Here is another awesome project from JESS3. TV Ratings 101 – from ESPN ESPN was looking for a way to make the explanation of how the TV ratings systems works simple and interesting—at least engaging enough to keep the audience awake. With direction to create something reminiscent of “Schoolhouse Rock,” meets “Sesame Street,” JESS3 …
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I love this commercial for the sheer amount of props they add in. It starts out with your basic webpage upon which they tape a piece of paper. Next they drop a clothesline across the page to hang photos and paper books. Then they cut loose and let people and dogs walk all over the …
Created to promote the electric-powered Nissan LEAF, the commercial takes a humorous look at the advantages of electricity. More interestingly, Nissan takes a swipe at the Chevrolet Volt which is a range-extended electric vehicle that uses a petrol engine to extend its 25 to 50 mile (40 to 80 km) range on electricity alone.
Just a few days ago the Academy Awards for Scientific and Technical Achievements were announced. The 8 awards go to a wide range of professionals in areas such as computer software, high-speed cameras, aerial cameras, and laser film preservation. In many ways these descriptions are beyond our understanding, but they do, at the very least, …
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In this spot, we open on a mom watching a video of her son jumping a ramp in a shopping cart. When her son walks by, she stops him saying “we need to talk.” By the tone of her voice, the son assumes he’s in trouble because of his stunt. But, actually, the mom is …
I love this video from Japan, one of the most popular of 2011. It shows the first ride of a new high-speed rail train. All of these people make faces, dance, moon, and wear special costumes as it goes by. I wonder if this is how Californians will act when the LA – SF train …
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This video is hilarious. Watch him as he looks at the pen, puts it in one hand, transfer it to other, put it in his pocket, smile, then button up his jacket and give the peace sign to someone in the crowd. From a report: A video clip showing the Czech Republic’s president pocketing a ceremonial pen …
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How do I get a crew of volunteers for my house? How many trees do they have? Do you think they stick around the for the after Christmas clean-up?