ExploreFairbanks.com Immersive Gallery Follow-Up
November 5, 2009 | Tags: Innovation, New Features, Photos, Updates, Video
Yesterday’s post regarding the Immersive Gallery feature on our new website prompted a comment from Jay Baldemor of Louder Design. He offered a few additional user tips:
- While zoomed in to any photo or video, you can click on the center “visit this page” link to launch a new window where that photo or video is found, whether it’s a gallery page, article, business listing or event!
- Change your wall background color or image with a single mouse click!
- Don’t forget to check the other galleries by clicking the other checkboxes — The Immersive Gallery opens with only the Photos & Videos displayed by default.
The best way to get acquainted with our Immersive Gallery is to experience it for yourself. We will be doing some work on adding photos over the next few days, so we hope you’ll check back later too!
Favorites on the New ExploreFairbanks.com – Part 1
November 4, 2009 | Tags: Innovation, New Features, Photos, Video
Not all “new” websites are created equal. Some believe putting new paint on an old barn automatically makes it remarkable. We do not subscribe to that notion. Instead, we set out to re-think many of the key elements of our site, developing better ideas for presenting information about Fairbanks, Denali, Interior and Arctic Alaska. Louder Design did all of the heavy-lifting, with bothersome, consistent guidance from our team. In this series, we’d like to show you some of our favorite aspects of the all new ExploreFairbanks.com.
The Immersive Gallery with Full Screen Option
If you came to look at pictures or videos, we want you to see them without distraction. The Immersive Gallery gives you that opportunity. First, click the Immersive Gallery button (shown below) – then if you like, enlarge your view with the full-screen icon near the bottom right and see a wall of images from the category of your choosing. Click and drag to effortlessly cycle through the collection – then select a specific photo or video for larger viewing.
Every photo added to our albums in the future will appear in this immersive gallery that will eventually number in the hundreds. Magnificent mountain and wildlife shots, panoramic landscapes, event and attraction images and more. There are also some off-the-cuff video segments that were originally posted here on Inside Alaska and a few other surprises along the way.
As always, if there is anything else we can do to make this feature better, easier to use or even more impressive, let us know. We are very serious about making your experience the best it can be.
Video: Morris Thompson Center Exhibits
August 4, 2009 | Tags: Alaska Native Culture, Attractions, Downtown, Video
The world-class exhibits scheduled to open later this month at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center will become a must-see on any visit to Fairbanks. We were able to take a first walk-through last week. While dodging construction materials and overlooking some of the unfinished portions, we were still able to imagine the wonder and excitement of an Interior Alaska experience.
Just before starting the tour I was able to grab the video camera and catch a quick, rough-cut video that gives you nothing more than a taste of the upcoming final product. So…forgive the darkness and shaky camera work and think about how cool it would be to see all of this up-close!
The Morris Thompson Center Exhibits from insidealaska on Vimeo.
If you’d like to learn more about the mission and vision of the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, take a look at their website.
WEIO 2009 Two Foot High Kick Video
July 21, 2009 | Tags: Alaska Native Culture, Events, Video, WEIO
Imagine a ball suspended over seven feet in the air. Imagine yourself jumping and kicking it with both feet simultaneously, only to land, feet together, without stumbling. Tough to even picture in your mind, right? Well…the participants in the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics do just that and more. Here is a taste of the action from the two foot high kick preliminary at WEIO 2009 in Fairbanks.
WEIO 2009 Two Foot High Kick from insidealaska on Vimeo.
The WEIO homepage is a great place to find more video and lots of information on the games. Also check out our previous posts on WEIO. Is this cool stuff or what?
New LIVESTRONG Lance Mackey Video
June 29, 2009 | Tags: Iditarod, Lance Mackey, Video, Yukon Quest
A story came to us this morning via Twitter that we thought was worth sharing. Fairbanks musher Lance Mackey sent along a link to one of the latest videos from LIVESTRONG.org. In it he tells the story of how he faced cancer, the end of his mushing career and came back to be a three-time Iditarod champion.
Lance is also a four-time Yukon Quest champ. Dubbed the “toughest sled dog race in the world” it runs from Fairbanks to Whitehorse Yukon. Two of Mackey’s Iditarod wins came just days after winning the Quest. People said that couldn’t be done…so Lance did it twice to prove them wrong.
New TV Ad: Fairbanks in the Summer
June 3, 2009 | Tags: Summer, Video
We recently put together a television ad featuring many of the best things to do, see and experience around Fairbanks in the summer. We usually have the best weather in the state from June to August, with warm temperatures and sunny skies. This gives visitors great opportunities for a first class experience at our attractions and activities. Our goal was to convey that light, energy and warmth, and to let people know about the great travel deals we often feature.
Leave a comment and tell us what you think of the spot and if there’s anything we can do to help you plan your Fairbanks summer adventure, just let us know!
Midnight Sun Baseball Game 2009
May 29, 2009 | Tags: Baseball, Goldpanners, Video
I happened to run across this video about last year’s Midnight Sun Baseball game and starting pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee. It seems to capture the general excitement of the game, which is a phenomenal attraction. Check it out:
See this year’s midnight sun game at 10:30pm on June 21st.
Photo Contest Video Remix
April 13, 2009 | Tags: Caribou, Moose, Musk Ox, Northern Lights, Video
Have you voted in the latest round of our Fairbanks and Interior Alaska Photo Contest? Images featured in the video below are up for vote. You can also submit up to five entries of your own and be considered in the next round of voting.
Inspired? Make your three favorite selections or enter now!
Fairbanks to Denali Flightseeing
February 13, 2009 | Tags: Denali, Flightseeing, Video
A couple of days ago FCVB staff members had the opportunity to take a flightseeing trip from Fairbanks to the north face of Mt. McKinley. They took along a camera to chronicle the trip. Play the footage below.
Fairbanks to Denali Flightseeing from Inside Alaska on Vimeo.
This flightseeing adventure was hosted by Northern Alaska Tour Company.
The world’s longest, toughest, snowmobile race!
February 12, 2009 | Tags: Iron Dog, Snowmachines, Video, Winter
I was checking the standings for the Tesoro Iron Dog in preparation for the finish in Fairbanks on Saturday. Their homepage links a video of the new Iron Dog song, which is terrific. It tells the story of the entire race and has some great behind-the-scenes photos. View and listen below.
Keep up with the current race standings at IronDog.org.
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