'Beyond the still' competition by Canon

"Introducing the first user-generated HD Video Contest where photographers become filmmakers, and we all see beyond the still. To kick off the contest, Canon asked photographer, Vincent Laforet, to interpret what story lives beyond this still and to tell that story with the new Canon EOS 7D. His will be the first chapter of seven, each ending with a still photograph for the next aspiring filmmaker to interpret. Posing the question to everyone, what do you see beyond the still?"

The Story Beyond the Still "The Cabbie" - Behind The Scenes from Vincent Laforet on Vimeo.

The Story Beyond The Still: The Cabbie from Vincent Laforet on Vimeo.

The last day for submissions is 12th February 2010 so get those cameras rolling.
Have a look at the group on vimeo here.

Chase Jarvis Live Broadcast - afters

Well what an event! It started by running through all the setting up of the studio, models, make-up, shooting etc. The online chat area and twitter (#jclive) was a buzz with questions constantly which Chase or the other members of the team answered when possible from 'what f are you shooting at?' to questions about software and post-production. At the peak there were around 2000 viewing the live broadcast online from all over the world. I think Chase and all involved need a pat on the back for letting so many people into their studio and giving as much FREE practical advice as possible. I have to say it became addictive and hard to pull yourself away from the screen in case you missed something (now where's that take-away menu). There will be a recording of the event on the website soon so I've heard as well.

Massive thanks again to Chase and all the team (and band) for a thoroughly entertaining, informative and FREE event. I really hope you, and the team, do it again soon. I raise my
glass to you.

Live broadcast of Chase Jarvis shoot

Firstly what an excellent idea, a brave one too, and not to be missed.

Just go to here at any time during the hours specified below on Friday 29th January 2010.

Here's the rough schedule from Chase's website:
(all times are Pacific Standard Time, Seattle (GMT -8), everything is subject to change and probably will)
10:00am - 12:00noon Set building, talent styling, gear rundown
12:00noon - 3:00pm Full shooting mode, lots of options, experimenting
3:00 - 3:30pm Brent Amaker and the Rodeo perform a short set, cocktails
4:00 - 5:00pm Miscellaneous additional shooting, interviews
5:00 - 6:00pm Set strike/breakdown, interviews
6:00pm Off the air

For full details go to this page of Chase's website.

So...can you kick ass in 6 frames???

Film magazine 'Little White Lies' has just launched a really creative and interesting creative brief:

Re-imagine your favourite film as a six frame comic book story. The best mini-strips will then be featured in the next issue of Creative Review. Upcoming release, Kick Ass, will be the next 'cover' film for the magazine which is based on Mark Millar's comic book series. Little White Lies are asking creative types to come up with a comic strip of a favourite film (a seriously condensed version of only 6 frames!). You can download the template for the strip as a JPG, PSD, or PDF file from the link below..

LWL will need entries in by 6.00pm on Friday 12th February 2010.
"Be creative – be awesome – blow our minds," say the LWL crew. "The best entry will make a full page in the front of the issue, while all the rest of our favourite entries will be made into a special 16 page digital edition of LWLies."

For the full story and T&C's see the Creative Review website. I'm looking forward to seeing some of the wacky, mind blowing ideas that can be created in only 6 frames (now that's a tight brief).

50 Years of National Geographic covers

National Geographic Magazine: 50 Years of Covers on DVD set

See some of the most compelling National Geographic covers from the last 50 years and learn about the significant milestones reported in the magazine’s pages - all of which are available in The Complete National Geographic, a collection of every issue of National Geographic magazine in a six-DVD-ROM set starting in July 1959.

To purchase this set of 6 DVD's go to the National Geographic website.

'Picture HOPE' exhibition & sale to benefit Haiti

Eric J. Keller, Soulcatcher Studio Gallery Director, presents 'Picture HOPE' which is an exhibition and sale of limited edition fine art photographs, benefiting the people of Haiti through Doctors Without Borders USA.

The following group of photographers have come together to produce a series of prints for sale:
Angela Bacon-Kidwell (Wichita Falls, TX), Brigitte Carnochan (Portola Valley, CA), Desiree Edkins (Scottsdale, AZ), Cat Gwynn (Los Angeles, CA), Jessica M. Kaufman (New York, NY), Karen Keating (Washington, D.C.), Laurie Lambrecht (Bridgehampton, NY), Lisa Levine (Alameda, CA), Heather McClintock (Boone, NC), Meg Madison (Los Angeles, CA), Karen Morgan (Chicago, IL), Ann Pallesen (Seattle, WA), Sarah Renkes (Chicago, IL), Lauren Rosenbaum (San Francisco, CA), Jennifer Schlesinger (Santa Fe, NM), Jennifer Shaw (New Orleans, LA), Joni Sternbach (New York, NY), Melissa Weiss Steele (Santa Fe, NM), Natalie Young (Los Angeles, CA).

All the prints are priced at just $50.00 each (plus $15.00 shipping within the USA). Orders of multiple prints will incur the same base rate of $15.00 for shipping. International clients may inquire about overseas shipping costs. For more information on this fantastic event and to see the prints for sale and how to purchase them simply go to the Soulcatcher Studio website. Best be quick as I'm sure they will go very quickly!

Creativity and Social Media at Sundance

Thanks Chase (and the others)! This really is worth watching as it's so important in todays climate.



For the full article go to the Chase Jarvis website and you will also find buckets full of more inspirational tips.