The text-based motion graphic: Part 1

Posted by on Jan 29, 2011 in Motion Graphics, Video, Video Editing | 0 comments

I’m out from under my last project, so I think I can breathe again. We’re going to be going over the the text-based motion graphic, which is (from what I can tell) a relatively new story form that I think is outstanding for its ability to:

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Brief blog hiatus

Posted by on Jan 14, 2011 in Blog Admin | 0 comments

I am in the middle of a big project right now, so that’s the reason for fewer posts. In about a week, I’ll have more stuff up.

Brian

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The video equation

Posted by on Jan 6, 2011 in Featured Articles, Storytelling, Thoughts, Video | 2 comments

I have talked before about the lack of emphasis I see on the storytelling aspect of online video, especially in the realm of journalism, where I have spent most of my career.

So I’ve come up with a little equation or ratio of video quality, and this may rankle some people.

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Another take on visual production in 2011

Posted by on Jan 2, 2011 in Thoughts, Video, Video Editing | 0 comments

Here was my take last week on what the upcoming year poses for visual media producers.

But I thought Larry Jordan, who is quite knowledgeable about Final Cut Pro and the video production industry, had some excellent insights in his latest newsletter into how the visual production landscape is changing. Scroll to his 2011 musings to read what he has to say about the changing definition of quality, having to deal
with client’s instant-gratification expectations and the way production costs are changing the landscape of what we do.

http://www.larryjordan.biz/nxltrs/nxltr_74.html

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