | Samantha Olschan - Assistant Professor of Motion Design & Animation, University of Connecticut Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! According to a recent study conducted by Zippia, there are over 7,091 known animators employed in the U.S.. 71.9% of those animators are men. That leaves 28.1% of women, which is not super encouraging for young women. Samantha Olschan is an assistant professor of motion design & animation. She and Bridget Costa -another motion designer- c...

2021-12-2224 min

Select+CT Podcast Season 2: Episode 7 - Wheelhouse and The VillageGuests: Chelsey Trowbridge - SVP of Post Production, Wheelhouse Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! The Village, in Stamford, CT, is one of the hidden gems of CT. That said, this episode of Select + CT is a little different than the others. We’re getting an inside look as to how The Village operates from their parent company -The Wheelhouse- and how that routine can be applied to any standard successful business. Guest Chelsey Trowbridge - SVP of...

2021-12-1623 min

Select+CT Podcast Season 2: Episode 6 - Community EngagementGuests: Jon Winkel - CEO, The Stamford Partnership Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! By definition, community engagement is working collaboratively with groups of people (hence the community part) in order to attain some sort of goal or aspiration. Host of Select + CT -David DesRoches- explains that there is however a different type of engagement within the digital media space. The episode “Community Engagement” was recorded in December of 2021. Jon Winkel - CEO, The Stamford Partnership, mentioned that...

2021-12-1024 min

Select+CT Podcast Season 2: Episode 5 - Audio IndustryGuests: Chris Argento - VP of Audio, WWE | Justin Matley - Re-Recording Mixer & Sound Designer, Freelance Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry Did you know that audio media such as cassette tapes are making a re-appearance in terms of sales? I suppose this is due to the need we now feel to disconnect from our constant online-lives. Though audio production is popularly known as the making of music, it’s actually super prominent in other forms of med...

2021-12-0234 min

Select+CT Podcast Season 2: Episode 4 - Social Media ListeningGuests: John Murphy, University of Connecticut, Digital Media Department Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Social media listening companies have agreements with Reddit, Twitter, ect. to gain insight on what we transfer from our mind to the screen. When you’re employed by one of these info-seeking-agencies, being able to balance social media listening so that it doesn't carry over into cyber stalking (a crime) is important. From a company perspective, John emphasizes that you need to kno...

2021-11-1728 min

Select+CT Podcast Season 2: Episode 2 - E- SportsGuests: Kenneth Thompson, University of Connecticut | Joshua Steffenson, Manchester Public School | Jason Chung, University of New Haven Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Did you know that you can make playing video games into a career? E-sports has had an “incredible growth” according to research done by Influencer Marketing Hub. Jason Chung, who runs the E-sports business program at University of New Haven, explained how you can make a living off of playing video games! Select + CT’s Host...

2021-10-0832 min

Select+CT Podcast Season 2: Episode 1 - Alumni ExperienceGuests: Bryan Murphy, NBC Sports Group | Leah Myers, WTNH-TV | Erick Jean, The Game Agency Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! What is it like in the world after graduating college? It’s a lot of connection making.. Like, a lot. If we as students have an idea of where we want to work, it’s still challenging to pinpoint if what we think we want will actually work out. Having the status of being an under...

2021-09-2436 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 12 - Building a Digital Media CompanyHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: David Salinas, Co-Founder of Digital Surgeons and Innovation District in New Haven / Pete Sena, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Surgeons "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Though this is a Connecticut inclined podcast, I found that the contents of this episode (episode 12, season 1), can apply to anyone in any state. David Salinas, Co-Founder of Digital Surgeons and Innovation District in New Haven / Pete Sena, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Surgeons, spoke with host David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University a...

2020-10-2730 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 11 - Freelancing & InternshipsHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: Derek Amrosi, National Emmy Award-Winning Editor / Gary Cohen, Executive Director, Triple Threat Television "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! What makes a good intern? Better yet, how do you even become one? With an internship, you get to prove yourself and perform at a high standard, that's what can move your career forward. You have to have self respect for your work, but you also need to take criticism and improve it in order to mo...

2020-10-2127 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 10 - Beyond the Tech/IBMHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: Marc Wisniewski, Design Producer at IBM / Martin Misiaszek, Content Designer at IBM / Lauren Ciulla, Visual Designer at IBM "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! What goes on within the walls of IBM? Or other digital media based companies for that matter? Design thinking. Companies have been integrating the method of design thinking into their workforce. IBM is a good example. Their mission is to provide solutions and experiences for their fellow IBMers to use everyday with...

2020-10-1325 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 9 -CT Careers in GamingHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: Bernard François, PreviewLabs / Elena Bertozzi, Quinnipiac University / Kimberly Hieftje, Yale School of Medicine "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! What is the thought process behind game development? There isn’t exactly one narrow answer to this question, but listening to this episode may help define the possibilities. Right now there is a huge market in developing serious or applied games. These are effective ways of teaching and training children, teens, and young adults. David...

2020-10-0725 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 8 - University to HollywoodHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: Timothy Suarez, Blue Sky Studios "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Why do some animators with the same degree get hired to create for Disney, whilst others do not? Specialization. Especially if you’re applying to a well-known studio such as Bluesky or Dreamworks. You must specialize in one particular area of animation. Episode 8 of the Select+CT podcast covers the transfer from college dorm to hollywood. Interviewer David DesRoches spoke with Blue Sky Studio An...

2020-09-1520 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 7 - Content MarketingHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: Colleen Sherry, Henkel "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Why are some advertisement commericals more tolerable than others? What makes a great ad? Value. As gen-z and millennial consumers develop more sophisticated and personal views on ad preferences, digital landscapes have evolved. Brands must be evolving alongside their consumers. Instead of just advertising out to someone with a product, feature and price, ads should bring content to the consumer that they're going to enjoy, while s...

2020-09-0924 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 6 - Building CT’s FutureHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: George Norfleet, Connecticut Office of Film Television & Digital Media / Danielle Bibbo, ITV America Select+CT is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Why consider moving your business to Connecticut, apart from Boston or NYC? The short answer is tax incentives.. and it’s probably the main answer. But, there are other reasons.. Guests George Norfleet, Connecticut Office of Film Television & Digital Media, and Danielle Bibbo, ITV America, spoke with David DesRoches about the future of CT. Though not ex...

2020-09-0125 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 5 - Women in FilmHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: Heather Elliot-Famularo, University of Connecticut / Karyl Evans, CPTV "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Why is it that women generations before us were able to secure jobs in the film production industry? The answer is not as simple as inclusivity: “women in film” were hired to be taken advantage of monetarily. David DesRoches interviewed two women in film themselves: Heather Elliot-Famularo, University of Connecticut, and Karyl Evans, CPTV. They’ve both won numerous awards for their f...

2020-08-2829 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 4 - Careers in Creative TechnologyHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guest: Sebastian Oddo, Octagon "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media Industry! Why are some companies more successful than others? What makes one network rise above the other? Creative technology is the common denominator. Multi sensory experiences such as sound, gesture, and other things relevant to consumers are utilized to generate more. Episode 4 of the Select + CT podcast tackles how we can twist technology to give ourselves a creative advantage. David DesRoches spoke with Sebastian Oddo, SVP of I...

2020-08-1825 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 3 - Careers in Motion GFXHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guest: Stefanie Toigo, NBC Sports "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media Industry! How do motion graphics professionals actually become professionals? And why is it that some animators land jobs at major cartoon networks, whilst others don’t? This episode of the Select + CT podcast unravels the answers to many questions surrounding the moving artwork industry. David DesRoches interviewed Stefanie Toigo from NBC Sports. She has been a motion graphics designer for over a decade. “The whole...

2020-08-1225 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 2 - University to CareerHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: Todd Barnes, Sacred Heart University / Wayne Edwards, University of New Haven "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Should you work harder than what your degree requires? Always. However, that’s much easier said than done.. A degree acts as an access key into the world of your studies, it’s up to you to use that access to your advantage. Todd Barnes & Wayne Edwards -both educators at Universities located in CT- unravel why it is so impo...

2020-08-0528 min

Select+CT Podcast Episode 1 - Activism through Social MediaHost: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: Mercy Quaye, The Narrative Project / Susan Katz, University of Bridgeport "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Ever wondered why certain companies are more successful at campaigning than others? Or maybe why the posts rooted in activism made by your peers seem to be earning more numbers? The answer lies somewhere in strategy, strategies you can learn more about in the very first episode of the Select + CT podcast. For example, with all the seemingly automated an...

2020-07-2834 min