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Building Embodied Experience in Design and the Arts with Stephen Neely

Building Embodied Experience in Design and the Arts with Stephen Neely

In this episode of Tech in the Arts, Dr. Stephen Neely, associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music, talks with the Sofia Akhmanaeva, AMT Lab’s Social Media and Marketing Coordinator. They discuss eurhythmics, a century-old practice focusing on the bodily engagement of music, and how these principles extend to modern interaction design. The conversation delves into the evolution of design practices and the need for a more holistic, user-centric approach in the digital age.

Digital Streaming For Arts Organizations: Who it continues to serve

Digital Streaming For Arts Organizations: Who it continues to serve

In this episode of our Let’s Talk podcast, host Maraika Lumholdt talks with B Crittenden, Manager of Corporate Support at the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, about how live streaming changed the arts world during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and how it continues to serve audiences despite the return to in-person programming.

Ultraviolet Light and Creative Engineering for Photography with Mikael Owunna

Ultraviolet Light and Creative Engineering for Photography with Mikael Owunna

In this podcast interview, AMT Lab staff members Rachel Broughton and Maraika Lumholdt talk with Mikael Owunna, a Nigerian American multi-media artist, filmmaker, and engineer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mikael discusses how technology, as presented in traditional African cosmologies, has influenced his creative practice and shaped his recent works.

Let's Talk: Zoom Fatigue, VR Festivals, and Streaming

Let's Talk: Zoom Fatigue, VR Festivals, and Streaming

In their first Let’s Talk episode, Angela Johnson (Podcast Producer) and B Crittenden (Technology and Interactive Content Manager) chat about Zoom fatigue with AMT Lab contributor Morgan Kasprowicz, then continue the conversation about the pandemic’s impact on the arts with a discussion about VR festivals and streaming.

Technology in Performance Art: An Interview with Slowdanger

Technology in Performance Art: An Interview with Slowdanger

In this episode, Alyssa interviews Taylor Knight and Anna Thompson, co-founders and artistic directors of Slowdanger, a multidisciplinary performing duo. They discuss examples of how they have used technology in their performances, like the LED ring in their performance called empathy machine. They also discuss their artistic process, including how storytelling and collaboration applies to their work.

Developing a Mobile App: Behind the Scenes with The Pittsburgh Opera

Developing a Mobile App: Behind the Scenes with The Pittsburgh Opera

In this week’s podcast, Alyssa and Grace interview Christian Cox, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Pittsburgh Opera and David Dombrowski, Chief Marketing Officer at Instant Encore to discuss the recent launch of the Pittsburgh Opera Mobile App. Listen below to learn about their process of developing the app and its many features and benefits.

Let's Talk: Blockchain, Tik Tok, and the Yondr Pouch In The News

Let's Talk: Blockchain, Tik Tok, and the Yondr Pouch In The News

This month in Let’s Talk: Tech In the Arts, Alyssa and Grace discuss how blockchain can be used in the music streaming industry, marketing and the trending app Tik Tok, and the Yondr pouch for restricting cell phone use during performances.