I Don’t Like Them Apples
by Brian Barth
The talented guys over at Pro Video Coalition just posted an interesting story about a new commercial, “Apples”, shot on the iPhone.
While the technique behind the motion graphics is quite remarkable (see the behind the scenes on the PVC post), I found the acting totally sunk the spot. Companies are desperate to reach out to our youtube generation – and I think it shows. The woman’s delivery treads the line between sculpted narrative and improvised realism: the uncanny valley of cinema. (more…)
Dec 07, 2009 | Categories: blog, Brian, writing | Tags: amazing catch, gatorade, iphone, pro video coalition, viral video |