Josh Apter, the man who created The Padcaster, completely out-of-pocket, has launched a new Kickstarter campaign in order to continue producing the original Padcaster, and to create a Padcaster for the iPad Mini. The goal is $30,000 and the deadline for funding is October 11th.nnThe Padcaster is a versatile rig that helps people shoot, edit and upload HD video right from their iPads. From Fox TV, who are using them in stations around the country, to video bloggers and educators at over thirty schools, the response has been great.nnWith this campaign, they hope to fund a second full production run of new and improved Original Padcasters, and successfully manufacture a Padcaster for the iPad Mini, thus giving a wider range of iPad owners the opportunity to take advantage of the all-in-one Production Studio experience! It also serves as a way for people to pre-order them at a discount.nn”We’ve seen our product used as a teleprompter and as a cage for a DSLR. We’ve seen it tricked out with LED lights, and hooked up to watch television in bed, and in the backseat of a car. We’ve even seen it used by Kelly Croy of Wired Educator as a tool to help disabled children in the classroom. Over this last year, we’ve been amazed to see not only the possibilities of this product, but the inventiveness of the people who use it. We can’t help but think that the Padcaster for the iPad mini will inspire more creativity” explains Josh Apter, the Padcaster inventor. nn
nnWhat Makes The Padcaster Different from the Other iPad Videography Cases Out There?nThough the original inspiration for the Padcaster was as a piece of videography equipment, its versatile design has inspired its customers to use it in a variety of ways they never even imagined.n nYou can find more information on our Website, Kickstarter, Twitter, Facebook, and Livestream!
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Creative Trailblazer Javier Campopiano Returns as Executive Jury President For The 2025 NYF Advertising Awards
New York Festivals Advertising Awards is thrilled to announce that Javier Campopiano, Global Chief Creative Officer at McCann Worldgroup and McCann will return as the 2025 Executive Jury President. In January, NYF’s Advertising Awards will kick off a spectacular new season, once again spearheaded by industry innovator Javier Campopiano. He will continue to build on the success of last year’s event by pulling together a carefully curated mix of both creative and brand leaders to ensure that a diverse array of viewpoints and perspectives are brought together. Through thoughtful discussions and expert evaluations, this coveted group will establish the benchmark for creative excellence in 2025. “We’re honored to have Javier Campopiano return to lead the 2025 Executive Jury,” said Scott Rose, President, New York Festivals Advertising Awards. “With his seasoned global perspective and mastery in crafting campaigns that push creative boundaries, Javier’s insight will once again inspire a bold standard of excellence within our jury sessions.” Campopiano has built a reputation as an innovative creative, consistently standing out on the global stage. His achievements have garnered international acclaim, including over 200 Cannes Lions, which feature prestigious accolades such as Titanium Lions and Grand Prix. Additionally, he has received top honors at numerous renowned international competitions. Campopiano said, “Serving as Executive Jury President for New York Festivals is its own reward, and I am honored to be taking on this important role again. Together with an incredible group of accomplished industry peers, we will be looking for creativity rooted in human truths that generate... Read More