Friday
03Jul

Something that might be worthy of the $100+ ticket.

DateFriday, July 3, 2009 at 9:49AM

While I cannot say that I'm the biggest U2 fan in the world, I can say that their new stage is the future of the live experience.

"The centerpiece, suspended from a massive claw, is a massive video display made of 888 individual tiny LED screens. It's seven stories tall, covers 3,800 square feet and weighs 60 tons. But it moves nonetheless, changing shape during the performance. A little bit like a Chinese finger trap, it envelops the band as it extends, while displaying short films directed by artist Catherine Owens."

The stage was designed by Hoberman Associates; Innovative Designs, which specializes in stage architecture; and Buro Happold, a structural engineering firm.

What I think makes this unique is the cross over into more of a kinetic art experience. Not simply engaging the audience with fancy lights and exhausted volume levels. Stages like this are entry way to giving an audience more than simply a musical retrospective. I believe that audiences are tired of paying too much money and not getting enough quality. Remember musicians, your concert is only as good as it is retold in story. Walt Disney wanted guests to leave the reality of one's everyday life and be transported into a new world upon visiting a park.

Here are a few more recent stage designs that I believe support the future of live venues:

Darren Hayes

Metallica

Tim McGraw

Pink Floyd

2005 VGA Awards

Britney Spears

Rolling Stones

Need I say more?

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Tuesday
30Jun

No Mr. Bond! I expect you to DIE!!!

DateTuesday, June 30, 2009 at 1:40PM

Remember the game Master Mind? With the James Bond villain on the box cover and his slave-like Asian... uh, assistant? Well MasterMind Networking Group of Central Florida is nothing like that – shame.

Nevertheless, an amazing array of talent is collecting in this group with two directives. One, professional networking with an array of different business groups with varying skill sets. Two, utilizing this eclectic talent pool to discuss questions/challenges pertaining to their business. Check out my point eighth point in "DIY Creative Culture In Ten Earnest Steps" and this group sums it up quite nicely.


Tuesday June 30, at 6PM

Come to Sip in Orlando next Tuesday June 30, at 6pm.
Mastermind Networking Group Meeting.
Bring Your Own Brain!

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Thursday
25Jun

Look! It's a brand! It's not the same! It's ADVERGIRL!

DateThursday, June 25, 2009 at 2:13PM

More brilliance from one of advertising's top minds:

Ologie Social Media Presentation
View more presentations from leighhouse.

<more from Advergirl go here>

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Thursday
25Jun

HUGE, like something very gigantic.

DateThursday, June 25, 2009 at 1:42PM

I have a number of reasons that I'm addicted to the internet and all its social tenticles. First, and foremost, is the web is a haven for insanely bad content. No, it's not always pornographic content. Though admitted during this trailer you will be expecting someone awkward soft-core edit. There are so many little gems to choose from it could be a full-time passion that would never end.

Very few of you will remember the television show SeaQuest DSV. However, Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus – potentially brillant work reminds me of that time. SeaQuest was filmed on the back lot of Orlando's very own Universal Studios. I worked on set in the AV playback department learning that Micheal "Jester" Ironside is a totally awesome guy, and that Roy "Don't tease him about Jaws or he'll go mental on you in front of everone at the craft services table" Scheider is a washed-up douche bag, God rest his soul.

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Tuesday
23Jun

Weapons for Hunting the Elusive Creative Job

DateTuesday, June 23, 2009 at 3:04PM

The Backbone: Not that this is going to come as a surprise but these sites are the first sites you need to work on. Get your resume, contact information and profile up-to-date as soon as possible. Don’t forget to setup alerts based on your search criteria; it’s best to get them sent every morning.

Creative Resources: Here’s the fork in the road. For creatives we need to get our work out there on the “interwebs”, almost as soon (sometimes sooner) than our resume. The following sites are important. These sites act as a place where you can post your resume information and, furthermore, most of them allow you a basic portfolio (for free) where your work can be seen. Some offer “upgraded” accounts, at cost, that allow you to post more work to your portfolio. Understand that not only employers search these sites but recruitment firms (head-hunters) do as well to cherry pick the best talent to pitch.

Social Outreach: Unless you just stepped out of a time machine from the past you’ll know that employers want to know you before they even pick up the phone. Social media sites play a REAL part letting employers get to know you, your interests, and your personality. WORK YOUR NETWORK! SimplyHired.com works to cross reference your LinkedIn account to see if you know anyone that’s working at posted job. This way you can reach out to that contact and do some critical due-diligence prior to applying.

Project Work: If you’re ready to battle everyone with a copy of CorelDraw and a fistful of clip art I give you the following URL’s. Vaya con dios mi amigo.

Just Jobs: The following sites are a mixed bag of freelance and full time positions.

Portfolio Builders: Here are a couple of great sites to build your portfolio on.

Digital Asset Swapping: Interesting concept here if you’re interested in sifting your old comps', code and images. You never know you might even make some cash.

Geek/Design Dork Dating: The name says it all.

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