Life happens: deadlines are pushed, meetings pop up and, sometimes, you have to be ready to present at any given time. You could be given a lot of time to prepare or no time. Your boss could drop a surprise presentation on you, and it’s your job to be able to handle it. For many people, presenting on the spot can be the biggest challenge when it doesn’t have to be.… Continue Reading →
Theatre directors are responsible for how a play is supposed to flow. If a scene drags on too long, the audience will get bored and demand their tickets back. If a scene rushes too fast, the audience will get confused and will also demand their tickets back. The director finds the perfect flow that presents the play in the best possible way.… Continue Reading →
How many people do you think are committing themselves to a New Year’s resolutions?
I personally don’t believe in resolutions, because through my own experiences I’ve realized one thing:
Resolutions don’t work for everyone.
To me, they’re just psychological “commitment devices” that force you to punish yourself and feel bad for not achieving a goal. Resolutions ultimately make you feel out of control and stressed.… Continue Reading →
Last week Instagram came out with a new update that allows users to send photos and videos directly to other users. This new feature is called Instagram Direct.
The Big Fish team, always experimenting with new technology, decided to celebrate this feature and send personalized videos to anyone that “liked” or commented our latest video post.
74% of Americans have fears and anxiety towards public speaking. According to Forbes Magazine, the number one fear for the average person is public speaking. The second fear is death. This means that most people would rather die than give a speech in front of a crowd. So what is it that makes us so afraid? We narrowed it down to seven fears that can get in the way of a great speech.… Continue Reading →
Imagine you’re in a room filled with about 800 people. You’re cornered behind a podium; your voice will not stop shaking; and your lunch is stuck in your throat. It’s presentation day – mankind’s invention designed to make you feel like a scared little girl, or an opportunity to unleash your inner superstar. So what’s the turning point in making you a presentation champion?… Continue Reading →
A fun way to add an element of surprise to videos is through pop-up animation. This adds depth and dimension to any 2D animation. Working with flat images in a 3D space gives you the opportunity to add unexpected life to your video. See a clip of how we did it here:
Rabbits being pulled out of hats. Wands being waved. Curtains being pulled. Awe-inspiring accuracy when asked “Is this your card?”
There’s something to be said about magic and how it keeps the interest of a crowd. Whether it’s on the street or the Vegas strip, magic has enamored the minds of people across the world for hundreds of years. Why? It’s the mystery of the unknown.… Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, unveiled many new changes to the Apple product that will be available September 18. Big Fish decided to break down the keynote and give you the five things you need to know about the new iPhones.
1. iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S
Instead of introducing one new phone update, like Apple has in the past with the 4S and 3GS, they decided to release two new phones and completely replace the iPhone5.… Continue Reading →
Sometimes the unexpected can make the biggest impact. With drawing animation, a simple video clip can be turned into an elaborate scene that lets the screen come to life. Videos become more interactive and interesting to watch with unique flare. Increase your creativity and use your imagination to accent your video in a way that can’t be done with just a camera.… Continue Reading →
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