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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!

Episode #8 of the Decipher the Media Podcast is now available on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher. If you would like to watch the video version, head on over to the YouTube channel (or check out the video below)! Don't forget to like and/or subscribe if you like what you see/hear. It motivates me to make more content on a regular basis! Also, there's another episode in the pipeline, with more to be recorded. If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact me on my social media (@secroner, @ciphereyemedia) with any input. If you would like to be on the podcast to discuss a project and/or your talents in art/media, please let me know! Thank you all for stopping by. Talk to you again soon! Cheers!

We finally have a new episode of the Decipher the Media podcast to be released this Wednesday at 7:00PM ET. This episode has actually been recorded for a while, but I haven't had the chance to get it up until now (sorry guys). Anyway, check out the description below. Ian Altenbaugh and Joe Bucci return to the podcast to discuss their series, Hobo Hunters , and whatever other random topics come to mind! Also, they try to make my Google Home play 'A Serbian Film' in the middle of the podcast. Decipher the Media #8: Joe Bucci and Ian Altenbaugh return to talk Hobo Hunters What goes into writing and producing a good comedy series? Joe Bucci and Ian Altenbaugh return to lay down some more details of their indie series, Hobo Hunters. And, as per usual, no  subject matter is off the table with these two! Available Thursday, September 20th at 7:00PM ET on 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.

I just wanted to give a huge congats to all those involved on the big win at the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival last night (June 22, 2018). The feature indie horror film was selected as Best Made in PA ! I just want to give a shout-out to KVT Productions and Nickel 17 Productions for all their hard work to get it screened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and beyond! To know how this film came to be, check out all of the previous podcasts where we discuss the production, available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and YouTube. Click on the images below to stream the audio:

A new episode of Decipher the Media is now live on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and YouTube! Body Farm will be screened TONIGHT, June 22nd at 8pm at the Father Ryan Arts Center as part of the Pittsburgh Independent Film Festival . Back before the premiere of our indie film Body Farm in January, I had the chance to sit down with Brandon Keenan (Actor, Co-Producer, Co-Director) and Gena Weiss (Actor) about their roles on the production of Body Farm. We touched on what it took to get into their roles in front of the camera. We also discussed a lot of what went on behind the camera and the kind of fun we had while producing the film. And, as this is a horror film, we touched on the gory effects that made this production come to life. From beginning to end, here are the many things that go into producing an independent horror feature film!

So, Adobe Audition is a giant dumpster fire right now, which has been causing a lot of lost data and frustration. Even Adobe has addressed the issue . Here's hoping there's a fix soon. Anyway, long story short, I uploaded a post-crash file of the podcast, which clearly had some issues. So, here's the re-upload: Let me know if something is still not working right. I haven't gone through and tested all the current versions available for iTunes, Google, etc. I love technology. Always reliable. Anyway, check out this episode and all others available on all the popular podcast apps!

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 their work in the indie film and theater communities, these two talk about how all this has played a very integral role on each project they have been a part of. Now live: Decipher the Media Episode #5:

Our sound-centric episode of the Decipher the Media Podcast now includes the video portion available on YouTube! Dave Majcher is a fantastic sound expert that I had the pleasure to speak with. Check out Dave's experiences as a sound specialist and grip in the indie community! Also, don't forget that the audio episode of the podcast is also available on many of your favorite music services! If you enjoy the podcast, please like, rate, and review! It is truly appreciated! And don't forget that the next episode of Decipher the Media featuring Lindsey Donley and Shay Francis (both makeup/SFX specialists), will be available shortly. Check back soon!

Well, the wait is finally over. Episode #4 of the Decipher the Media Podcast is now up for download on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher. The video podcast is also nearing completion. I'll post a link to Cipher Eye Media's YouTube channel when that goes live. Special thanks to Mr. Dave Majcher for sitting down with me and chatting about the world of audio, music, and beyond! It was fun and very enlightening. I now know what the term "phantom power" means...

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