The Daily Online Video Fix: Sarah Palin Turkey Fiasco

Yes, the election may be over, but the fun continues.  I thought for Thanksgiving, I would add this video which became an instant classic as soon as it hit the internet.  Thanks to John Rota for sending this out last week as soon it came online. 

My lord, what a PR nightmare.  No matter how many times I watch this, I can not help but to burst out laughing.  And I still have no idea what she is saying!   This video just works on so many levels.  It captures the drama of life and death, it is a classic comedy of errors, it exemplifies Palin's "blissful ignroance", it couldn't be more topical and ultimately reinforces why this cooky governor from Alaska is not ready for prime-time.

This holiday, I will be giving thanks that John McCain and Sarah Palin where not elected into office.   

The Daily Online Video Fix: Nokia's Branded Bruce Lee Ad

Amazing how dead people are coming back into fashion.  This time Bruce Lee is hawking digital cameras for Nokia.

Remember Apple's "Think Different" campaign.  

Gandhi, Hitchcock, Einstein and the rest really had no say if they felt like being plastered over the world to sell Macs.    That's because they were all dead.      

While the ethics of using this kind of approach to advertising is debatable, it always helps when the content is kick-ass.  Check out this amazing ping-pong battle.    I am still scooping my jaw off the floor.  I haven't seen anything this effective since the ping-pong VFX from Forrest Gump.   I just hope the estate of Bruce Lee is happy pimping him out...  Enjoy!!!

The Daily Online Video Fix: Tech Crunch Post

There was a great post that I wanted to share in today Tech Crunch blog.   I usually post videos, but I thought this article on what makes an online video popular, was too fascinating too keep to myself.    I hope you enjoy and please let me know your thoughts!

READ THE POST HERE.

The Daily Online Video Fix: Casanovas Web Seies

Casanovas at first glance seems like your typical web series aimed at young males in search of no strings attached sex.  But Casey Casseday and Geoff Bunch's series quickly shakes off this stigma by having good performances, decent production value and most of all a sharp script.     You almost wish that the episodes were serialized a bit more so we can dig deeper with the characters.  At the moment, it feels more like really good scenes.  But hey, I'll take it.   I thought the episode below was really funny and well delivered.  I'm just waiting for the women to strike back and knock some respect into these galavanting man-whores.

The Daily Online Video Fix: Future Shorts, Black Hole

British filmmakers Phil Samson and Olly Williams’s surrealist short, THE BLACK HOLE, is one of those great universal tales about greed.   I don't want to spoil the hook, but the precise execution of tone, pacing and production is nearly flawless.  Another intriguing aspect of THE BLACK HOLE, is that the short uses no dialogue.  Therefore, it is can be easily understood by anyone who watches regardless of what language they speak - talk about a virally charged. This short is ready to infect the web.  I wouldn't be surprised if this hit 2 million views in the next week (it is up to 450,000 now).

So, sit back, relax and enjoy!

the Daily Online Video Fix: VW Golf goes Viral

Love this viral branded ad for the Golf VW.  It captures the imagination of a new generation through a classic film clip.  Ah, post-modernism at it's finest.  

VW has been know for great ads and this is no exception.   CLICK HERE to check out some early Beetle print ads. 

Check it out and let me know your thoughts.

The Daily Online Video Fix: One last political laugh

I am too anxious to write, but thought this latest political themed video was very funny, even if it was late in the game.  Hope you dig this Star Wars themed poke at the campaign.

See more funny videos at Funny or Die

The Daily Online Video Fix: The Obama Special

In case you didn't catch the Obama Special that aired last night on CBS, NBC, FOX, MSNBC, etc... YouTube is now showing the video in it's entirety. I've also posted the two segments I did as well.

This video is especially close to my heart since Davis Guggenheim hired me to direct & produce two of the segments in the video. I worked on the Ohio senior-citizen couple and Ford family segments. Please check out the video and make sure you vote on Nov 4th!

Juanita & Larry Stuart from Marc Ostrick on Vimeo.


Mark Dowell Family from Marc Ostrick on Vimeo.

The Daily Online Video Fix: Strike.tv's House Poor

Strike.tv just launched about 10 original online web series.  Some have real potential.  I just finished watching Mindy Kaling's HOUSE POOR.   I thought the concept is simple, but engaging and the cast of characters were excellent.   The best part about the series however is Mindy and her brand of offensive humor.   The other great aspect of the site is how they organized and displayed the cast and crew credits as well as the overall design and navigation.   Check out the site to catch the other series that have just launched.

The Daily Online Video Fix: More Halloween Fun

Halloween is just around the corner and I thought I'd add a few of my favorite original online videos that pay tribute to our pagan holiday.  

First up is College Humor's take on those cheap local commercials that made people like Crazy Eddie famous.  They nail the tone of these so-awful-their-awesome spots.  Great performance from Nick.  

Next up is a video that would make David Lynch proud.  This is the strangest, scariest political web video yet.   I won't go into details, you'll have to watch for yourself.

Enjoy!