16New Directions

The Digital World

SummaryFinancial models for content production in new media are presented. In particular, the chapter focuses on streaming content for YouTube and other digital platforms. The potential of virtual reality and the kinds of content that are suitable for that technology are discussed, recognizing that we are still in the early stages of this technology rollout.

Probably the stupidest business decision I ever made occurred when one of my co-workers at AEI, Michael Lewis (no, not the author), approached me some 15 years ago to tell me that he wanted to leave to set up a company to develop 3-D technology for feature film projection. He left with my blessing and established RealD in 2003, which has become the dominant ...

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