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The 2014 ICP Infinity Awardee Films By MediaStorm

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:April 29, 2014

MediaStorm is pleased to present a film series produced in collaboration with the International Center of Photography with support from the Harbers Family Foundation. Since 1985 ICP’s Infinity Awards have brought attention to outstanding achievements in photography by honoring individuals with distinguished careers in the field and identifying future luminaries. The 2014 Infinity Awards films serve as a portrait of some of the important contributors to photography today. Photojournalism: Stephanie Sinclair & Jessica Dimmock Too Young to Wed, a transmedia campaign using images by Stephanie Sinclair and videos by Jessica Dimmock, works to support girls who are already married and ultimately bring an end to child marriage. Publication: Adam Broomberg & Oliver Chanarin Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin are a collaborative team that has spent the last 15 years pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a traditional photographer. Art: James Welling James Welling’s vibrant digital inkjet prints and detailed colored…

MediaStorm Wins Webby Award For 2013 ICP Infinity Awards Series

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:April 28, 2014

We are proud to announce that MediaStorm has won a prestigious 2014 Webby Award in the Documentary: Series category for our work on the 2013 ICP Infinity Awards. Other nominees in the category were wayfarer entertainment, Reel Nice, Time, and ESPN.com. The ICP Infinity Awards films were made possible with the generous support of the Harbers Family Foundation. Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 12,000 entries from all 50 states and over 60 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards is presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS).

Webby Awards Honors ‘Surviving the Peace,’ ‘Swan Song,’ and ‘2013 ICP Infinity Awards’

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:April 8, 2014

We are honored to have three of our projects recognized by The 18th Annual Webby Awards. Surviving the Peace: Angola has been selected as an Official Honoree in the Public Service & Activism category while Swan Song was selected as an Official Honoree in the Documentary: Individual Episode category. Out of 12,000 entries from over 60 countries and all 50 U.S. states submitted to the 18th Annual Webby Awards, the Official Honoree distinction is awarded to only the top 15% of all work entered. Our documentary series on the 2013 ICP Infinity Awards has been selected as a Nominee in the Documentary: Series category. Every Webby Nominee also contends for a Webby People's Voice Award as selected by the voting public. You can help MediaStorm stay in the running. Cast your vote for MediaStorm to win in the Documentary:Series category by Thursday, April 24th. Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New…

MediaStorm Mini-Lesson #001: Audio Interview Basics

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:April 7, 2014

In our first audio mini-lesson for the month of April, learn audio and interview techniques from MediaStorm's executive producer Brian Storm and producer Tim McLaughlin's 101: Reporting Track. A new lesson will be posted next Monday, April 14th. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be first in line to see it.

MediaStorm Online Training Mini-Lessons Coming to YouTube

Post author:Cortney Cleveland
Post published:April 3, 2014

Multimedia students and professionals have used our Online Training to take their storytelling skills to the next level for three years now, letting MediaStorm's production team walk them through essential tools and techniques for improving production quality. Now we're excited to bring a few key lessons from behind the paywall exclusively on the MediaStorm YouTube Channel. Audio is our theme for April. Every Monday this month we'll release a new lesson on gathering and producing great audio from our executive producer Brian Storm and producer Tim McLaughlin's 101: Reporting Track. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be first in line for our mini-lessons.