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New York Times proves it’s innovation with election wrap-up
New York Times just launched a summary presentation of the presidential election with an innovative video, including motion graphics, interactivity, photos, and archival footage from the past two years. Take note: “2008 Election - Choosing a President” is journalism at it’s greatest.
It’s an informative and compelling video, cut up in three sections so as to not to lose the viewer’s attention. It links back to previous projects and stories when relevant. Interactive tools allow you to jump through the video as you so choose. Amazing motion graphics and other innovative elements within the video grabs the viewer’s interest and holds it throughout.
Most importantly, this piece has an endless shelf-life. Unlike some of the other political interactives we’ve seen, such as a poll tracker, this video can be shown for years to come to describe the 2008 political season.
It is brilliantly paced, extremely engaging, and highly innovative. Congrats to New York Times for once again setting the bar high and inspiring us all.
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Tags: 2008 election, Andrew Devigal, graphic, innovation, interactive, New York Times, politics, Tom Jackson, video, Zach Wise Discussion
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Could not agree more - this is an excellent piece that I will show to classes for a long time.
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Yep. It sets the bar high. The list of credits reveal some of the highest caliber folks too, from the producers of This American Life, PRI, etc. Put them all together, and you begin to redefine expectations. Truly inspired. Would love to know who did the map-portrait motion graphic parts.
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@ Chris:
Zach Wise just posted a great link detailing how the motion graphics were produced with After Effects. He even provided a story board of it! Check it out: http://digitalartwork.net/2008/11/05/choosing-a-president/#more-565
Thanks for the interest in the project. I updated my post to try and include some more information that some of your readers were interested in. http://digitalartwork.net/2008/11/05/choosing-a-president/