March 29, 2013

The Unforgettable Moments of Bioshock Infinite

Over the last week I’ve been completely engrossed in the masterpiece in gaming that is Bioshock Infinite. I’m the last person who can write a long review of a game on the web. If Adam Sessler‘s doesn’t convince you to get this game then nothing will.

The reason for my post is just to share this touching moment in the game that totally blew me away. In a quiet in between action moment you find a guitar and if you pick it up Booker starts playing while Elizabeth sings a haunting song called “Will the Circle be Undone” to comfort a nearby child who is hiding in fear.

I’ve been raving about Bioshock Infinite ever since I picked it up, gameplay is super engaging, the acting, story and level design are mind blowing. Even though the FPS game is chock full of thrills and action its the quite moments like this one that have convinced me that we’ve hit a new level of character development and video game storytelling. It solidify the genius and overall talent of the team behind this gaming masterpiece.

March 15, 2013

Quit the Denial – Social Farter

Great messaging from the Canadian Ministry of Healt h & Longterm Care with its Quit The Denial campaign against social smoking.

The Social Farter one is obviously my fave.

“If you only fart with friends, you’re not a farter. You’re just a social farter and that makes it OK.”

There’s also The Social Nibbler which isn’t as funny IMO.

March 14, 2013

Meta 2005 vs. 2013

Saw the AP photo that shows the crowds taking pictures at St.Peter’s Square and the difference between 2005 & 2013. I think this is a better way to visualize 2013.

February 18, 2013

I’m an extra in Yan England’s Oscar Nominated short movie!

[EDIT] The video has been removed by Yan… because of this. I have a strong feelings about this move but wtv. You can watch it here.

I’ve never aspired act or be in a movie, like I’m sure most of us I’ve never felt comfortable in front of a camera. But unlike most, the first time I’ve been part of a movie it ends getting nominated for an Oscar! How lucky is that?

The movie is Henry by Yan England nominated for Best Live Action Short.

Henry, a great concert pianist, has his life thrown in turmoil the day the love of his life, Maria, disappears mysteriously. He’ll, then, discover the inevitable verdict of life.

The short movie was filmed two years ago and I had all but forgotten about the experience until about a month ago when the Oscar nominations were announced with Henry being called out in the live action short film category. As of last week the movie is on YouTube and I can finally see that I made the cut! So cool!

Here’s the story, a little under two years ago a friend asked if I would be available to volunteer as an extra in a short movie. Having nothing planned that weekend I was glad to take part since I was curious, I had never done this kind of thing so I didn’t know what to expect. I honestly thought I’d show up for an hour or two, hang out in the background and be done with it.

It turned out to be a big production, makeup, wardrobe and a full day on the set to shoot the one scene with a dozen other extras. It was fascinating albeit long and at times boring experience, during most of the day extras hang on the set until the scene and crew are ready to shoot. Here are a few Instagram pictures I took while hanging around on the set.

…and if you don’t want to watch the full 20 minute movie, here are screenshots of the two scenes where my 1920′s greased-up noggin makes an appearance, at 7:27 and off in the distance at 7:30!

yep, there I am on the credits!

Big thanks to Yan for the experience! I’ll be sure to ask for a rase for my next role! I need to work on that my IMDB profile page!

February 18, 2013

The Last Drop – A Vine Comic

I was having a discussion about Twitter’s Vine app with a friends last week and the same question always pops up, why only 6 seconds? The answer was fairly simple and one I’ve heard many times over the last few weeks. Setting limits foster creativity.

Case in point, Code Computerlove from Manchester, England have created an animated comic book using Vine videos for each panel.

Its a short one page story but a very creative and cool way of using Vine.

Source: DailyDot

February 8, 2013

Arrested Development Valentine’s Day Cards

Illustrator Marisa Seguin combines two things she loves, fan art and wordplay/puns when creating these brilliant and printable Arrested Development Valentine’s Day cards. As Marisa instructs, just save and print on 8.5×11 paper. Cut into quarters and you’re set!