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GIS Directions Podcast brings you short, sharp, and immediately usable tips and tricks from a leading team of ArcGIS specialists. A mix of strong opinions on the hot topics makes for some lively – and often entertaining – debates. Join your hosts Wayne Lee-Archer, Ta Taneka, and Mary Murphy as they dive into the topics and trends that are shaping our spatial world. Learn more at gisdirectionspodcast.com.au.
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Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
From voxels to Esri’s schmick new Map Viewer, take an inside look at the coolest toys released at the world’s biggest GIS event. Join Wayne, Josh and Rylea as they talk top tech takeaways.
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
How can you dramatically increase the adoption of GIS apps and maps? In this episode, Ta and Josh explore user experience design with the country's leading UX in GIS authority Shannon Stavrou. Learn why UX design is more than just a lick of paint and discover Shannon's top tips for improving the legibility, information hierarchy and design of spatial applications.
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Ta, Wayne and Esri's John Nelson explore how mid-century mapping masters – like Eduard Imhof and Erwin Raisz – are inspiring a new generation of modern web apps. The team discuss how map projections underpin cartographic truth-telling and discover novel ways to display data with the Equal Earth and the Spilhaus projections.
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
You’ve seen it in movies like Ironman, Jason Bourne and the Matrix – the neon glow of critical data on a black screen. The style inspired John Nelson to create “Firefly” or “glow map” cartography – which has now achieved a cult-like status. In this episode, Ta and Wayne explore the origins of the Firefly style with John, who shares advice on how to use glow maps to make data pop, plus his insider tips for creating maps with style.
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Whether you rely on maps to understand the scale of a natural disaster or to avoid illegally crossing a country border – maps can be vital information sources for millions. So what happens when the map is misleading? In this episode, Ta, Wayne and Josh give you the lowdown on common #cartofails and map misfires. You’ll discover how to maintain map integrity – from critically evaluating the map data source, to crafting beautiful maps with Wayne’s hot design tips.
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Ta, Wayne and Josh explore the question of whether GPS still cuts it as a source for proving location – or if Blockchain and IoT have permanently shifted the goal posts. Learn how geomining is underpinning new methods for establishing authentic location and discover what’s myth and what’s fact in the world of Blockchain.