Procrastination Animated

The DMCI was this years branding partner for the 2010 PromaxBDA ANZ Conference. They produced 2 conference openers and all print and marketing collateral. ism studios worked in collaboration with the DMCI to produce music and sound design for the 2 openers. The conference theme was CREATIVE SURVIVAL KIT and our approach was to explore a day in the life of a 'creative'. This piece revolves around the theme of 'PROCRASTINATION'. CREDITS Creative Director - Nathan Drabsch Stop Motion, Illustration and Design - Chris Edser Audio Design & Composition - ism studios (Mark Brandis)

Ah, all the things we do to avoid the blank page.

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.

A 1990s Disney Animation Studio Software Demo

We've come a long way.

via @motionographer

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.

Journalism in the Age of Data, a Visually Stunning Documentary

If you have a spare hour, then feast your eyes on Geoff McGhee's video documentary "Journalism in the Age of Data," which explores the exciting potential and occasional pitfalls of modern data visualization.

via good.is

There is so much data floating about that at some point it all becomes meaningless, impossible to process because we can't relate to it. It seems everyone recognizes the challenge and many have begun to create infographics to present information.

The problem is that many infographics are not infographics at all or are not very good. Bad infographics just muddy our understanding of the data.

This well-worth-your-time documentary explains data visualization and showcases some of the best work. In the end data visualization is about taking complexly large amounts of data and beautifully presenting it in a manner that makes us grasp proportions instantly.

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.

Trailer for Andrew Zuckerman's Documentary Music

Andrew Zuckerman, of "Birds" fame, uses his focused style to explore the world of music. Many points of views and ideas that can apply to any creative endeavor, and really encapsulate the power of music. Can't wait to see it.

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.

PBS' Circus, a documentary series about Big Apple Circus, premieres 11.03.2010

Watch the full episode. See more Circus.

Did you ever want to run away with the circus? Now is your chance to do so from the comfort of your living room. From the filmmakers that brought you the critically-acclaimed “Carrier” comes a multi-part documentary series that follows the Big Apple Circus for a whole season. A close look at all the hard work that goes into making circus magic. For example, the Big Apple Circus typically performs 279 shows per season and, while on tour, the circus ring requires roughly 60 pounds of sawdust per city to keep it in tip-top shape.

Premieres on PBS 11.03.2010.

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.