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Same video, different song: How music guides perception

Jul04
by on July 4, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web

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Derick Rhodes is a footage content producer at Shutterstock. This post was originally published on the Shutterstock blog and has been reprinted with permission One of the most critical parts of any film or video production is finding the music that helps tell the story most effectively. Whether it’s for a television commercial, feature film, corporate video, or simply a vacation highlight reel, the music we select has a profound impact on how a video feels to its audience. We thought it would be fun and useful to explore the ways in which different songs change our perception of the…

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Morph is back! First episode in the Kickstarter-funded series hits YouTube later today

Jul04
by on July 4, 2014 at 1:44 pm
Posted In: Around the Web

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Morph, the beloved stop-motion sketch show featuring a tiny, orangey-brown character made entirely from plasticine, is ready for a comeback. After a successful Kickstarter campaign last fall, Aardman Animations will kick off a brand-new Morph series on YouTube later today. The troublesome figurine will feature alongside his short-tempered sidekick Chas with the usual heart-warming humor and classic animation that Aardman is known for. Similar to the original episodes, these sketches will be short-form – probably between one-minute and 90-seconds in length. It’s the perfect format for YouTube and youngsters browsing the internet, who typically prefer bite-sized video content. Sesame Street has…

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a couple of laughzillas on a blue diamond background

Morph is back! First episode in the Kickstarter-funded series hits YouTube later today

Jul04
by on July 4, 2014 at 1:44 pm
Posted In: Around the Web

Screen Shot 2014-07-04 at 14.31.39
Morph, the beloved stop-motion sketch show featuring a tiny, orangey-brown character made entirely from plasticine, is ready for a comeback. After a successful Kickstarter campaign last fall, Aardman Animations will kick off a brand-new Morph series on YouTube later today. The troublesome figurine will feature alongside his short-tempered sidekick Chas with the usual heart-warming humor and classic animation that Aardman is known for. Similar to the original episodes, these sketches will be short-form – probably between one-minute and 90-seconds in length. It’s the perfect format for YouTube and youngsters browsing the internet, who typically prefer bite-sized video content. Sesame Street has…

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Google denies being deliberately over-zealous on your right-to-be-forgotten, but it does want a debate

Jul04
by on July 4, 2014 at 12:41 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Insider

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In the wake of the landmark EU ruling back in May, stipulating that individuals should have the right to be forgotten by removing outdated information about themselves from search engine results, Google was soon inundated with takedown requests, a process that finally started creaking into action just last week. Perhaps one of the most notable facets of the ruling has been Google’s reaction to it. Granted, there wasn’t much in the way of a right to appeal in the European Court of Justice, and Google did make it clear it was opposed to the ruling, but there wasn’t the degree…

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An early look at the Gramofon, a cheap Wi-Fi router that lets you stream Spotify to any speaker

Jul04
by on July 4, 2014 at 11:31 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Product Reviews

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It should be simple for multiple people to control and stream music through a single sound system. But too often, it’s not. Some speakers support AirPlay, but Apple’s walled garden rules out Android hardware. Bluetooth is an adequate solution, but all too frequently your playlist is interrupted by an incoming text message, or when you step outside and suddenly notice your smartphone is out of range. Gramofon is a cheap, small and stylish Wi-Fi router from Fon that turns any speaker into a music streaming jukebox. To get started, you’ll need to plug the box into a power supply and then…

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