Post by Acumen on Aug 10, 2014 14:28:36 GMT
MCC has released a second set of animated videos as part of a long-term program designed to help explain "some of the frequently misunderstood areas of the Laws". The new videos, which are aimed primarily at beginners or casual observers rather than experienced umpires or scorers, have been voiced over in English, Hindi and Urdu, and cover five subjects: 'The wicket is down'; 'Obstructing the field'; 'Batsman out of his ground'; 'Damaging the pitch'; and 'Hit the ball twice’.
Stephen Fry and Ramiz Raja have again provided the narration for the English and Urdu versions of the new videos, while those in Hindi feature the voice of Bollywood actor and cricket enthusiast Saif Ali Khan. The initial five videos released last October covered ‘LBW', 'No Ball', ‘Wide', 'Boundary catching', and 'Running out the non-striker’. The MCC says that current planning calls for a further five videos to be released early next year.
Fraser Stewart says that the idea for the animations came from MCC’s desire to do more to educate the public on the Laws of Cricket. The MCC engaged London based firm Hoxton Redsox, who specialise in such projects, to produce the clips. The company engaged a script-writer who worked closely with Stewart to produce narration that was factually correct, succinct and easy to understand. The animations could only be so long, therefore care was needed to paraphrase the Laws without losing their meaning.
www.lords.org/news/2014/july/stephen-fry-voices-new-laws-animations/
www.lords.org/news/2014/august/saif-ali-khan-narrates-hindi-laws-animations/
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The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is calling for applications for its newly established ‘Laws of Cricket Advisor’ position a job as its name implies will play a key role in the Club's day-to-day work on the game’s Laws, a particular emphasis being to oversee the production and revision of a range of on-line umpire educational materials. The need for the role was identified as part of the MCC’s recently released 'Cricket Strategy' which found in part that the Club should be more proactive in promoting and guarding the Laws and the philosophy contained in them.
www.lords.org/our-organisation/jobs/laws-of-cricket-advisor/
The successful applicant for the new position, which will be based at the MCC's Lord’s headquarters and report to Laws and Cricket Academy Manager Fraser Stewart, will be required to produce and review "market leading" on-line training and educational materials including on-line exams. Such output will be made available to match officials from all levels of the game around the world and be linked to an accompanying accreditation system, the details of which have not yet been released.
In addition, the person chosen will liaise with other MCC groups "to investigate commercial opportunities that may exist in relation to the Club’s ownership of the Laws, assisting with the production of animations on the Laws of Cricket, and to search for illegal cricket equipment being sold around the world”. He or she will also handle all Laws related administration, including supporting the Club’s Laws sub-committee, answer Laws queries sent to the Club, coordinate research projects, write topical Laws-related articles for the Lord’s website, and the annual summary of the Laws sub-committee’s work for the Club’s Annual Report.
Those applying are required to have a “passion" for and knowledge of the game, be self-motivated and resourceful and have "a meticulous eye for detail". Robust presentation and interpersonal skills are also essential as he or she will be interacting with a diverse range of people, internally and externally with the aim of establishing long-lasting relationships. Fluency in English is also essential as are "excellent written and communication skills” plus a "firm knowledge and understanding of English grammar”.
The MCC says that “ideally” candidates, who have until Tuesday week to apply, will have experience as an umpire or scorer and of producing or delivering training courses for match officials. Strong IT skills, especially in programs such as ‘Word', 'PowerPoint and ‘Excel', are an essential prerequisite, and a back ground in e-learning materials would be “beneficial”.
Stephen Fry and Ramiz Raja have again provided the narration for the English and Urdu versions of the new videos, while those in Hindi feature the voice of Bollywood actor and cricket enthusiast Saif Ali Khan. The initial five videos released last October covered ‘LBW', 'No Ball', ‘Wide', 'Boundary catching', and 'Running out the non-striker’. The MCC says that current planning calls for a further five videos to be released early next year.
Fraser Stewart says that the idea for the animations came from MCC’s desire to do more to educate the public on the Laws of Cricket. The MCC engaged London based firm Hoxton Redsox, who specialise in such projects, to produce the clips. The company engaged a script-writer who worked closely with Stewart to produce narration that was factually correct, succinct and easy to understand. The animations could only be so long, therefore care was needed to paraphrase the Laws without losing their meaning.
www.lords.org/news/2014/july/stephen-fry-voices-new-laws-animations/
www.lords.org/news/2014/august/saif-ali-khan-narrates-hindi-laws-animations/
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The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is calling for applications for its newly established ‘Laws of Cricket Advisor’ position a job as its name implies will play a key role in the Club's day-to-day work on the game’s Laws, a particular emphasis being to oversee the production and revision of a range of on-line umpire educational materials. The need for the role was identified as part of the MCC’s recently released 'Cricket Strategy' which found in part that the Club should be more proactive in promoting and guarding the Laws and the philosophy contained in them.
www.lords.org/our-organisation/jobs/laws-of-cricket-advisor/
The successful applicant for the new position, which will be based at the MCC's Lord’s headquarters and report to Laws and Cricket Academy Manager Fraser Stewart, will be required to produce and review "market leading" on-line training and educational materials including on-line exams. Such output will be made available to match officials from all levels of the game around the world and be linked to an accompanying accreditation system, the details of which have not yet been released.
In addition, the person chosen will liaise with other MCC groups "to investigate commercial opportunities that may exist in relation to the Club’s ownership of the Laws, assisting with the production of animations on the Laws of Cricket, and to search for illegal cricket equipment being sold around the world”. He or she will also handle all Laws related administration, including supporting the Club’s Laws sub-committee, answer Laws queries sent to the Club, coordinate research projects, write topical Laws-related articles for the Lord’s website, and the annual summary of the Laws sub-committee’s work for the Club’s Annual Report.
Those applying are required to have a “passion" for and knowledge of the game, be self-motivated and resourceful and have "a meticulous eye for detail". Robust presentation and interpersonal skills are also essential as he or she will be interacting with a diverse range of people, internally and externally with the aim of establishing long-lasting relationships. Fluency in English is also essential as are "excellent written and communication skills” plus a "firm knowledge and understanding of English grammar”.
The MCC says that “ideally” candidates, who have until Tuesday week to apply, will have experience as an umpire or scorer and of producing or delivering training courses for match officials. Strong IT skills, especially in programs such as ‘Word', 'PowerPoint and ‘Excel', are an essential prerequisite, and a back ground in e-learning materials would be “beneficial”.