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Clean Cut Media – Jan Recap – New Year, New People

February 3, 2009 No Comments

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With the new 2009 year, comes hopefully many new visitors to Clean Cut Media. If this is your first time on this site, Welcome!

In the beginning of each month I review the growth of the site and review the top postings. This is a way of allowing the community members to share in the growth of this website.

Jan Growth: Up 21% from Dec
Jan Pageviews: 2,500 Pageviews

Creativity: 3D Chalk Art in the Streets Part I

January 30, 2009 53 Comments

3D Chalk Art in the Streets Part I

By Paul Lee

This is the first of four posts highlighting the beautiful 3D chalk art of Julian Beever. Julian is famous for his incredible 3D chalk art he draws in the streets. It is carefully drawn at incredible angles so that when the viewer stands in front of it, the art looks like it jumps off the street completely in 3D. His 3D chalk art is often drawn in long stretches of pavement. It is hard to make out what is is supposed to be from the back or the sides but from the front you can’t help but be awed by the artwork. I do not know if all the artwork posted below is Julian’s work but I know most of it is. Enjoy! Many more below the jump. Vote for your favorite!

3D Chalk Art – Coke Bottle – Unbelievable!

A very simple 3D Chalk Art piece, but none the less very clear and amazing. Making me thirsty!

Advertising, Art & Design, Creativity Series, Video

Creativity: Superbowl TV Commercials

January 29, 2009 2 Comments

It’s that time of the year again. Superbowl! Though most people don’t care too much about who wins the big game, everyone wants a reason to get together and enjoy some good food and good company.

Another tradition of the Superbowl is the million dollar TV commercials in between the coverage. Advertisers spend several million dollars and pour hundreds of man hours try to capitalize on the large Superbowl viewer base. Due to the expensive nature of these TV Commercials, these TV advertisements get critiqued and scrutinized on how creative and effective each spot is. Hundreds of articles and top ten lists discuss how good or bad each Superbowl TV Commercial was. Hundreds of sites will take polls and stream every Superbowl TV ad to be viewed again and again long after the game is done. But what about the cleanliness of the ad? How about ethics?

Articles, News, Video Games

Online Gamers in China must Register with Real Names

January 27, 2009 No Comments

Soon, all online gamers in China must register with real names rather than made up game alias. This is a mandatory program that will be implemented for anti gaming addiction monitoring purposes.

Is online gaming addictive? Numerous studies and tests seem to support this case as massive online multiplayer games are becoming more popular both for children, teens and adults alike. Not only are more people playing, but many are spending countless waking hours building up their online characters.

Game addiction has become a serious problem all over the world. The Chinese government has concluded that this problem has become severe enough that they will soon require those playing massive multiplayer online (MMO) role-playing games must register with their real names when creating new accounts. Users will registers their names along with government issued ID cards. Zhang Yijun, the director of General Administration of Press and Publication’s technology and digital publication department, said personal information would become a requirement for those register for online games.

Articles, Video Games

Is Video Game Addiction a Serious Problem?

January 25, 2009 3 Comments

Dr. David Walsh is the founder of the National Institute for Media and the Family (NIMF). To the public he is a prominent source in regards to game violence.

Below are two blockquotes from the interview he had with gamebyte.

Advertising, Articles, Creativity Series, Video

Creativity: Powerful, Slow Motion Social Service TV Commercial Videos

January 19, 2009 No Comments

The following videos are service ads shown on TV or other mediums in order to send a social message. Each of these TV spot videos are done in slow motion to enhance the message. The first video has to do with fire arms. The second video has to do with slowing down driver speeds in residential areas and the last is promoting the use of seat belts. Each of these videos use some powerful imagery to shake people into thinking about these issues.

Bullet Slow Motion Video

Disclaimer: I am going to spoil a bit of the punchline but I need to get this disclaimer out. Those who are faint in heart, there is a portion here where the ad leads you into thinking something is going to happen, but it doesn’t. Just know this is a CLEAN video.

(Lesson of the Day: “Faint in Heart” is correct. “Feint in Heart” is not. Feint means to trick or deceive. So the ad “feinted” or did a feint… but it’s not for the “Faint in Heart”.)

Articles, News

Downloading TV and Watching Video Online Biggest Gainers in 2008

January 18, 2009 No Comments

Downloading TV and Watching Video Online Biggest Gainers in 2008

According to new research from Mediamark Research & Intelligence, (MRI), the biggest year over year growth gainers among adult Internet users in 2008 in terms of media interaction were downloading TV shows, watching online videos and making online phone calls.

MRI surveyed the American consumer and found that 3.2% of adults had downloaded a TV program in the last 30 days for a 141% increase since the year before. Despite the fact that access to TV programs have become increasingly easier, this is still considered a tremendous jump year to year. The number of adults who watched online video also continued to trend up increasing by 35%. 4% of adults said they had made an online phone call which represents a 32% increase.

Articles, News

Sex Trafficking Victims – The Facts

January 16, 2009 No Comments

Sex Trafficking Part II

Another followup article I would like to give attention too as I feel these issues do not get enough coverage in the media.

There is a video posted online with her discussing her trials.

Article is from the NY Times Opinion Section found here, video can also be found there.

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Subscribe to Clean Cut Media Blog Comments

January 15, 2009 2 Comments

Hello Blog Readers,

I wanted to let you know of a small added feature. You can now subscribe to comments.

What does this mean?

It means if you find a Clean Cut Media article really interesting you can subscribe to the comments so that whenever a comment is made it will be forwarded to you via email. This is especially useful for those who make a comment and want to see other people’s responses to your own comments. It is common that a discussion could start due to some topic generated right in the comments section. See the picture below.

Articles, Video Games

Health Warning Labels for Video Games – Congressman

January 13, 2009 3 Comments

California Congressman Joe Baca has brought forth a bill which would require video games to have a health warning. This warning would warn the consumers that playing the game could have adverse and dangerous influence on the user.

All games with an ESRB rating of Teen (T) or higher would be required to carry a label that says “WARNING: Excessive exposure to violent video games and other violent media has been linked to aggressive behavior.”

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Top Articles & Posts in Jan

1 out of every 5 people who go online visit facebook.

3D Chalk Art in the Streets Part I

3D Chalk Art – Coke Bottle – Unbelievable!

Bullet Slow Motion Video

Downloading TV and Watching Video Online Biggest Gainers in 2008

Sex Trafficking Part II