Content Curation: The Art of a Curated Post [Infographic] For content marketers wanting to economically increase content production, content curation is the optimal solution. It benefits both publishers and audiences—who appreciate expertly selected, third party, independent content. In fact, according to Curata’s study, best-in-class marketers use a content marketing mix of 65 percent created content and 25 percent curated content. But many people interested in content curation—and some who are already curating—may still have lingering questions about best practices. What should a curated post look like? How much of the original article should I include? To help answer some of these questions and outline the anatomy of curated piece of content, we created “The Art of a Curated Post.” 1. It’s vital to always craft a new headline to avoid competing with the original article in search engine results. Remember, even if a title worked well on the original post you’re curating (it got you to click, didn’t it?) 2. 3. 4. 5.
Ксавье Долан объявил конкурс киносценариев короткого метра На пресс-конференции в Каннах прошла презентация онлайн-конкурса киносценариев Magnum Vie Magnifique Film competition, которую проводит журнал i-D (входящего в состав медиакорпорации «VICE») с участием Ксавье Долана при поддержке компании по производству мороженого «Magnum». В конкурсе, который проходит под девизом «Будь честен со своими удовольствиями» (Be True To Your Pleasure), могут принять участие молодые сценаристы и режиссеры. Главная задача — представить идеи сценария короткометражного фильма длительностью не более 10 минут вместе с идеями актерского состава. В состав жюри входит Ксавье Долан и два представителя медиакомпании VICE — исполнительный продюсер Жаклин Идинброу и ведущий креативный директор Дэнни Гэбэй из филиала VICE в Лос-Анджелесе. Трое победителей будут отобраны в начале сентября этого года. Срок отправки работ до 6 июня 2015 года на электронную почту magnumfilm@i-d.co Подробные условия по ссылкам ниже: обращение учредителей официальные условия конкурса
Divine Composition With Fibonacci’s Ratio (The Rule of Thirds on Steroids) Are you a stickler for little details? Well, if you’re a photographer, you had better be. Discovering the rule of thirds is a big milestone for any photographer. Suddenly, you realize that all you ever did before was center your subject right smack dab in the middle of the frame, because that’s where the camera’s focus grid is located. Makes sense right? Enter Fibonacci’s Ratio… Also known as the Golden Mean, Phi, or Divine Proportion, this law was made famous by Leonardo Fibonacci around 1200 A.D. Since the Renaissance, artists and architects have designed their work to approximate this ratio of 1:1.618. This ratio can be used in many ways to compose a photograph. Video 1: Natures Number: 1.618 Video 2: Nature by Numbers Video 3: Golden Ratio Ok, hopefully that made things a bit more clear? In the above example, I placed the slightly more dominant eye of the horse on one of the Phi intersections. This one is slightly different. Conclusion
Focus on Form-ative Assessment A few months ago I wrote a post about the value of utilizing Google Forms in education and shared a super cool resource containing 80+ ways to incorporate them into the classroom. Well, I’m back again… With more reasons why you should become a fan of this edtech gem… Yep, this geeky girl love, loves this particular component of Google Apps for Education. Why? Because forms can be created quickly and easily for an unlimited amount of purposes: assessment, polls, surveys, questionnaires and so much more! That said, whether you are a forms believer or not, check out the interactive image shown below—one I developed with ThingLink for a professional development session I facilitated last week in my district. Be sure to hover over the image to reveal the really good stuff! And by the way—no, you are not seeing things. A full screen version of this image can be found here.
12 Iconic Directors Share Their Thoughts on Filmmaking & Style As filmmakers, we do quite a bit of research and study. We read a vast number of tutorials, and articles texts; we watch classic films and go to countless first showings. We do so much to fill our brains with all of the information we think will prepare us for making films and seeing our craft from a new perspective. However, sometimes all we need is a simple quote. Tumblr blog A-BitterSweet-Life (which you should religiously follow) has shared a spiffy interactive Prezi presentation that highlights some truly inspiring quotes about filmmaking and style from 12 filmmakers from all different countries and all different eras including Andrei Tarkovsky, Maya Deren, and Steven Soderbergh. The quotes were taken from 12 filmmakers: Jean-Luc Godard, Maya Deren, Robert Bresson, Orson Welles, Steven Soderbergh, Carl Theodor Dreyer, Nina Menkes, Andrei Tarkovsky, Béla Tarr, Jean-Pierre Melville, Federico Fellini, and Joachim Trier. Check out each one of the quotes below. [via Filmmaker IQ]
Namexif: Rename EXIF Photos Description Namexif is a tool to automatically rename photos with the date they were shot. Digital cameras have their own clock and record the date to each photos with a precision of a second. Since the date and time is recorded for each photos (provided it is an EXIF compliant digital camera), Namexif is able to rename these photos according to the date. Renaming photos so will: make chronological order same as alphabetical one, set a unique name to your photos, synchronize photos from same event but taken from different digital cameras Download Version: 1.7 Size: 442 Kb (less than 1Mb) System Requirement: Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, XP, Vista, 7, 8 Why does the name start with the year? Namexif renames photos starting with the year, then month, day, hour, minute, second. What if two or more pictures have the same EXIF date? This can happen if, for example, your camera has a high speed shooting mode. What if I select photos which have no EXIF data? What is the shift time by option? Questions?
Rubrics for Assessment Teachers who integrate technology into student activities and projects often ask us this question - “How do I grade it?” Fundamentally, assessing multimedia activities and projects is no different than evaluating traditional assignments, such as written essays. The primary distinctions between them are the unique features and divergent possibilities associated with their respective medium. For instance, a blog has a unique set of possibilities (such as hypertext, embedded video, interactive imagery, etc) vastly different than those of a notebook (paper and pen notes and drawings within a contained document). The first thing to realize is that you cannot separate the user from the device. iPads, Chromebooks, and tech tools themselves don’t demonstrate great learning; it’s about what students do with the technology that matters.
Plot Development: Strengthen Your Plot through Character Creation How to write a plot that entices readers has never been easier with our free download full of tips. Many stories are born from a simple concept that gets outlined into a series of beats, or plot ideas. But to create a truly engaging story, writers need to focus on character development and how it relates to plot development. In our free download, Structure Grid of Character and Plot Development, we share a nine-page grid to help you structure your script in a way that will help you create awell-rounded and compelling screenplay every time. Learn How to Plot a Screenplay or Novel with Our FREE Structure Grid of Character and Plot Development Download How to Plot a Story: Plotting a story is easier with a plot development chart that outlines both character development and action description. Protagonist vs. All characters fall into a character archetypes list. Writing a Plot with Characters in Mind: How to Plot a Screenplay: Get a free download with tips for structuring your script!
50 Awesome Opencourseware Links to Effectively Get Your Photography Degree for Free Whether you are a first time digital camera owner, or someone looking to start a professional photography business, knowledge is key. Utilize these 50 courses, guides, and more to bring out the best in your photos. For Beginners These courses are a must for the first time photographer, or those looking to brush up on their camera skills. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. For Advanced Users Now that you know the basics, learn how to truly master everything from setting up a photo, mastering the complex SLR, and more. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Photojournalism For those looking to go into reporting, learn how take pictures like the professionals do from the stunningly beautiful to the deftly haunting. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. Free Guides and Tips These resources are ideal for those who would like to read more about photography and take their art, hobby, or profession to the next level. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. Specialty Courses 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47.
9 Tools to Create E-magazines and Newspapers for Your Class 1- Uniflip UniFlip converts your magazine, brochure or catalog from its original PDF format into an exciting, professional multi-media digital format with pages that flip. 2-Joomag Joomag is a web tool that lets you create your own magazines using a simple online editor. 3- Scribd Scribd is known for being a reading library where you can search for and find ebooks and slides but it is also a magazine creator which allows users to upload their own content and turn it into a magazine 4- Issuu This is like Scribd above. 5- Zinepal This tools lets you create an ebook or magazine from posts and articles of a blog. 6- Build A Newspaper This one is a professional platform that provides teacher based templates to create mazagines. 7- Fodey This is most simple of all the tools mentioned here. 8- Open Zine This is another web tool that allows users to create their own magazines without any need for advanced tech knowledge. 9- Calameo
Семь полезных мобильных приложений для препродакшена Портал Indiewire составил список самых полезных приложений, которые могут пригодиться для подготовки к съемкам. Список ни в коем случае не является полным, однако в него вошли приложения для iOS, которые могут облегчить планирование, сами съемки и пост-продакшн. DSLR Slate ($9.99) Это измерительное приложение, которое облегчает учет кадров и, как следствие, весь процесс пост-продакшна. Оно позволяет делать все то же самое, что и традиционная хлопушка, и, кроме того, вносить гораздо больше информации: например, значение выдержи, светочувствительности, числа диафрагмы, используемые объективы и многое другое. Film Touch ($9.99) Хотя изначально программа предназначалась для рекламных роликов и музыкальных клипов, она может помочь, если вы запутались в прошлых вызывных листах и не можете вспомнить, как зовут того исполнительного ассистента режиссера. MapAPic ($3.99) Shot Designer (бесплатно) Shot Lister ($13.99) ShotPro ($29.99) Storyboard Composer ($14.99)
Camera Shooting Modes - How to Understand the Camera Shooting Modes on Your DSLR Understanding camera shooting modes can make a real difference to the quality of your images. Here is a guide to the five main shooting modes on your DSLR, and an explanation of what each mode does to your camera. To start with, you'll need to locate the dial on the top of your camera, with letters written on it. This dial will always include, at the very minimum, these four letters -- P, A (or AV), S (or TV), and M. There will also be a fifth mode entitled "Auto". Auto Mode. What is the point of innovation? If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! I feel the “point” of innovation is NOW! Now? Yes NOW! How? Forget the past. Innovate now. Try a clean slate. A new look from a different angle. Rewrite the rule books. Explore timeless thinking. Involve everyone! Absorb different cultures. Incorporate other fields. Enquire. Delve. Question. Hatch. Concoct. Brew. Do. I hope you enjoy viewing my Mind Maps – there are hundreds more planned here at the Mind Map Inspiration Blog plus ongoing creativity and drawing tips. Also available: E-Books designed to help you create stylish and artistic mind maps of your own. If you know someone who could benefit from this post and others here at the Mind Map Inspiration Blog please share with them.