French cinema chain Gaumont has a very slick and clever advertising campaign running at the moment. The "story" that unfolds over the course of the ad is self-explanatory, but it is the masterful combining of the on screen imagery with the carefully chosen snippets from well known films that makes it work so well. The film was shot by French director Xavier Giannoli and is … [Read more...] about French Cinema Chain Uses Clever Editing in Advertising
Camera Recommendations?
I currently have a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. It's fine as cameras go, though I have found its ability to take multiple shots in quick succession a bit lacking. I've taken it on multiple trips to different parts of the globe, including my recent trip to Peru, or to the much closer steam rally over in Stradbally. My Panasonic Lumix is still perfectly fine, but I'm also aware … [Read more...] about Camera Recommendations?
Clear Skies to Start the day
Nice clear blue skies with barely any clouds. That's what greeted me this morning when I stepped outside the back door of my house for a coffee before heading into the office. Gorgeous start to the day and such a contrast with yesterday's rather damp and overcast weather! … [Read more...] about Clear Skies to Start the day
Adding More Lighting to my “Smart” Home
As I recently mentioned, I've been trying to find some lighting for my house. I'm still looking for lights, but as can easily happen a trawl of CataWiki resulted in me buying a lamp that wasn't on my shopping list! I got a very nice vintage chrome Anglepoise lamp. For now it's going to live as a side lamp in my dining room area, as it'll give a nice lighting effect that you … [Read more...] about Adding More Lighting to my “Smart” Home
Aretha Franklin in Blues Brothers
Probably the best way to remember Aretha Franklin is with her music. Here she is doing a fantastic rendition of "Think" in the classic film "Blues Brothers" She might be gone, but her music will live on. … [Read more...] about Aretha Franklin in Blues Brothers