How many original ideas are there?

July 13, 2009

Early on in my career, I learned a lesson. It just took me 15 years to realize it, and now I’m making a major life change around it.
The Inspiration
Gladys Pinkerton, the first creative director I ever worked with, told me that there are only seven truly original ideas out there. (Floating in the ether, I [...]

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Thanks for the memories

June 22, 2009

It’s been a while since I posted. I’ve had some distractions that may or may not become fodder for content here. Suffice it to say, I’m glad to catch up on a few things that have interested me during my absence.
The first subject I wanted to cover was an article I read in the New [...]

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Speak your mind, planners!

April 24, 2009

I know it’s asking a lot of your personality type, but if you’re a planner, please give an opinion. The annual planner survey is live and missing just one key ingredient: your perspective.
Please note, this is for professional planners (not students or academics).
Let your voice be heard. Go here to express.

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Slo-Mo Jello: Breathtaking

April 18, 2009

Came across this 1000 frames-per-second video clip thanks to a Twitter update from Noah. Evidently it is the latest technology in HD video. The detail is truly amazing. Strategic sniper like. Watch it.
I-Movix SprintCam v3 NAB 2009 showreel from David Coiffier on Vimeo.

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Why so happy?

April 8, 2009

How important is it for our society to have happy endings?
What about stories with denouments which reflect the tenor of the times? Is it crucial that the sentiment matches the cultural contentedness barometer?
I read an article recently from the BBC Magazine that gave a nice overview of the ups and downs of endings.
We may think [...]

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The sense of senses

March 20, 2009

I’ve had one of those weeks where I’m just now getting out of the daily grind to the other things that interest me.
This post from Servant of Chaos is at the top of my list. It’s fascinating to consider.
In it, Gavin makes a clear case for paying attention to something that, for many of us, [...]

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