CTV News Torontos Tom Brown Throws Microphone Into Water With Polar Bears Josh McConnell 2010-10-21 | CTV News Toronto weather anchor Tom Brown was feeding pumpkins to Polar Bears at the Toronto Zoo. After two successful throws, Tom accidentally threw his microphone in with his third (and final) pumpkin. Oops. Don't worry, they said later that the polar bears were not harmed.
STAR WARS Battlefront Pre-match Josh McConnell 2016-01-07 | Half the fun of Battlefront is waiting for the match to start.
Drake arrives at the Toronto Raptors Drake Night press conference (4K) Josh McConnell 2015-11-26 | Forty-five minutes before tip-off, Drake arrived to the Air Canada Centre before speaking for a few minutes to fans waiting outside the gate.Drake took a couple of questions from fans after the small ceremony (but before the game). One asked if he would consider working with Adele, to which he said he would love to do anything with her. "I would hop on a plane right now to go to her home and just do her laundry."This was the third annual Drake Night on Nov. 25, 2015.
iPhone 6s 4K test video Josh McConnell 2015-10-18 | A small hail storm seemed like a decent way to test the iPhone's 4K capabilities.
Playing soccer in Destiny Josh McConnell 2014-12-28 | Because sometimes you need a relaxing break from all that violence.
Toronto Maple Leafs opening night - Game Center demo Josh McConnell 2014-10-09 | If you subscribe to NHL Game Center this season, you can choose which camera you want to watch on the fly, including tonight's ref helmet cam. There also is no commentary on any camera except the main one, so it feels more like you're there.
Josh McConnell Broadcast Journalism Demo Reel, May 2014 Josh McConnell 2014-05-06 | Some examples of my news anchoring, sports anchoring and field reporting for Humber News at Humber College.To skip to sports anchoring, go to 2:00.To skip to two full reports, go to 4:31.For more information, visit: http://www.joshmcconnell.comhttp://www.twitter.com/joshmcconnell
Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey (pre-recording newscasts) Josh McConnell 2013-11-21 | Pre-recording newscasts are like time travel... One Josh is in studio, one Josh is in the car. But which one is real??
Raw Video: Mayor Rob Ford chase Josh McConnell 2013-11-10 | Since many times these scrums get cut down heavily, I thought I would upload what it is like to be hanging around waiting for Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.After getting his flu show, Mayor Rob Ford went back his office and the media chased him to try to get a quote out of him.
Raw video: Mayor Rob Ford impromtu flu shot and media chase Josh McConnell 2013-11-10 | Since many times these scrums get cut down heavily, I thought I would upload what it is like to be hanging around waiting for Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.Here he did a sudden flu shot downstairs at City Hall without warning, then the media chased him back upstairs.
Raw Video: Another Mayor Rob Ford Scrum Video Josh McConnell 2013-11-10 | Since many times these scrums get cut down heavily, I thought I would upload what it is like to be hanging around waiting for Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.
Raw video: Mayor Rob Ford media scrum Josh McConnell 2013-11-10 | Since many times these scrums get cut down heavily, I thought I would upload what it is like to be hanging around waiting for Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.
Severe Thunderstorm Hits Southern Ontario Josh McConnell 2013-05-21 | Minutes before this video was taken, you could barely see across the street due to heavy rain. Splashes in the street show the large hail that was falling. Multiple lightning stikes were happening every few seconds.Then... it stopped.
CTV News: Paul Bliss Makes Fun of Man On Air Josh McConnell 2012-12-31 | During a live broadcast, CTV News Toronto's Paul Bliss makes fun of a man locked out of an LCBO because the store just closed. Keep watching the man in the background as he tries a couple of times. Denied!
MuteMaths Illuminated-Mattress Crowd Surfing - Toronto 2012 Josh McConnell 2012-09-26 | During one of the final songs of their set, MuteMath's lead singer started crowd surfing on a mattress with lights. Just one of many examples for why you should see them in concert.(Filmed with an iPhone 5)
Karmin performs Hello at Gibson Artist Showroom Josh McConnell 2012-08-18 | Karmin performed two songs and did an interview for YouTube at a "secret location" in Downtown Toronto. It ended up being in the Gibson Artist Showroom with less than 20 people in attendance. Very intimate and awesome.
Karmin performs Brokenhearted at Gibson Artist Showroom Josh McConnell 2012-08-18 | Karmin performed two songs and did an interview for YouTube at a "secret location" in Downtown Toronto. It ended up being in the Gibson Artist Showroom with less than 20 people in attendance. Very intimate and awesome.
Canada Wonderlands Starlight Spectacular Josh McConnell 2012-06-28 | A little snippet of Canada Wonderland's newest version of Starlight Spectacular for 2012. High definition projectors send images on to the mountain (after they have turned off the water falls) while synced up to music and the fountains.
One Direction story on CBC News Network Josh McConnell 2012-03-27 | Yes, there is a little bit of mocking involved by the on air personalities.
Yet another protest in downtown Toronto Josh McConnell 2012-03-06 | Another day, another protest. Starting to get tired of these. Note the heavy police presence both near the protestors and across the street. (Sorry for the audio. It was really windy)
Walking near One Direction crowd at Much Music HQ in Toronto Josh McConnell 2012-02-28 | I fear for my life as I have to walk across Queen Street toward a massive crowd of One Direction fans at MuchMusic HQ.
One Direction performs at Much Music HQ in Toronto Josh McConnell 2012-02-28 | This is what happens when you are caught downtown in the middle of another British Invasion.
Occupy Toronto March in Financial District Josh McConnell 2011-10-27 | After coming up from underground in Toronto's PATH system, I noticed security guards locking doors and standing outside of the big bank buildings. I was trying to figure out what was going on when suddenly this huge march came out of street cars at King and Bay, then walked down Bay St. Was huge! Traffic was jammed everywhere and helicopters started flying overhead. Shortly after I left, the crowd started banging on windows and talking to bank staff.(Filmed on October 27, 2011 with my iPhone 4S)
Recorded audio of Michael Jacksons slurred / drugged voice from Conrad Murray Trial Josh McConnell 2011-09-27 | This was a clip used in the opening statements of the trial for Conray Murray in the death of Michael Jackson. It was the recorded voice of Michael Jackson from May 2009 that, according to prosecution, says Murphy knew the effect of propofol had on Jackson but he still continued to use it.
Jonathan Toews knocks out kid at hockey camp Josh McConnell 2011-09-08 | So this is what the captain of a Stanley Cup winning hockey team does in his spare time... he beats up children.Hilarious snippet from a segment on CTV News Toronto.
Installing Facebook Video chat killed my MacBook Pro Josh McConnell 2011-07-08 | At least it lasted four years... Too bad Facebook probably won't pay for a new one.
Hilarious Toronto Blue Jays Fail Josh McConnell 2011-07-01 | Not just once, but twice in the same play. And almost a third time with the catcher at third.
Victoria Day Fireworks in Midtown Toronto From Apartment Balcony Josh McConnell 2011-05-24 | One of the advantages of having an apartment balcony on a high floor in midtown Toronto is you get to see fireworks all around you for literally miles. This is just a sample of Victoria Day fireworks. You could probably see 30+ different fireworks going off at any given time from Uptown Toronto, Mississauga, Scarborough and more. Those flickering lights you see in the video are all fireworks and could be seen clearly in real life. Awesome.Taken May 23, 2011.
Jose Bautista strikes out... What did he say? Josh McConnell 2011-05-21 | After striking out, Jose Bautista says something when going back to the bench. I honestly have no idea what he said. If you know, feel free to comment.Video taken May 21st, 2011 verses Houston.
Very Thick Fog in Toronto Josh McConnell 2011-04-27 | This was the view from my balcony tonight, April 26th, 2011. So this is what they mean by being in the clouds.
Police Officer Falls Into Baseball Stands - Toronto Blue Jays Josh McConnell 2011-04-03 | At the April 3rd, 2011 Toronto Blue Jays game, a foul ball just about hits a police officer for the second time of the game. Trying to hop out of the way and onto the wall, the officer falls back into the crowd by mistake.
Police Officer Almost Gets Hit By Baseball - Toronto Blue Jays Josh McConnell 2011-04-03 | At the April 3rd, 2011 Toronto Blue Jays game, a foul ball just about hits a police officer in the face. Luckily, a fan was there to save the day.
Jose Bautista Bobblehead Doll Josh McConnell 2011-04-02 | Scariest moment of the April 2nd, 2011 Blue Jays Rogers Sportsnet broadcast goes to...
Eaton Centres Indoor Snow Show Josh McConnell 2010-12-15 | Happens every night (excluding Sundays) at 7pm. The lights dim, environmentally friendly snow falls from the ceiling and multiple Christmas songs play for about 10 minutes. (Filmed with my iPhone 4 on December 14, 2010)
CTV News Toronto: Michelle Dube Mouths F-bomb Josh McConnell 2010-11-30 | Not realizing she was on camera yet, Michelle Dube mouths an f-bomb after realizing her microphone isn't turned on seconds before she has to talk. (Filmed with my iPhone 4)
Watching Vancouver Canucks score on Toronto Maple Leafs outside ACC Josh McConnell 2010-11-14 | Leaf games are shown outside the Air Canada Centre on the big screen and a lot of people actually stand outside to watch. My friend and I stood there with our jerseys on. We were heckled until Canucks scored this goal to put them in the lead. (Filmed November 13th, 2010 with my iPhone 4)
Fireworks and Countdown To Xbox Kinect Midnight Launch in Toronto Josh McConnell 2010-11-04 | Microsoft and Future Shop held a big event for the launch of the Xbox Kinect, a full motion control attachment for the Xbox 360. There were DJs, live demos, giveaways, two-storey game rooms and more all at Yonge-Dundas Square. This was the countdown to midnight for the launch of the Kinect. Yes, even with fireworks. (Filmed November 3 to 4, 2010 on my iPhone 4)
Daniel Lanois Later That Night At The Drive In - Nuit Blanche (Another View) Josh McConnell 2010-10-03 | A very interesting exhibit at Nathan Phillips Square for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche in Toronto. Screens rotated between actual video footage, psychedelic images and other things. Speakers surrounding you blasted very cool music. People could also lay inside certain screens and look up to really go for a trip. (Filmed October 2nd, 2010 with my iPhone 4)
Daniel Lanois Later That Night At The Drive In - Nuit Blanche Josh McConnell 2010-10-03 | A very interesting exhibit at Nathan Phillips Square for Scotiabank Nuit Blanche in Toronto. Screens rotated between actual video footage, psychedelic images and other things. Speakers surrounding you blasted very cool music. People could also lay inside certain screens and look up to really go for a trip. (Filmed October 2nd, 2010 with my iPhone 4)
Walt Disneys Contemporary Resort: Magic Kingdom View Josh McConnell 2010-08-27 | The view from our hotel room on the 11th floor at the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World. (Filmed on August 26, 2010 with an iPhone 4)
Michael Bublé in Toronto: Home Josh McConnell 2010-08-12 | Nearly 20,000 people singing Home with Michael Bublé. So good! This time from a view in the lower bowl. Michael was playing his second of two shows in Toronto at the ACC. (Filmed with my iPhone 4 - August 11, 2010)
Maple Leaf Square (Air Canada Centre) At Night Josh McConnell 2010-08-12 | Thought I'd take a few videos to test out the iPhone 4's HD capabilities. Here's a shot of Maple Leaf Square in front of the ACC after a Michael Bublé concert at night. (Filmed August 11th, 2010)
Telus Tower in Downtown Toronto Josh McConnell 2010-08-12 | Thought I'd take a few videos to test out the iPhone 4's HD capabilities. This was an interesting lighting setup inside the Telus Tower, so I thought I'd take a video of it. Very cool building by the way. Worth peaking inside. (Filmed August 11th, 2010)
Maple Leaf Square (Air Canada Centre) During The Day Josh McConnell 2010-08-12 | Thought I'd take a few videos to test out the iPhone 4's HD capabilities. Here's a shot of Maple Leaf Square in front of the ACC during the afternoon of a Michael Bublé concert. Not much happening yet. (Filmed August 11th, 2010)
CN Tower from the Rogers Centre Josh McConnell 2010-08-12 | Thought I'd take a few videos to test out the iPhone 4's HD capabilities. Here's the CN Tower as seen from beside the Rogers Centre. (Filmed August 11th, 2010)
Michael Bublé in Toronto: Havent Met You Yet Josh McConnell 2010-08-11 | A snippet of Michael singing Haven't Met You Yet. Michael Bublé was playing his first of two shows in Toronto.
Michael Bublé in Toronto: Home (B-Stage Snippet) Josh McConnell 2010-08-11 | Nearly 20,000 people singing Home with Michael. So good! Michael Bublé was playing his first of two shows in Toronto. They pulled out a b-stage and we were literally right beside it. We could touch him if we wanted to. The lighting was way too hot (aka bright) for our distance, so the sorry about the brightness. (Filmed with my iPhone 4 - August 10, 2010)
Michael Bublé in Toronto: Talking (B-stage Snippet) Josh McConnell 2010-08-11 | Michael talking in between songs about Toronto. He mentioned earlier the places he used to live at in the city during his 20s. Michael Bublé was playing his first of two shows in Toronto. They pulled out a b-stage and we were literally right beside it. We could touch him if we wanted to. The lighting was way too hot (aka bright) for our distance, so the sorry about the brightness. (Filmed with my iPhone 4 - August 10, 2010)
Michael Bublé in Toronto: All I Do Is Dream Of You (B-Stage Snippet) Josh McConnell 2010-08-11 | Snippet of Michael finishing "All I Do Is Dream Of You" with Naturally 7. Michael Bublé was playing his first of two shows in Toronto. They pulled out a b-stage and we were literally right beside it. We could touch him if we wanted to. The lighting was way too hot (aka bright) for our distance, so the sorry about the brightness. (Filmed with my iPhone 4 - August 10, 2010)
