On Set with Bill Murray
A behind the scene tour of Wes Anderson’s latest film, Moonrise Kingdom, hosted by Bill Murray and his delicious glass of spiced rum. Could I possibly love Bill Murray more? Doubtful!
Wes Anderson and Brad Pitt
Wes Anderson’s latest film, Moonrise Kingdom, is now showing in limited release NOWHERE near me, DRATS! Frustration has left me scouring the web for all things Wes Anderson hoping to find an obscure, secret handshake venue releasing the film in the southeast. It COULD happen. During my on-line…
Corduroy: All Wales Welcome
A recent project had me searching for wide wale corduroy. During my on-line exploration, I came across a very unique club; The Corduroy Appreciation Club. Lovers of all wales, narrow and wide, their mission statement is simple: ” …The Corduroy Appreciation Club seeks to advance Corduroy…
Cordarounds: Horizontal Corduroy Pants
Scientifically Proven 22% Reduction in C.H.I. …what is C.H.I.? CROTCH HEAT INDEX, of course! Cordarounds are horizontal corduroy pants by crowd favorite, Betabrand. These pants are cut from corduroy fabric running horizontally instead of the traditional vertical run. Cordarounds’ horizontal whales create a cooler, more comfortable corduroy pant….
An Hermes Leica? SHUT UP!!!
Leica presents us with the new limited edition Leica M9-P, the special feature of this camera is the“Veau Swift” calfskin leather brought to you by Hermes. Original Post by Ryan Stevens, theryanstevens.com. The New Leica M9-P Edition Hermes Not only is this beautiful leather on…
Exposure Doesn’t Pay Bills
Commercial photographers and directors walk a fine line between genius and masochist. They seamlessly handle a variety of tasks and skills. Their skillset includes: Creative Professional Point-of-view: a distinct eye; unique storytelling; clear artistic voice. Technical: proficient in cameras + lenses, lighting, grip + electric,…
WonderWorks: Aerospace Costuming, Scale Models, Props, and Consultants
I have been asked to research space suits for several productions. For a quality replica, the weekly rental costs are around $1500 for all of the accessories and badges; $1900 after shipping. I have found several great resources but was very impressed with WonderWorks and…
Ursus Wehrli ‘Tidies’ up Famous Artworks
Immensely entertaining and clever. Ursus Wehrli shares his vision for a cleaner, more organized, tidier form of art — by deconstructing the paintings of modern masters into their component pieces, sorted by color and size. Wehrli has multiple books on the subject available at Amazon Books. From…
‘Damn Good Advice’ by George Lois
Pioneering ad man George Lois is here to help you “unleash your creative potential.” In his new book, Lois shares his secrets for making a catchy commercial that will stick in your head. The No. 1 rule? Be outrageous. George Lois, pictured above in the…
Image-Based Communication – Show your Story Instead of Telling It
Current Marking Trends’ recent article emphasizes the importance of images in modern communication and marketing trends. You know what I have to say about that? Now you’re speaking my language! John Vachalek writes: Evidence of the shift to Image-Based Communications 1) One of the more…
Spanx for Men: Does My Mirdle Make Me Look Fat?
As a wardrobe stylist, I am always looking for new wardrobe solutions and products. Recently, I had the perfect opportunity to test Spanx for Men, Manx.
Styling 101: Poster Putty
Poster Putty is a must in every stylists kit. I use poster putty for tons of odd tasks on set. I use it on a regular basis to: Secure props to surfaces Tilt or shim props Adjust the angle of reflection TRICKS I also use…