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Join My After Effects Course at Centennial College (Motion and Media Production)

by Mike Simpson | Feb 19, 2020 | Art, Courses, Design, Media, Motion Graphics, Music, Photography, Portfolios, Social Media, Titles, Training, Uncategorized, Video, Visual Effects | 0 Comments

Interested in the After Effects course? After Effects skills will make you a media production ninja. Take your content creation and digital marketing to the next level!I'm pleased to announce the upcoming start for my next After Effects course at Centennial College!...

DIY E-Learning: What is E-Learning and How Can You Develop Your Own Digital Education Content? (Free Online Courses in 2020)

by Mike Simpson | Dec 5, 2019 | Courses, Design, E-Learning, Edtech, Education, LMS - Learning Management System, Software, Training, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Photo by Hitesh Choudhary / Unsplash (Edit by Mike Simpson) Are you a teacher, educator, or trainer? Are you interested in e-learning and education tech? If you answered yes, please consider the following: I’m offering DIY E-learning, a free online course in...

Tips and Advice for Taking Photo and Video On Your Toronto Aerial Tour

by Mike Simpson | Oct 9, 2019 | Photography, Social Media, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Overview: What Should You Consider before Taking Your Flight? Writing by Mike Simpson / Photos from a Downtown Toronto Tour with Fly GTA by Mike Simpson and Scott Harrald Flying over a city is a really amazing thing. In Toronto, it's phenomenal! Many of us have had...

Best Size and Aspect Ratio for Your Images and Video on Instagram and Facebook (Social Media)

by Mike Simpson | Sep 9, 2019 | Design, Facebook, Instagram, Photography, Social Media | 0 Comments

Best Size and Aspect Ratio for Your Images and Video on Instagram and Facebook (Social Media)

Mike’s Picks: Six Iconic Instagram-Worthy Photography Spots to Shoot in Toronto

by Mike Simpson | Oct 4, 2018 | Art, Education, Photography, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

Interview with Toronto Artist Matthew Del Degan, Creator of Lovebot

by Mike Simpson | Jul 15, 2018 | Art, Interviews | 0 Comments

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...

New Photo Series: “My CN Tower” Reimagines Views of the Iconic Toronto Skyline

by Mike Simpson | Feb 26, 2018 | Art, Photography | 0 Comments

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...

New Website and Graphic Design Work for Toronto Musician Paul Schedlich

by Mike Simpson | Sep 5, 2017 | Consulting, Design, Graphic Design, Training, Uncategorized, Websites | 0 Comments

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...

Mike’s Top 10: Technology for Creatives and Educators

by Mike Simpson | May 2, 2017 | Audio, CMS - Content Management System, Design, E-Learning, Edtech, Education, Equipment, Graphic Design, Hardware, LMS - Learning Management System, Media, Mobile, Photography, Presentations, Recording, Security, Software, Training, Uncategorized, Video, Websites, Workshops | 0 Comments

"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...

Ancestry Project: E-Learning Design with a WordPress Website

by Mike Simpson | Apr 14, 2017 | CMS - Content Management System, Edtech, Education, LMS - Learning Management System, Presentations, Training, Uncategorized, Workshops | 0 Comments

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...