Mike’s Picks: Six Iconic Instagram-Worthy Photography Spots to Shoot in Toronto
On Instagram I run a hub or community for photographers called Tdot Shots. Skyline from Waterfront (Polson Pier, Islands, Humber Bay) The iconic Toronto skyline can be shot from multiple places. There are 3 primary...
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Interview with Toronto Artist Matthew Del Degan, Creator of Lovebot
Interview with Matthew Del Degan by Mike Simpson, June 2018 The interview took place over email. All photos courtesy of Matthew except the title card image which is by Mike. What's your background? Did you go to art school...
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New Photo Series: “My CN Tower” Reimagines Views of the Iconic Toronto Skyline
The CN Tower is one of the most iconic elements of Toronto's skyline. Ever since childhood I have been fascinated by this building - or as it was originally called "the tallest free-standing structure in the world." Though it would later be eclipsed by super towers...
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New Website and Graphic Design Work for Toronto Musician Paul Schedlich
I'm pleased to announce the launch of Paul Schedlich's new website and single, "Basking in Your Light." Paul has released a standout track and I'm glad he invited me aboard to help with design and promotion. In summer 2017 we undertook an update to Paul's website. He...
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Mike’s Top 10: Technology for Creatives and Educators
"The best camera is the one that's with you." – Chase Jarvis As a designer and educator I find I have a need to keep on top of technology. In my personal/professional lives I use a range of devices, including my Note 3 and my Macbook Pro. I couldn't imagine not using...
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Ancestry Project: E-Learning Design with a WordPress Website
Ancestry Project is an online education program employing e-learning tech and WordPress as an LMS Ancestry Project offers free resources and training to educators in areas like ancestry research, digital storytelling, Canadian history and culture. Most of the...
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New Education Training – Manage Digital Content with E-Portfolios
New Training Session - Manage Digital Content with E-Portfolios I'm excited about this new training session for 2016. I've long been a proponent of using WordPress and LMS systems like Moodle for class, media and content management - and now the opportunity...
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New Video Production: “Parachute or Backpack” by Paul Schedlich
Parachute or Backpack is an innovative music video that features arty, experimental, time=lapse imagery atop a driving tune by Toronto-based musician Paul Schedlich. Watch the video and read on to learn more about the project and experience putting it together.
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Media Production Process: Streets are for People Video by Mikooshka
Hey everyone. I’m back with a new blog post and some exciting news – I just published “Streets are for People” - my long-term personal video project that features music by my alter-ego Mikooshka (co-written with pianist Jeff Simpson). I’d like to share...
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New Responsive Website – The History of Turntables
I recently completed work on the "History of Turntables" website. The site is part of the HoT - History of Turntables project. The project encompasses an information graphic, a series of illustrations, and a website that looks at the history of turntables (aka record...
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