Dr. Laura L. Hall
Office # 259 College of Business
Office Hours
Tuesday & Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
747-7743
lhall@utep.edu

Technology: Changing the future of Entertainment

The entertainment industry has been propelled into the once unimaginable  through the use of technology.  Special effects, computer generated animation, gaming, have all been revolutionized due to advances in technology.   This section is all about having fun...so experiment and see just what technology is doing  for the entertainment industry.

NOVA Online/Special Effects/All About Special Effects  This site will offer you a brief history of the creation of special affects.  Read the interviews as well as the history.

This web site offers information on visual effects and all the fields in which they apply. It provides the visitor with news, editorials, interviews, productions, upcoming events, digital developments, and more.

PC Gameworld - Download free shareware games and apps!

This site offers shareware games including every possible category of game  titles.  Notice the extent of the the variety available. 

Consultant - 400 GB on a penny

Stephen Chou has developed a penny-sized compact disk, coined as the "nano-CD". It has more memory than your old CD with more convenience. It will benefit and greatly impact many areas of entertainment. (Due in the year 2001)

Activity 1

Choose one of the games to download from the PC Gameworld site.   Download the game of your choice and play the game.  Evaluate the game site and report your findings to the Board Room