Have you seen the nine Common Craft “In Plain English” videos explaining social media and different social networking tools like Twitter, RSS, blogs and wikis? These videos are wonderful. They give simple, effective explanations that anyone can understand. The creators use cut-out paper figures to tell the story which gives the videos a fun, relaxed feel. I’ve seen the Twitter video in a bunch of places. I found this one on social media (and social ice cream) on Jason Kintzler’s PitchEngine.
Social Media in Plain English from leelefever on Vimeo.
If you haven’t seen the others, it’s worth checking them out. They even have videos explaining the presidential election, green lightbulbs and zombies.
Hmm, I could use a Common Craft video to explain my new cable/DVR hook-up at home.
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4 responses so far ↓
1 Sameer Vasta // Aug 19, 2008 at 9:21 am
The CommonCraft videos are now standard parts of my web education arsenal. I use them in the majority of my presentations and workshops. Kudos to Lee and Saatchi, and thanks to you for reminding me that I’m craving ice cream. =)
2 Shane Haggerty // Aug 20, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Lara-
I love these Common Craft videos as well. I have been using them in my social media training I have been doing at work, as well as any time I do a presentation on social media.
3 Leo Bottary // Aug 21, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Love the videos! I want an ice cream now though!
4 Kelley Bell // Aug 30, 2008 at 1:20 pm
very cool. thanks.
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