May
1
Darvaza: The “Gates of Hell”
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I’m always looking for interesting photos, and over time that has proven to be quite the entertaining experience. I recently came across these incredible photographs showcased at JohnHBradley.com, a very interesting collection of photos taken of a burning gas crater in Darvaza. Darvaza is a very small Turkmenistan village.
The images of the Darvaza Gas Crater can be perceived as the door to hell, or gates to hell. Ever since a natural gas drilling exploration accident in 1971, a very large hole or crater was created. The crater has burned continuously for years without interruption. The photos give an amazing look into the fires of the crater, certainly a sight to see.
Apr
28
Animoto: Feature Your Photos in Movie Trailer Format
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Photo galleries on the internet have become quite boring in my opinion. Yes, there are plenty of options to choose from when you want to feature your photos online, but they all seem to lack creativity. How many photos can you browse through before your mind becomes numb with boredom? I believe this problem has become more noticeable since the advancement in social networking, more so on sites that are geared toward customized profiles.
Thankfully there are new projects on the horizon. Animoto is a new and exciting alternative to the same old boring photo galleries and slide shows we have become accustomed to. This new photo experience combines both music and photos, creating a unique video in a movie trailer format if you will.
Users of Animoto upload their photos and pick an appropriate song of their choice from the online music library. Animoto will then analyze your images and incorporate them with the music, creating a one of a kind music video using the photos you have uploaded. No two videos are alike when you use Animoto. This makes the whole creation process even more interesting. Looking for an upbeat video? Or how about a mellow and relaxed collaboration of photos? Animoto has it covered.
The finished product can be shared with you friends and family through email, websites, blogs, etc. This type of format is very suitable for social networking sites like MySpace or Facebook. The whole process doesn’t even take that long to complete.
There are other exciting opportunities offered at Animoto as well. If you are a musician that is interested in featuring your music in the music library, you have a chance to submit your tunes. Animoto is in beta, so changes are to be expected throughout the site. Check out the official website of Animoto to learn more about this new and interesting way to feature your photos.