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It’s Hard To Hate The Solar Eclipse.

After a hate filled week of neo nazi protests in Virginia, and terrorism in Spain, I decided to post something that everyone in the world can agree on. The Solar Eclipse on Monday is going to be pretty damn amazing. It’s pretty hard to hate the forces of nature as the shadow of the moon turns day into night in the Path of Totality. The video below features the voices of eclipse chasers as they talk about why they are so fascinated by and drawn to solar eclipse events. The animation was done by Sophie Koko Gate for Vox. Great stuff. Watch and enjoy a hate free 5 minute animated short film.

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High Production Value from the Folks at Vox.

Over the last ten years, there has been a steady shift on the internet for news agencies and content creators to produce more video. The New York Times has been an absolute champion of this with a steady stream of well-produced documentary news shorts that have bolstered readership and helped the paper transition from a traditional news source to a multimedia powerhouse with content that rivals any broadcast news agency. Another online source that consistently blows me away with animation and visual information is Vox. They are producing some serious animated content that teaches and presents information with a high production value that is engaging and compelling for the viewer. Case in point, the video below on American / Cuban relations dating back to the 1850’s. Even if you aren’t really into history, it’s hard not to be drawn into this video and watch the entire 4 minute animated short. Why? Because it is so well done. Great visuals, solid script, smooth narration, and relevant information about a current event. Hat tip to the producers at Vox. Nicely done.