May 31, 2010

Happy Memorial Day

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Today, take five minutes to think about and remember all those who fought (and are fighting) for our freedom. And if you're not American, stop and remember those who fought for your home country, or joined with allies to fight a larger enemy. 

No matter where we are or where we're from, we're all here today, in some regard, because someone else fought for it, worked for it, lived and died for it.

Have a great day. 

tug

May 28, 2010

Keep Walking

This extended branding video (aka, corporate video) for Johnny Walker titled, "The Man Who Walked Around the World," has been making the rounds here at SHS and we thought it was worth sharing with everyone. It recently won Best of Show at the One Show and, well, it's damn worthy of the award.

It's an amazing piece of work from all angles -- the writing, directing, timing, casting, delivery, location. It has it all and it grips your attention from the onset. If this doesn't get your creative mind spinning, then I hope you find something that can. Enjoy.

May 27, 2010

AC #67 now available

The First Half of 2010 Edition.

Cruise into your Memorial Day weekend by cracking a cold one, settling down in your lawn chair and catching up with John and Tug via this rambling assemblage of various podcasts recorded in several locations and times.

00:00 Preamble about current affairs

01:43 Nike + World Cup - Glory

03:59 Chevy moves fast

05:03 HOW Design Conference news

06:54 Geeked up about the World Cup

12:39 Be less evil

19:08 Southwest flavor

20:05 John, Tug and Tiger

31:01 Kindling for the fire

Total running time 40:35

It should be a good one so why don't you download it already? Oh, and sorry for the wonky audio there at the beginning, JJ promises to figure it out for next time. Have a great holiday everyone!

May 20, 2010

The definition of "epic" courtesy of Nike and W+K.

The Magnificent Bastards score. Seriously, this is a stunner. My very favorite thing in a very long time. Thanks to Hey Whipple for the find.

May 20, 2010

Bad day on the set of a corporate video. NSFW.

It's been years since I've spent time with Jack Rebney. I've always loved this vid because it's just such a piece of truth about the process. Today, my friend, Russell, was kind enough to inform me about this documentary.
All I have to say is: Fuckin' A.

May 17, 2010

48 hours. 2 young creatives. One hilarious toilet joke.

Over the weekend, Dustin Sharp (Graphic Designer at Callahan Creek) and AC contributor Nick Kinney (CW at Callahan Creek), decided to take their shot at the Cannes Lions 48-Hour YouTube contest. 

The creative brief for WaterAid.org was released on Friday night, and by Sunday at noon they had concepted, shot, edited and posted their entry. Naturally, they needed superior talent at the drop of a hat -- and for free. So they turned to yours truly.

Please check it out and if you think it's funny, pass it on to your friends and family. Half of the judging for this contest is based on how many views the spot gets, so any spreading of the word will be appreciated by Dustin and Nick.

Check it out here.

May 06, 2010

Noted without comment: The Better Marriage Blanket.

May 05, 2010

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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Technology marches on. What we're asked to do, sadly, doesn't. 

(And yes, I know where Waldo is.)

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