September 2012 (5)

You Get What You Pay For – and You Thought Camera Work Was Easy!

Many clients believe that one cameraman is just like the next.  Well from a Producer’s POV that statement couldn’t be more wrong.  You get what you pay for when it comes to your cameraman.  Here’s a basic guide to camera settings (on a Canon camera) that gives you a feel for just one piece in […]

12 years ago Leave a reply Production Values
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Call Me Maybe – the Classical version

Call Me Maybe was Carly Rae Jepson’s breakout hit this past summer…. well here’s a wild twist on her classic hit….. a version of the song for a choir and orchestra.   Well done.  Builds nicely.    

12 years ago Leave a reply Music Video
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Tipp-Ex – A Hunter Shoots a Bear. Lesson in Killer Viral Videos

The Tipp-Ex story is the tale of a homerun in the viral video world.  It also has some great numbers that show how the video drove sales increases.  Watch the story called A Hunter Shoots a Bear and learn how they did it.

12 years ago Leave a reply Creative Advertising, Online Video Advertising, VIral Video
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The Power of Bacon

Just how valuable is Bacon in the grand scheme of things?  Well Josh Sankey is going to find out when he travels across the country with no cash or credit cards but a trailer full of bacon that Oscar Mayer gave him to barter for things he needs.  Gas, food, lemonade, etc.  Fun viral campaign […]

12 years ago Leave a reply creative ad, Creative Advertising
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Audi Suspect – High Drama

Here’s a commercial from Audi called Suspect that plays to our formulaic knowledge of all the bank heist movies we have ever seen.  Albeit with a cute twist.  Nice minute long version of the commercial directed by Adam Hashemi.  Good stuff.  

12 years ago Leave a reply Creative Advertising
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Death by China

Here’s a controversial new documentary from author and filmmaker Peter Navarro called Death by China.  The film explores China’s grab for American manufacturing jobs, dumping charges against China, and the environmental threats to Chinese workers from poorly regulated Chinese manufacturers.  Lots to chew on, and a timely release amidst the political conventions.  

12 years ago Leave a reply Documentary
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100 – A film About Us

Here’s a simple video – 100 – that tells a big story about us.  It’s short and fun to watch, even if it’s in Dutch. ‘100’ (from 0 to 100 years in 150 seconds) from Filmersblog on Vimeo.   A simple film made in Amsterdam about the human condition and how we age.

12 years ago Leave a reply Documentary
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