Art of the Problem: Gambling with Secrets
A project in Montréal, Canada by Brit Cruise000days
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What does cheating at dice have to do with the fall of Nazi Germany? This cinematic series was inspired by James Burke's Connections
Backers: 88
Average Pledge Per Backer: $45
Funded: $4,001 of $4,000
Dates: Apr 1st -> May 6th (35 days)
Project By: Brit Cruise
Backers: 88
Average Pledge Per Backer: $45
Funded: $4,001 of $4,000
Dates: Apr 1st -> May 6th (35 days)
Project By: Brit Cruise
$4,001
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 13 @ 19:30 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Language of Coins 
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Just wanted to thank you again for backing the first episode and let you know that the second episode 'Language of Coins' is just over 50% finished. Today I posted part 6 on the history of static electricity!... (Read More)
Final Chapter Complete + Episode 2 Teaser Trailer
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers, I've finally finish the final chapter to this episode. It's a 16 minute epic journey into a once classified idea which is now the backbone of internet commerce. RSA encryption. Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgTtHV04xRI... (Read More)
New video
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey! I posted the 2nd last video which introduces public key cryptography in the age of the internet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NcDVERzMGw&feature=plcp Enjoy! Brit (Read More)
Chapter 6 posted
May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello fellow backers, I posted the next chapter (#6) today: You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfZurPKYM2w It explores "perfect secrecy" & pseudorandom number generators. Hope you enjoy! Brit (Read More)
Chapter 5 now published.
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Backers, Chapter 5 is now complete - It explores encryption machines through WW2. I just posted it to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJeqrrhrESQ Thanks!Brit (Read More)
Chapter 4 published. History of Cryptography
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I published Chapter 4. It took me some time to figure out a way to cram 2000 years of cryptography in under 9 min. Hope you enjoy! Would love feedback on this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M23z5Ch8NSk Thanks, Brit (Read More)
Khan Academy joins forces with Brit Cruise / Chapter 3 posted!
January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers, Today I have some very exciting news. Over the holidays Sal Khan from Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.com) expressed interest in my videos after stumbling across my YouTube page. The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit educational... (Read More)
Part 1 & 2 are now online (Gambling with Secrets)
December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello kind backers, Update! I have been hard at work on this episode, though, I underestimated how long the voice over would take (turns out to be the most difficult step I'm finding). Nevertheless, I have completed and posted the first two parts of... (Read More)
Pilot Episode will launch this December!
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! Just wanted to keep you in the loop now that summer has passed. I have been hard at work for the past few months on this project non-stop. I'm 85% finished shooting, music is 75% finished and over half of the episode is edited. Next... (Read More)
Keep up to date with progress
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers, I just wanted to let you know that I created a webpage specifically to follow the production of 'Gambling with Secrets'. On the page I post my progress, notes and photos as well as the progress of the other artists I have hired to help... (Read More)
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