Coraline

This movie looks ridiculously tight, the website had me hooked all the way from the copy on the loader. Come to find out, its an adaptation of a Neil Gaiman graphic novel. Dude is the truth. Look him up


Too bad Dell ruined that Tim Burton/Henry Sellick font with their shitty ads for shitty computers. Coraline was lucky I clicked on the banner in the first place.

Coraline Webpage

My gift to you. Merry Christmas Circusland.

Love,
Shana

Mac vs. PC

Das Neue Dopeness

this is just incredibly sick.

Click here or be sad

Don't worry, hacks

for only 7 bucks, you too can own your own agency


http://adverlab.blogspot.com/2008/12/your-ad-agency-on-ebay.html

hey writers.

I can't live without this reference page. bookmark it, or better yet add it to your firefox toolbar.

Common errors in English usage.

CONGRATS TO THE PATRI-FUCKING-OT

Love you guys.



Let's celebrate tonight. Everyone that's still in town is invited. Party at my place tonight. 1361 N Highland Ave. Say 10ish? You should come.

The logos that could have been.

click here to see the rest of the Obama logo finalists.

Music videos I've been watching on repeat

This past week I've stumbled upon two videos I can't stop watching.

The first one is pretty captivating and I love the song:



The second one is fuuuuucking amazing.
So amazing, in fact, that I would actualy describe it to my own grandmother as "fucking amazing." And I might want to marry the girl.


thunderheist - jerk it from thatgo on Vimeo


The movements remind me of a gigantic truck engine in idle. Beautiful.

Vote!

one of my designs was chosen for the official myspace mino. top 10.
hit up a vote for me!

www.myspace.com/flipvideo

Dope greeting cards

go here to see them all

The Creative Process by John Cleese

Comic genius John Cleese sat down for an interview a few years ago and had a lot to say about creativity and the creative process. I keep coming back to this passage, where he discusses the importance of whim...

I knew a wonderful teacher once—a tutor. He tutored my stepsons and my elder daughter. He said to me, "Always start where the energy is."
People make an awful mistake by starting where the energy isn't. If you're feeling very world-weary—and sometimes we're all in that boat—you have to sit down with something that's going to engage you. That doesn't mean you just switch on the TV and watch a cartoon, but it does mean asking, What would be fun? Maybe take a piece of paper and a pencil and start drawing silly things. Go for a walk. Just sit very quietly watching your breathing. Anything. Just allow the whim to get you going.
Now, you can't do this all of the time; it's too disconnected. But I think in that particular frame of mind, when you run out of energy and motivation, I think you have to go right down to the instinct, right down to a whim.
I'm coming up on 60, and I'm wondering where my life will begin to go. I need to take a slightly different direction. I talked to a very wise man, and he said, "If you're trying to find a new direction, don't plan it, because this [pointing to his head] has been planning your life up to now. You can't plan something new with the same old apparatus." He said, "Leave a gap. Leave a space, and just do things on auto for a while. Just see where these whims take you."
It's like creativity. You have to follow it without knowing where you're going. If you try to control where you're going, you're back in the same process. It's like asking a piece of machinery that's broken to mend itself.

Taken from: http://badbanana.typepad.com/ and http://www.creativecreativity.com/

Image from: http://tomaeembrulha.blogsome.com/

Twenty-four hour puppy?

Where does twenty-four hour period hurt?
Everywhere
What can puppies help?

Everything.














Hi. my aunt and uncle are selling ten full-bred boston terriers. five brown. five black. Please email me if you're interested in taking one home for Christmas!
Brittanyleepoole@gmail.com

In case you haven't seen it.

My new favorite TV spot.




7 and a half *props to Cagle for showing this to me.



*note that only two of these props are mad.

Or else it gets the Arial again

via Typophile

One very very very lonely calorie

Dont let anyone tell you not to put violence in your ads.

BBDO Germany

found here

OH MY FUCKING HAT!

found!

Thanks, Jes

New Adobe Hotness

Interactive Video Object Manipulation from Dan Goldman on Vimeo.

Photographer needed on site- Dec 6th at the Earl 10pm

Heyo,

Soulphonics and I have a gig on Dec. 6th at the Earl in East Atlanta (annoying barrage of flyers to follow in the near future) and we need to get a decent band shot before the gig (posed, or not, you decide). The catch is we cannot pay you, but we can get you into the show for free.

Please let me know if you would be interested. It may work into one of your projects before panel, who knows. More than one photographer would be awesome.. so let me know if you are able to make it out that night around 10pm.

Thanks!
Ruby

rubyvelle@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/soulphonics

Hey tablet owners.

40+ tutorials for using your Wacom Tablet

Bruce Lee Is The Man

This is the coolest shit i've seen in a while, real or not. It's an ad for the Bruce Lee Special edition of the new Nokia n96

Mike O'Malley is the Greatest.

God, I miss these shows

For those of you in Sylvia's Intro class

Go Here

I want one of these

She has a dope website too.

screen printing poster documentary

A compendium of marketing failures

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Chicken of the Sea on 11Alive Morning Show

http://www.11alive.com/video/?maven_playerId=immersiveplayerwrapper&maven_referralPlaylistId=ddcf53a4d4ff0503868184650139ed07710044fa&maven_referralObject=936921193&maven_referrer=staf

All Hail the King

"If you stumble across a wallet anytime soon, you may be in for a treat. Burger King recently “dropped” over 5,000 wallets in various urban hot spots. Those “would-be good Samaritans” who pick them up find a note inside telling them that “The King” wants them to keep the contents of the wallet for themselves. Each wallet contains a different set of offerings. Cash (ranging from $1 to $100 bills), Burger King gift cards, “The King’s” driver’s license and maps featuring nearby Burger King restaurants have all been found in these abandoned wallets. This promotion was conducted with absolutely no media attention or warning by Burger King but comes at an optimal time, given the current economic crisis. So far, news of this guerrilla marketing sensation has only been picked up by bloggers, but I expect this will change once the blogosphere hype reaches the mainstream media." - via Promotional Products Blogger

Rock Band Bike Trail.

Pretty awesome.  Not sure if this is an ad or not, but I wouldn't be surprised.

Attention all Creatives, Attentions all Creatives

This is an All Points Bulletin for a missing flash drive

Description
Color: Black
Brand: Sony
Size: 4gb
Last known location: Quiet Lab (the one left of the printers) in the computer to the right of the scanner
Last time spotted by the owner: Friday afternoon

If you have any information on the whereabouts of this flash drive, contact Lauren Silva. All information will be kept confidential.

This is certainly colour like no other

Zune Paint from Sibling Rivalry on Vimeo

Yum!

I want one

The Universal Photo Timer is a hand-held photo flash and camera timer controller.

3 in 1 functions:

WIRELESS SHUTTER RELEASE AND TIMER
Acts as an infra-red transmitter used to trigger the shutter, without disturbing the camera. It can be used for long exposures (bulb mode) with many SLR cameras. Can also be programmed to activate the shutter at regular intervals to perform time lapse photography. As an option, you can connect the timer to your camera with a shutter release cable.
CAMERA AND FLASH TRIGGER
It allows you to activate the shutter of your camera or fire an electronic flash with a programmable delay in response to a trigger event. Flash trigger is commonly used for high speed photography such as capturing falling water drops. Flash trigger can be used together with variety of cameras including SLR as well as point and shoot cameras. Construct your own sensors or choose from a variety of our sensors and accessories.

FLASH SLAVE UNIT
Acts as a flash slave. One of the common uses of a flash slave is providing background illumination through a second flash unit. Select between normal flash or pre-flash synchronization used with digital cameras. The timer supports high voltage and low voltage flash units.

beware of style biters

They're out there.

cool ad

MAKE CIRCUS STUDENTS FAMOUS!!!

Hey guys - Mark Adler and I are finalists for the Chicken of the Sea contest. We need your help. Online voting has begun.... and you can vote up to 3 times per day. You can do it one right after the other. All you have to do is visit this link:

http://www.mermaidjinglejam.com/phase2/votedetail.aspx?entrantid=26

There's no signup or anything like that. Just bookmark it and vote everyday please! Help us represent the circus. Also there is a little kid with a mild speech impediment that we really want to beat. Thanks.

The Future of Banner Ads

How Dapper MashupAds Can Save Display Advertising from Paul Knegten on Vimeo.

BE BAD.

PREPARE.

the details

click to enlarge.
via

The ten ages of man

Zero Punctuation rips GTAIV

For those that get a kick out of sour wit and love video games. Probably the most beneficial to writers.

"Good Day" by Tally Hall

This is a wicked music video done by some friends from my home town.

Who was the 44th President of the United States?

Do you love trivia? Do you know what movie contains the quote "You've been mostly dead all day."? If so, or if not, come to the Hand in Hand bar tonight and every Wednesday for awesomely bad trivia night. Free pitchers, Thrashers tickets, and other goodies are given away. Plus a bartender that makes good shots. Starts @ 8:30!

A new brand America.

Creative Writing Goodies

Do you enjoy writing short stories, poetry, witty and tender emails? Are you interested in developing your creative writing outside the realms of advertising? Do you have oodles of free time?

A couple of students and I are trying to put together a creative writing group–circle of friendship, if you will. It would involve sending each other work and meeting semi-randomly to discuss and perhaps consume an adult beverage. There's no previous experience necessary. seriously. Just an interest in experimenting and developing your writing in other genres. Not even previous interest is necessary. Just interest right now, currently. You can email Brittanyleepoole@gmail.com if you're, uh, interested.

cool nivea ad

I digs.

Mike Mitchell

A little bit of geek appeal and a little disturbing, I present to you this site.

Graphic Exchange

I stumbled across this site and thought it might spur some inspiration, especially for the designers.

Unnecessary Censorship

I've never been a fan of Jimmy, but this goes to show what a little bit of creative editing can do.

Next Friday @ Lenny's

Come see our show! Fuggin Awesome is a monthly party @ Lenny's Bar. It gets crunk so quit bein lames and come out and go dumb with us. Mr. Mind(Alex Morgan) of the Audubon Society on the wheels, plus a number of singers and rap artists on the bill. Peep the flyer for all the info you need.

A place you should go every day

I've shown this to a few people, and over the months, they've become just as addicted to it as I am.

http://yimmyayo.tumblr.com/

It's updated with a photo dump every day.

I've never really had an urge to be a photographer, but this site makes me wish I was.

Missing a SIGG bottle?

Apparently there are two missing SIGG water bottles with robot stickers on them. I have one with a yellow robot sticker in my office. If it happens to be yours, come on by.
Susanne

Ad Placement Fail

So much failing here.  Both ads fail all by themselves already and now they have found a home together in faildom.

Doritos Twins

Missing Sigg Bottle

Has anyone seen my silver Sigg bottle with a red robot on it and black screw top? I believe I left it at school last Tuesday after Super Teams. If you have it, please please please give it back. Or if you know anything, let me know!

Thanks!
Lisa
melisa.llanes@gmail.com

Persons Win

Watching Lejo videos makes my day. So I hope this makes everyone smile.

If anyone is interested in participating in nationwide art projects, go here 
I am currently working on the Scavenger Project and I think it is really fun!

Winter Kickball/Dodgeball League

Hey fellow circus peers/teachers.  I am trying to start a circus kickball or dodgeball team to play for an atlanta league that meets mostly at piedmont park.  I think that most of the games will be either on saturday and sunday followed by a trip to the park tavern.  Please let me know if you are interested.  It costs a little money to be in the league but divided among a team it shouldn't be more than $5-10 a person for the season.  So either comment to this post with your email and whether you would want to do dodgeball or kickball or either or email me at anniejohnston4@mac.com or find me in the hall or whatever.  oh and please tell any friends/family....

https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/finishline1?source=20081022_DP_ND_D

cha, cha, cha ,check it out

20/20 story on Graphic Design

20/20 Story on Graphic Design

Redesign the alphabet?? by Marian Bantjes

Critique: The Alphabet

Help me help you

Listen, folks. I've got stuff, you want stuff. Let's make this happen.

I'm leaving for Boulder on Friday and need to get rid of anything I can't fit in my car. This is a fire sale! Two days only! If you're interested in anything, give me a call at 678-386-9175.

Old wood bed with box spring/mattress (and sheets and pillows if you want). Queen I believe. I paid $100 for it at a yard sale. So, let's say $50.

Nice little nightstand. Comes with an assortment of unused condoms and a pack of cigarettes. $10.

Sizable corner desk. In pretty good condition, but will require a little disassembly/reassembly. Originally over $200. Let's say $35.

Decent desk chair. Nothing crazy, but it works. $10.

Worthless bookshelf. $3. Or free.

Little lamp. $5. Or free.

Desk lamp. $4. Or free.

All these prices are negotiable. I just need these things out of my house by tomorrow. So if you want something I'll probably just give it to you if you ask.

Soulphonics & Ruby Velle at the HIGHLAND INN BALLROOM LOUNGE!

Tastes Like Tuna to Me

Hydro (2008 Cannes Winner - Silver)

Atlanta Bench

"Atlanta Bench is an Urban Lifestyle Boutique and Art Gallery located in the heart of Atlanta's West Side Arts District at 602 A Marietta Street. We host regular events centered around urban expression."

Don't spend 9 dollars on a can of paint at Binders or Sam Flax.
Good quality paint, 6 dollars a can. Buy 6, get 2 free, comes out to 4 and change.
Plus the shop is rad. Check it out.

www.atlantabench.com

602 A Marietta Street
Atlanta, Ga 30313
404-512-7671

Tough Times Indeed

Animalart

So, Banksy's branching out from stencils to stenches. He's opened his own pet shop in Greenwich Village: The Village Petstore and Charcoal Grill.


Get the full tour over at BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7662627.stm.

The Great Schelp

Brought to my attention in fantasy teams and done by Droga5. Not being politically charged, just thought it was a fun piece.

A good use of money nowadays

I'm not really sure of the exact amount of currency used, but it's still quite creative.

Originally found at: http://www.smokeinmydreams.com/images/MarkWagner029.jpg

Creepy or cool or both?

An old friend of mine at Goodby did this. Let me know what you think of it.

http://www.hotel626.com

Dan

ads, ads, more ads

Students, the reason for this blog is discussions about our industry. What is current, what is relevent, etc. That being said, there's no room for egos or ego-bashing. Let's keep it for what it was intended for.... advertising, design, copy, image.

Here's something awesome I recently found out about:
http://www.iconcertcal.com/
It's a plug-in for your itunes that tells you when/where anybody in your itunes is performing next. You'll never miss another concert again.

Need cheap bike.

Who has two thumbs and needs a cheap bike? This guy (Kevin Medlyn)

email me: medlynk1@gmail.com if you have something. Thanks.

Looking for a Team. (Awesome Apartment for Rent)

Hey everybody! I am a recent grad, art director, and looking to move soon and wanted to give my fellow circus students a chance to get this place before the general public. So now I am looking for someone to move in with me for one month or so and eventually take this place over when I leave. It is a great place for saving money and being very close to school. It's cheap for one person and cheaper for two. Here are some details:

~1300 sq feet, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom.
1208 Woodland Ave, 30324
1.1 miles from the school.
cheap. 695/month ($347.50 if you have a roommate)
Comes with stuff/furniture. (I have a lot of stuff that I could leave behind including a bed and others that i could sell)
PICTURES of it now: http://tjwalthall.com/1208 (keep in mind it's messy since my roommate moved out today)


also the landlord is cool and didn't mind me painting the walls.

So I am open to suggestions, if you have a roommate already in mind we can work something out now, or if you have any other creative suggestions I am always interested in hearing them.


Feel free to call any time or come by. Seriously, call.
210-268-3541
http://tjwalthall.com/1208


-TJ

post like it's your job (or like it'll get you one)

Fellow Circusians, if you want to post on this blog - and you know you want to - simply email thecreativesideshow@gmail.com and request permission. That way we can all discuss the Spring Spa and its happenings from the comfort of our own blog. Peace.

Let's get this party started

As this is the first student post, I feel as if I should have something profound or entertaining to say. Rather, I'll start by adding things I've found interesting and encourage my fellow creatives to do the same.

A suit I would love to have