Monthly Archives: June 2011

Cat caught barking, um, meowing

Posted on June 28, 2011 by John Palacio

Viral Vid Du Jour Ok, we don’t usually post cat videos. We love them as much as the next person, but think there’s much more sophisticated and interesting things going on in the world of viral online video. And then … Continue reading →

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Seagull steals video camera

Posted on June 27, 2011 by John Palacio

YouTube user opica1983 posted this POV video of a seagull swiping his GoPro video camera in Cannes France. He actually found it on a castle wall, so we could be enjoying it here. Amazing. Continue reading →

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How to avoid getting hit by a train

Posted on June 27, 2011 by John Palacio

Viral Vid Du Jour BlackMoonCGI shows off some very convincing compositing skills in their viral video, “How to avoid getting hit by a train.”

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TimeScapes

Posted on June 24, 2011 by John Palacio

Viral Vid Du Jour Astronomy Cinematographer Tom Lowe releases his first film called “TimeScapes,” a modern portrait of the American Southwest. The trailer is a mesmerizing mix of time-lapse, the cosmos and Americana.

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Great artists … manufactured

Posted on June 23, 2011 by John Palacio

Viral Vid Du Jour And Now Media is shooting a Tedx talk this weekend in Manhattan and we’ve been reviewing some of the amazing 900+ inspiring talks on ted.com. This one, by artist Shea Hembrey, particularly wowed us. Hembrey spent … Continue reading →

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Tom Hanks: Spanish dancing weathercaster?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by John Palacio

Viral Vid Ju Jour While promoting his movie “Larry Crowne,” Tom Hanks danced through the weather segment on Univision’s “Despierta America” with co-host Chiquinquira Delgado yesterday. Gotta reach that important Hispanic market any way you can.

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Killer Freddie

Posted on June 16, 2011 by John Palacio

Viral Vid du Jour YouTube sensation Fredde Gredde mashes his singing ability with his compositing prowess for this surreal, catchy cover of the Queen classic.

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A Tony Rerun Moment

Posted on June 15, 2011 by John Palacio

Viral Vid Du Jour He’s the perfect host: confident, talented, impeccable timing, and not afraid to be dangerous. If you missed it, be sure to catch up on Neil Patrick Harris’ opening number for the 2011 Tonys. It’s burning up … Continue reading →

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iPod / iTouch Magic and Illusion

Posted on June 14, 2011 by John Palacio

Viral Vid Du Jour Magician Marco Tempest creates an illusion that’s more an impressive and hypnotic technology hand dance … and treatise on self-deception.

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A music video for all key demos

Posted on June 13, 2011 by John Palacio

Viral Vid Du Jour Katy Perry goes all Sixteen Candles on us with her new video “Last Friday Night” and enlists the help of 13 year old “Friday” sensation Rebecca Black, plus throws in cameos from Kenny G, Hanson, Corey … Continue reading →

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