Thought that print was dead? These magazine executives don’t think so.
(That’s obviously a good thing for Graphic Designers and those in the print and publishing industries).
Have a look at what they have to say about Magazines and the Power of Print! In this short video, leaders of five major magazine companies talk about the vitality of magazines as a medium.
The “Magazines, The Power of Print” campaign will launch in nearly 100 magazines, reaching 112 million readers per month, to promote the strength of—and consumer commitment to—magazines.
Posted by Daniel Francavilla | Posted in Videos | Posted on 26-02-2010-05-2008
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“May these gates never be closed,” the commentator reads. We share more than a long border, explains Tom Brokaw.
This inspiring video that explains the relationship between Canada and The United States, is a pre-recorded short film that aired on NBC prior to the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver on February 12, 2010. Yes, Canada!
The second last line of the video is the greatest.
Posted by Daniel Francavilla | Posted in Videos | Posted on 22-02-2010-05-2008
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Even if you’ve never heard of “OCAD”, you probably know what it looks like, if you’ve visited downtown Toronto. The Ontario College of Art + Design (OCAD) which is, yes, a University, went through a major expansion into what we know it as today.
I’m excited to be studying in this “table top” or building on “stilts” or “pencils” as some people refer to it, known as the Sharp Centre for Design. The Design faculty and classes are located up there, and other faculties are mainly located below it and across the street.
I decided to search YouTube for videos on OCAD, and there’s not as much out there as there probably should be (or at least they’re hard to find). So I’ve put a few on here to share.
I came across old video segments from 2003 and 2004, during and after the expansion was complete. It’s really interesting and pretty amusing looking back at when it was so new, before I was very aware of it. Some comments are hillarious. Some people were strongly against it, some people didn’t think it was possible. Now we go to school there and it’s a pretty iconic part of Toronto’s skyline. Enjoy the random videos, below.
Impact of OCAD’s Expansion Project, 2004 – Ideas have space
OCAD Construction and Design on Daily Planet, 2003
OCAD Extension Legs on Bravo! News, 2003
In my second year at OCAD, I went to a presentation given by OCAD’s architectt, Will Alsop, who visited from England. A very unique, inspiring man.
Posted by Daniel Francavilla | Posted in Charity, Videos | Posted on 16-02-2010-05-2008
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I wasn’t around yet in 1985 when the original “We Are the World” video was released, but have definitely heard about it’s impact and the attention it received. Why? Because it’s not every day that nearly 100 celebrities come together to record one video! It never happens at all. Even at huge award ceremonies, they’re not performing together but instead just sitting in the same room – never mind different generations of celebrities coming together for a cause. This year’s song is aiming to raise funds for earthquake relief in Haiti.
The “We Are The World 2010″ video debuted at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Opening Ceremonies, which I think was a perfect setting considering the ‘world’ is together at this time and the Games draw record television audiences worldwide. Here is the video:
We Are The World 25 For Haitisong and video was directed and produced by Paul Haggis and Quincy Jones. Over 80 artists had a part in it, including Pink, Miley Cyrus, Barbra Streisand, Jonas Brothers, Jackson Family members, Justin Bieber (why?), Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, and Tony Bennett. Yes, a very random combination but of course it is a great display of how the world can come together in times of need.
I personally purchased both the Song and the extended Video on iTunes. You can do so here.
Official description of the recording:
The 25th Anniversary recording features over 80 artists and performers. The recording of We Are The World 25 For Haiti embodied the same enthusiasm, sense of purpose and generosity as the original recording 25 years ago. Every one of the artists who participated, regardless of genre or generation, walked into the room with their hearts and souls completely open to coming together to help the people of Haiti.
Official description of the recording:
