I not a big sports fan, but I happened to stumble across some inspiring and engaging projects. I figured if these projects were able to keep this non sports fan with the attention span of a gnat glued to the screen, then they’ll be worth your time. Enjoy -koci
First let start with this awesome video that reveals the future of magazines from Sports Illustrated.
1. Sports Illustrated – Tablet Demo 1.5
2.World Series Time-Lapse
By the time the Yankees rushed the field to celebrate their 27th World Series victory, Robert Caplin had photographed the action — 12,000 times. The result is a romantic and captivating time-lapse presentation.
3.The Annenberg Space for Photography: SPORT: Iooss & Leifer: thru March 7, 2010
Two of the world’s pre-eminent sports photographers, Walter Iooss and Neil Leifer, come together for their first ever two-man exhibit at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles. Spanning the careers of both men, the exhibit features over 80 photographic prints, including the iconic images of Muhammad Ali’s victory over Sonny Liston, and Michael Jordan in full glory. SPORT: Iooss & Leifer will take you on a journey through some of the most memorable and inspiring moments in sports history. These images shine a light on the tremendous power, grace and strength it takes to be a top athlete, and showcase celebrated personalities from the sports world.
Okay, so it’s not multimedia, but looks like a great exhibit, if you’re in the LA area.
4.Keeneland blossoms into spring meet by David Stephenson
Before the sun is up, horses are on the track. Riders in thick jackets and leather chaps ease them up the stretch and gallop them back down, around the turn. Hooves pound. Puffs of steam pour from big nostrils. The grandstand casts a giant shadow, holding winter’s last chill.
This video was shot with the Canon 5D Mark II on a beautiful morning before the Keeneland Race Track 2009 spring meet was to open in Lexington. I used the 24-105 f/4 IS and the 70-200 f/2.8 with the TCEII teleconverter. All shot with a Gitzo tripod and 2180 fluid head – with one exception: there is a brief shot where I used a Glidecam 2000 steady cam. First time I’d used it – need to practice!!
David has two other sports related videos on his Vimeo page, The General and Youth Boxer, both worth watching.
5.The Fighter’s Mind by Craig Dilger
I can’t remember how I can across this, but I’m glad I did. Some really fantastic images, probing questions, nice production.
6. Arizona Daily Star: Cat Cards 2009
The design and the intuitive UI are what really caught my attention. And I loved the player signature effect. Well done.
7. Surfing Generations by Audrey Hill
A lot has changed during the twenty-year history of surfing on San Cristóbal. But a couple things remain the same – a passion for waves and undying love for the Galápagos.
8. USA Today Frame-by-Frame
Okay, I lied. I actually love tennis, so, non sports fan was a bit much. I loved this USA Today approach. The annimated sections of the video were very informative.
9. Six Man Football. Video by Jay Janner
The schools are tiny. The game is huge.
The small Texas towns of Gordon and Strawn, midway between Fort Worth and Abilene, are only eight miles apart. Their schools are so tiny they play six-man football because they don’t have enough boys to field regular 11-man teams. The townsfolk are crazy about football. For decades the two teams have played each other in one of the greatest rivalries in Texas sports.
This was one of my favorite assignments of the year. It was so much fun to see all of the dedication and effort these boys put into the preparation for the annual Gordon-Strawn game. The action and emotions on game day were a photographer’s dream. It was Texas high school football at its purest.
10. Cardinal Culture
The Cardinals are threaded through St. Louisans’ lives like the red stitching on a horsehide ball. From young to old. Fans working or relaxing. In tuxedos and T-shirts. On the most important day of their life or any lazy Saturday afternoon. On Saturday, June, 27, 2009, the Post-Dispatch set out to chronicle the local community’s support for the St. Louis Cardinals. This is Cardinal Culture.
This is epic! I really love how this is framed around the game. All the stories are great! Whoever thought of this cinematic “framing” of the story, very Robert Altman of you, genius.
enjoy,
-koci
One Response
That´s pretty cool!