Explore some of the featured GIS video content from around the web. ArcGIS and other exciting advances in geospatial technology are showcased in the videos below. For additional GIS-related video content, visit other non-Esri websites like YouTube.

GIS Career Videos

GIS Analyst-Forester [4:03 min]
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Chris Ferner - Colorado State Forest Service
Foresters and conservation scientists manage the use and development of forests, rangelands, and other natural resources. Among other things, these lands supply wood products. They serve as sites for recreational activities and provide habitats for wildlife and help sustain natural water systems. Some workers advise private landowners on the use and management of their land and many use geographic information system (GIS) technology to design and implement programs that make the land healthier and more productive.

GIS Manager [3:29 min]
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Ingrid Bruce, City of Rancho Cucamonga
You probably know that Christopher Columbus proved the world wasn't flat. Well, even he would be surprised to discover the profound impact technology has had on geography. Ingrid Bruce demonstrates in 3D how GIS technology takes maps into a new dimension.

Conservationist [4:12 min]
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Michael Fay, Wildlife Conservation Society
If traveling around the world, living in the wilderness, investigating geography, and literally saving the planet appeals to you, then you'll find Dr. Michael Fay's video fascinating. Check it out.


Helicopter Pilot-Firefighter [4:15 min]
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Steve Robinson, Los Angeles Fire Department
You just can't keep a person like Steve down on the ground for long. He prefers to save lives and protect property while manning the skies. You'll also see how GIS technology helps him keep the public safe.

Health Geographer [4:15 min]
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Seth Wiafe, Loma Linda University
Who would have thought that Geographic Technology could help save the planet from a health crisis. Seth Wiafe did, that's why he advises all public health professionals to think spatially.

Student GIS Presentations

2011 User Conference [14:27 min]
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GIS in Action at Clark Magnet High School
Charlie FItzpatrick introduces Dominique Evans-Bye, a science teacher at Clark Magnet High School in La Crescenta, California, and her student Yeprem Chavdarian, who demonstrate how students use GIS for a variety of projects ranging from marine science research to other current environmental issues. Explore all 2011 User Conference videos.

2010 User Conference [19:23 min]
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GIS in Education - Bigfork High School Cave Club, Bigfork, Montana
Gil Grosvenor, Board Chairman, National Geographic Society, talks about the National Geographic GeoMentor program. Bigfork High School graduated seniors Tia Bakker and Ernie Cottle, along with teacher. Explore all 2010 User Conference videos.

2009 User Conference [16:32 min]
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Charlie Fitzpatrick, Jacqueline Smith, Matt Kelly, Joey Hightower, and Eric Cromwell. Explore all 2009 User Conference videos.

GIS Instructional Videos

GIS in Instruction (2011 video series) [50:00 mins]
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A quick intro to the basics of GIS, who uses GIS, how can people use GIS in school instruction, and what does GIS look like in operation. Static slide series (20 mins) plus live demo series (30 mins) using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Desktop.



Map Projections I [1:00 min]
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This video describes what map projections are, and how the Earth can be represented using map projections within a GIS.



Map Projections and GIS [1:00 min]
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This video describes the challenges of different map projections, and the map projection decisions that GIS users must make.



Esri User Conference 2008: GIS in Action [2:21 mins]
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GIS in Action from the 2008 Esri User Conference




GIS on CBS's "The District" [5:45 mins]
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See how police officers can use GIS for criminal analysis as they use thematic maps to reveal patterns in spatial relationships.

GIS in Higher Education

Teaching GIS in Higher Education [9:59 min]
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Training to use the GIS interface can get in the way of real learning about, and with, GIS. The video discusses and describes this ongoing issue and suggests some methodological changes that can be considered.



The Geodatabase on Campus [11:20 min]
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Working with Geodatabases provides an opportunity for creativity as well as a promoting the development of higher levels of thinking and a deeper understanding of the chosen field of study. This video discusses the geodatabase from the perspective of its use in education.



SDE and ESRI on Campus [16:45 mins]
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What is SDE? Why use it? This short video describes the Spatial Database Engine, technology that is inside of ArcGIS Server. Suggestions are made as to why faculty will want to support its use on campus, as well as learning about it and teaching with it.



Esri on Campus – Solutions for Administrators [8:55 mins]
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The Esri on Campus video discusses and describes why GIS, implemented campus wide, is of benefit both to Administration and to students, assisting with efficiencies in the business of education and opportunities in the field of education.



ArcGIS SErver in Higher Education (Part One) [10:35 mins]
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Why use ArcGIS Server
Why you should use ArcGIS Server in Higher Education covers a comparison of how Desktop GIS and Server GIS differ, as well as how Server GIS promotes collaborative learning.



ArcGIS SErver in Higher Education (Part Two) [13:27 mins]
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What is ArcGIS Server
An over view of ArcGIS Server components is illustrated so that creating and using services for teaching and learning will follow best practices and balance the needs for creators and users.



ArcGIS SErver in Higher Education (Part Three) [14:22 mins]
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How ArcGIS Server is used in Higher Education
An introduction to ArcGIS Server service types is given with examples for use of the services in teaching.

Videos from around the web

The ESRI Education YouTube Channel [Flash Video on YouTube]

View a variety of GIS videos hosted at YouTube, including the latest in ArcGIS and ArcGIS Explorer.