Monday
Jul262010

Guy Walks Across America. 

Sure, I've been on a cross country trip and know all the hardships that come with it, but this video makes me want to do it all over again. The video used stop-motion and time-lapse video to create the great effect of actually walking across America. The finished project consists of 2,770 still frames shot over 14 days. The filmmakers actually traveled cross-country in an RV, “living on the Gatorade diet” and stopping at scenic places along the way to do their shoots. Ugh, I wish I had gone! 

You can also check out a behind the scenes of the shoot with really interesting commentary on how the project came together. Check it out below.

Thursday
Jul152010

Ryan Reynolds Looks Great in Green

Here is the first official picture of Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern on the cover of EW. Here's a clip from EW's article:

Ryan Reynolds stars as Hal Jordan, a cocky test pilot who becomes a ring-wearing intergalactic superhero in this massive sci-fi epic from director Martin Campbell (Casino Royale). Though Reynolds has prior experience in the superhero realm from his role as Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, playing Green Lantern involved some major challenges, like getting hurled through the air on a wire at up to 60 feet per second to create the illusion of flight. “The first time you do it, you’re seriously considering an adult diaper,” Reynolds says. Still, he couldn’t resist the chance to play the beloved DC Comics hero, whose power ring can conjure virtually anything he can dream up. “Will and imagination are his superpowers,” Reynolds says. “We need a circus of Timothy Learys to think of things Hal would invent with his ring.”

Can't wait for this movie to come on next summer!

Tuesday
Jun152010

Katy Perry Will Melt Your Popsicle in her new video

Katy Perry really does give a whole new meaning to the phrase "sugar tits".

Monday
Jun072010

Winning Districts for the National Student Advertising Competition

Check out this story about Chapman University advancing to nationals for NSAC. This is the big time, NSAC is like the NCAA of College Advertising, and on Wednesday I fly to Orlando, FL to compete against all the other winning teams from across the country. This is something I've wanted to do my whole college career, and I'm so excited to do it with some of the best friends I've made in college. I am fully confident we can take home the national title.

But don't get me wrong, I'm not getting cocky. I'm always down to earth about these type of things, I mean, I did just say "the baby is crowning" in the video. Well played Alfaro, well played.

Thursday
Jun032010

Hoodie Allen Saves Summer

With an intoxicating hook that samples the unique voice of UK sensation Marina & The Diamonds and powerful and funny rhymes, Hoodie Allen's "You Are Not A Robot" saves summer from the likes of artists like Ke$ha and 3OH3! I first heard of Hoodie Allen last year with the released the mixtape "Bagels & Beats", but it wasn't until the realease of "Making Waves" that I began to understand the momentum that Hoodie Allen has. And now with the release of his song "You Are Not A Robot", this New York based hip hop artist and songwriter is poised for success. This song is a must for your Summer Playlists. Check it out below and download the song for free. The song is currently at #6 on Hypem.com's top chart list.

You Are Not A Robot (feat. Marina & The Diamonds) by HoodieAllen

Booking: hoodie@invite-only.com
Press/Serious Inquiries: hoodieallenmusic@gmail.com

Thursday
May132010

Wild Kingdom gets its soccer on in this impressive spot.

This ad from M&C Saatchi for Australian telecom Optus matches together a determined team of elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, and ostriches against soccer players to promote their partnership with the sports team. The special effects are on point, and the look and intensity of the ad certainly works. The ad could have easily turned out silly, but I am impressed with the results. You can check out the making-of video below for more information on this dazzling spot. 

Monday
May102010

Freudian Slip Meet Tiger Woods

Just to clarify, Tiger Woods has a bulging "disc" in his neck. tee hee.

Tuesday
May042010

Nature by Numbers

A SHORT MOVIE INSPIRED ON NUMBERS, GEOMETRY AND NATURE.
Go to etereaestudios.com if you are looking for more information on the theory behind the movie!

Tuesday
May042010

Beautiful Timelapse of Quebec

Look at those colors! Makes me want to make them a cake and nom nom nom. Maybe that's just because I'm hungry.

Tuesday
May042010

Beyonce Makes it so easy to love her

Directors: MELINA & Bee Z
Executive Producer: Beyoncé for Parkwood Pictures
Producer: Dina Ciccotello
Editor: Clark Eddy
DP: Paul Laufer