Creativity
There are 3 things I find inspiring about this video: 1.) It is a return to “old school” special FX, which is a breath of fresh air in a heavily computer-FX-dependant society. 2.) It combines physics/imagination/mathematics/engineering/design/music and overall fun into a 4 minute video. 3.) It took over 60 takes to get it right + A LOT of trial and error. Success isn’t something that happens in 1 shot. You have to work at it. Enjoy the video and remember to watch it in...
Read MoreNew Photography Portfolio Online
Bobo the photo monkey has been quite busy lately. Here are some of his latest shots! All of this for a 3-banana-a-day salary. This video is available in a high definition version on Vimeo. It is also available on...
Read MoreProfessionalism
You can spend large amounts of money on advertising to give your company an image of professionalism and quality service. However, all of that goes out the window when someone in your company does something like THIS to give potential clients a different image about what you can offer. Lesson of the day: Make sure that staff share the same company values as you do. Professionalism is not a value that only applies between business hours. It’s a...
Read MoreNew Music Video Online
Check out a recent music video produced for a gospel Trio. Video was shot in 1 location in 5 hours using a Nikon...
Read MorePowerPoint Zen
This presentation by Fabian Crabus is simple and straightforward. 3 things to remember about PowerPoint: 1.) It should not be used to dump loads of information on people. Documents do that just fine. 2.) More vivid photographs (not clipart), and less text. 3.) Don’t read what is on the screen to the audience. People read faster than you can talk. You are redundant. Presentation...
Read MoreLight a Fuse
Lighting a fuse takes very little time and it produces a beautiful and creative result. Here are 3 steps to lighting a fuse before starting your next project: 1.) Brainstorm – Take a pen and some paper and write down words associated with your design/product/business. Draw sketches of random objects while listening to your favorite music to get the brain juice flowing. Try to look at your project from all angles and point’s-of-view. 2.) Read – Go to your local bookstore and...
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