Tag: advertising

“Purse” Commerical – Foundation for a Better Life

Posted on by Bree

I’ve seen this commercial a few times recently, and I think it’s terrific….until the last 4 seconds. It has interesting characters, a quick mystery, a happy ending with an important lesson, and looks cool visually. But the cops offering the kid a doughnut?? Seriously?!? The commercial is awesome without that tired old joke.

Check out the video below and see if you agree with me.

Purse Commercial Screen Shot

Bree’s Critique: Terrific casting, great camera work, nice editing and color toning, good story and message, but the overused “cops and doughnuts” element at the end throws a sour note on the ad and should have been left out.

Fantastic Portrait of a Hero

Posted on by Bree

Wow…. the People magazine cover featuring Captain Chelsey Sullenberger is one of the best portraits that I have seen recently in a common publication. The lighting is beautiful and spot-on, the baby (youngest survivor of Flight 1549) is angelic and his pose perfect, the red blanket is an integral piece of supporting color, Capt. Sullenberger looks every bit as relaxed and humble as he is in person, and the Madonna-esque theme of the image is perfect for the story.

I couldn’t stop looking at this image when I received my weekly People in the mail. Find a copy yourself and you’ll understand what I’m talking about.

BHBlog_People Magazine Chelsey Sullenberger

Nigel Parry with CPI created this stunning portrait.