Friday, 19 November 2010
Basecamp3 wins award
Basecamp3 came third in the Best Creative Incubator of 2010 at the 9th Annual Incubation Conference and Awards held in Liverpool. But hey! we were in good company, second was the Tallinn Creative Incubator and first was the Arts Incubator of Kansas both much bigger organisations that have been going for several years. Next year its being held in New Zealand, maybe we'll come first.
Saturday, 26 June 2010
In Search Of Excellence
A comparative business model assessment of value-creation capabilities in the computer games industry
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Sunday, 20 June 2010
OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REGIME IS NO LONGER FIT FOR PURPOSE
The internet: Everything you ever need to know
By John Naughton
The Observer, Sunday 20 June 2010
OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REGIME IS NO LONGER FIT FOR PURPOSE
In the analogue world, copying was difficult and degenerative (ie copies of copies became progressively worse than the original). In the digital world, copying is effortless and perfect. In fact, copying is to computers as breathing is to living organisms, inasmuch as all computational operations involve it. When you view a web page, for example, a copy of the page is loaded into the video memory of your computer (or phone, or iPad) before the device can display it on the screen. So you can't even look at something on the web without (unknowingly) making a copy of it.
Since our current intellectual property regime was conceived in an era when copying was difficult and imperfect, it's not surprising that it seems increasingly out of sync with the networked world. To make matters worse (or better, depending on your point of view), digital technology has provided internet users with software tools which make it trivially easy to copy, edit, remix and publish anything that is available in digital form – which means nearly everything, nowadays. As a result, millions of people have become "publishers" in the sense that their creations are globally published on platforms such as Blogger, Flickr and YouTube. So everywhere one looks, one finds things that infringe copyright in one way or another. [including copying and re-purposing this article]
This is a disagreeable but inescapable fact – as inescapable in its way as the fact that young adults tend to drink too much alcohol. The only way to stop copying is to shut down the net. There's nothing wrong with intellectual property (or alcohol), per se, but our copyright laws are now so laughably out of touch with reality that they are falling into disrepute. They urgently need reforming to make them relevant to digital circumstances. The problem is that none of our legislators seems to understand this, so it won't happen any time soon.
By John Naughton
The Observer, Sunday 20 June 2010
OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REGIME IS NO LONGER FIT FOR PURPOSE
In the analogue world, copying was difficult and degenerative (ie copies of copies became progressively worse than the original). In the digital world, copying is effortless and perfect. In fact, copying is to computers as breathing is to living organisms, inasmuch as all computational operations involve it. When you view a web page, for example, a copy of the page is loaded into the video memory of your computer (or phone, or iPad) before the device can display it on the screen. So you can't even look at something on the web without (unknowingly) making a copy of it.
Since our current intellectual property regime was conceived in an era when copying was difficult and imperfect, it's not surprising that it seems increasingly out of sync with the networked world. To make matters worse (or better, depending on your point of view), digital technology has provided internet users with software tools which make it trivially easy to copy, edit, remix and publish anything that is available in digital form – which means nearly everything, nowadays. As a result, millions of people have become "publishers" in the sense that their creations are globally published on platforms such as Blogger, Flickr and YouTube. So everywhere one looks, one finds things that infringe copyright in one way or another. [including copying and re-purposing this article]
This is a disagreeable but inescapable fact – as inescapable in its way as the fact that young adults tend to drink too much alcohol. The only way to stop copying is to shut down the net. There's nothing wrong with intellectual property (or alcohol), per se, but our copyright laws are now so laughably out of touch with reality that they are falling into disrepute. They urgently need reforming to make them relevant to digital circumstances. The problem is that none of our legislators seems to understand this, so it won't happen any time soon.
LiverpoolDaily Post article
Milky Tea and Pacificstream help young entrepreneurs to get started
Jun 14 2010 by Chris Hughes, Liverpool Daily Post
A RECENTLY opened city centre business incubator unit for firms operating in the creative industries sector is almost full to the brim with tenants
Basecamp3, set up just six months ago, supports creative businesses in the Baltic Triangle by providing them with the advice and space they need to get started.
Located in the historic city centre area of Liverpool next to the water front, Basecamp3 is run by Milky Tea and Pacificstream.
Milky Tea is a creative group of designers and Pacificstream is a social enterprise based in Liverpool. Basecamp3 is focused on supporting creative and digital design industries by providing desk and office space as well as business support and advice for new entrepreneurs.
Managed by a team of advisers with experience of supporting entrepreneurs, the incubator helps businesses including game and web designers, film producers and graphic designers.
The new creative incubator provides an environment which is “intellectual property secure” so that companies are confident in sharing ideas and can collaborate on commissions and development work.
Business support services include specific information, advice and guidance, business mentoring and professional development opportunities. Access to online resources, marketing opportunities as well as funding are also provided when needed.
As a result of its initial success, Basecamp3 now has only five desks left.
Businesses currently being supported include SetGo Games, Christian Lavoie and CG Creative Designs.
Roy Jones from Basecamp3 said: “We do it to provide young entrepreneurs with an environment which helps them to get started.”
Acknowledging it can be hard to start a business, Mr Jones said: “We enable them to do that”.
One of Basecamp3’s clients said: “It’s a good idea being in amongst other creatives because on your own, you can get a bit demoralised and so it’s a team effort. I’ve got work with the BBC and I can call on the professionals.”
Milky Tea was founded by coffee drinker Jon Holmes in 1995 and provides services to clients around the country and has previously been involved in providing business support.
Jun 14 2010 by Chris Hughes, Liverpool Daily Post
A RECENTLY opened city centre business incubator unit for firms operating in the creative industries sector is almost full to the brim with tenants
Basecamp3, set up just six months ago, supports creative businesses in the Baltic Triangle by providing them with the advice and space they need to get started.
Located in the historic city centre area of Liverpool next to the water front, Basecamp3 is run by Milky Tea and Pacificstream.
Milky Tea is a creative group of designers and Pacificstream is a social enterprise based in Liverpool. Basecamp3 is focused on supporting creative and digital design industries by providing desk and office space as well as business support and advice for new entrepreneurs.
Managed by a team of advisers with experience of supporting entrepreneurs, the incubator helps businesses including game and web designers, film producers and graphic designers.
The new creative incubator provides an environment which is “intellectual property secure” so that companies are confident in sharing ideas and can collaborate on commissions and development work.
Business support services include specific information, advice and guidance, business mentoring and professional development opportunities. Access to online resources, marketing opportunities as well as funding are also provided when needed.
As a result of its initial success, Basecamp3 now has only five desks left.
Businesses currently being supported include SetGo Games, Christian Lavoie and CG Creative Designs.
Roy Jones from Basecamp3 said: “We do it to provide young entrepreneurs with an environment which helps them to get started.”
Acknowledging it can be hard to start a business, Mr Jones said: “We enable them to do that”.
One of Basecamp3’s clients said: “It’s a good idea being in amongst other creatives because on your own, you can get a bit demoralised and so it’s a team effort. I’ve got work with the BBC and I can call on the professionals.”
Milky Tea was founded by coffee drinker Jon Holmes in 1995 and provides services to clients around the country and has previously been involved in providing business support.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Friday, 30 April 2010
Shanghai Expo 2010 promotion event
Invite to the VIP Shanghai Expo 2010 promotion event.
11:00 – 16:00 on Sunday 6th June 2010 at the
Devonshire Hotel, 293 Edge Lane, Liverpool L7 9LD
This arts and cultural promotion event is to promote the World Expo that is being held at Shanghai this year from May to October and is in partnership with Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Regional Chinese Association and HSBC bank.
It will include:
Lion Dance
Exhibition of pictures
Shanghai Expo Videos
Fashion Show
Group singing and dancing
Free Chinese buffet
and the opportunity to network.
Please confirm with Cathy Yu, Chair of Merseyside Regional Chinese Association if you wish to attend.
cathy@chinaukbridge.com
0844 544 3733
Friday, 9 April 2010
World Expo in Shanghai 2010
Opportunity for a focused creative and digital industries visit to the World Expo in Shanghai 2010
This is a unique opportunity as Liverpool is the only UK city at the World Expo in Shanghai 2010 and will be representing the Northwest. The World Expo is running from May to October 2010, and is expected to attract around 70 million visitors and will showcase the cultural and economic vibrancy of the world's leading urban centres and nations.
The Liverpool Pavilion is to be a showcase for the dynamic creativity and enterprise that is embodied by the city - and a showcase for the historic renaissance, which it has undergone, in the last decade. The Pavilion will also position Liverpool as the gateway to England’s North West, telling the story of the region’s diversity, scale and the exceptional quality of its culture, with a rich and varied heritage, sporting and leisure offer and some outstanding natural environments.
China-UK Bridge and Pacificstream are organising focused visits to Shanghai to introduce you to Chinese business culture and to the opportunities available for your business. This visit will be a catalyst for future business collaborations. You will spend 5 days in Shanghai with at least two full days at the World Expo with the opportunity to meet potential business partners and clients in the VIP area and marketing suite of the Liverpool Pavilion. We will ensure that you are introduced to people that meet your individual requirements for collaborative business. You will also have the opportunity to experience the culture of the region and be hosted by regional leaders and officials that can support your Chinese business ventures. Cathy Yu the director of China UK Bridge who is from Shanghai and is very knowledgeable of the local business environment will lead these visits.
The World Expo 2010 in Shanghai offers a wide range of opportunities for your business and these focused visits will introduce you to China enabling you to build future business relationships to connect with new markets, new customers and new investors.
The China UK Bridge/Pacificstream focused visits will provide a range of support including:
- One–to–one meetings with appropriate state officials and businesses for your organisation
- Sector–based business focus for your business or organisation
- Translation services provided during meetings, events and business excursions
- Visa applications service
- Meeting venues,
- cultural visits, meals, transport etc arranged
- Targeted PR for your visit
- Comprehensive Shanghai–side care package
- Booking flights and hotels
- Support by Shanghai International business forums
- Support by Chinese people’s political consultative conference
- Partner with Administrative Office of Committee for Friendship with foreign Countries
Costs:
£500 plus VAT
Dates:
Middle of July 2010 end of Sep 2010
For further details and to declare your interest please contact:
Cathy Yu
E:cathy@chinaukbridge.com
T: 01513292888 /08445443733
Roy Jones,
E: roy@pacificstream.ino
T: 0151 329 2121
This is a unique opportunity as Liverpool is the only UK city at the World Expo in Shanghai 2010 and will be representing the Northwest. The World Expo is running from May to October 2010, and is expected to attract around 70 million visitors and will showcase the cultural and economic vibrancy of the world's leading urban centres and nations.
The Liverpool Pavilion is to be a showcase for the dynamic creativity and enterprise that is embodied by the city - and a showcase for the historic renaissance, which it has undergone, in the last decade. The Pavilion will also position Liverpool as the gateway to England’s North West, telling the story of the region’s diversity, scale and the exceptional quality of its culture, with a rich and varied heritage, sporting and leisure offer and some outstanding natural environments.
China-UK Bridge and Pacificstream are organising focused visits to Shanghai to introduce you to Chinese business culture and to the opportunities available for your business. This visit will be a catalyst for future business collaborations. You will spend 5 days in Shanghai with at least two full days at the World Expo with the opportunity to meet potential business partners and clients in the VIP area and marketing suite of the Liverpool Pavilion. We will ensure that you are introduced to people that meet your individual requirements for collaborative business. You will also have the opportunity to experience the culture of the region and be hosted by regional leaders and officials that can support your Chinese business ventures. Cathy Yu the director of China UK Bridge who is from Shanghai and is very knowledgeable of the local business environment will lead these visits.
The World Expo 2010 in Shanghai offers a wide range of opportunities for your business and these focused visits will introduce you to China enabling you to build future business relationships to connect with new markets, new customers and new investors.
The China UK Bridge/Pacificstream focused visits will provide a range of support including:
- One–to–one meetings with appropriate state officials and businesses for your organisation
- Sector–based business focus for your business or organisation
- Translation services provided during meetings, events and business excursions
- Visa applications service
- Meeting venues,
- cultural visits, meals, transport etc arranged
- Targeted PR for your visit
- Comprehensive Shanghai–side care package
- Booking flights and hotels
- Support by Shanghai International business forums
- Support by Chinese people’s political consultative conference
- Partner with Administrative Office of Committee for Friendship with foreign Countries
Costs:
£500 plus VAT
Dates:
Middle of July 2010 end of Sep 2010
For further details and to declare your interest please contact:
Cathy Yu
E:cathy@chinaukbridge.com
T: 01513292888 /08445443733
Roy Jones,
E: roy@pacificstream.ino
T: 0151 329 2121
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
IP Framework Templates for Digital Media
NESTA have produced a range of IP Frameworks at:
http://www.nesta.org.uk/areas_of_work/creative_industries/digital_innovation/ipr_frameworks
http://www.nesta.org.uk/areas_of_work/creative_industries/digital_innovation/ipr_frameworks
Link to NESTA's Whats App Event
http://www.nesta.org.uk/news_events/video/assets/features/whats_app_event
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Virtual Incubator for Game and Animation SMEs
VITA for GAMEs
Summary
The current project proposal titled “Virtual Incubator - Creative Industries” aims to encourage entrepreneurship in the game and animation sector, train qualified personnel for the sector, create a platform for academicians, companies and students to work together, increase societal awareness towards digital arts, build a platform for sharing information on game development and animation, create new technology-based companies, ensure that university-industry cooperation is effective and continuous, and create opportunities for cooperation with other countries based on this sector.
The proposed project is a transfer of a project developed by Pacificstream Information C.I.C. named “VirincCreate - Virtual Incubator - Creative Industries ”, which is being seeked further funding to develop the model, implement new interactive access to the content and 'roll' it out to creative enterprises across Europe.
The idea of the project is a result of the experience of all partners in working with SMEs which are specialized in fields such as animation and simulation technologies, game development. There is a major gap in the sector which is well aware of the
fact that such creative industries need guidance, as many of them are still in their early stages of development.
The potential target group of the proposed project will include the incubatees within METUTECH that are specialized in fields such as animation and simulation technologies, game development. METUTECH is well aware of the fact that such creative industries need guidance, as many of them are still in their early stages of development. METUTECH is willing to undertake the significant role of introducing these ideas to the respective communities. Hence, the METUTECH family wants to improve the capacity of their network by means of training programs, which will ultimately build awareness, guide entrepreneurs seeking finance by the development of projects directed at the various sub-branches and genres of the game sector such as animation, 3D games, casual / serious games, and mobile games according to the interests, level of knowledge and capabilities of the applicants. It is believed that the infrastructures and network of contacts provided by METU and METUTECH comprised of proficient SME’s, R&D staff and academicians will strengthen the impact of such activities.
This project will be developed in close cooperation of 7 partners from 3 countries with international experience and knowledge in the field of the game and animation sector and in EU project management and implementation. As a whole, the partnership structure includes Ceidot Studios, Enocta, TROYKA, PSi, Digitalcity Business, Games Academy.
The main outcomes provided from the project are web-site with e-learning tool, DVD and lecture notes. The intangible outcome will be the created innovative approach to VET training in the sector of the game and animation for all employees of the SME, entrepreneurs and young graduates.
Summary
The current project proposal titled “Virtual Incubator - Creative Industries” aims to encourage entrepreneurship in the game and animation sector, train qualified personnel for the sector, create a platform for academicians, companies and students to work together, increase societal awareness towards digital arts, build a platform for sharing information on game development and animation, create new technology-based companies, ensure that university-industry cooperation is effective and continuous, and create opportunities for cooperation with other countries based on this sector.
The proposed project is a transfer of a project developed by Pacificstream Information C.I.C. named “VirincCreate - Virtual Incubator - Creative Industries ”, which is being seeked further funding to develop the model, implement new interactive access to the content and 'roll' it out to creative enterprises across Europe.
The idea of the project is a result of the experience of all partners in working with SMEs which are specialized in fields such as animation and simulation technologies, game development. There is a major gap in the sector which is well aware of the
fact that such creative industries need guidance, as many of them are still in their early stages of development.
The potential target group of the proposed project will include the incubatees within METUTECH that are specialized in fields such as animation and simulation technologies, game development. METUTECH is well aware of the fact that such creative industries need guidance, as many of them are still in their early stages of development. METUTECH is willing to undertake the significant role of introducing these ideas to the respective communities. Hence, the METUTECH family wants to improve the capacity of their network by means of training programs, which will ultimately build awareness, guide entrepreneurs seeking finance by the development of projects directed at the various sub-branches and genres of the game sector such as animation, 3D games, casual / serious games, and mobile games according to the interests, level of knowledge and capabilities of the applicants. It is believed that the infrastructures and network of contacts provided by METU and METUTECH comprised of proficient SME’s, R&D staff and academicians will strengthen the impact of such activities.
This project will be developed in close cooperation of 7 partners from 3 countries with international experience and knowledge in the field of the game and animation sector and in EU project management and implementation. As a whole, the partnership structure includes Ceidot Studios, Enocta, TROYKA, PSi, Digitalcity Business, Games Academy.
The main outcomes provided from the project are web-site with e-learning tool, DVD and lecture notes. The intangible outcome will be the created innovative approach to VET training in the sector of the game and animation for all employees of the SME, entrepreneurs and young graduates.
Basecamp3 Meeting next week
A reminder of the meeting on Tuesday 6th at 16:30.
Items for the agenda so far:
- Company presentations/introductions
- Collaborative work
- Update on building, roadworks etc
- IP
- Future of the incubator..
- New businesses
- Business support, BSU ISUS update
- Office management and housekeeping
- Reviews due
- Rent update and VAT
- Info etc.
blog set up/FB/web site
need logos and 200 words inc. what you offer and who are your potential customers
Europass CV
Help needed assembling furniture
getting people in, Howard Fleming, Steve Smith, Kevin McManus
- AOB
Items for the agenda so far:
- Company presentations/introductions
- Collaborative work
- Update on building, roadworks etc
- IP
- Future of the incubator..
- New businesses
- Business support, BSU ISUS update
- Office management and housekeeping
- Reviews due
- Rent update and VAT
- Info etc.
blog set up/FB/web site
need logos and 200 words inc. what you offer and who are your potential customers
Europass CV
Help needed assembling furniture
getting people in, Howard Fleming, Steve Smith, Kevin McManus
- AOB
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
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