The World's Smallest Stop-Motion Animation

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In order to celebrate a revolutionary science technology, using a cellphone and a microscope, why not create the world’s smallest stop-motion animation.



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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.

Everything Is a Remix (Part One) - Must Watch Documentary

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via everythingisaremix.info

I’ve often joked with friends that at the rate we are going with sampling, with less and less time between the creation of the original work and the use of it in a sample, that the creative process behind pop music (in particular) is very much a serpent about to eat its tail.

But this short video, 8 minutes, has shown me that this process has been going on for much longer than I knew. We all think our generation invented the tools of cool.

This is a must watch video, and I can not wait to see the next 3 parts.

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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.

Ben Cameron: The true power of the performing arts

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via ted.com

Ben Cameron is a kindred spirit, a cultural omnivore consuming pop culture and art with equal passion. In this talk he eloquently conveys the truth about how important the arts are and what is really happening to arts organizations and artists. These 13 minutes are a must watch for anyone working in the arts. There are many truths he shares that established art makers are ignoring. This talk is the closest to having someone verbalize my philosophy of culture.

 

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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.

Pixar's Randy Nelson on collaboration

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via makinads.blogspot.com

Fantastic. In 9 minutes he adresses collaboration vs. cooperation, how one must be able to translate ideas and most importantly be interested.

 

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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.

Joffrey Ballet's win-win with Groupon is a lesson for cultural institutions

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On Aug. 18, the Groupon online “deal of the day” offered discounted subscriptions to the upcoming season of the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago. Within 24 hours, 2,338 people had taken the bait, the Joffrey announced the following day in a press release.

To offer some perspective, the Joffrey had about 4,900 subscribers on Aug. 17. In other words, the ballet company saw a nearly 50 percent increase in its subscription base in one day. And they said subscriptions were dying. Or dead. Nonsense.

The smarter arts organizations are realizing that you have to give people a deal. No one wants to pay the sticker price in this economy. Raise the ticket prices and you see fewer people. Give folks a break, and they’ll maybe pay more next time and buy a profitable drink at intermission.

via leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com

Bravo to the marketing team at Joffrey Ballet for embracing new technologies, taking a risk and introducing new people to the company.

 

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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.