May 2011 - Steve Marsel Studio

Harry Potter is not the only one who can bring magic to still images.

Merely a month ago, the term “Cinemagraphs” was coined and brought an entirely new type of game to the photo field. Cinemagraphs are beautiful animated GIFs combining a still image, short video clip and technique to create photographs that appear to move in select areas of the frame.

Boston Photographer Steve Marsel's Animated Gifs - Cinemagraphs — Boston Photographer Steve Marsel’s Animated Gifs – Cinemagraphs

Originator, Jamie Beck says “we wanted to tell more of a story than a single frame photograph, but didn’t want the high maintenance aspect of a video…cinemagraphs were born out of a need to tell a story in a fast digital age.” Much like the rest of the world that gawked at first site of these images, Steve and retoucher James Eves were impressed and immediately in pursuit of more. The two paired up to create a series of .gifs that celebrate the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. The idea is simple—give people something they have never seen before, and show them that a photograph can tell a story in more ways than one especially with some Cinemagraphs!

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Return to original animated gif “Cinemagraph” Post – “U.S. Veterans – A FewGood Women”

Guest blogger Stacey Lamb is an undergraduate student in Communications and Studio Art at Florida State University. The next six months should prove to be quite an adventure for her—following her internship with Steve she will be backpacking Europe and studying abroad in London in the fall. Her passion for photography, fashion, travel and music strongly influence her adventures and life goals.

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“Serving in the USMC was an experience that is a part of me. I live it day to day.”

Sgt. Heidi Larson Hurley USMC

Sergeant Heidi Larson Hurley served in the Marine Corps for nine years. “I decided to join during my senior year of high school while all my friends were being accepted to college,” she reflects. “I still recall Parris Island like it was yesterday.” As graphic illustrator, she was part of a team that created training aids and presentations for briefings and events during the Saudi Conflict in 1991. She went on to study at Mass ART and to work at Boston ad agency Hill Holiday. Today she teaches art and design at Braintree High School outside of Boston.

Sgt. Heidi Larson Hurley USMC

The flag waving in Heidi’s classroom this Memorial Week is a reminder of – and a tribute to – all who have served their country and the cause of freedom. “I belong to the Women Marines Association,” says Heidi. “Some of the members are in their eighties and nineties now, among the first women who served in the USMC. I am honored to know them.” Semper fidelis.

Guest Blogger John (“Jack”) Brady is a writer, editor, author and biographer. He was editor-in-chief at Writer’s Digest and Boston magazine, and founding editor of The Artist’s Magazine. His byline has appeared in New York magazine, New Times, Esquire, American Film, The Sunday New York Times, The Boston Globe Magazine and numerous other publications. His interview with author Evan Connell appeared in the March 2011 issue of The Writer magazine. He has taught journalism at Boston University and has been visiting professional at the Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University and was Hearst Visiting Professor at the University of Missouri Journalism School.

John Brady lives in Newburyport, Massachusetts and can be reached at 978/463-2255 or at 978/270-6686 (cell); or by e-mail at Bradybrady@aol.com.

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Cinemagraphs Bring Life to Photos on the Web

Harry Potter is not the only one who can bring magic to still images.

Merely a month ago, the term “Cinemagraphs” was coined and brought an entirely new type of game to the photo field. Cinemagraphs are beautiful animated GIFs combining a still image, short video clip and technique to create photographs that appear to move in select areas of the frame.

Return to original animated gif “Cinemagraph” Post – “U.S. Veterans – A FewGood Women”

A Few Good Women – Cinemagraph by Steve Marsel

“Serving in the USMC was an experience that is a part of me. I live it day to day.”

Sgt. Heidi Larson Hurley USMC

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