Lately, I have noticed an increase in multimedia projects that utilize motion graphics and animation to visually depict a story. While this medium has been used for years in the film industry, I would argue that it has been mostly underutilized in our field until now. Using Adobe After Effects, producers can either combine animation within a traditional video format, or use motion graphics as the entire video.
UNC has officially launched their News21 project, “Powering a Nation.” I blogged about their work back in June as the reporting process was just getting started. Now the site is complete and, frankly, amazing. (And I’m not just saying that because I am a fellow Tar Heel … Spend a few minutes on the site and you will see for yourself!) Most importantly, check out this intro video that sets the scene for the rest of the massive project. Done in a fashion similar to “The Girl Effect” meets “Choosing a President,” this video is a must see …