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Immersive Video – the Next Big Thing?
3-D video is so 2009. Now that virtually anyone with a couple of cameras (or a YouTube account) is capable of producing relatively decent 3-D videos, people are already starting to look for the Next Big Thing. I think it’s going to be 360 degree immersive. Like 3-D, some form of the technology has been…
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Video – Elephants at Okaukuejo
We spotted the first elephant in the distance, and soon noticed he was followed by many more, all neatly in line, ears flapping and trunks swinging in that crazy, bouncy, elephant way. Eventually 32 of them arrived at the watering hole at Okaukuejo Camp,where they drank, bathed, played, and in some cases were a little peeved with…
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Amazing Jelly Bean Stop-Motion
Take a look at this stop-motion music video made for Kina Grannis’ song “In Your Arms.” And before you look at it, take note of the fact that it is 100% stop-motion – no green screen, no CGI. This video was photographed frame-by-frame over a period of 22 months, involved a crew of 30 people,…
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Photos: Reflections at Etosha NP
It’s fun to play around with reflections off a body of water – though in my experience, it’s rare to come across a body of water (a) that’s calm enough to reflect without too much distortion (b) at the right time of day and (c) where there’s something worth reflecting. At a recent visit to…
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Seeking Pledges for Namibia
This November 19, I will be participating in the event, “Namibia Runs for Charity.” Â From 9 am to 4 pm, I will have the opportunity to run as many laps as possible for Namibian charities. Â And I could use your help! Now, it would be good to be able to post here exactly WHICH charity…