When Apple first entered the smartphone scene back in 2007, the iPhone was met with skepticism and predictions of failure - TechCrunch predicted that “the iPhone will bomb”, while Microsoft believed the iPhone “would be a niche product and Microsoft would dominate the smartphone”. However,...
Motion graphic technology has become so advanced, sophisticated and accessible that it’s easy to forget just how long-established this technique really is. The term ‘motion graphics’ covers a range of methods: from kinetic typography (moving text) to fully animated video content. Astoundingly, the concept of...
The 69th Emmy awards evening has sparked quite the discussion on Twitter, with a number of great shows being represented and recognised. Whilst a lot have been added to our ‘must-watch list’, #TeamTanami was happy to see a few of our personal favourites up there: The...
With the recent launch of Tanami’s 'Capital Connection' video for Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design, we’ve been taking a look at some of the most creative uses of social media from educational institutions around the world. With the current generation of students more willing...
Documentaries have been in existence since the very earliest days of film; once the novelty of simply depicting events had worn off, early filmmakers began making travelogues and newsreels to bring glimpses of the world to eager audiences. Today, with documentaries such as An Inconvenient...
A flurry of recent articles have announced that Snapchat’s share losses have brought them down to half their original valuation. Stuttering user growth and ad revenue, coupled with losses of $43m from April to July have sent the company’s share price down to $11.28 from...
Think back to how the world of social media looked 10 years ago: Facebook had a relatively modest 500 million users, Bebo was in a state of gradual decline, Myspace was undergoing numerous facelifts to keep up with the competition, and Pinterest and Instagram were...
It is often said that films are subjective – what one person considers to be a masterpiece, might be another’s worst nightmare. There is much that can be learned from directors, however many will say that there is no one way for them to teach...
A very exciting news announcement coincided with Tanami’s fourth birthday this year … drum roll please … we are now part of Cello Signal, an integrated marketing and media group. Under this new deal, #TeamTanami will remain based at Hanover House and will continue to service...
This week #TanamiTowers has welcomed TV and film student Sam on a work experience placement. Alongside his studies, Sam is also a camera operator and editor for York Student Television, so with that in mind, we asked Sam to share his knowledge of some of...
