Google Docs Explained In (Ripped Off) Plain English
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Google must really like Common Craft‘s Lee LeFever because they’ve totally ripped off his "In Plain English" gig.
I’ve posted LeFever’s wonderful explanatory videos before and I will again, but I came across this derivative video produced by Google that explains Google Docs, which recently added presentations to the office suite of online word processor and spreadsheets that the service offers.
NOTE: I was wrong! Read the comments below and this correction post that explains that Google hired Common Craft to produce this video:
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Hi David,
Thanks so much for looking out for us. It’s great to know that people like you are on the look-out for imposters. 🙂
However, I wanted to let you know that, in this case, we worked with Google on the Google Docs video. It was a Common Craft client production.
Cheers!
Hi David,
Thanks so much for looking out for us. It’s great to know that people like you are on the look-out for imposters. 🙂
However, I wanted to let you know that, in this case, we worked with Google on the Google Docs video. It was a Common Craft client production.
Cheers!
Dave,
I don’t think Google ripped off CommonCraft’s approach; it looks like CommonCraft applied their formula and approach for Google. The very last graphic states that CommonCraft produced the video. I’m guessing that with the following they have created, that lots of organizations are bringing projects to them.
BTW, I discovered your blog today while following a note regarding NewSchool Communications being acquired.
Ward Bell
Obsidian Communications
Dave,
I don’t think Google ripped off CommonCraft’s approach; it looks like CommonCraft applied their formula and approach for Google. The very last graphic states that CommonCraft produced the video. I’m guessing that with the following they have created, that lots of organizations are bringing projects to them.
BTW, I discovered your blog today while following a note regarding NewSchool Communications being acquired.
Ward Bell
Obsidian Communications
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