About
Antonio Barimen
aka skribe Forti aka skribe
Professional
I began working full-time in the film and television industry in 1993, although my work experience – both behind the camera and as a performer – stretches back to the early 1980s. I have written, produced and directed assorted films, commercials as well as a nationally broadcasted television series. I even have an IMDB listing. I’m also a pioneer in machinima, which is real-time animation.
My online experience dates from around 1983 with BBSs and online virtual environments, like MU* – the precursors to worlds like Second Life and World of Warcraft. In the early nineties I published a newszine named Skribe – hence my nom de plume – which I moved online in 1994. I wish I had access to social media tools back then. It would have made getting known and keeping people informed so much easier. Even so it was apparent that communities were the key to success and with Skribe I always endeavoured to create the most engaged group of participants that I could manage.
In 2004 I worked with the Western Australian Department of Industry and Resources to develop an online video distribution system. The project never got beyond the planning stages but it was obvious that online video was the ‘next big thing’. Of course, just a year later the phenomena of YouTube happened proving just how big a thing it was.
From 2007 I worked mainly in virtual worlds, like Second Life, offering both corporate video solutions and social media consultancy. I had a lot of great successes including creating a video for CSI: NY that was featured on the CBS website front page, but it was the social media side that really took off.
In 2010 I was offered a position as digital lead for MSL Singapore. There I worked for clients like Procter and Gamble, Discovery Networks, and Pernod Ricard.
I have recently recovered from pleural empyema caused by pneumonia – which I don’t recommend =).
Personal
My wife and I have been together since 1989. She has a wealth of experience in her own right and sometimes she guest posts here under the pseudonym Nocifer. We have two boys, one born in 2006 and another born in 2009.
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