Merry Xmas

I haven't posted anything for ages, but I haven't forgotten you guys.
So I'm wishing you, and those around you, a fantastic Christmas and an awesome year to follow.
Hopefully 2009 will bring a new "Advertising etc" ;)
All the best guys.

André

Monkey Jazz

I'm a huge fan of Beardyman, so it's with great pleasure I share with you his latest colaboration with mr_hopkinson. If you get a chance to watch this guy live, go, don't think twice. It's a hell of a show! You might know him from "Kitchen Diaries"

Relance: Compress

This one is a shameless self-promotion as I am the Art Director responsible for this TV Advert for Relance, a new Portuguese magazine covering various subject matters, such as Design, Fashion, Architecture, Food, etc. One of the reasons I have been so busy, and haven't been able to post much. Hope you guys like it. Do give me your feedback and let me know what you think.

The concept of the ad is that the subjects are being compressed into the magazine.
We had a purpose built machine to smash the objects, and then we filmed them with a special high speed camera, which I'm sure some of you guys already know, called Phantom. This impressive camera films at 1000fps in High Definition. The process was a lot of fun and very unpredictable. You just want to keep smashing stuff and trying new things.

Voice over says: "A mindful look at everything contemporaneous."

Credits:
Agency: Uzina (Lisbon, Portugal)
Creative Director: Gustavo Suarez
Art Director: André Breda
Copywriter: Bob Ferraz
Account Director: António Roquette
Production Company: Garage Films (Lisbon, Portugal)
Director: Enrique Escamilla
Photography Director: Carlos Lopes (a.k.a Cácá)
Executive Producer: Miguel Varela
Editor: Marcos Castiel
Post-production Director: Marta Metrass
Post-Production: Ingreme (Lisbon, Portugal)
Phantom Operator: Raoul Rodriguez
Music Supervision: Level Two Music (Australia)
Song: QUA - Painting Monsters
Composer: Cornel Wilczek
Sound post-production: Ameba (Lisbon, Portugal)

Sorry guys!

I'm sure you've notice the lack of posting.
I'm sorry but the past weeks have been hectic with work here at the agency. We're trying to kick the financial crisis ass :p
That, and the fact that I'm trying to "re-design" Advertising etc. New look and very probably new name, plus a very likely move to WordPress, as I keep having trouble with posting and editing html on Blogger. Hopefully it will be better, more organized and with more original content.
Meanwhile, there might be a few glitches on the blog, but hopefully it will be worthwhile.
All the best,

André

Money

All you here about in the news is money, specially with the loom of the financial crises.
Anyway, I'm posting about money to, however, I'm sure you won't mind to listen to this video. Fantastic classic from Pink Floyd, which I think is very appropriate for the times we're in.

People Tree

People Tree might pop-up in a lot of posts today all around the web, as it's Blog Action Day. Anyway, I didn't know about this shop till I was looking around on the web a few minutes ago for a cool fair trade shop to post about. Found this one, I think its worth a look as they sell some simple, yet very nice t-shirts, and other clothing items. And it's fair trade, so, not only are they nice items, they will also be good for your karma :p

Here's People Tree's mission statement:

* To support producer partners' efforts towards economic independence and control over their environment and to challenge the power structures that undermine their rights to a livelihood.
* To protect the environment and use natural resources sustainably throughout our trading and to promote environmentally responsible lifestyles and environmental initiatives to create new models to promote sustainability.
* To supply customers with good quality products, with friendly and efficient service and build awareness to empower consumers and producers to participate in Fair Trade and environmentally sustainable solutions.
* To provide a supportive environment to all stakeholders and promote dialogue and understanding between them.
* To set an example to business and the government of a Fair Trade model of business based on partnership, people-centred values and sustainability.

If you know any other worthy fair trade shops, let me know.

Truth in Advertising: Gas Stations

What a fantastic guerrilla campaign. Wish they did this here in Portugal.


Via: Friday Linkage

Vespa: Stunt Jumper

This viral isn't new, you have probably seen it before. Anyway, the animation, and specially the retro looking illustration are pretty good. So here it is, for you to see again.

Credits:
Agency: Dentsu Canada
Production: Crush


Via: Glossy

Online 2008 D&AD Annual

D&AD has just launched their Awards Annual online for the first time. For the time being it's free, but that will change in a month. So, unless you're a member, see it now. I think KentLyons did a very nice job with the web design. Although one of my colleagues has already complained about the navigation, I managed fine. Let me know your thoughts.


Via: CR Blog

Hovis: Go on Lad

Epic ad to celebrate the 122 years of Hovis. 6 days of filming in Liverpool (UK) and over 800 extras were needed to make the 122 seconds spot. I like it. A lot!

Credits:
Agency: MCBD, London (UK)
Creatives: Danny Hunt, Gavin Torrance
Production: Rattling Stick, London (UK)
Director: Ringan Ledwidge
Producer: Sally Humphries
Post Production: The Mill, London (UK)


Via: Glossy

Levis: Secrets & Lies

Very sexy ad for Levis. Created by Bartle Bogle Hegarty (London, UK) and produced by Sonny (London, UK). Directed by Jeff Labbé.
This ad also marks the 25 years collaboration between BBH and Levis.


Via: The Guardian

60s & 70s adult movie posters

I have to thank Bob for sending me this great tip. You'll find some absolutely fantastic posters on this website. They're all 60s & 70s posters for X-Rated Movies.

Nike: Here I Am

Have you seen the new campaign for Nike women? Fantastic work by W+K Amsterdam. Although they do remind me a bit of the stories by Adidas. However, don't miss them. My favorite is Nicola Spirig. Awesome animation.

Axe: So Cute

Very funny advert for Axe (aka Lynx). I'm guessing, that as usual with Axe adverts, they will also take a few prizes with this one. I like it a lot. Great work by Vegaolmosponce (Argentina).

Pepto Bismol: Empanada

Weird but funny commercial by Lapiz (A division of Leo Burnett Chicago dedicated to the Hispanic market in the US).

Skate 120 fps

Beautiful clip, very inspiring filming, with a nice track to go with it.


Via: FHM

Flairs: Better than Prince

Awesome hand drawn animation on this music video for Flairs.

This is the description of the process: "Handmade, 3000 paper sheets, a simple printer-computer & scanner trio, 7 black ink pencils, sometimes drawn in a Tokyo Hotel room, a Paris studio or on a Madonna video shoot in London, it's black & white simplicity suits the track like the best wedding possible...."

Credits:
Animators: Jonas & François
Production: SOIXAN7E QUIN5E, Paris (France)

Tele 2: Call Me

I scooped this great spot from Glossy. The performance of the actor matches the quality of the casting, fantastic.

Credits:
Agency: SMFB, Oslo (Norway)
Creatives: Hans Magne Ekre, Alexander Gjersoe
Production: ACNE, Stockholm (Sweden)
Music: The Delfonics

100 months

Apparently we might only have 100 months to save the World, so we better start doing something about it. Check the site here.


Via: Hidden Persuader

Blip.fm

I found about this one on W+K London's blog, it was a recommendation by Renny Gleeson (W+K Interact Strategy Director). It's one more of those web community, social gathering places. This one is great to find new music, and share songs you like. If you would like to check my selection, here is my invitation blip.fm/invite/akbsantos.


Via: welcome to optimism

How We Met

I'm sure some of you, or even most of you have seen this cute stop motion animation. Anyway, if you haven't, watch it, if you have seen it before, watch it again. Very nice animation and with a great soundtrack by Son of Dave. It is actually a promotion for the Samsung G800, as you can find in the website "zoom in to see".

MusaWorkLab on Flickr

I have posted about Musa before, however, they now have a page on Flickr, so take my advice and find some inspiration on their page.

KotoStudios

KotoStudios is a Motion, Animation and Cinema, production studio. Based in Lisbon (Portugal), it was founded in 2007, by award winning Cláudio Jordão and Nelson Martins.

-nada-

-nada-, founded in 2006, is a Graphic Design studio in Lisbon (Portugal). They have some amazing work, make sure to check their website here.

The daily figure

Simple, yet very beautiful sketches on this blog, where Kyle T. Webster posts his daily figure sketch.


Via: HELLO BAULDOFF/swissmiss

The Natural Confectionery Company: Mumble

Funny ad, and a great way to sell the "benefits" of these sweets. I bet it will work wonders with all the kids at home.

Credits:
Agency: Fallon London (UK)
Creatives: Matt Keon, Dirk van Dooren
Production: MJZ
Director: Tom Kuntz


Via: Brand Republic

Ford Ka website

Great looking weird site for the new Ford Ka.


Via: NOTCOT

Skittles

More of the usual Skittles weirdness. The site is a lot of fun, and you can share it with your friends on YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, etc.


Via: CR Blog

Munna On The Run

Fantastic Illustration blog. One to keep in your favorites.

Political war: McCain vs Hilton

I'm not into politics and celebrities, but this just got into an interesting case.
McCain probably bought the wrong war. This will probably cost a few heads in their marketing department. Meanwhile, I might just propose Paris for a work placement in our creative department.

The End: Podcasts

This post is for the clubbers amongst you. The End is my favorite dance club in London, and it now has some great and free podcasts available. Don't know about you, but from time to time, I like to work to an energetic soundtrack.

If you like clubbing and don't know The End, if you have a chance, go there, I always had great nights there.
It's by Tottenham Court Road, so very easy to get there, by bus or tube.

The state of Art direction

Very interesting article on Creative Review's CR Blog, about the current "lack of quality" we currently see in Art Direction.

BBC School of Design

This is a great chance for anyone living in the U.K, who wants a boost in their career in Design, and who doesn't mind being under the watchful eyes of thousands (maybe millions?) of BBC viewers.


Via: NOTCOT

Goodwood

Don't know about you guys, but I love skate decks.
If you share this passion, here's a good place to bid on some very cool and exclusive boards.


Via: NOTCOT

Das great escape

Don't know if you guys have already seen this spoof of Hitler, but for the ones that didn't and don't know German, I'm sure you'll find it very funny. Hopefully it won't be offensive to anybody.

BBH: New Site

I, as probably most creatives, am a big fan of BBH. They just launched their new site. Worth a look, even if you're not interested in their work, the website is very clean, simple, and looks great.

Also, take a look at last years graduate recruitment advert. Very good acting by the ginger kid.




Via: Original Linkage

Follow Your Instinct

Interesting work for Samsumg Canada. Is this the first use of interactive YouTube in advertising?


Thanks to Bob Ferraz

The biggest ad in the world

It's not very modem-friendly, but it is a few minutes of no-brainer fun.


Thanks to Bob Ferraz

Amnesty International: Ink

Amazing and very touching animation for Amnesty International by TBWA/Paris, produced by Magiclab (France).


Via: shape + colour

Open Source Food

If you're creative, you'll probably like to cook. If you don't, well, I'm sure you like to eat and know someone who likes to cook ;)


Via: Swissmiss

Unnescessary Knowledge

Yes, it's really unnecessary knowledge, but you do find some very funny facts, some even quite interesting. Anyway, when you run out of conversation, there are a couple of ice breakers here.


Via: NOTCOT

Creative Farm

Funny video about growing creatives. Watch a high res version here.


Via: Friday Linkage

Channel 4: Handguns (long version)

Hard hitting promo for Channel 4's Disarming Britain Season. Direct by Brett Foraker.


Via: Friday Linkage

Nokia 6220: Navigation

Great looking ad by Wieden+Kennedy London for the new Nokia 6220. Do you think they actually did a drawing that big?

The Fall

This must be one amazing film! Let me know your opinion if you seen it.


Via: NOTCOT/FLYLYF

Mustache

Very funny nonsense advert by Argentinian ad agency La Comu for the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival.

Credits:
Agency: la comunidad, Buenos Aires (Argentina)
General Creative Director: Joaquín Mollá, José Mollá
CD/Art Director: Fernando Sosa
CD/Copywriter: Ramiro Raposo
Agency Producer: Juan Manuel Menvielle
Production Company: Argentinacine (Argentina)
Director: Zapiola- López
Director or Photography: Javier Juliá
Executive Producer: Marcos Landajo
Producer: Carolina Pena,
Florencia Foscaldi
Art Director: Nicolás Scabini
Post Production: Che Revolution Post (Argentina)
Editor: Javier Correa
Music: Supercharango (Argentina)
Sound: FX-Design


Via: Friday Linkage

Flake TV

Flake.tv is an online television channel dedicated to urban lifestyle, art, fashion, music, and creative culture. I just saw a couple of short features they have and they were pretty interesting, definitely worth checking it out.


Via: Styleboost

Eye Petrol

Eye Petrol is an online magazine, in which its content is online user generated, basically you submit your work, and if it's good enough, you and the world will see it in the downloadable magazine. So if you want to show off your work, here's a good chance.


Thanks to Bob Ferraz for the tip.

Comfort: Naturists

Great acting on this funny ad by Ogilvy London, for Comfort.

Agency: Ogilvy London (UK)
Production: Thomas Thomas Films, London (UK)
Director: Jim Gilchrist


Via: Boards Magazine

Foundation for the Deaf: Lip Reading

Very simple, yet effective and visually appealing, all-type TV Ad. Created by DDB New Zealand.


Via: NOTCOT/Direto do Forno

Sony: LittleBigPlanet presentation

Genious way to present sales figures. The game looks promising to.

The V Illustrations

I recommend you check the very cool illustration work featured on Art Director/Illustrator Vanessa Teodoro's' blog ---> The V Illustrations

The amazing Shit Box

I'm not if this will be a big success or not, none the less, it's a very funny idea.


Via: CR Blog

Art vs Advertising

Very good read on this article by the New York Times about the never ending "copyright war" between Art and Advertising.


Via: CR blog

Rolleiflex Mini Digital Camera

How cool is it to own one of these? I want one, even if the photos don't come out great.


Via: NOTCOT

The Guardian: Short clocked

Short, simple, and effective. Produced by Bermuda Shorts and, I'm guessing creativity was by W+K London as it's for the Guardian.

Lotus Eco-Elise

A very interesting project by Lotus. Will we finally be able to have an eco-friendly car wich is actually good looking?


Via: NOTCOT

Totoro Forest Project

About this project:
"A fund raising exhibition/auction to support the National Trust Totoro Forest Foundation established by Oscar winning film maker Hayao Miyazaki, featuring original art created by internationally acclaimed artists in the fields of animation, comic books, and illustration."

Great illustration and it's for a good cause!


Via: NOTCOT

Super Shopping

Another one of those virals, it is still entertaining, however i'm starting to get bored with always the same type of gimmick!

Converse: My Drive Thru

Cool new animation produced by Psyop for Converse. With a pumping soundtrack. Heard it 3 times in a row without getting sick of it! Music: Santogold, Julian Casablancas & N.E.R.D. - My Drive Thru (Produced By Pharrell Williams)

Have a great weekend!!!

Swapping Shirts with Strangers

Awesome viral/guerrilla/action/PR stunt, whatever you want to call it, for the new Adidas Ajax football shirt. By TBWA\ (I'm guessing Amsterdam)


Via: The Arab Aquarius

Bored Egyptians

I like the photography on these self-promo ads by out of work Egyptian Art Director/Copywriter duo.
You can contact them at packednready@gmail.com
If I was a Creative Director, I would at least give them a chance to show their portfolio.


Via: NOTCOT/The Arab Aquarius

Letter from God to Man

Great lyrics and nice video for the song "Letter from God to Man" by dan le sac Vs scroobius pip.

Credits:
Director: Steve Glashier
Producer: Russell Porter
Production Company: Nothing To See Here


Via: NOTCOT

PhotoShelter

Don't know which image bank you guys use, but if you're like most people, you'll probably use Getty or Corbis. I was contacted this afternoon by PhotoShelter, an image bank which prides its self from paying a fairer share of the profit to the photographers. Not wanting to enter any image banks wars, and just giving you another option, if you're thinking of selling your photos to an image bank, you might be interested in reading PhotoShelters' CEO Allen Murabayashi statement here. It is an interesting read.

Fifty Designers' Current Favourite Typefaces

Fantastic project by designer/art director James West, with all the money raised from the book going to UNICEF. So far he has made £6000 (€7538 / USD11841) for cyclone victims of Myanmar (Burma). You can donate directly, if you wish, here.
Unfortunately the book is now sold out, but you never know, maybe some more will be produced? I would buy one.


Via: swissmiss

Dress for Dinner Napkins

I love these napkins sold at the Spoon Sisters online gift shop. Great for any party.


Via: swissmiss

Skype Laughter Chain

I'm sure you'll end up laughing with this one. Have a great weekend.


Thanks to Maurício for the tip.

Nike: Roger Federer

Great new ad for Nike featuring Roger Federer and the Rhys Darby,one of the guys from The Flight of the Conchords.


Via: The Guardian

Animation Project

I just found this animation made by student Jason Peacock as his final year project.
Impressive work for a great song, Fill You In, by Josh Pyke.

Jung von Matt at Berghs School of Communication

Just the name Jung von Matt should be enough for any advertising student to be interested in applying for a placement, however Jung Von Matt still decided on doing a very good guerrilla campaign to entice the students at Berghs School of Communication in Sweden.


Via: ADivertido

Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Origami

Don't know if you guys have already seen this ad for Mercedes done by Jung von Matt/Basis. I saw it for the first time today. I don't love the punchline "What in the world can stop a G-Class?", but the animation is quite interesting.

My Paperhouse On Fire

Fantastic stop motion animation by Sebastian Haslauer and Sebastian Koch for the phon°noir (Matthias Grübel) track "My Paperhouse On Fire".

Guerrilla football

Might this be a new viral for Nike?

Stop Motion Drums & Piano

Cool stop-motion by Lasse Gjertsen.


Thanks to Bob Ferraz

JCPenney: Speed Dressing

I read in the news that this ad by Saatchi & Saatchi NY won a Bronze Lion, however JCPenney, the client who the ad was for, didn't know about it. I think it's a beautiful ad and hope that JCPenney goes ahead with it. It would be a waste not to.

Nike: Creating Converts Is The Next Level

Another fantastic spot by 72andSunny for Nike. Full of great details. Probably the best TV ad I've seen lately.


Thanks to Armando from A Source Of Inspiration

Converse: Thisistheindexpage.com

Converse launched a series of micro sites which you can access from thisistheindexpage.com. These sites feature some fun content, worth exploring for a few minutes.


Via: NOTCOT

Trojan Condoms: Pizza boy

Another weird TV advert, I'm not sure if it is old or if it's made to look old. Anyway, I'm not sure what to think of it. Let me know your thoughts on this one.

Sing a Long

Weird sing along advert for Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation.

Helium filled jeans

Another awesome viral for Levi's. This one also features a great soundtrack.

Credits:
Creativity: Unbuttoned Films (U.S)
Music: Chk Chk Chk - Yadnus


Via: NOTCOT

Cans Festival: The Official Recap Movie

Here's another video of what must of been a great place to get your creative juices pumping. The Cans Festival. I would of loved to have been there.


Via: NOTCOT/High Snobiety

i'm talkathon

The i'm Initiative is a Microsoft program that gives part of the advertising revenue to a social cause every time you use Windows Live Messenger or Windows Live Hotmail.
Unfortunately the only ones who can participate on this initiative, are the users from the U.S.
Nevertheless, it's worth checking out, and who knows, maybe they'll make it available for the rest of us soon.


Via: NOTCOT

ANA Aeroportos: New Look

Fresh campaign for ANA Aeroportos, announcing the fully refurbished Lisbon airport.

Credits:
Agency: BBDO Portugal
CCO: Pedro Bidarra
Creative Directors: Marco Dias, Nuno Jerónimo
Art Director: Rita Ferreira
Copywriter: Augusto Barata
Account Executive: Luís Almeida


Thanks to Augusto

Young Me, Now Me

Very cool photography project, where site visitors submit their photos, one of them when they were "young" and one where they are older replicating the first one. Great idea, definitely have a look.


Thanks to Mauricío Santos

Orange: First Internet Balloon Race

Another awesome project by Orange. The first balloon race on the Internet.
Check playballoonacy.com for instructions on how to participate. My balloon is called Breda.


Via: NOTCOT

Reverse Graffiti by Moose

Great piece of street art by Moose. Can't really call it vandalism anymore!


Via: Wooster Collective

BPA: Toe Jam

I love this new video for The BPA (a new project by Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim).
"Toe Jam" has the collaboration of Dizzee Rascal and David Byrne, both providing the vocals for the song.
The video is directed by Keith Schofield.


Via: Wooster Collective

BMW Gina

I find this BMW concept interesting. However, to me it looks like a Z4 which was left we a protection cover on. Maybe the people who designed it are into rubber or something. The worst for me is the way the door wrinkles when it opens. Anyway, it's worth a watch, not least for being original, and trying to break the boundaries of the norm. Let me know your thoughts.


Thanks to Pedro Cores

MTV: Engine Room

This might interest some of you guys.

MTV say:

• We are seeking digital artists (at least 18 years of age) from around the globe to compete in a series of creative challenges utilizing HP computers.

• Once selected, 16 people will be flown to New York City commencing on or about July 18, 2008 through on or about August 16, 2008 (collectively, the "Filming Dates"). They will compete in teams of 4 participants each for prizes by creating animations, websites, short films, sound mixes and more in the "Engine Room".

Thanks to Bob Ferraz for the tip