With Art There's Never Right or Wrong, Only Determination

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cUv4csQw1o] How the brain works have been always a mystery, and for the good of art, there's not a right or wrong way to do anything. As long as the artist is free to explore, his or her  achievements can certainly be unimaginable.

La manera en que trabaja el cerebro siempre será un misterio, y por el bien del arte, no hay manera correcta o incorrecta de hacer las cosas. Siempre y cuando el artista tenga la libertad (y voluntad) de explorar, sus resultados no dejaran de ser  siempre inimaginables.

Interesting Video on Productivity

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHfjvYzr-3g?rel=0] Using actual objects as opposed to digital graphics, is a great way to really help the viewer concentrate on the message. Perhaps the main reason for this is that it "humanizes" the content as it simulates the presence of a living person delivering the message.

I was really impressed with this video. I really enjoyed the informal, stop motion-effect that's used to deliver the information. Looking at this video, one can really imagine the long process it may have taken to make something like this, and I imagine coordination comes very handy when editing the footage.

Cada vez me convenzo mas que usar elementos físicos en lugar de simples graficas es una manera muy eficaz de transmitir un mensaje. Quizás la razón de esto es que hace al contenido mas "humano" y eso hace que se preste mas atención.

Soy un fan de este tipo de efectos, de verdad que me gusta el efecto visual con que se transmite la información y me imagino lo complicado que ha de ser el proceso de editarlos porque hay que tener mucha coordinación.

While I Still Can: Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate

[vimeo 56154977 w=500 h=281] I absolutely loved this video. I enjoy it because it's refreshing and reminiscent of  early music videos. 

Este es un video que me ha gustado bastante, me gusta porque es refrescante y evoca la epoca en que los videos musicales eran ricos en creatividad.

Ravinder Bhogal

[vimeo 55089940 w=500 h=281] I really can't tell what is my favorite thing about watching Ravinder Bhogal's videos, but since my blog must focus on art, design and creativity, then let's just say that I really like how her videos are shot.

The close ups and overall tonality are really enticing, just as much as her beautiful smile and way of explaining things.

Me cuesta desifrar que es lo que me gusta mas de ver los videos de Ravinder Bhogal, pero ya que este blog debe enforcarse en areas creativas, entonces digamos que me gusta mucho los las tomas cercanas y las tonalidades.¡sin duda que estos dos aspectos enmarcan perfectamente la presencia de esta guapa cosinera!

Nothing like a Pencil

In response to living in an era of instant gratification, it seems that we as consumers are now more attentive to the creative process. Perhaps that's reflective of  how some brands are now adopting solid colors and simple forms, and even in some cases; like the Knicks,  for instance, are now embracing ideas that long ago were rejected.

I couldn't help feeling a special itch as I looked at these sketches by graphic designer Michael Doret, just looking at them made me want to reach for mine and play with hand lettering just like I used to do back in my high school days.

After reading about this story in Fast Company, I now realize that my computer should not always be the first resource to work with.

Vivimos en una era de satisfacción instantánea, y pienso que eso  (Afortunadamente), nos esta haciendo más sensibles al proceso creativo. Es algo se refleja en como las grandes marcas progresivamente han adoptando nuevas formas de refrescar su imagen usando colores solidos y formas simples; e incluso, como por ejemplo en el caso de los Knicks, han llegado hasta el punto de optar por ideas que alguna vez fueron rechazadas.

Mirar bocetos como estos hechos por el diseñador Michael Doret hacen que yo sienta un impulso difícil de contener por hacer lo mismo.  Luego de leer este articulo en el blog de Fast Company, debo reconsiderar que la computadora no siempre debe ser la primera herramienta a la que yo deba recurrir.

Art Videos by Sycra

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck4NuQWZ-kk&w=450&h=253]

"Talent to me is like having a head start, but you still have to run the same race".-Sycra

From all the information available online to  help me stay in tune with digital media, Sycra's channel is by far one of my favorites. I just have a lot of respect for that guy, his down to earth approach to teaching is what impresses me most of all. Watching Sycra in action is not only enjoyable and inspiring.

De todo el abundante material disponible en linea para aprender sobre arte digital, el canal de Sycra en youtube es definitivamente uno de mis favoritos. Sycra es un ilustrador que se distingue por su manera simple de instruir. Sin duda que vale la pena seguirlo.

Lorenzo Jovanotti

[vimeo 29087154 w=500 h=281] Lorenzo Jovanotti  makes great music, I enjoy his music just as much as I enjoy his videos. I have a lot of respect for performing artists who think outside the box and aren't afraid to let things be a little raw.

Lorenzo Jovanotti  es un cantante que admiro mucho,  tanto por su música como por sus vídeos musicales. Me resulta admirable cuando un artista actúa sin convencionalismos y deja que la estética quede un poco cruda.

Troppo Tempo de Laura Pausini

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku7ob7nDb9g&w=500&h=303] I enjoyed this video directed by  Leandro Manuel Emede and Nicolo Cerioni from Sugarkane Productions.  A simple, dark palette in contrast to air blowing never fails to  make a lasting impression on music videos; However,  what makes this video so striking, at least for me, is the speed variation effects along with the static camera. I take note of how the bridge of the song is highlighted through mystical reference using reflective effects and a variety of textures with splashes of saturated color.

En este vídeo músical, dirijido por Leandro Manuel Emede y Nicolo Cerioni de Sugarkane Productions, disfruto del buen manejo sobre los efectos de transicion. Tambien tomo nota de como la cámara, estaticamente hubicada de frente, permite enfocarnos en la variedad de texturas, logrando asi, hacer aun mas dinamico el producto final gracias a las referencias místicas que han logrado interpretar usando reflexiónes de imagen y saturacion de color.