Everything is a Remix - Remastered

I could have sworn that made it was on to The Stew already but I couldn't find it when I searched. So here it is. Kirby Ferguson is a writer, filmmaker, speaker who has had a few appearances on Vimeo as well as the TED stage.

In this post I wanted to highlight one of his projects, the Everything is a Remix series. Originally distributed in four parts, Everything is a Remix explores how every idea is somehow predicated on another. Whether it's movies, music, technology, etc, you can draw connections to a preexisting thought, idea, or concept. This is a remastered version that combines all four parts into one film.

I think the subject matter is really interesting especially as it relates to the creative or vocational work we do and how we're often looking for something "original." After watching this, I definitely feel inspired, like I've been given a license to "steal..."

Update: The Stew's search function is not what I'd describe as "awesome." After posting this, I eventually did find one of the originals that was posted over a year ago...

Everything is a Remix Remastered (2015 HD) from Kirby Ferguson on Vimeo.

WdKA - Creating Pioneers

We've all been there. Aside from being too true, I really like the way this was made. Specifically the different mediums used to illustrate the creative process.

WdKA: Creating Pioneers from From Form on Vimeo.

Creative Spark - David Seidler

I stumbled into this web series, Academy Originals. Aside from being well produced webisodes, they are also great sources of information for anyone who is interested in process. I wanted to highlight this video because David Seidler talks about the challenges of being a creative professional and the sort of "blank page syndrome" that we've all probably experienced once or twice in our lifetimes. I specifically like his method of using rewriting as a way to simply get started; beginning with a sentence and reworking it until you loose yourself in the process.

4 Artists Paint 1 Tree

Re-Blog from Motionographer: Commercial work with boundaries: the commissioned work model

Check out the full article at Motionographer.  There is some really interesting stuff about providing options to clients who have a small budget, but still have the room and flexibility to create something that is engaging and rewarding from the artist's perspective.

"I knew this was their first time exploring animation and that their budget was limited. So when I presented the contract, I included two options:

• Option A would take 6 weeks and include x number of revisions and check-ins
• Option B would take 4 weeks and consist of no revisions but would cost less

Julie chose Option B."

He continues to talk about creating a really solid process to become very clear on what the client should expect.  Obviously there is a tremendous amount of trust that has to be in place for something like this to happen, but this is a great example of creating quality work without breaking the budget by having a really solid process in place that creates confidence and trust.

Morris Grassfed from Joe Donaldson on Vimeo.