Antonio Barimen

aka skribe Forti

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 ninties 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.

Since then I’ve been helping companies to understand just how to use not just video, but the whole range of social media tools, to improve their productivity and create substantial, engaged communities. Drop a note and see how I can assist you.

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.

We are originally from Perth, Australia but now we are based in Singapore.

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