Off Book RSS feed for PBS programming.http://video.pbs.orgen-ushttp://video.pbs.orgWed, 19 Jun 2013 19:30:32 -0400Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:30:32 -0400http://video.pbs.org/video/2345662967/Moving beyond the restrictions of print, web comic artists interact directly with audiences who share their own unique worldview, and create stories that are often embedded in innovative formats only possible online. Sometimes funny, sometimes personal, and almost always weird, web comic creators have taken the comic strip form to new, mature, and artistic heights.http://video.pbs.org/video/2345662967/03/15/2013Web comics have become an increasingly popular art form. What makes them so successful?nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2339671486/Much attention has been paid to 3D Printing lately, with new companies developing cheaper and more efficient consumer models that have wowed the tech community. They herald 3D Printing as a revolutionary and disruptive technology, but how will these printers truly affect our society?http://video.pbs.org/video/2339671486/03/01/2013The rise of 3D Printing has raised eyebrows and a number of questions about its future.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentTechnologyTechnologyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2331962793/As games have increased in sophistication, they have become a stage for ever higher displays of human skill and brilliance. The result is a tier of the gaming world filled with startling disciplined, talented, and highly competitive players. Born out of arcade tournaments and LAN parties, the world of competitive gaming is now entering a mature, global phase.http://video.pbs.org/video/2331962793/02/04/2013Competitive gaming is claiming a space similar to that of traditional sports.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyTechnologyTechnologyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2327062479/Comedy is a huge part of entertainment and culture, but for decades there have been very limited opportunities for comedians to reach audiences and succeed. Fortunately, the internet has blown that wide open, providing new venues for the creation of comedy, removing the limitations of the old guard, and opening new doors to laughter.http://video.pbs.org/video/2327062479/01/18/2013OFF BOOK explores the burgeoning world of web comedy.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2322911761/Programming plays a huge role in the world that surrounds us, and though its uses are often purely functional, there is a growing community of artists who use the language of code as their medium. Their work includes everything from computer generated art to elaborate interactive installations, all with the goal of expanding our sense of what is possible with digital tools.http://video.pbs.org/video/2322911761/01/03/2013Computer programming has taken on a new dimension as a radical art form.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentTechnologyTechnologyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2315538546/The internet is a powerful tool for communication, but it can sometimes be a double-edged sword. Issues such as bullying online and trolling have garnered a lot of attention recently, prompting questions about who does, and should, regulate the internet, and what free speech means online.http://video.pbs.org/video/2315538546/12/13/2012Trolling and bullying online have raised questions about communication on the Internet.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2311391293/Though often overlooked, Graphic Design surrounds us: it is the signs we read, the products we buy, and the rooms we inhabit. Graphic designers find beauty within limitations, working towards the ultimate goal of visually communicating a message. Utilizing a language of type and imagery, graphic designers try to make every aspect of our lives defined and beautiful.http://video.pbs.org/video/2311391293/11/30/2012OFF BOOK explores how graphic design defines the world we interact with every day.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2305475240/The world of journalism has changed in the internet era. Newsrooms are significantly smaller now than they were 10 years ago, and news is no longer a once-a-day product, but instead a constant flow of information. Thanks to Twitter, journalists are now faced with the challenge of adapting their roles in this digital era, finding new ways to add value to content, and making content relevant.http://video.pbs.org/video/2305475240/11/16/2012Twitter has shaped the world of journalism - and news - in unprecedented ways.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyTechnologyTechnologyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2301865405/We live in a digital world that gives us all the media we could possibly dream of at the click of a mouse, yet many people miss the old school physical formats from our past. The challenges these retro formats present to capturing and experiencing media actually enhance our appreciation for the sound or image, making the art we love a bit more intimate, and real.http://video.pbs.org/video/2301865405/11/08/2012Vinyl, cassettes, and other retro media have made a surprising revival in the digital era.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyTechnologyTechnologyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2293574270/Color is one of the fundamental elements of our existence, and defines our world in such deep ways that its effects are nearly imperceptible. Whether in the micro-sense with the choice of an article of clothing, or the macro-sense where cultures on the whole embrace color trends at the scale of decades, color is a signifier of our motives and deepest feelings.http://video.pbs.org/video/2293574270/10/18/2012OFF BOOK explores how color influences our society, lives, and culture.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2287049951/The video game industry is now bigger than Hollywood, with hundreds of millions of dollars spent developing these interactive experiences. But there are also small-scale developers working in the indie game realm, creating unique and experimental video games. Much like indie music or indie film, the indie gaming movement provides a creative outlet for game designers outside of the mainstream.http://video.pbs.org/video/2287049951/10/04/2012The vast world of indie video games is a growing field of artistic ingenuity.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2281794515/The explosion of the internet over the past 20 years has led to the development of one of the newest creative mediums: the website. Web designers have adapted through the technological developments of html, CSS, Flash, and JavaScript, and have mastered the balance between creativity and usability. Now, the rise of mobile computing is further changing our expectations for responsible web design.http://video.pbs.org/video/2281794515/09/20/2012Web design has dramatically shaped the way we experience and interact with information.nrTechnologyTechnologyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2276806124/Before the mass media, people actively engaged with culture through storytelling and expanding well-known tales. Modern fan culture connects to this historical tradition, and has become a force that challenges social norms and accepted behavior. "Fannish" behavior has become its own grassroots way of altering our society and culture, and a means of actively experiencing one's own culture.http://video.pbs.org/video/2276806124/09/07/2012Off Book explores the diverse world of modern Fan Culture.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2271753244/Animation has been captivating audiences for more than a hundred years. From classic forms like hand drawn and stop-motion, to cutting-edge techniques like motion graphics and CGI, animation has a long history of creating style and poetry unachievable through live action filmmaking. It is a tool for educating, a place for experimentation and play, and a way of telling personal stories.http://video.pbs.org/video/2271753244/08/23/2012Off Book explores the vast world of animation and its evolution over the past 100 years.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2265493171/Glitches are the frustrating byproduct of technology gone awry. Many artists and programmers, however, have embraced these crisis moments and discovered beauty in the glitch. By hacking familiar systems, they intentionally cause glitches, and manipulate them to create art. Enjoying the aesthetics of technological mistakes defies the notion that technology and entertainment has to be seamless.http://video.pbs.org/video/2265493171/08/09/2012Can glitches be made into art? Off Book explores a subculture that has done just that.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2261116168/"Viral Video" is the signature phenomenon of internet media. Something akin to pop songs, these videos with irresistible hooks have saturated video culture online and have now evolved into a multitude of sophisticated forms. Whether rooted in comedy, spectacle, schadenfreude, cuteness, politics, performance, or deep meaning, the idea of viral videos have forever changed media.http://video.pbs.org/video/2261116168/07/27/2012Off Book examines the cornerstone of today's Internet: the viral video.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2254748842/Technology defies the boundaries of human perception. From photomicrography to astrophotography, size and distance are no longer barriers, and through slow-mo and timelapse, we are allowed to see time and humanity in a new light. Through our curiosity and thirst for the unknown, the beauty of the universe can now be explored beyond the limits of the naked eye.http://video.pbs.org/video/2254748842/07/10/2012High-tech photography has enabled us to see far beyond the limits of our own eyes.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentTechnologyTechnologyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2245713198/Beginning with early Atari and Nintendo video games, the 8-bit aesthetic has been a part of our culture for over 30 years. As it moved through the generations, 8-bit earned its independence from its video game roots. No longer just nostalgia art, contemporary 8-bit artists and chiptunes musicians have elevated the form to new levels of creativity and cultural reflection.http://video.pbs.org/video/2245713198/06/14/2012The 8-bit video game aesthetic has evolved into a dynamic form of visual and musical art.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2242152721/Since its creation in 2005, Reddit has grown into one of the most influential communities on the internet. More than just a content aggregator, it generates information and new content, and has given birth to intriguing collaborative projects that reflect a particular group character and value system. (NOTE: Viewer Discretion Advised. Mature Content)http://video.pbs.org/video/2242152721/06/04/2012A look into Reddit, one of the most influential online communities. (Mature content)nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2235958083/LEGO blocks are one of the most beloved toys in the world, playing a role in many a person's childhood. But for some creators, LEGO has evolved from toy to art form. In this episode, we talk to three LEGO artists who have made beautiful mosaics, amazing stop-motion videos, thoughtful sculptures, and have turned these tiny building blocks into a true artistic medium.http://video.pbs.org/video/2235958083/05/17/2012OFF BOOK examines the growing popularity of LEGO blocks as an art form.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2230759496/The fan art community is one of the most creative and active online. Taking pop culture stories and icons as its starting point, the fan community extends those characters into new adventures, unexpected relationships, bizarre remixes, and even as the source material for beautiful art. Limited only by the imagination of the artist, the fan art world is full of surprises and brilliance.http://video.pbs.org/video/2230759496/05/04/2012Off Book examines the growing, diverse world of original fan-created art.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2224780835/Credits are the first thing we see when watching a great film or TV show, but the complexity and artistry of title design is rarely discussed. Creators of title sequences are tasked to invent concepts that evoke the story and themes of the production wrapped in a powerful visual experience that pulls the viewer into the film's world. Off Book explores the nuances of this ubiquitous art form.http://video.pbs.org/video/2224780835/04/19/2012We've all seen countless film and tv titles. What goes into creating this niche art form?nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2219469018/It seems that no matter how far we advance into the digital age, our bodies remain a place where we want to express ourselves. This episode of OFF BOOK profiles the diverse talents and philosophies of three modern tattoo artists of vastly differing styles: Vinny Romanelli, Kiku, and Stephanie Tamez.http://video.pbs.org/video/2219469018/04/04/2012OFF BOOK explores the diverse world of tattoo art and three of its most unique artists.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2213375354/The Internet has intensified connections between people across the planet and has fundamentally altered our relationship with art. This episode of Off Book explores how platforms like Kickstarter, Creative Commons, and The Creators Project have shaped the way art is created, published and shared in the digital age.http://video.pbs.org/video/2213375354/03/21/2012Off Book explores the new models of creating and publishing art in the digital world.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentMusicMusicTechnologyTechnologyCommunications & MediaCommunications & MediaEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2207348428/GIFs are one of the oldest image formats used on the web. Throughout their history, they have served a huge variety of purposes, from functional to entertainment. In this episode of Off Book, we chart their history, explore the hotbed of GIF creativity on Tumblr, and talk to two teams of GIF artists who are evolving the form into powerful new visual experiences.http://video.pbs.org/video/2207348428/03/08/2012Off Book explores the web's most iconic image format: the animated gif.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentTechnologyTechnologyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2186443370/As the 90s came to a close, the business of music began to change. Technology allowed artists to produce their own music, and the internet became a free-for-all for musicians to promote themselves. The result was an influx of artists, and audiences were left wondering how to sort through them. In this episode we reveal how music blogs and websites have arisen as the new arbiters of quality.http://video.pbs.org/video/2186443370/01/13/2012The online space has changed the way we find and listen to music.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentMusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyTechnologyTechnologyCommunications & MediaCommunications & MediaWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2178721014/Books are in a conflicted state. From pop culture pop-ups, to surreal sculptural stories, to reformations of antique sacred texts, these creators re-envision what the experience of a book can be. At times playful, and other times profound, this episode explores the boundaries of one of the most important human creations.http://video.pbs.org/video/2178721014/12/21/2011At times playful, other times profound, this episode explores the boundaries of book art.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2175888295/We swim in an ocean of products. Behind each one, there is someone (hopefully) thinking about the way we experience it. In this episode of Off Book, we explore three aspects of product design: build quality and engineering fundamentals, humanism and sustainability, and speculation on the future of the product experience.http://video.pbs.org/video/2175888295/12/12/2011Behind each product, there is someone (hopefully) thinking about the way we experience it.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsModernModernWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2170070010/An intriguing combination of programmers, artists, and philosophers, these creators embrace a process that delegates essential decisions to computers, data sets, or even random variables.http://video.pbs.org/video/2170070010/11/23/2011Some creators delegate decisions to computers, data sets, or even random variables.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsModernModernWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2170070012/Although not every artist is as attentive to fashion as Kanye West, style does make its way into their lives. Sometimes driven by practical purpose, other times by personal expression or as part of performance, fashion plays a role in the aesthetic landscape of many artists.http://video.pbs.org/video/2170070012/11/23/2011Fashion plays a role in the aesthetic landscape of many artists.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsModernModernWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2160226443/Video games are important. They are a storytelling medium, a place for self-expression, a sandbox for the human imagination, and an extension of an ages old tradition of gaming. We play out some of the most essential aspects of our culture in games, and we learn more about ourselves and the world around us in the process.http://video.pbs.org/video/2160226443/10/26/2011Video games are an extension of an ages old tradition of gaming.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyModernModernTechnologyTechnologyCommunications & MediaCommunications & MediaWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2152624373/America has a long tradition of handmade arts and crafts. In the manufacturing age, however, much of this work was overshadowed by the homogenizing force of retail culture. But the passion for handmade arts didn't disappear, and persisted through the years in local craft fairs. Etsy provides a platform for communication and sales to appreciative fans and customers.http://video.pbs.org/video/2152624373/10/13/2011Etsy brings America's long tradition of handmade arts and crafts into the digital age.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsFolk Art & CraftsFolk Art & CraftsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/12212487/The street is a space where art thrives, and a place where artists can shape the public aesthetic. Olek, a sculptor who knits, and Swoon, a mixed media artist, disrupt daily life with work that creates wonder, emotion, and humor. With powerful layers of meaning, beautiful aesthetics, and using unique media, these two prolific creators are pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.http://video.pbs.org/video/12212487/10/04/2011The street is a space where art thrives and artists can re-shape the public aesthetic.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsFolk Art & CraftsFolk Art & CraftsLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2128263758/As we become more and more engaged with the internet in every aspect of our lives, powerful questions have arisen regarding the ownership of digital media and information, the relationship between corporations, governments, and individuals online, the power of pop culture influence, and the dissolving border between the digital and physical worlds. Queue The Free Art & Technology (F.A.T.) Lab.http://video.pbs.org/video/2128263758/09/14/2011Free Art & Technology (F.A.T.) Lab is an international group of 21 artists and hackers.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsFine ArtsFine ArtsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2112504568/Steampunk art evokes an alternate reality where steam is the primary source of power. Technology, though highly advanced, has taken on a very different look and feel, and fashion is heavily influenced by Victorian styles. In this episode, we explore the Steampunk aesthetic and art movement.http://video.pbs.org/video/2112504568/08/31/2011Steampunk art evokes an alternate reality where steam is the primary source of power.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsFolk Art & CraftsFolk Art & CraftsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2096747971/Environments like 4chan, Know Your Meme, Reddit, and Canv.as are hotbeds for the creation of collective imagery. Usually in response to a cultural, political, or emotional phenomenon, the communities on these sites can generate dozens or hundreds of variations on a single image or concept. Considered internet "memes", these image families are often very astute condensations of shared feelings.http://video.pbs.org/video/2096747971/08/17/2011Know Your Meme, 4chan, Reddit, and Canv.as are hotbeds for creating collective imagery.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyCommunityCommunityMedia & TechnologyMedia & TechnologyWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2080123317/Type is everywhere. Every print publication, website, movie, advertisement and public message involves the creation or selection of a fitting typeface. Online, a rich and artistic typographical culture exists, where typefaces are created and graphic design seeps in to every image.http://video.pbs.org/video/2080123317/08/03/2011Type is everywhere.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsLiterature & WritingLiterature & WritingWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2061486609/Light has been an essential element in artwork for centuries. Light painters create electrifying images that blend photographs of the real world with layers of color and kinetic light. In the premiere episode of PBS Arts: Off Book, artists Aurora Crowley and Patrick Rochon demonstrate their light paint methodology, show off their electric works and describe the process that anyone can do at home.http://video.pbs.org/video/2061486609/07/19/2011Light painters blend photographs of the real world with layers of color and kinetic light.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisode