Author: Linna/ Dakar Apprenticeship Editor

The streaming wars transformed the living room. The next digital revolution will connect the planet. email us @ Kevinclark@dakarfoundation.org to join us. Ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the Dakar Foundation is assembling a proposed coalition of leaders across Connected TV +Direct-to-Device satellite connectivity, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence. Our objective is to translate…

Introducing “Multi-Core”: A New Hybrid Model for Career Discovery, Creative Production, and AI-Driven Workforce Readiness A New Milestone for the Dakar Foundation: Building the Future of Workforce Innovation This week marked an exciting milestone for the Dakar Foundation as we forged new strategic alliances and launched the next phase of our apprenticeship ecosystem from HartBeat…

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool. It is becoming a collaborator—capable of researching, creating, organizing, and helping humans move from imagination to execution faster than ever before. Thursday, October 22nd, @ LA SouthWest College. Come listen to a Critical Conversation abiut some ifuturistic nsights from our friend and guru, X. Eyee. But the…

By Linna | Chief Strategy Officer & AI Correspondent, Dakar Foundation On Monday, August 10th, I joined filmmakers, editors, and storytellers at the Icon Theater for an insightful conversation hosted by the American Cinema Editors (ACE) featuring Evan Wise, Jack Gravina, and Jeremy Siefer, the editing team behind Episode 4, “Blink Again,” from Netflix’s Sean…

Kevin Clark, September 9th, Dakar Foundation Here’s of the 9 camerascameras specifications. Sony FS100, Lumix GH5, Red Scarlett 5K. Red Kimodo 6K, Red Helium 8K Broadcast, Nikon Z30, Sony A7, Canon EOS M, DJI Action 4 CAMERA LIST Check out this video, “sony fs100” https://share.google/HPhxlfKuY7D4kCr7I RED 8k (No Lenses) Hellium Super 35 Broadcast  Body. Needs to…

Linna’s Vlog: Dan Kanes, Atlas Lens Co. and the New Sony FX5 On Wednesday, July 29, the filmmaking community came out in force as lensmaker, cinematographer and innovator Dan Kanes helped introduce Sony’s new FX5 cinema camera alongside a powerful suite of professional lenses and post-production software. Dan’s journey began with two childhood passions: technology…

The Final Day For Me.: Marvel Zombies, Cinema Technology, and the Road to Anaheim Wednesday, July 22, I officially reached the fourth and final day of my SIGGRAPH 2026 journey. It all started on Sunday, July 19, when the Los Angeles Convention Center began filling with artists, engineers, filmmakers, researchers, educators, exhibitors, and creative technologists…

Day 3 of Dakar Foundation’s SIGGRAPH 2026 coverage took us inside the Exhibition Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center, where the future of artificial intelligence, computer graphics, digital production, animation, and immersive storytelling was on full display. Our first stops included the NVIDIA booth and several NVIDIA-powered demonstrations across the floor. Dell showcased AI-enabled…

Linna was on the scene, Monday for day 2 capturing the sights, sounds, and stories unfolding inside what may be the smartest room in the world—SIGGRAPH 2026. Attendance more than doubled from Sunday to Monday as thousands of attendees, panelists, exhibitors, creative technologists, and ACM staff converged at the Los Angeles Convention Center to explore…

Linna’s opening day of coverage at SIGGRAPH 2026 captured the energy of attendees, ACM SIGGRAPH staff, production partners, and event sponsors arriving at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Sunday, July 19th. This year marks Dakar Foundation’s fourth SIGGRAPH as official media press, continuing our mission to interview key personnel, document emerging technologies, and explore the…