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January TWI Newsletter

January Issue

The Wrap Institute Newsletter

Hello everyone - I hope that the holiday season has treated you well.

First off I want to thank each of you for becoming a member of The Wrap Institute. When we launched the site last year on January 1st there was that big question hanging over our heads – will anyone join?  Well, the first year has exceeded our expectations and makes us super motivated to make TWI bigger and better in 2015. Scroll down to check out an outline of our filming schedule for 2015, which is super exciting.

New videos in December:

-    Prepping a Boat Wrap
-    Color Change Boat Wrap
-    Bridgeline Tip for Headlights
-    How Far to Wrap Under Vehicles
-    String Tools
-    Measuring Tape
-    Trailer Hinge Overlap
-    Window Install Overview
-    Cut Vinyl Window Install
-    Frosted Window Film
-    No Post Heat, No Good
-    Removing Adhesive on a Finished Wrap
-    Food Truck Front Fender
-    Front Fender/Door Upper Corner Cutting
-    Torx Trailer Rivets
-    Peeling Mirror Fix with Mold N' Hold
-    Jet Plane Tail Section
-    iPhone 5c

As you probably saw, we tried to get as many videos up on the site before Christmas and New Year's before shutting down the offices for the year. Starting early this month, you will see new videos being added along with many new, exciting changes.

Cheers
Justin

 

New Year, New Wraps

Upcoming Changes & Events for 2015

Today we celebrate The Wrap Institute's 1st birthday. It's hard to believe that in just one short year, we've grown this much within the wrap community and had the opportunity to share our passion for wrapping with the world. We officially ended the year with 320 videos - posting nearly one video per day. But we aren't stopping there... just hang tight for what's coming in 2015.
 

  • LANGUAGES: Beginning this month, we will be rolling out a language feature which will provide our global audience with the option to view The Wrap Institute in several languages: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese. We'll work hard to make this as seamless as possible - but if you are proficient in one of these languages and notice an error or have a suggested edit, please share! Email media@wrapinstitute.com. We will continue to build on the languages we offer as the year progresses.
     
  • DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT: For all TWI Members, there will be a section where you can download free PDFs that cover a wide range of topics, from pre-inspection forms to checklists for production, design and installs.
     
  • CONVERSATIONS: We are tweaking the video page so that members can comment on videos more easily. Jump in to the conversation with tips from your own experience, ask your fellow TWI members questions about a topic from the video, or give us suggestions. Our goal is to make the best video possible on each topic, so if there's something you wanted to see/learn and didn't, post a comment and let us know. If we get enough feedback, we will redo the video to make it better.
     
  • SHOOTING SCHEDULE FOR 2015: We have solidified partnerships with some of the top names in the industry to provide cutting-edge instructional videos that cover a wide range of topics. Our primary goal for The Wrap Institute is to expand the video library this year, so it's truly a one-stop resource for learning how to wrap. Check out what we have on the calendar already for the months below.

January

- Small Distributor Overview: Leo Maher owner of Sign and Digital; Ireland

- Carwrapping Tips: Mark Bakuwel (aka Wrap Monkey); Netherlands

- Tinting: Ole Solskin Ravn; Denmark

February

- Paint Protection: Steve Burns; Texas

- DI-NOC: Michael Zick and Jeff Wagner at J3 Industries; Dallas, Texas

- Tools/Single Color Full Wrap: Frank Fellers at The Wrap Institute headquarters; Dallas, Texas

- Interview Austin Smith: Paint is Dead at Identity Design; Jacksonville, Florida

March

- Calendar Film Tips: Dimas Brasil from Banana Wraps; Sao Paulo, Brazil

- Advanced Carwrapping: Jim Miller from Miller Decals; Atlanta, Georgia

April

- Highlights: ISA International Sign Expo 2015; Las Vegas, Nevada

- Highlights: 2nd Annual Irish Wrap Contest; Dublin, Ireland

May

- Highlights: FESPA 2015 Sign Show and World Wrap Masters; Cologne, Germany

- Wrapping in Japan: Install tips from Japanese installers; Toyko, Japan

June

- Wrapscon: Live footage and a host of how-to videos including boat, plane, recessed areas and rivets. Visit us in The Wrap Institute section and see Speedwrapping in the Mutoh booth alongside Fellers; Indianapolis, Indiana

July

- Brazil Show: Sign show and wrap contest overview with Alltak Tuning and Cambea #5; Sao Paulo, Brazil

November

- SEMA 2015: Overview of the show and Speedwrapping in the Mutoh booth with Fellers; Las Vegas, Nevada