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Archive for 29 September 2009
Best of Innovative Interactivity, September 2009 (Contest time!)
I am happy to announce that II recently turned two. I celebrated the completion of the first year by moving II to WordPress. I decided for the second year that we shall celebrate by giving something away! One copy of Steve Krug’s exceptional book “Don’t Make me Think” is up for grabs. In order to be eligible, all you have to do is tell me your favorite II post in the comment section (and you will make me even happier if you tell me why …). Deadline is Monday at 9am, October 5th when I will then randomly select a winner from the list.
How to pick the right CMS for your needs
One thing I have noticed lately is that almost everyone has his/her own favorite CMS, but the reasoning behind it is quite limited. Furthermore, I can’t seem to find a comprehensive document detailing the pros and cons of each, and when one should be selected over the other. Here is my stab at the CMS world and how you can utilize particular ones to fit your needs.
Design Reviver offers excellent advice for web developers
I have been subscribing to Design Reviver for several months now, and I am continually impressed with the wealth of knowledge that they provide the design and development community. Whether you are interested in Adobe tips, personal branding advice, or design inspiration, they have got it all. If you aren’t already subscribing to their site, make sure to do so now!
Nacho Corbella personifies economic hardship in “Faces of the Crisis”
Back in February, I noted that videographer Nacho Corbella made a clean sweep in NPPA’s monthly multimedia competitions with his notable projects. He recently notified me that he had completed his master’s thesis project, “Faces of the Crisis,” which I had been eagerly awaiting. Low and behold, I will go ahead and guess that you will soon seen this project in NPPA’s winners gallery …
Xplane visualizes our digital state in “Did You Know 4.0″
I recently watched “Did You Know 4.0,” a visual analysis of the digital world by design consultancy firm XPLANE. According to a blog post on their site, the video was developed with Keynote, and “the four and a half minute video visually informs about the brave new world of social media and newfound communication technologies, which have forever changed the media landscape.”
Dallas Cowboys Stadium: Two multimedia approaches, one story
Last week, I came across two eerily similar multimedia packages about the new stadium for the Dallas Cowboys. The New York Times chose a video format, allowing the user to sit back and watch the 3D animation and listen to the reporter’s synced voice-over track. On the other hand, USA Today built an interactive graphic, allowing the user to move the animation with a scrubber bar. This is a great opportunity to analyze the two and think about how the medium selected impacts the user experience.
How to Create a Multimedia Promo Widget
After being inspired by the Globe and Mail’s promo embed for their latest package “Behind the Veil,” I was pleasantly surprised to see that the Knight Digital Media Center has an easy tutorial teaching users how to create a publication widget. While the Globe and Mail built a separate flash file with corresponding embed code, this tutorial will teach you how to use Widgetbox to make a customizable widget for a blog/twitter feed, photo/video gallery, and much more. So, while in the mood to learn a new trick, I followed the simple steps to make a widget for II.
Globe and Mail leaves me speechless with “Behind the Veil”
Globe and Mail has done it again … their latest package “Behind the Veil” extends the potential for multimedia and leaves its viewers in awe. The series is unfolding throughout the week, so make sure to bookmark this site to experience it in its entirety next weekend. However, in the mean time, check out their first story, “Back behind the veil,” and admire the beautiful full browser presentation.
Multimedia Round Table | Under 21
Back in May, Roanoke.com producers launched a multimedia package detailing the issue of underage drinking titled “Under 21.” I just had the chance to check out the online version, and I am curious to hear your take on the site. Take a five minute break from work (don’t worry, your boss won’t mind!) to browse through the package and then give me your feedback in II’s latest round table discussion.
NPR launches “Traveling Down the Amazon Road”
Today I came across yet another inspirational multimedia package, this time by NPR titled “Traveling Down the Amazon Road.” Multimedia producers documented life along the future transcontinental highway in Peru and Brazil, and nicely blended their visuals with exceptional audio pieces from “All Things Considered.” While yesterday’s post applauded Waterlife for its innovative UI design, I want to highlight NPR’s latest package for its high-quality visual storytelling.
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