Technosexual: A person, male or female, who is so deeply enthralled with technology they discuss it with a level of passion that most people reserve for sex. Not always a geek or a nerd, but generally someone who has the latest and greatest everything.

Tomorrow I'm heading to San Francisco for the GMT Seminar presented by Pixel Corps, this being the inaugural year for the conference, and I'll posting updates here, on my Zaadz blog, and on my Tumblog:

The GMT Seminar is dedicated to the skills (technical and artistic) required to produce compelling online content. Whether you are producing audio or video, for phone, web, or mobile device...GMT is a guide to doing this effectively. Lead by some of the industry leaders: Leo Laporte (of TWIT), Scott Bourne, and Alex Lindsay - GMT covers both production techniques and show designs that are key to navigating the next revolution in media.

Three days of training in audio production, video production, and designing your own show, presented by some of the best out there. Scott Bourne announced that there will be some surprise, well-known presenters in addition to the folks listed above.

I am fortunate to be attending due to tremendous kindness of my pal, Lion. We're collaborating on a top secret project(s) that you'll hear more about over the upcoming months, and this seminar provides us with wisdom and experience directly related to what we're doing. Of course, being an audio geek I'll benefit from this in other projects such as Buddhist Geeks. I've also begun doing freelance audio work, so if you're in search of an audio geek, shoot me an email:) Your audio needs as much love as you give to the rest of your website. Consider me your love doctor;)

Oh, and I started RyanOelke.com for my main hub on the web.

Mosser Bedroom 1
Originally uploaded by integralawakening.

crossposted at RyanOelke.com and Integral Awakening.

I made to San Francisco safe and sound. The hotel is nice. Different, but nice:) I'm extremely tired and think I'm ready for a nap. Here's the breakdown of the conference:

• Three-hour sessions, 10-5pm, with an hour lunch break.
• 30 minutes/subject, followed by 10-20 minutes Q & A.
• There's no wifi to be expected. WTF?!! Lame. Doubly lame considering it's a geeky conference.
• Tomorrow is all about podcasting.

So, I may not be able to update as often as I had hoped, but minimally I'll post something lunch and evening. At least some photos:) In the meantime, check out more photos of the Mosser hotel.

Technorati Tags: podcasting, videocasting, gmt, pixel corps, San Francisco, Mosser

Zeum Theatre
Originally uploaded by integralawakening.

Day 1 of the Gear Media Tech seminar was awesome

Today was all about the tech side of podcasting: mics, mic technique, mixers, audio gear, post production techniques, etc. It was lead by Scott Bourne, Alex Lindsay, and Leo Laporte. Much of technique was not new for me, given my background, but I did get the low down on some great gear. It was well done, especially for those new to podcasting, but who are serious about it. Also, we got into a discussion about the production and business side of podcasting, which will be the focus of Friday. That part ROCKED my world. One quote from Leo Laporte:

"We expect BILLIONS of dollars to be invested in podcasting within the next 12 months." (my emphasis)

Meaning, that much invested by advertisers. Whoa. To say the least.

All of these guys are top notch - wicked smart, funny, excellent presenters, and all around great guys (yeah, they're all guys).

There was also a live recording of the podcast, iLife Zone, hosted by Scott Bourne with Alex Lindsay and Leo Laporte as guests. Good times. Tomorrow will cover videocasting techniques, which I'm stoked for, as I know nothing about it, and if it will be like the audio presentations, I will leave with a solid understanding of how to do them. Oh, and there will be a live taping of MacBreak Weekly (I'm thinking it'll be the video edition).

Technorati Tags: podcasting, videocasting, pixel corps, Leo Laporte, Scott Bourne, San Francisco, Alex Lindsay, Gear Media Tech, Zeum Theatre