No, they're not the new ipod nanos... they're Moodstream dials!
Getty images made this nifty web application to present their stock photos, video, and music in an intuitive and entertaining way. I like it because it's simple and somehow satisfying - it feels like you're creating something. :) After you set your sliders controls (happy/sad, calm/lively, humerous/serious... etc) associated images and music stream to you browser, full size, like a mashed up music video. There are presets that you can choose from as well (the round dial with six icons) for preset moods. If you press a preset button, the sliders automatically move like the EQ sliders on an audio program. Cool.
But wait, that's not all!
While the media is streaming over your browser, you can pause the stream and ADD it to your MOODBOARD interface. Moodboards collect all the images/sound that you find valuable so that you can inspect it later in closer detail. BELOW: The lower right "+" and Pause buttons can be used to add media to the moodboard (upper right hand corner).
Moodstream found a way to present stock images in a entertaining and relevant way (well, actually, I don't know how accurate their sliders are, but I think the concept is great). :) A site such as this should appeal to people who:
1. search for media
2. negotiate prices for media
3. purchase media
4. approve final purchases
Agencies involved with advertising, branding, design... etc. would be interested in a site such as this; however, it would probably be used as an inspirational tool rather than the tool for searching for media (since the interface is rather slow if you know exactly what you're looking for.)
Give it a swirl.
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