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Worth Clicking: Olympian Helmets, Photographers Talk Back, Cool Apps & A “Get Better” Attitude

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:February 21, 2014

All links are hand-picked by the MediaStorm staff for your enjoyment this weekend. Cheers! 45 photographers pick their best photo apps. [XYO Blog] Follow This American Life producer Miki Meek's Instagram travel diary. [New York Times Magazine] Young people swap clothes with grandparents and parents for charming photo series. [22 Words] Shaena Mallett, a documentary and fine art photographer, captures feelings of deep loss in You Were Here. [A Still World] John Stanmeyer, World Press Photo winner for contemporary issues, talks through his award winning photograph. [thinkTank Photo on Vimeo] Industry leader MaryAnne Golon of The Washington Post interview and photo journal. [NPAA] The incredible benefits of a "get better" versus a "be good" mindset. [99u] Olympians get creative with helmut designs. [Imgur] Sochi Photo Firehose streams Olympic photos as they are downloaded. [New York Times] A disturbing look at the violence faced by the LGBT community of Russia. [Human Rights Watch on YouTube]

Embracing The Gap

Post author:Eric Maierson
Post published:February 20, 2014

I bought my first copy of Adobe After Effects in 1999.

I’ve also upgraded to versions 7, CS4, CS5, and CS6. I’ve spent dozens of hours watching all kinds of tutorials on lynda.com, tutsplus, and elsewhere.

So how come after all these years, when it comes to motion graphics, I’m still such a novice?

I think the answer is twofold.

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Reader Feedback: MediaStorm Guide to Downloading from YouTube and Vimeo

Post author:Eric Maierson
Post published:February 19, 2014

I received some important feedback regarding my post from several weeks ago, MediaStorm Guide to Downloading from YouTube and Vimeo. “JY” writes, “KeepVid actually doesn’t work great on Mavericks because it has Java disabled/uninstalled.” This is true. Because Java has been used to launch attacks on Macs in the past, Apple decide to not pre-install it on OS X 10.9 (Mavericks). You can still download the software but for security reasons you may choose not to. Fortunately, when it comes to downloading videos, there are a plethora of alternatives to keepvid.com. We received recommendations for the free ClipConverter as well as MacX YouTube Downloader. A tutorial for the latter can be found here. My good pal Leandro Badalotti suggests the Torch Browser, which allows for downloads from more sites than just YouTube. Let us know what alternatives you’ve found in the comments below and thanks, as always, for the feedback.

Now Hiring: Photography/Video Upper School Teacher

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:February 17, 2014

Noble and Greenough School is seeking to hire an experienced teacher of photography and video. The position is based in Dedham, Massachusetts.

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Now Hiring: Multimedia Editor for The Center for Public Integrity

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:February 14, 2014

The Center for Public Integrity is looking for a multimedia editor with skills in video journalism and web documentary production. The position is based in Washington, DC.

For more information visit the Center’s job page.

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