This video came to us via a friend of a friend of a…..well you get the idea, its how the internet works really isn’t it.
So to the two people that read this blog (Hi Mum), Enjoy this video.

Talking to a friend recently about videos, the video for Mr Brightside came up.
When it was first released by The Killers, Mr Brightside had the black & white video as seen below here Exhibit A.

I remember seeing it when I came home one night from been out and thought, wow, this is a great, simple video, and a great track and this is when the killers were starting to get big. Which brings us to the point. The single did really well as we all know and is still getting a lot of club, pub and jukebox play and probably will for a long time, however this black and white video didn’t seem to cut the mustard with the A&R people (does anyone know what these people actually do). So they went out and spent what looks like about 50k minimum on a glossy ‘high production video- exhibit B.

Make up your own mind, but personally speaking, the money was wasted on the second video, and from what I can see of the rest of the videos they made, the value went out the window, with style replacing substance. This is a fine line when it comes to videos, and some would say its only style. Is it style? Or Art? Or Craft? Are style and Art the same thing?

Two great ads.

Bud Light

Aides – TBWA Paris

A decent bundle of jobs on offer today from our chosen sources, of particular interest to those with a cupla focal to offer. As always, use discretion when accepting low or no paying jobs…

Vacancy: Director

Employer: Animo TV, Dublin

Animo TV are looking for a director with experience in factual & lifestyle programming for an upcoming project. See www.animo.ie for contact details. + read more

You can watch the live video here on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/youtube

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A nice selection of UK and Irish based jobs for the coming week…

Vacancy: Producer/Director
Employer: RDF Media

We are looking for  Producer Directors to work on location:
With Friday as a travel day and Saturday as a shoot day at various locations throughout the UK, this two day week job might suit you!
We are looking for PDs who have a proven track record of as-live recording on fast turnaround shows
You should thrive on working with on screen talent as well as with contributors.
The positions will be starting in April or May but we are interested in meeting potential candidates now.
PDs would work three out of four weekends for 25 weeks.

Email contactus@rdfmedia for further details on the application. + read more

With a lot of remakes on the horizon, we thought we would give you a look at some of what we think the biggest movies of 2010 will be.

The A-Team

Inception

This loks like its going to be amazing. Directed by Christopher Nolan.Produced by DOP Wally Pfister

The Karate Kid

Hmmm

Clash Of The Titans

They just dont make em like they used to. Do they?

I dont think a more epic film has ever been made. The dude from Avatar is in it and a whole load of goblins, monsters and evil looking characters.

Tron

Without a doubt my favorite trailer. Partly because Jeff Bridges rocks in anything. yourtube and myface wont let me embedd the video. That was nice of em.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1dHhktFLPs

Happy New Year and happy job hunting to all readers and job seekers.

(PS: A small public service announcement. Please beware of jobs that are on a no/low or deferred payment basis. Take time to find out what you’re getting into and if it’s worth doing it for free or under reduced terms. We will only post these jobs when we think there might be something worthwhile there.)

Vacancy: Producer/Production Manager

Employer: Glass Eye Productions

Glass Eye Productions have an exciting opportunity for an experienced producer / production manager
You will manage a dynamic creative team and be responsible for the management and delivery of a diverse range of projects. You will create and manage schedules, keeping productions on target, the team motivated and act as a key point of communication between client, management and creative teams.
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience in the production industry.
• Experience of managing and motivating creative teams and managing a range of projects.
• Be an excellent communicator and be confident and experienced liaising with corporate clients.
• Excellent proposal and tender writing skills.
• Be experienced at interrupting creative briefs and developing creative concepts to present to clients.
• A proven track record delivering productions on schedule and within budget.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and ability to multi task be flexible and work well under pressure.
• Experience at developing and delivering business strategies and objectives.
• Willingness to travel within Ireland.
This role is a full time position based in Kilkenny initially to cover maternity leave, but for the right candidate has the potential to become a permanent position.
Contact details on www.glasseye.ie
+ read more

Well, its January, so in keeping with the sales season, here is our offer to our clients and potential clients.

IT’S A DEAL!. Get 3 days FREE offline editing with every live action/ graphics project booked in until the end of MARCH 2010.*

Call the office for further details: +353 1 685 4415

*This only applies to projects filmed and produced within the Republic of Ireland and UK.

2009. What a pig’s Mickie of a year.

1: In the year that gave us a mega load of shit, we have to remember its also the year that gave us Lady GaGa, Pokerface.

or the equally good Papparazzi.

2: Fail Fail Fail. Cant help but laughing every single time.

3: A popular one amongst evil people who like to see kids get the shit scared out of them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh87njiWTmw

4: Charlie Brooker without a doubt needs to get two entries here

Great critique on “Bastards Hole”.

5: Top 10 biggest HE and She cocks in Advertising. Brilliant.