The PBSoffbook series presents a film on the Beauty of Space Photography:
Images of space communicate the grandeur of the universe, and spark essential curiosities about what may be out there waiting for us once we make our way into the stars.
Music:
1) “My World” by CMA Music
2) “Et Cetera” by Hike
3) “Back to Life” by Dexter Britiain
4) “Blissful Ignorance” by Dexter Britain
5) “Startrek Theme (RAC Remix)” by RAC
Superb film from the PBSoffbook series on the power and value of well designed data visualizations:
From scientific visualization to pop infographics, designers are increasingly tasked with incorporating data into the media experience. Data has emerged as such a critical part of modern life that it has entered into the realm of art, where data-driven visual experiences challenge viewers to find personal meaning from a sea of information, a task that is increasingly present in every aspect of our information-infused lives.
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Photographer Nelson Kaso’s short tilt-shift time-lapse film featuring the city of Melbourne, Australia. It captures 10 months in the life of the city including a range of different events and festivals.
Music: “Reflections” by Tom Day.
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Filmaker Matthew Johnston presents a video lover letter to Dublin.
Matthew writes:
I moved to Dublin five years ago, at a turning point in my life. I didn’t know what to make of it at first, with its unfamiliar faces, foreign voices, filthy streets, and shiny, yet inhuman progresses. Yet it still wormed its way into my existence, it is where I’ve become an adult, made (and lost) friends, fallen in love, made stupid mistakes, and grasped opportunities.
Áth Cliath might not possess exotic climates, bleeding-edge advances, or even competent overseers, but it is the friendliest, most welcoming and forgiving place I have known. Love, laughter, time and poetry are embedded in every brick of the city; it will hug you when you’re down, kick you when you’re ahead.
Leaving here, I will leave a part of myself behind, as well as friends and family, but I hope to fill the gap with new experiences. I know, more than anything, that I will return, because it is home. If you are lucky enough to be here, look beyond the rain, the mess and the idiots in charge, get out into that day and find your city.
Music: ‘Is the Big Man Within?‘ by Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh
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Five Hours of Airplane Landings at San Diego International Airport on Nov 23, 2012 (10.30am – 3pm).
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A beautiful film created by Emilio Carral using a combination of HDR photography, tone-mapping, and motion time-lapse to create an unreal and almost post-apocalyptic look, as if we were in a dark deserted village where time stood still after some kind of disaster.
The film was shot on a Nikon D90 with every frame made out of 3 individual photos at 2 EV increments. It took nearly 30.000 shots over one month to complete this project.
Music: “After the Fall“, by Two Steps From Hell
‘Good Graphic Design makes peoples lives better…Graphic Design is essentially a design for living…It’s about using words and images to convey a message’ – some introductory messages from this PBS short on the art of Graphic Design.
From PBS:
Though often overlooked, Graphic Design surrounds us: it is the signs we read, the products we buy, and the rooms we inhabit. Graphic designers find beauty within limitations, working towards the ultimate goal of visually communicating a message, be it the packaging of a product, the spirit of a book, or the narrative of a building. Utilizing a language of type and imagery, graphic designers try to make every aspect of our lives defined and beautiful.
The film features Debbie Millman, Emily Oberman, Drew Freeman and Steve Attardo.
PBS’s Idea Channel on animated GIFs and their potential impact in the US 2012 election:
The animated GIF has had a long and fascinating history, but the GIF took a giant leap forward this year when it became part of the 2012 Presidential Election!!! This election season, GIFs of Obama, Romney, Biden and Ryan, populated not only Tumblr and Buzzfeed, but also media heavyweights like The Atlantic, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. It became the perfect vehicle to capture a reaction, a gaffe or hilarious election moment and stream it ad infinitum. Will the Graphics Interchange Format swing the election for Obama or Romney?
Music: Roglok
An interesting Kicktarter project to tackle the pressing issue of ugly greeting cards. The project promises to develop a robust solution to the loathsome issue of greeting cards that are so ugly that they make babies cry.
For full images of the cards and to support this project check Kickstarter. My favorite card below:
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From the PBS Off Book series comes The Art of Web Design.
From PBS:
The explosion of the internet over the past 20 years has led to the development of one of the newest creative mediums: the website. Web designers have adapted through the technological developments of html, CSS, Flash, and JavaScript, and have mastered the balance between creativity and usability. Now with the advance of mobile, the greatest websites have taken user experience and responsive design to the next level, and continue our evolution from print to a digital world.
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