TED Talks
Wade Davis: Dreams from endangered cultures
With stunning photos and stories, National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the world's indigenous cultures, which are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate.
TED Talks
TED: What the gay rights movement learned from the civil rights movement | Yoruba Richen
As a member of both the African American and LGBT communities, filmmaker Yoruba Richen is fascinated with the overlaps and tensions between the gay rights and the civil rights movements. She explores how the two struggles intertwine and...
MinuteEarth
The Best Dragon (According to Science)
We ranked dragons based on how biologically and evolutionarily plausible they are. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Tetrapods: four-limbed (with a few exceptions, such as...
TED Talks
Franco Sacchi: A tour of Nollywood, Nigeria's booming film industry
Zambia-born filmmaker Franco Sacchi tours us through Nollywood, Nigeria's booming film industry (the world's 3rd largest). Guerrilla filmmaking and brilliance under pressure from crews that can shoot a full-length feature in a week.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: In on a secret? That's dramatic irony - Christopher Warner
You're in a movie theater, watching the new horror flick. The audience knows something that the main character does not. The audience sees the character's actions are not in his best interest. What's that feeling -- the one that makes...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Slowing down time (in writing & film) - Aaron Sitze
Certain moments in our lives seem to last forever. Whether it is a first kiss or a car crash, time can seem to stretchor even stop. Aaron Sitze explains how this sensation is conveyed in cinema and how the same conventions can be used to...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Movies: From Silent Films to Computer Graphics
In this video, the teacher takes students on an adventure through the history of movies. They explore the introduction of sound and color, as well as the advancements in computer graphics. The teacher encourages students to use their...
Curated Video
Starmaking and the Formation of United Artists
In the early 1910s, movie studios began developing the "star system," which created and promoted national stars like Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin. These stars became central to the studios' marketing efforts, leading to...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Isle of Man
ISLE OF MAN THE ISLE OF MAN - A SMALL ISLAND IN THE IRISH SEA BETWEEN BRITAIN AND IRELAND, HAS LONG MANAGED TO MAINTAIN ITS DISTINCTIVE IDENTITY DESPITE THE PRESENCE OF ITS LARGER NEIGHBOURS.
Curated Video
Pushing Animation Boundaries: The Revolutionary Technology Behind The Polar Express
"The Polar Express" is a groundbreaking Warner Brothers film that pushes digital animation to new heights. Using experimental performance capture technology, Tom Hanks plays five characters by wearing a latex suit and cap covered in...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Computer Animation: From Bob Parr to Tom Hanks
In this video, viewers are introduced to the fascinating world of computer animation and how it has evolved over the years. From the intricate details of Pixar's character designs to the use of motion capture technology with actors like...
Curated Video
China's First TV Program Exclusively for Mobiles: A New Era in Entertainment
China's first TV program made exclusively for mobile phones, this five-episode romance appointment takes advantage of the booming mobile phone market in the country. With episodes only five minutes long, the show focuses on close-ups and...
Curated Video
Mastering the Art of the Impossible Jump
Agathe directs Vincent in a daring scene that requires him to jump between buildings, with coaching from Chau Belle and the Yamakasis. Learn the techniques and mindset needed to perform spectacular stunts and find out if movie jumps are...
Curated Video
Only In India 1 - Young Film Director
Young Film Director:Meet a ten-year-old Indian boy who, instead of being captivated by Harry Potter films, is calling the shots from behind the camera as a budding film director.
Curated Video
Only In Japan 17 - Japan Cinema - Aroma-Vision
Japan Cinema - Aroma-Vision:Introducing a new sensory experience, 'Aroma-Vision' enhances the cinema experience by incorporating scents to accompany visuals, expanding the range of sensory immersion.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Noah's Ark
NOAH S ARK IS DESCRIBED IN THE TORAH, BIBLE AND THE KORAN AS A LARGE BOAT THAT WAS BUILT TO SAVE HUMANS AND ANIMALS FROM DESTRUCTION DURING A GREAT FLOOD THAT COVERED THE EARTH. IT S POWER AS A RELIGIOUS ARTEFACT AND SYMBOL HAS NOW...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Tate Modern
TATE MODERN TO THE CASUAL OBSERVER THIS VIEW BANKSIDE POWER STATION ON THE BANKS OF THE THAMES IN LONDON MAY SEEM UNREMARKABLE. BUT TO ART LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD IT IS A SITE OF INSPIRATION THIS IS HOME OF TATE MODERN, ONE OF THE MOST...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Petronas Tower
PETRONAS TOWERS WELCOME TO THE PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS IN MALAYSIA. IT S A NATIONAL ICON WHICH PEOPLE JUST CAN T LEAVE ALONE. SOME WANT TO RACE UP IT. OTHERS SEE IT AS A LEISURELY STROLL. IT S 1483 FEET OR 452 METRES FROM THE FOOTPATH TO...
Curated Video
Only In Brazil 15 - Brazil Letters Service
Brazil Letters Service:A small office in a Rio de Janeiro railway station provides illiterate Brazilians with a free personalized letter-writing service, fostering communication and community support.
Curated Video
Revolutionizing Animation: The Science Behind Realistic Visual Effects
This video discusses the use of advanced CGI rendering techniques, specifically ray tracing, in creating realistic environments and materials for animated films. Developed by a former NASA engineer, this software accurately simulates how...
Curated Video
Music and Technology: Revolutionizing the Gaming Experience
In this video, renowned music composer Inon Zur explores the intersection of music and technology in the gaming industry. With a fully orchestrated score for the game Men of Valor, Zur and his talented orchestra are revolutionizing the...
Curated Video
Recreating History: Bringing WWII Leaders to Life Through Advanced Technology
This video explores the use of advanced computer image regeneration technology to recreate the faces of Hitler, Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin in a film about the events of July 20, 1944. The process involves sculpting the leaders'...
Curated Video
Maradona: A Football Legend's Impact on the World
This video highlights the post-retirement contributions of legendary footballer Diego Maradona. From sharing his knowledge with Boca Juniors to participating in charity events and friendly matches, Maradona's impact on and off the field...
Curated Video
Pele: The King of Football and Life Beyond the Field
This video highlights the remarkable life of Pele, the renowned football player known as the king of football. It explores his achievements on and off the field, his dedication to his family, his involvement in various charitable causes,...