A Short History of the Novel by Jonathan Lethem

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Most art is created for the sake of sharing a passion and not in the pursuit of some kind of cultural fame.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Ideas: Steven Johnson and Kevin Kelly moderated by Robert Krulwich at NYPL

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We've already seen Steven Johnson and Kevin Kelly share a conversation via Wired.com. In this hour and a half dialogue, moderated by the superb Robert Krulwick of Radiolab fame, both authors continue the conversation and discuss their recent books, Where Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation and What Technology Wants, and the future. It really is worth taking the time to watch it. 


 

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Documentary Short: Influencers, How Trends & Creativity Become Contagious

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INFLUENCERS is a short documentary that explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends and creativity become contagious today in music, fashion and entertainment. The film attempts to understand the essence of influence, what makes a person influential without taking a statistical or metric approach. Written and Directed by Paul Rojanathara and Davis Johnson, the film is a Polaroid snapshot of New York influential creatives (advertising, design, fashion and entertainment) who are shaping today's pop culture. "Influencers" belongs to the new generation of short films, webdocs, which combine the documentary style and the online experience. www.influencersfilm.com www.facebook.com/influencersfilm --- Director's Note: http://on.fb.me/bQ3kHj Playlist: http://on.fb.me/cve0yF -- Follow us on: facebook.com/​ricreative twitter.com/ricreative http://ricreative.tumblr.com

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INFLUENCERS is a short documentary that explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends and creativity become contagious today in music, fashion and entertainment.

The film attempts to understand the essence of influence, what makes a person influential without taking a statistical or metric approach.

Two key points from the film:
• Influencers are always trusted. They have earned the trust of the people they influence.
• Brands are built by doing great things consistently over a long period of time.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Arev Manoukian Creates The Gorgeous Short Film Nuit Blanche

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http://www.facebook.com/spyfilms.worldwide - Nuit Blanche explores a fleeting moment between two strangers, revealing their brief connection in a hyper real fantasy. Watch the "Making of" here - http://www.vimeo.com/9076775 Sony - Two Worlds - http://vimeo.com/30402087 Directed by: Arev Manoukian Cinematographer: Arev Manoukian

http://www.facebook.com/spyfilms.worldwide - The making of the award winning "Nuit Blanche" Directed by: Arev Manoukian Produced by: Stephanie Swedlove & Arev Manoukian VFX by: Marc-Andre Gray Music by: Samuel Bisson Starring: Michael Coughlan & Megan Lindley Cinematographer: Arev Manoukian Casting: Jeff Marshall Assistant Director: Andrew Cividino Production Designer: Arev Manoukian & Marc-Andre Gray Art Director / Costumes - Dan Levy Camera Operator: Jay Pavao Camera Assistant: Max Armstrong Gaffer: Alan Poon Editor: Arev Manoukian Compositor / Animator: Marc-Andre Gray Effects Supervisors: Marc-Andre Gray & Arev Manoukian Additional Compositing: Arev Manoukian Matte Painter: Pat Lau Colourist: Andre Chlebak

Making Of Nuit Blanche from Spy Films on Vimeo.

via fstoppers.com

This is such a beautiful and interesting short film, using CGI to convey such a rich world. The making-of film is equally gorgeous and fascinating.

(HT @bbhlabs)

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.

Vimeo Awards Experimental Film Winner oops by Chris Beckman

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"oops" || appropriated YouTube video || 2009 || concept by Billy Rennekamp // http://beckmanchris.com/info/oops // http://billyrennekamp.com A winner of the 2010 Vimeo Awards! http://vimeo.com/awards/about Official Selection of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival! http://bit.ly/sundance2011

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Created using appropriated digital video. So very clever.

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Antonio Ortiz

Antonio Ortiz has always been an autodidact with an eclectic array of interests. Fascinated with technology, advertising and culture he has forged a career that combines them all. In 1991 Antonio developed one of the very first websites to market the arts. It was text based, only available to computer scientists, and increased attendance to the Rutgers Arts Center where he had truly begun his professional career. Since then Antonio has been an early adopter and innovator merging technology and marketing with his passion for art, culture and entertainment. For a more in-depth look at those passions, visit SmarterCreativity.com.