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Decade – Brandeis explained in pictures in 10 years
This video uses photos of important events and campus life at Brandeis University taken from the years 2010 – 2019. The pictures have a 3D effect at many points. The photos also scale inward or outward in size and often change position using a gradual panning effect.
The video begins by fading in inspiring music.
The Brandeis logo is seen followed by on screen text that reads: "celebrates a decade in pictures."
An event called "burning boards." Students and faculty use candles as chess pieces outside of The Rose Art Museum at night with the Light of Reason sculpture illuminated in the background.
The montage of images begins. At the very start a short montage of the Commencement banners displaying each class year transition sequentially.
The montage of pictures continues with scenes of:
Students walking between the trees in the spring time on campus.
A shot of students looking upon the Louie Brandeis statue taken from below.
Students fencing.
Students working in the field taking measurements.
A wide shot at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony.
On screen text reads: "2017 nobel prize."
A close up of Professor Michael Rosbash receiving the award.
A medium shot of students working together in the Makerlab working together on a computer.
On screen text reads: "makerlab."
A wide screen shot from above of the students working together.
A close up shot of Professor Marcelle Soares-Santos overlaid with a shot of stars and galaxies.
On screen text reads: "discovery of gravitational waves."
Members of the Waltham group work together to create a mural on a brick wall.
On screen text reads: "the Waltham group celebrates 50 years."
The screen fades into two shots from the theater production of "Cabaret" put on by the Brandeis Arts Department and performed by students.
President Ron Liebowitz smiles after his inauguration.
On screen text reads: "new leadership."
A wide shot of the Skyline residence hall in the late summer after it has just been opened.
A shot of the Boston skyline in the distance exemplifies the name of the new residence hall.
On screen text reads: "skyline opens."
Three Joseph Pulitzer medals appear on screen.
On screen text reads: "three alumni win Pulitzer prizes."
Participants in the Ford Hall 2015 protest march with banners.
On screen text reads: "#fordhall2015."
A second scene of Ford Hall protesters appear. One member holds a poster that reads: "I am #blackbrandeis I am #fordhall."
A macro shot representing science appears.
On screen text reads: "discovery – 2016 kavli prize in neuroscience."
Students surround the Berlin Chapel.
On screen text reads: "parkland walkout."
Sunset reflects on Mandel building.
On screen text reads: "Mandell center for the humanities opens."
Students at the Chinese Spring Festival throw play money on stage.
On screen text reads: "Lunar New Year."
Close up of Lenny Bruce looking over his shoulder smoking a cigarette.
On screen text reads: "Lenny Bruce papers."
Yo-Yo Ma plays the cello at Commencement.
On screen text reads: "yo-yo ma h’11."
9/11 - A crowd gathers at Bethlehem Chapel and listens to the Muslim chaplain speaking.
On screen text reads: "9/11 commemoration."
Angela Davis and Anita Hill shake hands.
On screen text reads: "angela davis and anita hill celebrate."
A panel of speakers speak on stage during the anniversary.
On screen text reads: "AAS 50th"
A close up of Tony Goldwyn talking to attendees at Alumni Weekend.
On screen text reads: "alumni achievement award winner tony goldwyn ’82"
Kerry Washington and Anita Hill share the stage during conversations about the film "Anita."
On screen text reads: "Kerry Washington and Anita Hill."
Paul Simon performs at Commencement. He plays the guitar while singing into a microphone on stage. On screen text reads: "paul simon h’10."
The following shots are sequenced much faster and intend to create a general feel of campus life at Brandeis.
An instructor and alum perform stage combat in Spingold Theatre.
Two students mix audio tracks in a studio.
Ballerinas perform on stage.
Students on the Brandeis crew team practice in the morning out of the Lasell Stoller Boathouse on the Charles River.
The Rose Art Museum during a glow at dusk.
Dean of Students Jamele Adams takes a selfie with students.
President Ron Liebowitz speaks with students at SciFest.
A group of students jump for joy during the winter.
Moving shot of an art installation "The Light of Reason" comprising a series of oversized light posts aglow at dusk.
Close-up shot of the Louis Brandeis statue pans horizontally on screen.
The music tempo picks up and a compilation of campus shots move to the beat of the music.
The Brandeis logo fades in. The music fades as does the screen bringing the video to an end.
On screen text reads:
Photos by: Mike Lovett
Produced by: Tarah Llewellyn