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“Endurance is essential” – Flat 70’s fight to support Black visual artists [Brewer]

On 04/27/2021, in art, creativity, design, digital photography, graphics, photography, society, sociology, by Daniel Christian

“Endurance is essential” – Flat 70’s fight to support Black visual artists — from itsnicethat.com by Jenny Brewer
Siblings Anthony and Senam Badu founded the non-profit after they lost their home to the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate, wanting to support and save space for its community.

A New Angle is an editorial series that aims to give a platform to creative industry changemakers who make it their mission to disrupt the status quo. Each week we’ll chat to a person or team doing important work in the sector, making it a fairer place, championing vital causes, supporting underrepresented groups and tackling pertinent issues facing creatives everywhere.

This week we hear from siblings Senam and Anthony Badu, who in February 2020 saw their Aylesbury Estate home demolished and, that very same month, set up non-profit arts organisation Flat 70. They saved the door number from the flat and attached it to the front of their new arts space, symbolic of a phoenix rising from the ashes, and a constant reminder of their mission to support and save their community from being repeatedly “devalued, erased or co-opted”.

How to Learn Animation At Home: Beginner’s Guide to Online Courses, Software and Resources — from graphicmama.com by Al Boicheva

Excerpt:

On the bright side of the current reality, it’s the perfect time to be productive and learn new skills. Why not trying to learn animation? If this is something you’ve always been interested in and would like to try, it’s not necessary to do it the traditional way and study it at a university. In fact, you can do it online in the comfort of your home.

So, what are the options to become a self-taught animation designer? Let’s walk through the process together.

Teacher Makes Beautiful Illustrations of Your Favorite Physics Formulas [Papadopoulos]

On 04/07/2021, in art, creativity, education, engineering, faculty, higher education, K-12 related, learning, learning ecosystem, multimedia, physics, teachers, teaching & learning, using teams, by Daniel Christian

Teacher Makes Beautiful Illustrations of Your Favorite Physics Formulas — from interestingengineering.com by Loukia Papadopoulos
From electromagnetism to the law of conservation of energy, this teacher illustrates all your favorite physics formulas.

From DSC:
Not all of us have these kinds of skills — but how cool to see this creative, artistic, multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning. The use of teams comes to mind for the rest of us! 🙂

The Best of 2020 Drone Photography by SkyPixel

On 04/01/2021, in art, creativity, digital photography, Europe, innovation, photography, by Daniel Christian

The Best of 2020 Drone Photography by SkyPixel — from fubiz.net

Dominique Coulon & Associés adds curved glass extension to library in a renovated French manor [Griffiths]

On 03/28/2021, in architecture, art, creativity, Europe, learning spaces, library / librarians, by Daniel Christian

Dominique Coulon & Associés adds curved glass extension to library in a renovated French manor — from dezeen.com by Alyn Griffiths

Seven online whiteboards for 2021 + other relevant tools/vendors for online-based collaboration

On 03/18/2021, in A/V -- audio/visual, active learning, adjunct faculty, art, collaboration, colleges, community colleges, content development, corporate universities / corporate training, creativity, Daniel S. Christian, digital audio, digital learning, digital storytelling, digital video, distance education, education technology, engagement / engaging students, experimentation, faculty, flipping -- inverted learning, Google, higher education, homeschooling/homeschoolers, human-computer interaction (HCI), ideas, innovation, instructional design, interactivity, IT in HE, Justice Tech, K-12 related, law schools, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, learning hubs & pods, learning spaces, lifelong learning, Microsoft, multimedia, new media literacies, online learning, online media, online tutoring, parents, platforms, presentations, productivity / tips and tricks, remote teaching and learning, student teaching/teacher education, tablets, teachers, teaching & learning, teaching online, technologies for your home, telelegal, telemedicine / telehealth / virtual health, tools, training / L&D, universities, vendors, videoconferencing, vision/possibilities, web-based collaboration, webinars, by Daniel Christian

The excerpt below is from The 7 best online whiteboards in 2021 — from zapier.com by Maria Myre

Miro for turning ideas into tasks
Stormboard for creating multiple whiteboards in a single brainstorming session
MURAL for remote, multi-member team meetings
Limnu for teaching students remotely
InVision Freehand for annotating design files with a team
Conceptboard for turning a brainstorming session into a formal presentation
Explain Everything for creating whiteboard videos

From DSC:
Other potentially-relevant tools/vendors here include:

Cisco Webex
- Cisco Webex Desk Series

- Cisco Webex Board Series
- Cisco Webex Room Series
Google JamBoard
Microsoft Surface Hub 2
Haworth’s Bluescape
…and others

Travel from home: 13 virtual museums and galleries to tour — from millionmilesecrets.com by Cynthia Paez Bowman; with thanks to Tatiana Rosado Vidal for this resource

Excerpt:

Museums, movie theaters, concerts and other events have all taken a hit since COVID-19 emerged. Luckily, the creative world has gotten — creative — and found new, alternative ways to provide virtual cultural and educational experiences during these challenging times. If you’re hankering for a little art immersion, there are a variety of virtual museum tours you can take, all from the comfort of your home. Best of all, you won’t have to navigate a sea of crowds and selfie sticks to get a closer look at a Van Gogh or Monet.
…
The following list of virtual museums and galleries are organized based on interest:

Virtual Art Museums
Virtual Tour for Kids
Virtual Natural History and Science
Weird Virtual Museums

“Even with a steep price tag and lengthy turnarounds, big brands don’t seem to mind waiting for these hyperrealistic murals”

On 03/11/2021, in art, business, corporate / business world, creativity, design, graphics, by Daniel Christian

Even with a steep price tag and lengthy turnarounds, big brands don't seem to mind waiting for these hyperrealistic murals pic.twitter.com/7WAhaYzgQR

— Business Insider (@BusinessInsider) March 10, 2021

Student Builds Volumetric 3D TV To Complete Bachelor’s Program — from vrscout.com by Bobby Carlton

In the end, they ended up building a volumetric 3D closed-circuit TV system capable of producing live holographic imager; I’d say that’s pretty noteworthy.

From DSC:
If we can imagine it…

Addendum on 3/12/21:

[For those involved with learning spaces] Hiperwall Introduces Cost-Effective ‘Essentials’ Video Wall Hardware & Software Packages

On 02/25/2021, in A/V -- audio/visual, analytics, art, attention, biology, business, chemistry, collaboration, colleges, communications, community colleges, computer science, content aggregration, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, data mining, design, digital learning, digital photography, digital storytelling, digital textbooks, digital video, education technology, engagement / engaging students, engineering, experimentation, graphics, higher education, human-computer interaction (HCI), innovation, IT in HE, K-12 related, law schools, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, learning hubs & pods, learning spaces, liberal arts, media/film, mirroring and/or multiple devices, multimedia, online media, photography, platforms, presentations, smart classrooms, smart/connected TV, storytelling, teaching & learning, technology (general), telelegal, telemedicine / telehealth / virtual health, television, tools, training / L&D, United States, universities, vendors, vision/possibilities, visualizing information, web-based collaboration, webinars, by Daniel Christian

Hiperwall Introduces Cost-Effective ‘Essentials’ Video Wall Hardware and Software Packages — from hiperwall.com with thanks to Michael Farino for this resource
Hiperwall Essentials video wall bundles eliminate barriers to entry for organizations wanting enhanced collaboration, clearer communication, and the ability to make informed real-time decisions

Excerpt:

February 24, 2021 – IRVINE, Calif., – Hiperwall Inc., an industry-leader in commercialized, IP-based visualization technology, today introduces ‘Hiperwall Essentials,’ two all-inclusive video wall hardware and software bundles that get users started with a full-featured, control-room grade video wall powered by Hiperwall for just $9,995.

Most major decisions made in the public and private sectors are driven by vast amounts of data. Due to the volume of data sources, data complexity, and different analytics tools, video walls have become the perfect canvas for decision-makers to put all of this data together clearly to arrive at an informed decision faster and more confidently.

At a price point that effectively removes barriers to implementation for small to medium businesses, small government agencies, and local law enforcement, Hiperwall Essentials serves as a great baseline for integrating video wall technology into any organization. As dependence on the video wall grows, Hiperwall’s modular platform makes scaling the video wall footprint and capabilities seamless and cost-effective.

Below are some example settings:

For those interested in video walls, this is worth checking out. These pictures are example settings.

The Art World Goes Blockchain [David Pierce]

On 02/24/2021, in art, Blockchain, business, creativity, economics, by Daniel Christian

The Art World Goes Blockchain — from protocol.com by David Pierce

Excerpt:

The NFT explosion is tied up in the rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which is tied up in a general frenzy of investment, and so who knows what will eventually crash when the rest of it does.

But there’s something here. You probably don’t want to spend half a mil on a Pop Tart cat, but the idea that digital goods can be authenticated and verified — that you might someday buy a GIF the same way you buy a painting or a Rolex — is transformational.

A Stunning Shot of Sharks Cruising Under a French Polynesian Sunset Wins the 2021 Underwater Photographer of the Year [Ebert]

On 02/11/2021, in art, creativity, digital photography, photography, by Daniel Christian

A Stunning Shot of Sharks Cruising Under a French Polynesian Sunset Wins the 2021 Underwater Photographer of the Year — from thisiscolossal.com by Grace Ebert

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Two beautiful pictures from 500px.com

On 02/09/2021, in art, creativity, digital photography, geography / geology, photography, by Daniel Christian

Clever Typography Designs That Make You Think [Falcon]

On 02/06/2021, in art, communications, creativity, design, graphics, by Daniel Christian

Clever Typography Designs That Make You Think — from hongkiat.com by Alvaris Falcon

Reaching for the stars. [Havel]

On 02/04/2021, in art, creativity, digital photography, faith, global / globalization, photography, by Daniel Christian

Reaching for the stars. — from 500px.com by Tomas Havel

From DSC:
I can’t help but go to some scripture when I see the LORD paint a canvas like that! And the creativity and artistic talent that He gave to Tomas is excellent! I’m glad that Tomas shared his gifts and abilities with us here.

Psalm 19:1-4 KJV

The Perfect Revelation of the Lord | To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

19 The heavens declare the glory of God;
And the firmament^[a] shows ^[b]His handiwork.
²Day unto day utters speech,
And night unto night reveals knowledge.
³There is no speech nor language
Where their voice is not heard.
⁴Their ^[c]line has gone out through all the earth,
And their words to the end of the world.

¹⁶But I will sing of your strength,
in the morning I will sing of your love;
for you are my fortress,
my refuge in times of trouble.

¹⁷You are my strength, I sing praise to you;
you, God, are my fortress,
my God on whom I can rely.

Learning Ecosystems

“Endurance is essential” – Flat 70’s fight to support Black visual artists [Brewer]

The Best of 2020 Drone Photography by SkyPixel

Dominique Coulon & Associés adds curved glass extension to library in a renovated French manor [Griffiths]

Travel from home: 13 virtual museums and galleries to tour [Paez Bowman]

“Even with a steep price tag and lengthy turnarounds, big brands don’t seem to mind waiting for these hyperrealistic murals”

The Art World Goes Blockchain [David Pierce]

A Stunning Shot of Sharks Cruising Under a French Polynesian Sunset Wins the 2021 Underwater Photographer of the Year [Ebert]

Two beautiful pictures from 500px.com

Clever Typography Designs That Make You Think [Falcon]

Reaching for the stars. [Havel]

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