Boards Magazine - May 1, 2010
WORD
RADAR
Radar What we're talking about
IDEAS
Out of Bounds PART 2 Agencies are opening new divisions, changing how they work to create eclectic moments of culture
Q&A
Back to the future Ag8's Tom Himpe reflects on failed Blade Runner-inspired franchise
Agency producer Q&A
Agency producer Q&A Rethink, Vancouver's director of broadcast and digital production Ann Rubenstein on getting lost in translation, the wonders of paper perforation and eco-friendly craft services.
INPUT
Still mad. Not yet even Why the lack of women in senior creative positions is failing advertising
CREATIVE
Creative: This month's top work Magistral "Snowman"; Diane Birch "Valentino"; Nike "Brazil National Team Jersey 2010"; The Johnny Cash Project; Doritos "King Of Ads"; Nike Free Run+ "Music Shoe"; Diesel "A Hundred Lovers"; LCD Soundsystem "Drunk Girls"
SPOTOPSY
Director's Cut DDB, London and RSA create short film series for Philips
THE DIRECTOR'S ISSUE
Where they ain't Where are the women directors?
Sense of humor Station Film's Harold Einstein's funny business flies high
Two deft feet Partizan's Michael Gracey dances up a storm
Visual effect Danny Kleinman brings a human touch to tech
A familiar smell Old Spice smash caps another banner year for Tom Kuntz
Cinesthesia Noam Murro has a feel for the filmic
The ostrich whisperer The curious commercials of Chris Palmer
The big leap Rupert Sanders' action-packed year
Charming craftsman The endearing work of Dougal Wilson
ARTS & CRAFTS: ANIMATION & DESIGN
Character design There are a plethora of self-help books that provide insight on building character. But the animators below didn't have to wade through 12 steps to find their inspiration. This month we focus on the thought process that went into three very different character designs.
ARTS & CRAFTS: POST + EDIT
Post-Renaissance Detox's hybrid model brings production and post under one roof
The art of color Smoke & Mirrors launches state-of-the-art color grading suites
ARTS & CRAFTS: MUSIC & SOUND
A new dance Anomaly's record label releases its first track for Diesel
Ex-Amber Music composers go solo Mossman and Bates open Fall On Your Sword
MOVES
Mergers, hookups and moves A look at who's makin' moves
EXTRACURRICULAR
Born in the shadows Nylon Studios composer Blair Joscelyne is a modern-day ninja
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May 2010
Our May 2010 issue features a roundtable of directors, agency execs and production company EPs discussing the dire lack of women behind the camera on commercial shoots, our annual list of the year's top spot helmers, the story behind Philips' "Parallel Lines" shorts and more.