Splainers Video: SMS for Life

Splainers recently published a new video for the Roll Back Malaria Partnership.  I'm impressed, not only with the video explanation, but the idea behind SMS for Life, which uses mobile phones to ensure that malaria medicines are available for families who may need to travel to find treatment. It's great to see Splainers working on such a worthy cause and matching their skills to an idea that becomes more clear through video.

Splainers, like all members of the Common Craft Explainer Network, can be hired to create videos explaining your product or services.

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Explainer Network - Animated Explanations Wins Platinum Seal of e-Excellence

A big congrats to Instruxion (the company behind Animated Explanations) for being awarded the Platinum Seal of e-Excellence in Europe, which recognizes companies who have a track record of innovation. Of course, we see this recognition as further proof that video explanations are a valuable and productive element of marketing and education. Animated Explanations is based on Brussels, Belgium and a member of our Explainer Network of video producers.

Here's the description of the award from the award website:

The European Seal of e-Excellence rewards ICT and Digital Media companies with an excellent track record in innovation marketing. Awarded annually since 2003 by the EMF and its Partner Organisations, the Seal is widely known for recognizing companies with:

1. innovative products and services;
2. excellence in the marketing thereof.

Again, congrats to Geert and the Instruxion team!

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Skype Mobile for Verizon - Explained by Say it Visually

Say It Visually!, a member of the Common Craft Explainer Network, was hired by Verizon Wireless to explain Skype Mobile. 

This style of video has become a standard for Say it Visually and I think it does a great job of creating a dynamic experience.

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2010 Census "Count on Change" - Explained by Say It Visually

Say It Visually!, a member of the Common Craft Explainer Network, recently published this video that explains the impact of the 2010 Census on communities and focuses on encouraging participation among people of color.

This format is a new one for Say It Visually and it's great to see them taking video explanation in new directions. I think the hand-painted style fits really well with the voice-over and music by Keb'-Mo'. It has a heart-felt feel that may have been hard with animation. What do you think?

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$8,000 First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit - Explained By Switch Web Video

Switch Web Video, a member of the Common Craft Explainer Network, recently published a new and timely video about the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.

Here's what Andrew Angus, Principal of Switch, had to say about the project:

Working with Washington REALTORS on this video about the $8000 First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit was a dream. Steve was an excellent client. He knew what he wanted but he also gave our team the room do work their creative magic. The video has been a huge success with custom versions created for over 40 REALTOR Associations in the past couple weeks. Steve has generously offered to allow anyone to download and use the $8000 First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Video for free.

The Common Craft Explainer Network is a group of video producers that specialize in making custom explanatory videos. The Network currently has six members that represent a number of skills, styles and formats.  If that chunk of text on your home page just isn't doing the trick anymore, contact an Explainer Network member.

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Welcoming Two New Members of the Explainer Network

We're so excited to have two new members of our Explainer Network of custom video producers. 

Lilipip is a Seattle-based company that has been making videos for years. They're seeing new opportunities in the world of animated video explanations and we think they'll be a great fit for the Network.  From their listing:

We make animated videos about your product, service, or concept. We’re an “Open-Source Creative” team with transparent pricing and processes – featuring global artists with a wide range of styles. Follow Lilipip on Twitter.

Here is one of Lilipip's most recent videos:

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Animated Explanations is based in Brussels, Belgium and focuses on the European (and global) market for explanatory videos. They have extensive experience in making complex ideas easy to understand in video form and we're happy to have them in the Network. We're especially excited to have European representation in the Network. Follow them on Twitter @instruxion. From their listing:

Animated movies, interactive tutorials and instructional videos in attractive formats and any language.

Here's a sample:

How to find a new job using LinkedIn? - Animated Explanations

 

The Common Craft Explainer Network is a group of video producers that specialize in making custom explanatory videos. The Network currently has six members that represent a number of skills, styles and formats.  If that chunk of text on your home page just isn't doing the trick anymore, contact an Explainer Network member.

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New Explainer Network Member: 1/29 Explainers

We're excited to announce a new member of the Common Craft Explainer Network, 1/29 Explainers. Executive producer Nick Seuser and the 1/29 team have ton of experience in the film and video world.

Our introduction to 1/29 was through the "Behind the Logic" series of videos they did for Pandora. You can watch them on the 1/29 Explainers home page. We were impressed with the entertaining creative way they explain the logic that connects the music that plays via Pandora.  Here's an example:

1/29 Explainers, like all members of the Explainer Network, are available for creating custom explanatory videos for your product or service. We created the Network to help organizations in need of videos find talented video producers. Other members include:  SayItVisually, Switch Web Video and 'Splainers.

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