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by Daniel Andrade https://unsplash.com/photos/BcjdbyKWquw Communication is a critical component of humanity. Without it, we cannot express ourselves nor fully understand each other. But what does it truly mean to communicate? Is spoken dialogue the only way we can get through to each other? While numerous studies have attempted to quantify precisely how much communication is verbal, it is usually agreed that anywhere between 70-93% of communication is nonverbal ! With more than half of our interactions with each other being understood silently, how has popular media been able to impact audiences around the world? Recent multiple Emmy winner Primal by Genndy Tartakovsky and 2011 Oscar and Golden Globe winner The Artist provide excellent recent examples of how a resounding statement can be made without saying anything at all. So let’s take a look at what constitutes non-verbal communication, then do a quick dive into the transition from silent films to “talkies,” and end by discussing...

by Jen Sanchez © SkySoft Entertainment LLC. Yesterday, SkySoft introduced SkySoft Premium on their site. This was big news for several reasons. SkySoft has released a lot of free content featuring mostly upcoming talent, relying on Monroe Hayden to bring in as many viewers as possible. It was pretty clear that with Hayden’s upcoming departure from SkySoft shows, the company would need more options to bring in more revenue. Beast will be the first real blockbuster to be routed to premium video-on-demand. It’s an economic gamble, but also an acknowledgment of the reality of what will be left of the marketplace after COVID-19, which could be an unprecedented time. It could also be the way of the future; with so many streaming services piling up in bills, buying an exclusive show or film may be a better and affordable option for some people, rather than committing monthly to a service. Now, the hope is that Beast can do for SkySoft Premium what Fox did for three years for SkySoft Stream...

  by RX Mendez Photo courtesy of SkySoft Entertainment The final season is out on SkySoft Stream, and we're guessing that there's a darn good chance that its awesomeness will lead you to rewatch all of the previously released Fox seasons too. Maybe you'll be introducing a younger viewer to the series for the first time, or maybe you just fancy re-watching the entire grand Fox narrative in one epic back-to-back marathon. Either way, you're going to need a lot of popcorn! However, before you start streaming it's worth remembering that, for various reasons, if you sit that uninitiated viewer down and show them Fox in Release Order, they may come away from the show either confused or just down-right unimpressed after the first season. Why? Read on. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE READING ON Release Order : Season 1 to 4 SkySoft Order : Season 2 to 4 (then Season 1) Trilogy Order : Season 2 to 4 (forget Season 1) RX Order : Season 2, Season 1, Season 3, then Season 4 WHY...

  by Jordan Yousry — Melanie Tornroth and Monroe Hayden in Fox: Season II (2017) © SkySoft Entertainment LLC. Filmmaker’s Daniel Rodriguez and Monroe Hayden created something special with Fox: Season II. The season is filled with visual delights that took years to learn through experience and a lot of trial and error. With Rodriguez’s knowledge of filters and camera tricks and Hayden’s knowledge of post-production techniques, the second installment stands out in SkySoft’s filmmaking, making them a double force to reckon with. When Season II was released, many films in the fantasy/science-fiction genre were focused on the blue/grey color palette. This made everything appear crisp, clear, and clean (and sometimes even cold), but with the premiere of Fox: Season I, and especially in Season II, color made its return. This was made more apparent with SkySoft Stream’s Ultra HD upgrade to their video format for better and crisper viewing during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Like a...