Most of the time, voice-over, commonly referred to as “VO”, is the driving narrative force behind videos—a mysterious guide that provides all the information a viewer needs while being bolstered by the visuals. While VO is not absolutely necessary, it is definitely something to consider when starting a new video project.
Cutting together a highlight reel of recent work is daunting; you may find yourself asking, “How can I possibly distill all the cool stuff I made over the past year or two down to just ONE MINUTE?! It’s easier than you might think.
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Explaining an innovative, abstract idea with just words or data can be extremely challenging. Animated videos make it possible to visualize even the most complex of subjects.
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Harness interest and energy, communicate faster, increase understanding, differentiate messaging, and make work more fun.
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Take a minute (literally) to see why there is incredible power in visual thinking. From the cave paintings at Lascaux to IKEA instructions, from 5-year-old’s colorful mess to a designer’s perfect layo
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There's a lot of anger and aggression swirling around the world these days. Whether in politics, race, or religion, people tend to build walls to block out anyone they disagree with. Or worse.
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One minute of pure awesome. I don't think we posted this to our blog last year, so here's the Tremendousness reel from 2016!
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This is our third and final video in a series of TED-Ed lessons focused on our internal organs.
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Man, I am not good at math. In fact, my nine-year-old daughter recently asked me to help her with her homework and when I said sure, she replied, "Oh, I was just kidding. You're not good at math." So,
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The term “visual storytelling” is relatively new, but the concept has been around a long time. Today the term “visual storytelling” is typically used in the context of business communications, journalism, and entertainment, and is associated with a wide range of visual arts.
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” as the old saying goes. While that can be true, it’s still not enough. It’s the purposeful combination of visuals and text, in the form of what is commonly called an infographic, that makes the most powerful tool for learning, marketing, and engagement.
Animation brings stories to life. The best animations combine visual thinking and a powerful narrative into an entertaining, informative video. Combining quality art, motion, sound, and narration help viewers understand complex topics.
