Cipher Eye Media

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!

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.

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). ...

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:

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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Check out the first episode of the Decipher the Media podcast, now on YouTube : https://youtu.be/HjrpbavVnJ0 Audio podcast will be coming soon!

A few projects are emerging for the week, including several blogs and announcements of other new content. Check back next week with our first postings of videos and podcasts. Anyway, here's what's new: 8/22 : Cipher Eye Selfie - Leading up to 2017; Wrapping Body Farm 8/24 : ParaPacific Stations - From a Personal Portfolio 8/25 : ParaPacific Stations - Checkmate 8/26 : play.matrix - I was so wrong about Mighty No. 9; some other housekeeping Once I get on a solid schedule of releases, the content release dates each week will become more consistent. Even more to come.