Brothers and Sisters –

I recently mentioned the topic of shooting a short movie, completely on a mobile phone. Then I happened upon this article in the Seattle Times recently. It's about a Video production company right here in Seattle. Read both links, and check out the World Famous assignment list. Let me know what you think. Are there interesting topics on the list? What fun, juicy topic wells up in your mind?

I'm in. Who wants to do this with me? We could even involve a writer for some brainstorming for story narratives, and consult Nate for any tips, etc.

~MRF

Type size on the Web

Take a look at this comparison page:

http://www.sibagraphics.com/font.php

12 pixel type (viewed from Mac) looks pretty small here....

Picasso in the 21st century

Picasso didn't like computers, they quote here. But they suggest he was progressive enough to maybe agree with this agencies mobile promotion of his exhibit. Do you agree?

Super Detailed Print Design Site

Check it. Here's a link to a site for print design that gives you all the details of each job they showcase. It shows little nuggets like production time, print method, paper stock etc. And there's some really good looking work.

http://www.underconsideration.com/fpo/

More good reading...

http://the99percent.com/tips/6984/Are-You-An-Armchair-Creative

Consumers Expect Mobile Ads to Inform

A good read, and something I didn't really realize.

Consumers Expect Mobile Ads to Inform

JANUARY 31, 2011

Providing information and relevance are top qualities

With mobile advertising on the upswing, marketers must remember that many consumers are still less than thrilled about ads on this very personal device. Catering to their preferences for ad formats and features could help the mobile audience warm up to the usefulness...

More stunning brilliance...

http://photoshopetiquette.com/

Should you work for free? Depends...

http://ow.ly/3CJR8

Verizon iPhone Launches

Welcome to the party Verizon.

http://www.macrumors.com/2011/01/11/verizon-iphone-launches-with-mobile-hotspot-and-redesigned-antenna/

Wow - Android edges out iPhone for U.S. market share, a year-and-a-half ahead of predictions. See the story:

http://mobile.slashdot.org/story/11/01/09/0039211/Android-Passes-iPhone-In-US-Market-Share?from=headlines

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And to my Creative Fuelies — I saw this on Twitter mobile, and posted here via text message. (Had to edit from the desktop only because I screwed up the url)

~MRF

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