Its been a long time.

So here is my sad attempt to get back into blogging. I know there is a lot to blog about and I will get around to it sometime soon But here is a fun little video that I absolutely love. Enjoy.

Sick song and AMAZING video

Recently I have really learned to appreciate the group M83. They are a very ambient/techno band with a really unique sound and visual look. Here is an amazing visual music video for their song "We own the sky" I grabbed it from another blog so im probably late on this but the video is dope.


M83 - We Own the Sky from David Altobelli on Vimeo.

CHI-Town Bound

So for those of you who don't already know I will be moving to Chicago come May 17th for the summer and if all goes well, which I hope it does, I'll be there indefinitely. I was offered an amazing internship at Leo Burnett advertising agency. They are one of the worlds biggest agencies with over 30 Cannes Lions (considered one if not the top award for advertising) and many many more prestigious awards from honorable competitions.
I am so excited to start this new chapter in my life. I have found what I love and at times think I'm pretty good at it. Im fired up to get out of the mundane and find new inspiration points, a fresher look on problem solving, and amazing scenery, (provo is so bland, I love big cities). The world is my oyster... or from Leo Burnetts perspective, a big pencil to create big ideas with.

Here is some of my favorite work from the Chicago office and a few of their international offices.

Kellogs All-Brand: I loved this spot, and after watching you will all know why.


McDonald's "Dad's Making Dinner": This couldn't be further from the truth in my household. It totally brought me back.


Hallmark "Brother of the Bride": Classic lines great writting


Petronas "Tan Hong Ming." Leo Burnett Kuala Lumpu Office: Adorable


Shelter "House of Cards." Leo Burnett London Office: Simply Rad


Print:
Ambassador Scotch:



Luxor Highlighter:




McDonald's Non-traditional:


Mr. Zogs Sex Wax:

Answered

Jimmy Kimmel asked the question that is on everyones mind. Thank you Jimmy for asking the hard question and going directly to the source for answers. May the jokes begin, kids not included, but BUTTS are.
Hilarious video.

Half the hand I used to be....

Pardon the typos Im typing with a 5 inch diameter index finger with no flexibility.

So April Fools day...psych. This story is no April Fools, The names, places and events where not changed to protect anyone. This is raw, this is real, this is "the Slice."

So at school there is this advertising competition called the 1/2 show. A few of the local agencies take a look at anyone who enters creative work and award them cash prizes...What they can afford to do that in this economy. I smell AIG all over again. JK. Anyways I was very reluctant to put anything in this year because I have nothing really new and interesting due to the amount of time being spent working with TAP and also others. But at the last minute I decide to enter a few campaigns that I have gotten some good feed back on from a few agencies in NYC and Chicago.
So I go along my merry way and print out my work. I begin to lay my work out on matte board and cut them out. I got the first campaign out, no problem. Then came the last campaign. I make my first incision, the razor has penetrated the mate, so I realize im god to cut this thing. As I begin to pull down on the razor it pops out of the matte board jumps the ruler and slices vertically down my left index finger. All I saw at that moment was a chunk of my finger slice down the side of my finger. I immediately jumped up and clasped my hand for dear life. The shock instantly kicked in and I had to really think for about 5 sec. if that really happened. I then looked down at the top of my fist and saw my index finger rolled up and my chunk of skin/tissue/fat dangling from a thin loose piece of still attached skin. I looked up, probably green, and said to the lab, "I need to go to the hospital, i just cut my finger off." Everyone just stared at me, like I just spoke Finish. I said it again, pacing back in forth holding my hand, "I need to go to the hospital I think I just cut off a big portion of my finger." They all heard me this time but unfortunately no one, and I mean NO ONE believed me. "Ha ha HA no way shut up, your lying, april fools." These were all reactions I got for a good 2 minutes. Finally My good friend pat who was right next to me when it happened decided to look down at the scene of the crime. After a glance of the scene he looked up and said, "Uhhh I think he is serious, there is blood splattered all over his ads and mate board." A few believed him but still the majority thought I was Fooling them...what a freaking day to injure yourself I can just imagine...."9-11 emergency what is your emergency?" "Im being robbed at gun point please help!" "Oh ha ha thank you for calling today sr. and an april fools to you too, ok Im gonna go ahead and send a unit out there right away ok sr. (wink wink) muahaha no Im really not, have a great april fools day, bye bye."
So as Im starting to leave to practically take myself to the hospital my good friend Kevin Wunder comes throught the door. Instantly i think to myself, there is a responsible father type. I look at him and say, "Kevin I just cut my finger off I need you to take me to the hospital now." God bless Kevin, he didnt even question, it was probably the look of rage/terror/green that convinced him, but he right away said OK lets go.

So during this entire time in the ad lab walking to the car and driving to the hospital there is barely any blood and no pain. My adrenaline is going through the roof. By the time I get checked in and get my vitals checked it all begins to ware off. The pain becomes real and the blood begins to flow. Im clasping my hand even tighter and the bloods not stopping and coming through every crease and angle of my hand. The doctor checking me in was like, "ok that is bleeding a lot, lets go ahead and block that now." About 6 shots in all angles of the finger later and I have a polish sausage for a finger. I mean It looked like I had Shaq's big toe as an index finger.

I finally get to the back and get stitched up (10 total stitches), minus it being that fast. It took a long time a total of about 2 hr. 45 mins total to get in and out of there. The nurses were great, Kevin, my bro Aaron, and I were having a fun time teasing and chatting it up with them. I got toys and juice, I really milked this thing while there, hell I better they are gonna charge me a butt load for it.

So the morning after, I have this huge bandage around my finger which makes it nearly impossible to type (been working at this for about 45 min) and it kills. All the numbness is gone and Im now left with a throbbing painful stitched up finger. (I wonder if this is what the morning after sleeping with someone that gives you an STD feels like, I would be pissed, good thing I don't mess with that)

But I cant think about the pain, I cant even think about the incident or the actual loss of a chunk of my finger, (pray my finger accepts the chunk they sewed back on). All I can think about is how my story will never live up to the little boy in the curtain next to me who got a pea stuck in his ear because he was trying to hide it. DAMN HIM!!! I cant beat that, I get no where near it. So here''s to you buddy, winner of best hospital story.

It went about a quarter deep and about half way to the first knuckle. (please hide any small children and animals eyes from the screen.)

Are you a Wild Thing?

One of my most favorite and beloved books growing up is "Where the wild things are" Finally after tons of studio problems Spike Jonze visionary labor of love is coming to the big screen. I think this movie looks amazing and hope you feel the same. The copy is rad, the visuals are awesome which makes this movie purely "RAWESOME."
Take a look!

WORLD WATER WEEK IS HERE

The time has finally come!!! World Water Week is here, running from Mach 22nd-28th. Please check out our website HERE to find participating restaurants where you can donate $1 for the Tap water you would normally get for free and provide a child with 40 days of clean drinking water.
This is the event a lot of us have been working on since June of 2008. Its our baby and we have been so lucky and proud of the opportunity to bring it to Utah.

Its such an important cause and I hope all of you who read my blog will find participating restaurants in your city HERE and join the effort.

FINALLY SOMETHING WE CAN ALL DRINK TO
HERE'S TO LIFE

Updates

So lately I have been getting razzed by a few friends bc I dont update my blog as much as I used to. I understand their frustration and appreciate their dire need for my witty commentary, but here is the thing my blog is a mix between personal experiences and stories and cool and interesting things I or others have done creatively. My buddy Andrew Garlock has mastered this mix blogging art, leaning more towards the latter part of my criteria. But I will say I appreciate his blog and hope to soon have mine up to par with his, obviously keeping true to myself and my interest. Please check it out here Andrews Blog.
Lastly I hate it when people don't leave comments. If you visit a blog and read a post leave a comment. It not only helps the blog your reading but also gets your name out there as well, thus creating more visitors to your site. Its simple blog etiquette and something that really gets to me. I know you read it so make a comment. Having said that I know that I am not the best at updating and have lost a lot of readership bc of that but feel as though this should be said not just for my blog but all blogs out there. I jokingly give people a hard time about it, but its kinda true. I still love you, kinda... don't take that to the bank.

So here is my pledge for those friends that have vented their frustration. I will do my best to update my blog once a week if not more. This is not only good for me but hope it fulfills your cravings for my word vomit.

Here's to Life

So for the past two weks Mike Morris, Billy Reano, Tommy Currit and myself have been clocking in countless all night hours to creating the most amazing TV commercials for the Utah Tap Project. I have blogged about this before but in a nut shell the Tap Project is a campaign put on by UNICEF that asks patrons at participating restaurants to donate a dollar for the tap water they would normally get for free. 100% of the proceeds go to providing water for third world countries and saving thousands of children's lives. Of all the things I have ever been apart of I feel most proud and satisfied with these spots. Congrats to everyone who was apart of this. Mike your skills are inspiring and I love you. We have seen this all the way through and I think its something we can all be so proud of. Here's to your guys. p.s. Shout out to Logan Tanner for the amazing copy in all the spots. He is the man

Is he Serious!!!

Joaquin Is out of control!! You have to watch this. I was uncomfortable the entire time. Its hilarious but its one of those funny moments where your waiting for him to be like...ha just joking guys. LOL this guy is crazy!

Funnies EVER!!

Recently I have been looking at some of the work of the agencies I would love to intern at over the summer. I recently stubbled upon these hilarious gems done by DDB. I don't know how old these are but I think they are pure genius. I haven't seen something this fresh and original in a while. They were aired in Germany for a time and then were pulled from the stations so the consumers would search them out via the web. I hope you enjoy them, excuse the language for those it would offend... those Europeans.





To see others like Pulp Fiction, The Shinning, and Titanic go to DDB's website or check them out on YouTube. The mentioned ones I believe were made specifically for DDB and VW. enjoy!

Ode to Zune

Well they're hitting their demographic at least.


You tried so hard to be so hip and so cool but the reality is your just a clunky awkward tool.
The time has come to throw in the towel, just be a man you machine so foul.
Keep your head up high you had some great features, like sharing music with all 10 other Zune creatures.
Don't be ashamed its not completely your bad, it's just compaired to the iPod your clueless and sad.
You know the boy who gets picked last at school in the gym, hate to break it to you, thats you, your him.
Christmas' when you would be open with glee were the fake expression of kids who really just have to pee.
I'm sorry to break it to you so honest and mean, this is suppose to be a celebration to an inferior machine.
So here's to you my wannabe friend, for sticking it out to the short, unsuccessful end.
Maybe there's a comeback some time soon, but let me save you from looking like a failed baboon.
Keep it in the warehouse all dusty and dark, and think of something original with a little bit of spark.
Adios bulky Zune you fought a good fight, you can go down with a smile knowing you gave it all of your might.

Dance Dance Revolution: Eyebrow RemiX

Enjoy the pure rhythmic sensation!!!

Up and Running

For those who havent heard from me yet, my website, cpr-design, is up and running. It is my first time coding with XHTML and styling with CSS so go easy.

Its a small sample of my work that already needs to be updated and better laid out. As a matter of fact I already hate it and am doing a redesign right now, so bookmark it and check up on it whenever you get the time. This is what I am going to be doing for the rest of my life so those of you who feel a part of my life enjoy it, comment on it, give advice or feed back.

Have fun!

Slumdog worth a Million

If you watched the Golden Globes this last sunday you were probably wondering why this movie you have never heard of is winning all the awards. Well I'm here to fill you in on this top honor movie called "Slumdog Millionare."

Let me just say that this is the best movie I have seen all year. It deserved every award it received and then some. Im telling all of you right now to go see it if its near you and if its not find a way to see it, you wont regret it.

Understandably so, most of you haven't seen this movie bc its been in very limited release so here is my 10 cents on the movie (or more like IMDB's ten cents).

"The story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, of vicious encounters with local gangs, and of Latika, the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show's questions. Each chapter of Jamal's increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show's seemingly impossible quizzes. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with no apparent desire for riches really doing on the game show? When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out. At the heart of its storytelling lies the question of how anyone comes to know the things they know about life and love."

Seriously this movie is unreal. I honestly have seen it twice in one week. p.s. for all that care, there is absolutly no reason why this movie is rated R, so if you are worried about that you 100% honestly don't have to, there is nothing, and I mean nothing,wrong with this movie.