Cutting edge art and the artists that make it. Off Book highlights the new, the unusual, the beautiful, and the bold across various artistic media and platforms.
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Cosplay has now officially entered the public consciousness. (5m 30s)
The Rise of Videogame Economies
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Online gamers have long been aware of their in-game economic potential. (7m 8s)
The New Rules of Robot/Human Society
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It's easy to imagine robots filling the roles promised to us in science fiction. (8m 54s)
Are Emoticons the Future of Language?
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Written language is a common replacement for face to face chat or phone calls. (5m 35s)
Is Code the Most Important Language in the World?
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The people who create our technology are becoming more influential every day. (5m 16s)
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Creativity has always been essential for our cultural growth. (8m 53s)
Frame By Frame: The Art of Stop Motion
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The magic of stop-motion animation has enthralled audiences for over a century. (7m 49s)
The Art of Portrait Photography
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Humans have been creating likenesses of each other for thousands of years. (7m 42s)
Online Privacy: How Did We Get Here?
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Our expectations about privacy have evolved over the past two centuries. (7m 50s)
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence
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Artificial intelligence is an ever evolving goal for researchers. (8m 22s)
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Illustrators articulate what a photograph cannot. (6m 59s)
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Logos surround us in digital and physical space. (6m 15s)
A 25th Anniversary GIF Mashup set to 8-bit Dubstep
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Some of our favorite GIFs compiled together! (44s)
Can Fan Culture Change Society?
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Off Book explores the diverse world of modern Fan Culture. (6m 50s)
Dungeons & Dragons and the Influence of Tabletop RPGs
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Tabletop RPGs enjoy a cultural resurgence in a digital age. (7m 19s)
Are Youtubers Revolutionizing Entertainment?
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OFF BOOK explores the Youtube revolution. (7m 51s)
The Beauty of Space Photography
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Images of space communicate the grandeur of the universe and spark countless curiosities. (6m 23s)
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In our digital sage, the practice of data visualization has gained even more importance. (7m 30s)
The Future of Wearable Technology
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We look into the future to see how tech will become increasingly ingrained in our lives. (5m 32s)
Is Photoshop Remixing the World?
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Photoshop has changed the way we communicate and the way we view the world and each other. (5m 24s)
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Is hacking necessarily good or bad? Or is it an ethical area we have yet to define? (7m 10s)
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Web comics have become an increasingly popular art form. What makes them so successful? (7m 12s)
Will 3D Printing Change the World?
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The rise of 3D Printing has raised eyebrows and a number of questions about its future. (7m 1s)
The Rise of Competitive Gaming & E-Sports
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Competitive gaming is claiming a space similar to that of traditional sports. (7m 15s)
What's the Deal with Internet Comedy?
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OFF BOOK explores the burgeoning world of web comedy. (6m 33s)
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Computer programming has taken on a new dimension as a radical art form. (5m 42s)
Bad Behavior Online: Bullying, Trolling & Free Speech
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Trolling and bullying online have raised questions about communication on the Internet. (6m 58s)
The Universal Arts of Graphic Design
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OFF BOOK explores how graphic design defines the world we interact with every day. (6m 5s)
The Impact of Twitter on Journalism
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Twitter has shaped the world of journalism - and news - in unprecedented ways. (5m 5s)
We ? Retro Media: Vinyl, VHS, Tapes & Film
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Vinyl, cassettes, and other retro media have made a surprising revival in the digital era. (7m 23s)
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OFF BOOK explores how color influences our society, lives, and culture. (6m 58s)
The Creativity of Indie Video Games
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The vast world of indie video games is a growing field of artistic ingenuity. (7m 3s)
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Web design has dramatically shaped the way we experience and interact with information. (6m 36s)
The Art of Animation and Motion Graphics
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Off Book explores the vast world of animation and its evolution over the past 100 years. (6m 32s)
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Can glitches be made into art? Off Book explores a subculture that has done just that. (6m 2s)
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Off Book examines the cornerstone of today's Internet: the viral video. (8m 49s)
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High-tech photography has enabled us to see far beyond the limits of our own eyes. (5m 52s)
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The 8-bit video game aesthetic has evolved into a dynamic form of visual and musical art. (7m 29s)
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A look into Reddit, one of the most influential online communities. (Mature content) (7m 39s)
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OFF BOOK examines the growing popularity of LEGO blocks as an art form. (5m 45s)
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Off Book examines the growing, diverse world of original fan-created art. (9m 39s)
The Art of Film and TV Title Design
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We've all seen countless film and tv titles. What goes into creating this niche art form? (5m 52s)
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OFF BOOK explores the diverse world of tattoo art and three of its most unique artists. (4m 40s)
Art in the Era of the Internet
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Off Book explores the new models of creating and publishing art in the digital world. (6m 21s)
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Off Book explores the web's most iconic image format: the animated gif. (6m 55s)
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The online space has changed the way we find and listen to music. (5m 53s)
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At times playful, other times profound, this episode explores the boundaries of book art. (5m 43s)
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Behind each product, there is someone (hopefully) thinking about the way we experience it. (5m 53s)
Generative Art: Computers, Data, and Humanity
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Some creators delegate decisions to computers, data sets, or even random variables. (6m 52s)
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Fashion plays a role in the aesthetic landscape of many artists. (6m 22s)
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