Disposable Perspectives

Image Source: Disposable Perspectives Camera 36

A tangible backlash against the digital world and mass commercialisation, Disposable Perspectives holds a belief in the world itself as a platform for creativity, actively driving the cause for anyone to express their perspectives irrespective of their technical abilities. An admirable and interesting project, their simple concept invites people to visually engage with their creative thoughts, by sending out disposable film cameras or encouraging people to use their own, and asking them to capture a series of shots that revolve around a theme predefined by themselves. An intriguing set of photos are presented as a result, where the effortless method of photography used gives way to a complete focus on representation and viewpoint.

http://www.disposableperspectives.org/

Three Things: Idiot Glee, Backyard Bill, Roy Slaper

Today's three things for your viewing pleasure come in the form of Idiot Glee's spine-tingling vocals, the work of Backyard Bill, and master of his craft Roy Slaper.

IDIOT GLEE - AIN'T NO SUNSHINE (BILL WITHERS)
Kentucky native James Friley's (otherwise known as Idiot Glee) haunting vocals deliver a new dimension of angst, whilst conjuring up images of smalltown USA, in this cover of Bill Withers' legendary tale of heartbreak and love lost. Make sure you pen down October 4th, the day of his debut release 'All Packed Up' on Moshi Moshi records.

BACKYARD BILL

A site mercifully at the whim of the personal style of it's subjects, Bill photographs a selection of eclectic individuals wearing outfits that they feel most comfortable in, and in turn presents a set of pure visuals defined by the people themselves. The photo below, that belongs to a set of photos that embody the notions of freedom, is taken from his latest work with Happy Socks.

Image Source: Backyard Bill

ROY SLAPER

One to whet the whistle's of any denim enthusiasts out there, this video enters the studio of artisan and aficionado Roy Slaper as he labouriously undertakes the painstakingly intricate production process of a pair of handcrafted denim jeans. Ensuring that each pair is custom made to individual specifications, it's no wonder that Roy has no problems with disgruntled customers breaking down his door to seek their money back.

http://www.myspace.com/idiotglee
http://www.backyardbill.com/
http://www.roydenim.com/

Spring Fashion Film presents 1880

Contrasts play the focus in this stunning short by Spring Fashion Film. Washed out summer tinged hues convey a playful nature to the video, with the almost blank canvas of the 'girl in the white dress' juxtaposing against her vibrant surroundings, it emphasises themes of innocence and childlike exploration as she interacts with the serene environment. There is an impressive attention to detail demonstrated in this film, and the adept use of Bokeh and slow Pan-and-Zoom at the right moments help create something that is both aesthetically beautiful and striking in delivery.

http://www.springstudios.com/

'If You Leave' - A Project by Laurence Von Thomas

Image Source: Laurence Von Thomas' Photostream

If You Leave is quite literally a feast for the eyes. A testament to creative vision, each photo has been carefully handpicked by photographer-gone-curator Laurence Von Thomas from a pool submitted by non commercial photographers. Laurence's affection for dreamlike, almost ethereal, atmospheres has a very apparent influence on the collection, and can also perhaps be explained by the same inclination when approaching his own photography. The coarseness of the grains within the photos resonates the feeling of a casual observer to an enigmatic state of intimacy, which as a result, leaves a set of captivating visuals that are both striking in tone and sombre in disposition.

http://if-you-leave.tumblr.com/

http://laurencevonthomas.com/

Luminary: The Selby

Image Source: The Selby

Meet Todd Selby. A tremendously talented creative whose voyeuristic concept of photography exposes his keen intuition for details, and has even been hailed as the 'Larry Flint of apartment porn'. His premise holds beauty in its simplicity, and is refreshingly free from any traces of arty spiel. Essentially, he is an interiors and fashion photographer. Be fooled not though, as Todd does not mess about with big budget glossy spreads. For him, a shoot involves being 'on location' inside someone's own personal space, and being granted free reign with their most intimate and prized possessions (in terms of photography, of course).

Whilst the concept is unorthodox, his subjects are far from just your ordinary joe. Todd's impressive client list is now a treasure trove containing the who's who of the creative community and their veritably hip abodes - a far cry from starting out photographing his friends' homes. Unfazed, the social status of his subjects matters not. Taking a candid approach to these people's lives, he documents their self made living spaces, and holds a penchant for exposing their quirks - and perhaps hidden interests - ending up with a concept that breathes new life to the term 'Peeping Tom'.

http://www.theselby.com/

Three Things: Detachments, Creative Social, Kitsune X Mackintosh

Since graduating this summer, things have been surprisingly hectic, leaving this poor blog open to substantial neglect. Now, I'm not the most zealous blogger around (evident by the lengthy gaps of laziness - or 'hiatuses') but I figured if there was any point in keeping this project alive, I'd have to bite the bullet and put fingers to keys. With the sea of great material floating about the web, providing you with a twice weekly bite-sized chunk featuring three picks of creative goodness might just do the trick. I make no promises however, so take the 'twice weekly' part with a pinch of salt.

Detachments - Holiday Romance Video
Theres nothing like grainy imagery and french subtitles, to hark memories of great British seaside holiday nostalgia. Well, according to Detachments anyway. The haunting vocals however, complement the drab footage to create an altogether more atmospheric affair.



Creative Social
Held twice a year, Creative Social is an peace summit-esque meeting of creative minds. Whilst that may sound like a bit of a pretension-fest, the following few minutes contain some pretty inspiring discussions featuring some of the worlds most intelligent creative thinkers.



Kitsuné X Mackintosh
French creative house Kitsuné have teamed up with Mackintosh, purveyors of the quintessential British raincoat (lovingly named the 'mac'), for Fall/Winter 2010. The collection of three coats have been designed to represent the energy of three cities: Tokyo, Paris, and London, whilst still adhering to the elegant cut and functional details of the classic garment.

Image Credit: Kitsuné Blog

King Noir

Image Source: King Noir Online Store


Keep an eye on these guys. Purveyors of the burgeoning streetwear brand King Noir, London based creative duo Laurence Gumm and Thomas Gilmour are masters of illustrative design. Their impressive collection of t-shirts, inspired by tattooing and skateboard culture, pay testament to the intricate nature of their skills and their aptitude for delicate craftsmanship - something lacking in a mass of streetwear thoughtlessly adorned with bold fonts and brand logos. These guys don't mess about with slogans, just pure unadulterated design. Simply the way it's meant to be.

www.kingnoir.com

Logorama

Winner of the Best Animated Short Film at this years Oscars, French collective H5 made up of François Alaux, Hervé de Crécy and Ludovic Houplain, take the concept of product placement and give it an overdose of steroids to present an apocalyptic view on the world of corporate branding.


Logorama from Marc Altshuler - Human Music on Vimeo.

Gospel truth

OK, so this is old, and a pity that it forms part of a Belvedere campaign; but listen to Terry Richardson as he preaches the gospel truth about good taste in a mere 55 seconds.


Terry Richardson on Luxury and Taste from standardatl.com on Vimeo.

burger king

One for all the sneaker freakers out there. Cedric Dubourg charts the route of a pair of nikes into an intense burger eating contest. Effortless and refined, I believe this guy could turn brushing my teeth into an interesting short.


Nike- Sneak Around from Cedric Dubourg on Vimeo.

smd x saam farahmand

Introducing Saam Farahmand. He's liked for his work with the Klaxons and Janet Jackson, and has been roped in to shoot a video for Simian Mobile Disco's flawless collaboration with Beth Ditto. Now not one to shy away from a challenge, he's only gone all out, penned down all the disturbing thoughts swirling about in his mind, and turned it into a short movie. I like this one - its similar to reading about Amy Winehouse (disturbing but captivating).

Vice has followed him around for the Vodafone Heroes project as he gets down and dirty with girl on girl action, lightbulb injecting, seductive dancing, drug play, ulterior motives, and other disturbing acts. All within the confines of a classic georgian wood panelled room.

Intrigued? http://bit.ly/8aeJPG

on a roll

This guy is a master of the lens. Watch him follow Shingo on a night time tour of Tokyo. Check out more of his work at 13thwitness.com


Underground Vibes from 13thWitness™ on Vimeo.

vice x vodafone

Vice teamed up with Vodafone and spent the last few months working on a series of projects with some of their most talented friends, making short films, flying planes, building high-fashion wendy houses - that sort of thing. Obviously they brought cameras along to film everything, and you can watch it all here - http://bit.ly/69amgQ

derelict london

A dreamlike take on London's underbelly. I spent a good 15 minutes repeating this over again. Time well spent.

combo

This brings a whole new dimension to the term street art. Create something amazing, and then paint over it again - these guys are pretty gutsy.


COMBO a collaborative animation by Blu and David Ellis (2 times loop) from blu on Vimeo.

tanks

Was messing about today with a toycamera tool for mac and the results are pretty good. This is was on the side of a building in Prague and it sits among some of the coolest street art I've seen.

viral gone too far?

tasteless and insensitive or powerful and thought provoking?

the longest way

Not just some bloke standing around in his living room. If there's only one 365 picture project you watch, make it this one.

absolut doing things differently

This new ad from Absolut is sweeeeeeeet. Makes a refreshing change from some twat trying to demonstrate that he has a WKD side.

my town

Source: Unknown

I'd like to buy the genius who took this photo a drink. This is the most breathtaking photo of the London skyline I've ever seen. Energy? Check. Buzz? Check. Life? Check. And it still manages to show that whilst keeping the overall mood of the photo calm and chilled - a bit like a Mafia boss sitting back sipping on a martini whilst watching the chaos of an underground cage brawl ensue. Gangsta.