Select+CT Podcast

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Do you have a career interest in digital media, film, or television? Are you a student looking for your next step after graduation? "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry, focusing on topics relevant to the State's next generation of digital media talent. Hosted by Quinnipiac's David DesRoches, and produced in partnership with the University of Connecticut and the CT Office of Film, Television, and Digital Media. Weekly podcast episodes feature interviews with industry professionals and faculty from Connecticut institutions offering degrees in Digital Media and related fields. Topics include Digital Media Entrepreneurship, Freelancing, Digital Media Marketing, Social Journalism, Film/Video, and much more.

  1. 10/04/2022

    Season 2: Episode 3 - Entrepreneurship

    Guests: David Noble, UConn's Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University  "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! This episode -season 2, episode 3- covers what is needed to embark on a successful entrepreneurship in the digital media space. It is easier than you’d think to start your own business in CT. David Noble from UConn's Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation revealed important information for digital media students in this state. David said that the important next step is to increase the cross disciplinarity of students with certain skills. Non-digital media students need more digital media skills, and digital media students need more than just the art side of that skill set.  “I think more non-digital media students need more digital media skills, and digital media need more than just the art side of the skill set.” - David Noble, UConn's Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

  2. 01/07/2022

    E20: Digital Media’s Influence on Public Broadcasting

    Guests: Lauren Komrosky - Chief Digital Officer, Connecticut Public | Jake Volckso, Connecticut Public Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University  "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry!

  3. 12/22/2021

    E18: Women in Animation

    Guests: Bridget Costa - Motion Designer, Craftsman+ | Samantha Olschan - Assistant Professor of Motion Design & Animation, University of Connecticut Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University  "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! According to a recent study conducted by Zippia, there are over 7,091 known animators employed in the U.S.. 71.9% of those animators are men. That leaves 28.1% of women, which is not super encouraging for young women. Samantha Olschan is an assistant professor of motion design & animation. She and Bridget Costa -another motion designer- conversed about the troubles of being a woman in the animation industry, specifically within the younger generations..

  4. 12/02/2021

    Season 2: Episode 5 - Audio Industry

    Guests: Chris Argento - VP of Audio, WWE | Justin Matley - Re-Recording Mixer & Sound Designer, Freelance Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University  "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry Did you know that audio media such as cassette tapes are making a re-appearance in terms of sales? I suppose this is due to the need we now feel to disconnect from our constant online-lives. Though audio production is popularly known as the making of music, it’s actually super prominent in other forms of media. From movies ranking 100% on the “rotten tomatoes' ' score, to pesky advertisements, or the news, the audio industry seeps into most everything we consume (and that’s a good thing). Season 2, episode 5 of Select CT’s podcast interviews Chris Argento - VP of Audio, WWE, and Justin Matley - Re-Recording Mixer & Sound Designer, Freelance, to discuss what consumer presentable audio can manifest for a media project.

  5. 11/17/2021

    Season 2: Episode 4 - Social Media Listening

    Guests: John Murphy, University of Connecticut, Digital Media Department Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University  "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Social media listening companies have agreements with Reddit, Twitter, ect. to gain insight on what we transfer from our mind to the screen. When you’re employed by one of these info-seeking-agencies, being able to balance social media listening so that it doesn't carry over into cyber stalking (a crime) is important. From a company perspective, John emphasizes that you need to know from an ethical standpoint what you’re going to do with collecting that legal & public information. “Rule of thumb is if it feels icky, don’t do it.” he added.

  6. 10/08/2021

    Season 2: Episode 2 - E- Sports

    Guests: Kenneth Thompson, University of Connecticut | Joshua Steffenson, Manchester Public School | Jason Chung, University of New Haven Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University  "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series connecting you to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Did you know that you can make playing video games into a career? E-sports has had an “incredible growth” according to research done by Influencer Marketing Hub. Jason Chung, who runs the E-sports business program at University of New Haven, explained how you can make a living off of playing video games! Select + CT’s Host -David DesRoches- also interviewed Kenneth Thompson, a professor at UCONN, and Joshua Steffenson, an Assistant Principal at Manchester Public School.  Though Connecticut has made a big contribution to the phenomenon of E-sports, the first (known) video game tournament occurred back in 1972 at Stanford University in California. Since that event, E-sports have incentivized local people in various countries to set up Internet cafes. Teens & young adults tend to play video games whilst downing too much caffeine; so this was perfect. Publishers quickly realized it’s a way to increase fandoms in their games. E-sports became a marketing tool for companies in the 80’s… “Have the openness to look at something and say, just because it’s a new industry doesn’t mean that it doesn’t deserve study.” - Jason Chung, University of New Haven

  7. 10/27/2020

    Episode 12 - Building a Digital Media Company

    Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: David Salinas, Co-Founder of Digital Surgeons and Innovation District in New Haven / Pete Sena, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Surgeons "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! Though this is a Connecticut inclined podcast, I found that the contents of this episode (episode 12, season 1), can apply to anyone in any state. David Salinas, Co-Founder of Digital Surgeons and Innovation District in New Haven / Pete Sena, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Surgeons, spoke with host David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University about the importance of a business partnership.  “I think it really just comes down to starting a vision in your dorm room and being able to get great people around you.” - Pete Sena, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Surgeons Takeaways from David and Pete:  Your network can sometimes equate to your networth. You need to make connections with people, even if you don’t like them! Partnership between two individuals who want to move an arrow in the same direction is what can make or break a business venture. Sometimes it only takes two people, but other times it can take many There is a need for how design and tech come together now more than ever. Everything is digital.

  8. 10/20/2020

    Episode 11 - Freelancing & Internships

    Host: David DesRoches, Quinnipiac University Guests: Derek Amrosi, National Emmy Award-Winning Editor / Gary Cohen, Executive Director, Triple Threat Television "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry! What makes a good intern? Better yet, how do you even become one?  With an internship, you get to prove yourself and perform at a high standard, that's what can move your career forward. You have to have self respect for your work, but you also need to take criticism and improve it in order to move up in the industry you seek. A good intern is someone who is bound to get hired for an even slightly bigger role in the company.  Interns who outreach typically excel. If that outreach is a certain level of creativity, ingenuity, and ambition, you will rise above the others. Sometimes if you’re too good, you can earn the title of being an Emmy award winner! “You need to be your own advocate, your own agent, your own corporation,” said Derek.   Takeaways from Gary & Derek:  It helps to make a portfolio of items you’ve created in the last decade or so, of course, if you think they are of quality. Use the criticism from your internship to look at those projects differently.  Have self respect for your work, but also need to take criticism and improve it in order to move up in the industry you seek.  You have to prove yourself and perform at a high standard during an internship, that's what can move your career forward. The more effort you put into your work, the more effort the company will put into you succeeding with them.

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Do you have a career interest in digital media, film, or television? Are you a student looking for your next step after graduation? "Select+CT" is a Digital Media Connecticut (DMCT) podcast series dedicated to Connecticut's Digital Media industry, focusing on topics relevant to the State's next generation of digital media talent. Hosted by Quinnipiac's David DesRoches, and produced in partnership with the University of Connecticut and the CT Office of Film, Television, and Digital Media. Weekly podcast episodes feature interviews with industry professionals and faculty from Connecticut institutions offering degrees in Digital Media and related fields. Topics include Digital Media Entrepreneurship, Freelancing, Digital Media Marketing, Social Journalism, Film/Video, and much more.

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  • Creator
    UConnDMCT
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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