6 posts tagged “internet”
First off, I'm not entirely convinced these elevator ads are real. The tubes that comprise the Interwebs are chock-full of fake ads these days (mostly made by clever students looking to dupe us old timers and take our jobs while we're not looking—I SEE YOU OVER THERE!). Nevertheless, I present all three of the above concepts as an intellectual curiosity. And I ask you: Are you cool with this? I mean, these are pretty clever ideas. I used to feel that an advertiser can invade my space a bit if he or she offers me a little something in return. Even a smile will do. But is a smile payback enough for not only invading our elevator space, but overpowering it? Personally, I don't feel entirely comfortable sharing tight spaces with scantily clad men, so that third concept is not my favorite. And ever since I was duped into clicking on a certain email web link back in 1995 or so, I don't do well with anything involving hands and pulling.
So what do you think? Is this kind of advertising too invasive? Or is it a fun advertising experience? Seriously, I'm not sure I know the difference anymore.
Via Medialne.
Editing film not your thing? Then collaborate with others to write a short story on Ficlets. Write your own little story, then let others add new beginnings and endings. Or add your own twist to someone else's story. Should make for a lot of semi-sensical plot twists and unnecessarily abrupt turns. Hey, maybe this is how Lost is being written.
Open source is the future, I guess. Even in the world of advertising and entertainment. Someday soon, Coke will provide us with raw footage and ask us to cut our own commercials for them. Maybe the next Friday the 13th movie will be made by fans from parts of other Friday the 13th movies. It might be pretty good, too (or just as bad, depending on how you look at it).
So get your editing skills in shape by participating in Stray Cinema's open source film project. Download the raw film footage. Craft your own narrative. Then edit to your heart's content (links to free editing software can be found on the site). You upload a two-minute sample of your film, people vote on their favorites, and in true open source fashion, the best ideas win. Three winners will get to edit their complete film and present it at a London screening.
You have until June 21 to submit your film sample.
When it comes to creativity, limits can be very liberating. Check out the films already submitted. It's amazing how many different ideas can come from the same pool of footage.
Via Thoughtspurs.
Exciting news from the MSN website...
OK, TV fans -- here's your chance to ask '80s teen heartthrobs
Corey Haim and Corey Feldman anything! They return to the tube this summer with
a new reality series on A&E, but they will also be guest columnists on MSN,
and you can ask them anything. Seriously. Got a question about your
relationship? Ask them. Need advice on breaking into the acting biz? Ask away.
Want to know what it was like to work with Kiefer Sutherland? Ask them, already!
The best questions will be featured in the column and answered personally by
each Corey. So, go ahead, Corey-maniacs, ask away: askcorey@microsoft.com
Here are some questions I would like to ask...
So this is how long it takes to run through a boatload of money, huh?
Why are you answering these questions yourselves when most Hollywood celebrities just have their assistants handle stuff like this? Nevermind, I answered my own question.
You guys wouldn't happen to know where Corey Hart is nowadays would you?
Kiefer Sutherland has been so successful and busy since you guys worked together back in 1986. I don't have a question, I just thought I'd point that out.
I need some advice about breaking into the acting biz. Do you know how I can get in touch with Kiefer Sutherland?
C'mon folks. Any questions you'd like to ask?
