via youtube.com
There's just nothing like an iPhone.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
Cannes: Watch the Advertising Winners ---Creativity Online
I loved this commercial for Johnnie Walker with Robert Carlyle walking down a country road in Scotland. It looks like it's all one shot, and the reveal at the end helps me believe it. It's amazing what one can do with a little foresight. There are a number of interesting commercial winners here and the ones that stood out for me were:
Johnnie Walker
Topsy 8 Foundation (an incredible use of videography in 1 min 37 seconds)
Old Spice (I've seen this ad a lot on American TV and was impressed the first time) Brilliant use of the form.
Tropicana Orange Juice: Seemed like a little overkill but I get the message. Tag line tie in was "golden".
Puma: Nice to see all these "blokes" together in this concept.
Axe: Hysterical and unfair that it's not possible to see on American TV.
I usually am bummed by common advertisements, but these are a little special. Take the time to absorb these talented agencies at work. Very enjoyable with some of the commercials even bringing tears to my eyes. The Topsy 8 Foundation takes the cake for me personally as the concept is what makes it a winner.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Eighth Grade Prom on The New York Times
Hate the ad that precedes this video, but oh well, the power of the advertising industry is taking over the internet.
I liked this video a lot because it profiled two middle school principals who obviously care about their students. Very poignant and real and I love seeing the kids. On one hand, this made me think about my simple life and how since I am not a mom to a teenager, that my parenting was within a different kind of time-zone than if I were living with a 'tween or teen. I like that development seems slow now, so I can absorb some more skill in the future. Love the Principal of MS 391 in the Bronx as he seems pretty in touch with his group. Nice shots of the kids in their environment too.Friday, June 25, 2010
LAND OF TALK - Quarry Hymns.mov
via youtube.com
Liked this a lot. Want to figure out what camera it's shot on as it's nice. Cool movement and the song and singing by the girl is very nice. The location works really nicely because of the light. Don't know a lot about this band, but after watching this video, I will be listening......
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Seeing "The Singularity is Near"
At the Time Life Building seeing this film as research for Doug Wolens film. Heard it was pretty bad so I guess Zack and I are like spies. Kurzweil is droning on......let's get this screening started.
Karen Nourse
917-406-2433
Karen@kzfilms.com
Karen Nourse
917-406-2433
Karen@kzfilms.com
Monday, June 14, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
NY Times: Singularity Slideshow
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/06/13/business/13SING-7.html# I liked watching this today. Zachary and I are helping Doug Wolens with the editing of his new documentary, The Singularity, and this rings true for the various cuts we have looked at. We are giving feedback while watching the film together over iChat so it's been fun seeing how he's cutting it down by now at least 2 1/2 hours in length. He interviewed Kurzweil at length so it's cool to see some of the photos of him at home. I think Doug's film will make a real impact as I didn't really know anything about it before he started in on the film, and now I am fascinated about it. The T-shirt designs are hilarious too.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Senate Majority Ensures Affordable Housing For Loft Tenants | New York State Senate
"Loft Law" Protects New York's Creative Community
Building on its commitment to fight for greater affordable housing protections, the Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation to protect loft tenants from unfair rent hikes and eviction. Thousands of loft tenants denied basic protections other tenants enjoy under the current housing law will be given the security they deserve due to this legislation (S7178B/Dilan).
The Loft Law, permanently extends housing law protections to more residents in commercial and manufacturing buildings that have been converted into residential use. It recognizes the contributions artists and others who live and work in lofts have made to revitalizing neighborhoods and communities throughout New York City.
The legislation passed 32-28, with all Senate Republicans opposing this measure.
Senator Martin Malavé Dilan (D-Brooklyn), lead sponsor of this legislation said, “Thousands of people living in New York call these lofts home. For their safety, and for the sake of addressing the ongoing issue of illegally converted commercial space, the Loft Law needs to be made permanent. In doing so we make sure that all rental units meet the same safety, and tenant protection standards, that are necessary to protecting tenants and landlords’ investments.”
Senate Majority Conference Leader John L. Sampson said, "Particularly during these difficult economic times, we must continue to expand affordable housing protections for New York's tenants. Making the Loft Law permanent provides residents with the security they need and the affordable housing they deserve.”
New York first enacted the Loft Law in 1982 after working artists converted commercial spaces in Soho and Tribeca into live-work residential dwellings. These buildings did not comply with laws governing zoning, health, safety and fire protection standards applicable to residential occupants. The 1982 law was designed to protect residential tenants from substandard conditions, arbitrary evictions, and unfair rent increases. It only applied to those who were living in lofts in 1980 and 1981. The law was updated in 1987 to include more loft residents, but still does not afford protections to tenants living in units converted to residential use after 1987.
The Loft Law of 2010 will bridge the gap by protecting the thousands of tenants currently living in units converted to residential use after 1987. Lofts that have had a resident in place for at least one year between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009 will now be covered. It provides tenant protections and ensures that the housing units will be brought into compliance with laws regarding housing maintenance, health, safety and fire protection standards.
Senator Velmanette Montgomery (D-Brooklyn) said, "The Loft Law is absolutely essential to protect the creative artists who contribute so much to neighborhoods across Brooklyn and New York City. They deserve the same basic rights other tenants have, and today we acted to ensure they will have them.”
Senator Daniel Squadron (D-Lower East Side/Brooklyn) said, “Our community has greatly benefited from the New Yorkers, many of them artists, who have refurbished loft buildings for studios and residences. The legislation that the Senate Majority passed today will help them stay in their homes and ensure that they have the same protections as any other tenant.”
Senator Jose Peralta (D-Queens) said, "The hard work of artists and other creative people has converted vast tracts of warehouses and empty manufacturing space into vibrant neighborhoods. They have brought new life to our neighborhoods and enriched our culture. By passing this legislation to protect these hardworking people from arbitrary evictions, unfair rent increases and substandard housing conditions, the Senate recognizes their contributions to our city and our culture.”
Provisions of the Loft Law of 2010:
- Amends the definition of loft dwellings to include commercial or manufacturing buildings occupied for residential purposes for 12 consecutive months during the period starting 1/1/08 and ending 12/31/09 and extends existing Loft Law protections to tenants in these buildings;
- Requires that non-residential space in such buildings be offered for residential use only after a residential certificate of occupancy has been obtained for such space;
- Requires owners of loft buildings to achieve compliance with the standards of safety and fire protection, and take reasonable and necessary action to obtain certificate of occupancy as a class A multiple dwelling for the residential portion of the building;
- Authorizes the Loft Board to extend any compliance deadline which an owner is unable to meet for reasons beyond his or her control;
- Authorizes the Loft Board, upon good cause shown, to twice extend the time of compliance with the requirement to obtain a residential certificate of occupancy for periods not to exceed 12 months each;
- Allows owners of such buildings to apply to the Loft Board for an exemption of a building if the owner can show it would cause an unjustifiable hardship;
- Provides that these interim multiple dwellings become subject to the New York City Rent Stabilization Law after they are legalized; and
- Makes the Loft Law permanent.
Extending and expanding the Loft Law protections ensures the continued viability of the creative community which contributes so much to the economic and cultural vitality of New York City.
via nysenate.gov
We think this is great for downtown and great for us, potentially once it is signed by Governor Patterson. We have been living in a commercial loft since 1998 and have hoped for this legislation for years on and off. Know it will aid in our enjoyment of our life in Chelsea and now with our new park three blocks away at the Hudson River, we don't ever want to move. Let's hope it goes through as planned.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
iPhone 4
via apple.com
I know everyone is on this bandwagon, but I liked watching this video. Now, I have a new iPhone so it's doubtful that I will be getting this anytime soon, but the Facetime deal is the seller for me......I have been dreaming of talking on a watch size phone on my wrist for over 15 years now. It will be amazing to be able to do this in real time without a traditional size computer screen in front of you and to have the portability of the cameras on both sides of the phone- one for taking photos of what you see and the other side for the telephone camera. Can't wait to try this out for real and see how it works. We do a lot of Skype and iChat video chats so it will be fun to have this ability in your pocket. Now I will just have to come up with a Neoprene and Cordura wrist band for it so that I can mount it on my wrist and I am golden.
I also yearn to hold one in my little hand, just to feel the size and touch that new glass.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Chief - Your Direction
via youtube.com
I loved watching this 16 mm film that was used in this music video. The description
Video compiled by: Charles Russell
"Found undeveloped 16mm FILM in my grandparents garage. developed it. What emerged was an intimate look inside my family history from the Rockwellian 50's to the turbulence of the Vietnam War. People just trying to find their direction along with the entire country."
is so interesting and somehow the footage tugs at me. So poignant and while I don't usually like seeing unedited footage set to music as I usually think the filmmaker is lazy for not telling a "story", this video does the opposite with the description being the story. It even made me tear up in a few places. Not only am I in love with the 16 mm footage, but the music makes me think about the images in an entirely different way so I am making up the "ending" in my own head. So interesting and there are a few close ups in the footage that are just "to die" for where everything is in focus and the light is just right. The CA beach scenes are my favorites.
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