Media Architect
The Media Architect integrates Creative, Technical
and Business objectives into a unified Project Plan
and directs all aspects of the production process
to ensure total success. The primary goal is the
development of media properties that entertain,
educate and motivate viewers.
the path from Viewpoints to iTV
synonyms
Executive Producer
Director
Creative Director
Producer
Creator
Developer
Entrepreneur
New Media Designer
the path from Viewpoints to iTV
synonyms
Executive Producer
Director
Creative Director
Producer
Creator
Developer
Entrepreneur
New Media Designer
Education and Affiliations
EDUCATION
B.A. Bennington College 1995
Thematic Major in Sculpture, Mathematics and Philosophy of Sciene
AFFILIATIONS
Producers Guild of America
International Game Developers Association
National Arts Club
Venice Digital Media Society
DVD Association
Apple Pro Apps Forum
BUSINESS
Scope Seven
Silver Platter / UMDlab
PSPset.com
the TILT
Next New Networks
B.A. Bennington College 1995
Thematic Major in Sculpture, Mathematics and Philosophy of Sciene
AFFILIATIONS
Producers Guild of America
International Game Developers Association
National Arts Club
Venice Digital Media Society
DVD Association
Apple Pro Apps Forum
BUSINESS
Scope Seven
Silver Platter / UMDlab
PSPset.com
the TILT
Next New Networks
Press Clippings
Google link to stuff about
Blaine Graboyes
Final Fantasy: A New Era for DVD?
by Kristinha McCort in Millimeter - Posted Jan 1, 2002
Graboyes presented the studio and director Hironobu Sakaguchi with a 75-page proposal, storyboards, and a sample DVD explaining concepts, ideas, and functionality for the project. The central creative concept that Graboyes envisioned was that the DVD would function as a “library device.” Read More >>>
A New Ceiling?
by Michelle Manafy in eMedia - Posted Feb, 1 2002
Rarely is a DVD considered in the making of a film, much less conceived in concert. With Final Fantasy, Square Pictures brought in DVD developers Zuma Digital mid-production, and what they created may change not only how DVD is done—but what we now know it can do. Read More >>
Silver Lining for PSP
by Susanne Ault in Video Business - Posted Apr 13, 2006
“From the beginning, we have had a totally different perspective” from major studio suppliers, Silver Platter president Blaine Graboyes said. “We are picking content that is suitable for the PSP audience and for this device. When you hear of a retail backlash or consumer slowdown, that refers to studio movies. Why buy the UMD title when you already own the DVD?” Read More >>
Streaming Futures Interview (video) with Kidz Online in 2002
Nonlinear Movie Content Finds Ideal Medium in DVD
by Dan Ochiva in Digital Content Producer - Posted Oct 1, 1998
DVD may have found its equivalent of computing's "killer app." Now on disk...director Bob Bejan's I'm Your Man creates a "multi-path" narrative where viewers make choices that effect the 20-minute feature's plot (which) at $30, offers an experience beyond what standard, linear drama can accomplish, according to some converts. Such interactivity might just add the bit of spice DVD technology needs to bring about faster acceptance. (Currently more than 600,000 players have been sold.) Read More >>
Final Fantasy: A New Era for DVD?
by Kristinha McCort in Millimeter - Posted Jan 1, 2002
Graboyes presented the studio and director Hironobu Sakaguchi with a 75-page proposal, storyboards, and a sample DVD explaining concepts, ideas, and functionality for the project. The central creative concept that Graboyes envisioned was that the DVD would function as a “library device.” Read More >>>
A New Ceiling?
by Michelle Manafy in eMedia - Posted Feb, 1 2002
Rarely is a DVD considered in the making of a film, much less conceived in concert. With Final Fantasy, Square Pictures brought in DVD developers Zuma Digital mid-production, and what they created may change not only how DVD is done—but what we now know it can do. Read More >>
Silver Lining for PSP
by Susanne Ault in Video Business - Posted Apr 13, 2006
“From the beginning, we have had a totally different perspective” from major studio suppliers, Silver Platter president Blaine Graboyes said. “We are picking content that is suitable for the PSP audience and for this device. When you hear of a retail backlash or consumer slowdown, that refers to studio movies. Why buy the UMD title when you already own the DVD?” Read More >>
Streaming Futures Interview (video) with Kidz Online in 2002
Nonlinear Movie Content Finds Ideal Medium in DVD
by Dan Ochiva in Digital Content Producer - Posted Oct 1, 1998
DVD may have found its equivalent of computing's "killer app." Now on disk...director Bob Bejan's I'm Your Man creates a "multi-path" narrative where viewers make choices that effect the 20-minute feature's plot (which) at $30, offers an experience beyond what standard, linear drama can accomplish, according to some converts. Such interactivity might just add the bit of spice DVD technology needs to bring about faster acceptance. (Currently more than 600,000 players have been sold.) Read More >>
Speaking Engagements
PRESENTATIONS
FITC - 2006 - Flash, Publishing and the PSP
DVD Music - 2006 - Going Small: Music Video on the Go
PGA DVD Class - 2005 - with Sven Krong
Producers Guild - 2004 - Beyond DVD
DVDA NIST - 2002 - My Experiences at ZUMA and Beyond
LA DV Show - 2002 - The Art of Storyboarding
DVD Europe - 2000 - The Business of Enhanced and Web DVD
ENGAGEMENTS
NAB / LA DV Show / USC Northridge / Replitech / DVD Europe / DVD Entertainment / DVD Association / National Institute of Standards and Technology / Boards Summit / Producers Guild / Sundance / FITC / Showbiz Expo /
SPEAKING BIO
Coming Soon?!
FITC - 2006 - Flash, Publishing and the PSP
DVD Music - 2006 - Going Small: Music Video on the Go
PGA DVD Class - 2005 - with Sven Krong
Producers Guild - 2004 - Beyond DVD
DVDA NIST - 2002 - My Experiences at ZUMA and Beyond
LA DV Show - 2002 - The Art of Storyboarding
DVD Europe - 2000 - The Business of Enhanced and Web DVD
ENGAGEMENTS
NAB / LA DV Show / USC Northridge / Replitech / DVD Europe / DVD Entertainment / DVD Association / National Institute of Standards and Technology / Boards Summit / Producers Guild / Sundance / FITC / Showbiz Expo /
SPEAKING BIO
Coming Soon?!
Contact & Calendar
Blaine Graboyes
Media Architect
bg@blaineglobal.com
AIM - blaineglobal
Where am i now? View my iCal
Photos
1995
2000
2006
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Media Architect
bg@blaineglobal.com
AIM - blaineglobal
Where am i now? View my iCal
Photos
1995
2000
2006
silhouette
