Cipher Eye Media

Hey, everyone. I hope you are all staying safe in the crazy times that we live in. While we wait for this to all blow over, I've been working on a few things to help pass the time. I have a few more episodes of Decipher the Media in the works, despite being mostly stuck at home. While I work to get those out, I haven't had a chance to plug the YouTube page as much for Cipher Eye Media, so here's my chance: https://www.youtube.com/c/SecronerCEM The latest episode of Decipher the Media is also on the channel. I've started filming the episodes with my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K, which give the videos more of a "professional" feel, compared to the ones that were previously shot using my Canon XA20 and a Logitech webcam (for the introduction). So, go enjoy the wonderfully crisp feel as I interview guests in my dinky little "recording studio". Obviously, I haven't been doing interviews in the recent months as the world tries to navigate the pa...

The latest episode of the Decipher the Media podcast is now available! You can download it from iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher. Read the description below for more. Be sure to leave some feedback on the podcast. I'm always open to your input as well! Description: On this episode of the Decipher the Media Podcast, I sit down with Alex Cassun of Indieground Films to discuss his experiences in filmmaking. In this very informative discussion, Alex talks about his roles in the industry and the films he has worked on. He breaks down his experiences in film as a Producer, Writer, Director, Assistant Director, and his role in the Art Department. Alex and I discuss the importance of thinking about a filmmaker's target audience and the film's end goal, producing with constraints, social influence of a film, finding your voice in the film you develop, and other advice that comes directly from Alex's experiences. If you would like to learn more about Alex's film work, p...

It's 2020 and it's time to get motivated with New Year's resolutions! So, of course, I'm releasing an episode of the podcast that was recorded back in September. The end of the year welcomed in a flurry of new projects that have kept me busy and put a damper on my release schedule. But, now that I'm relatively caught up on (most) everything, I'll be going back to regular releases in 2020. Enjoy this latest release of the Decipher the Media podcast, featuring guitarist and songwriter Dan Suriano of Nephele! Now available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube ! Description: On this episode of the Decipher the Media podcast, I sat down with guitarist and songwriter Dan Suriano to talk about what it has been like to write and release music for his band Nephele, his process of writing music, and his history with the band. Dan also talked about the experience playing live shows and playing with bands such as Thank You Scientist. There is a lot that go...

Mackenzie Horne stops by to talk about the creative profession and what inspires her to get into writing as well as the local jazz music scene in Pittsburgh. How does culture influence your journey into creative media? How do you begin your creative journey? What do real world experiences invite to the creative process? We explore those questions and more as Mackenzie takes us through her history and experiences as a writing professional, even tying together that work with her contributions to the local jazz community. Join us as we explore the many aspects of creative cultures and how they impact our lives in this latest episode of the podcast! Be sure to follow Mackenzie and her work for more!

Branching out from the previously released episode of the Decipher the Media podcast, I was fortunate enough to have my wonderful friend Mackenzie Horne talk on episode #11. We were able to get into a deep discussion about creative influence, her journey in writing, and how that all led to her involvement with local jazz music. Please stop back on October 30th to check out the latest episode and get the full scoop on her journey in creative media as we dive into a very exciting discussion about the process! DESCRIPTION: Mackenzie Horne stops by to talk about the creative profession and what inspired her to get into writing as well as the local jazz music scene in Pittsburgh. How does culture influence your journey into creative media? How do you begin your creative endeavors? What do real world experiences invite to the creative process? We explore those questions and more as Mackenzie takes us through her history and experiences as a writing professional, even tying together th...

The video for Decipher the Media #10 is finally available on YouTube!  If you'd prefer a quick and easy way to listen to/watch the podcast, I also produce a video version that can be easily accessed through Cipher Eye Media's YouTube page ! Please check out the channel for all current podcast episodes and other content produced by me! While you're there, please like and subscribe for any future updates and to help support the page.

Now live! On this episode of the Decipher the Media podcast, Ian Altenbaugh returns! Can butter be depressing? Who knows, but Ian does give us insight on his current film projects, creative process, and freelance filmmaking. What does visual storytelling evoke in a viewer? We get philosophical with media and how it's used for social influence. Capitalizing on Crossfit might be hard, but watching Ian's new Pittsburgh 48 Hour Film Project, There and Away, is easy! Follow Ian on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram for more! There and Away: https://youtu.be/e2xAturjuSo  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC54ZR1Lv79ufcsLb6KS7n1Q  Twitter: @ianaltenbaugh Instagram: @allegedlycool Check out the latest episode and any previous episodes on your favorite podcasting service!

It has been a very productive couple of weeks as I make preparations to release some new content to the website. As I mentioned before, I've been experimenting with some gaming content as I capture and commentate on some of my favorite games. Finally, I plan to post several of these videos on YouTube in the course of the next couple of weeks. First, Part 1 of my Half Life playthrough will lead the pack.  Released in 1998, Half Life led the revolution of first-person shooters for the PC. Infamously, the story of Half Life never finished, leaving the franchise on a cliffhanger as the developer shifted their focus. Description: Welcome back to the 90s as I tackle a pioneer of the FPS genre. In this first part, I step into the shoes of Gordon Freeman and die... a lot. I even added a counter to keep track of the amount of deaths. This game is not very kind to me. Anyway, I hope you have as much fun watching this nostalgia trip as I did making it!

My little video game side project: play.matrix is returning with another episode! For those of you who might know, it is what some call a "Let's Play". What is that exactly? A "Let's Play" is defined as recorded video game footage, sometimes with accompanying commentary by the individual playing the game.  As it has always been a passion of mine, I've been recording a few videos in my downtime. The struggle has been finding the time to edit them together and upload them. So, coming soon is first in the line of a few I've kept under wraps. More information is to come in the next week or two!

New episode for the new year! The Decipher the Media Podcast returns with episode #9, featuring the talent: Danielle Winters and Andrew Wolf. Join us as we sit down to discuss the our stories and passions in the realm of media. Episode Description:  We're back with a new episode of Decipher the Media, the podcast where we discuss the creative passions and professions of the guests. While we undergo some changes to the format of the podcast, we will continue to have in-depth discussions that are both informative and entertaining. On this episode, I invited on actress Danielle Winters and actor/producer Andrew Wolf. Andrew is the co-creator and co-host of our sister podcast, Theatre N'at. Danielle is an actress that I have had the please to work with on many occasions in the past. The three of us have collaborated on several short films, including a Pittsburgh 48 Hour Film Project. Join us as we discuss many topics in the realm of film, theatre, and pop culture!

It's a new year full of new content, and the first major thing to come from Cipher Eye Media will be a new episode of the Decipher the Media Podcast. Returning for a new season, Decipher the Media will continue the tradition of interviewing art and media professionals in the area. "Interview" is used very loosely, since the conversations often turn to various topics beyond the core focus, as we discuss the interviewees interests, opinions, and more. On episode #9 of Decipher the Media, I sit down with Danielle Winters and Andrew Wolf to discuss acting, theatre, and much more. Coming Wednesday, January 9th, 2019  Monday, January 14th, 2019 at 7:00PM ET to iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and YouTube.

This is more of a repost, but with a little more free time, I'm now able to release content that I've been sitting on for far to long. Coming up on the Cipher Eye Media release schedule are several more podcasts, in addition to a video or two from my video game project, play.matrix. OUT NOW:  Decipher the Media #7: Gee Marsh highlights E3 2018 and gaming culture This is the first video game episode of the podcast as Gee Marsh joins to talk about many of the things that came to the Electronic Entertainment Expo this year! Join us as we break down the E3 conferences hosted my many of the big names in the video game industry, as well as many trending topics in gaming. NOW ON VIDEO:  Decipher the Media #5: Lindsey Donley and Shay Francis work in Makeup SFX What goes into the practical effects that you see on screen or stage? How do they make the makeup or effects really stand out? Well, those are trade secrets of the artists involved with this magic. However, we did to...

New to the Cipher Eye Media community, we will now be featuring Geekt. content on CIM's website! Covering all things in geek culture, Geekt. features videos and podcasts discussing video games, television, movies, and much, much more! I am very excited to have the opportunity to present to you this new content as part of the Cipher Eye Media network! My hope is to expand on the content that is presented to you outside of the content that I produce. As of right now, I am one-man producing team for Decipher the Media, play.matrix, and the other blogs on the side, and Andrew Wolf produces content for Theatre N'at, making our team very small. With the addition of Geekt. on our network, we have the ability to present to you more content on a more consistent basis, as well as present to you the work of talented individuals outside of the CIM network! Geekt. is also the host of their own podcast, The Blazing Fire Cast (available on their YouTube channel and iTunes). ...

Coming up on the Cipher Eye Media release schedule are several more podcasts, in addition to a video or two from my video game project, play.matrix. OUT NOW: Decipher the Media #7: Gee Marsh highlights E3 2018 and gaming culture This is the first video game episode of the podcast as Gee Marsh joins to talk about many of the things that came to the Electronic Entertainment Expo this year! Join us as we break down the E3 conferences hosted my many of the big names in the video game industry, as well as many trending topics in gaming. NOW ON VIDEO:  Decipher the Media #5: Lindsey Donley and Shay Francis work in Makeup SFX What goes into the practical effects that you see on screen or stage? How do they make the makeup or effects really stand out? Well, those are trade secrets of the artists involved with this magic. However, we did touch on that work as I sat down with Lindsey Donley and Shay Francis, professionals in Makeup SFX. From their time at the Tom Savini School to t...

Now available:  Gee Marsh stops by on the podcast to talk about the medium of video games and the highlights from the Electronics Entertainment Expo (E3). Download it on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and stream it on YouTube and our Podbean page! Description: This is the first video game episode of the podcast as Gee Marsh joins to talk about many of the things that came to the Electronic Entertainment Expo this year! Join us as we break down the E3 conferences hosted my many of the big names in the video game industry, as well as many trending topics in gaming.

Or, A Tutorial on the Overuse of Gradient Tools in InDesign, Part 1. But seriously, a hot new episode is dropping this week:

After years of tossing around ideas for creating content content relating to video games, I have finally settled on the idea that has now become play.matrix ! Now, after working through some writing, capturing, recording, and editing, here is the initial helping and first stepping stone for this project. Here's my playthrough and review of 20XX: Don't forget to like and subscribe! Thanks for stopping by! -Steven

Before I start posting some new videos, I just wanted to do a quick recap of all the content that was uploaded since my last check-in. A lot is going on behind the scenes, but I'm hoping to get some different forms of media (videos in particular) pushed out to you very soon. Blogs: 8/31 :  ParaPacific Stations  -  Toxic Time Machine 9/2 :  Cipher Eye Selfie  -  Photography in the streets 9/10 :  Cipher Eye Selfie  - Spending some time with podcasting and recording 9/18 :  ParaPacific Stations   -  Tossing Stones 9/29 :  ParaPacific Stations   -  Frostbite Lobotomy 9/30 :  Cipher Eye Selfie  -  Putting the "royalty" in "Royalty-Free" Video: 9/9 : Decipher the Media Podcast - Episode 001: Featuring Brandon Keenan and Nick LaMantia Audio:  9/24 : Decipher the Media Podcast -  Episode 001: Featuring Brandon Keenan and Nick LaMantia I will be shifting my focus on pl...

Here it is! Check out the podcast and feel free to rate and review! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decipher-the-media/id1289093200 The process of getting it hosted distributed is coming along steadily. Some changes will still need to take place, but once I get all the things on the back end worked out, I will be continuing with Episode 002! Thanks for stopping by!

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