Back in 2006 I marvelled at the release of Love, a new album of ambient remixes and mashups designed in large part by the Beatles original producer, George Martin. Although I had already been an avid fan of the Beatles I was really just starting to get passed the basics and was hungry for anything that gave me a different perspective on what the band did. The idea that there was an accompanying show in Las Vegas put on by Cirque du Soleil was equally as exciting, and although I was a broke film student at the time I knew that I'd get there to see it one day.
That day finally came in 2008. And again in 2009. To be honest, it won't be the last either. With a trip to Las Vegas becoming increasingly overdue, I have no qualms about return visits to the spectacle that is Love. I figured I could go on and on about the show, but then realized I could just let you see for yourself. Cheers to new epic adventures (maybe something like this) in the new year!
Growing up in the city of Medicine Hat, Alberta you might expect that I'd have become accustomed to what Christmas actually looks like in this city. The truth is that moving away for film school (not to mention traveling more in general) and then coming back here to work, completely changed my view of this place. Over the last couple of years I've found it easier to appreciate a lot of things that make Medicine Hat unique.
Recently I was feeling restless after completing a small editing project and needed to get away from the computer. I felt like going for a walk and decided to bring my camera with me. I figure there's always the potential to capture some cool scenes like I shared in these spring or fall blog posts. Undoubtedly, downtown Medicine Hat at Christmas presents some obvious focal points - the lights on trees around city hall, the variety in store front windows, and even the perennial lighting of the candle on top of the Telus tower. The Hat really is a beautiful place to spend the holidays.
Arriving as planned, the brand new business cards I designed and had printed at Moo.com came just as my portfolio site @ fandrix.com went live last week. I opted to keep the look simple, using the infamous image I shot of downtown rooftops in my hometown of Medicine Hat. That image has graced this blog in countless variations and has introduced my various short films since 2007.
I have several friends who have really enjoyed using Moo and I can see why. I think my cards turned out great and the quality is exceptional. They'll make a strong first impression when I hand them out in the coming year as I continue to look for new ways to share my online experiences.
