MediaStorm Multimedia Workshop launches new projects, Applications now open for 2011 Workshops

From November 13-19, 2010, we held our eighth MediaStorm Multimedia Workshop. Two teams of talented professionals, along with MediaStorm Producers Tim McLaughlin and Jennifer Redfearn, researched, reported, and produced the following projects: Mr. Blues by Mariana Bazo, Benjamin Norman, and J. Pinkley Samuel Hargress Jr. is the owner of Paris Blues bar in Harlem, New York. The bar attracts a cast of characters that could have come from Cheers, Harlem-style. While witnessing dramatic changes in the neighborhood, Sam created a timeless place where regulars dance in their godfather hats, snakeskin leather shoes, and 1940’s styled zoot suits. Running with Scissors by Ricky John Molloy, Thomas Tolstrup and Nancy J. Haws Brian Machon has been practicing his craft for over 20 years and has close relationships with his clients. When he narrowly escaped a heart attack, questions surrounding his life, and his real family were raised. The MediaStorm Multimedia Workshops in New York…

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MediaStorm Contributor, Chad A. Stevens, fights to finish his film and save a mountain

The Coal War is the story of a symbol and a struggle: one mountain destined to be destroyed by the coal industry and a courageous effort to bring renewable energy to the heartland of America. MediaStorm Contributor and former Producer Chad A. Stevens has been working tirelessly for the last several years to document the fight going on near Coal River Mountain, and is looking for help to finish the film. Visit The Coal War site to find out more about the film. You can also check out (and support, if you're so inclined) their campaign for funding to finish the film on Kickstarter: Chad's work on the topic of mountaintop removal has also included Leveling Appalachia, a project for Yale Environment 360. Harvard's Nieman Storyboard recently published a story on the project: Chad A. Stevens on choosing sides and choosing stories: two approaches to mountaintop removal mining

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Worth Watching

As always, we've been busy trying to keep up to date with all of the fantastic multimedia being produced out there. Here are a few more projects we've been watching that we wanted to share with you. You can see the previously highlighted projects here. 9. The Third & The Seventh by Alex Roman Simply stunning visuals. Play it full screen. - Eric Maierson The Third & The Seventh from Alex Roman on Vimeo.   10. Black Passport Stanley Greene's transition from a fashion to conflict photographer. - Brian Storm   11. Roping the Wind by Nacho Corbella We loved working with Nacho at the MediaStorm Advanced Multimedia Workshop. It's great to see his latest project, a very elegant production. - Brian Storm   12. William and the Windmill A young man in Malawi with an inspired idea. From the dynamic duo in Toronto. - Brian Storm William and the Windmill from…

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Worth Watching

All of us here at MediaStorm spend a lot of time looking for and talking about new stories, websites, and products that inspire us and help us to make better multimedia. We thought it would be fun to share some of our picks with you, with a little bit about why we liked the pieces, and get some ideas from everyone out there as well. We're starting off today with some projects we've been watching over the last couple of weeks. They aren't all new, it's by no means a comprehensive list, but hopefully it will get a dialogue going. Happy New Year all! 1. Still Hoping by Luceo Images The visual sophistication of Luceo Images meets the multimedia prowess of Syracuse University. - Brian Storm Still Hoping from Luceo Images on Vimeo. 2. The Insights of Angels by Liz O. Baylen A beautiful story with words of wisdom from two young…

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Obama, President: Harlem Part 1 & 2

The night of November 4, 2008, right after Obama's Victory Speech, Harlem was sparkling into joy, relief and euphoria. 'Feeling of accomplishment', state of shock, screams, smiles, dances, and hugs. It felt like landing on the moon. The joy was palpable, surreal, and entire. 'Pure joy' says the NYPD officer who normally would answer 'not allow to talk'. That night brought us all together to celebrate the unexpected. OBAMA. Magic keyword. A concept, a dream, and a need for change even bigger than the man behind it. But we needed the man. Obama O8! Happy 09. Obama Harlem part 1: http://mimlab.com/obama/ Obama Harlem part 2: http://mimlab.com/obama2/ Also on vimeo: http://vimeo.com/user1174444/videos/sort:oldest Thanks to Claudine Boeglin for sending this over!

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