by Stevie Caldarola | May 26, 2015 | Blog
I would like to thank Industrial Light and Magic for 40 years of eye candy, especially the 2 fantastic coffee table books I own on their visual effects. Because, you know, I read them. A lot.
by Stevie Caldarola | Dec 30, 2014 | Blog, Daily Inspiration
Well, this might be a bit mushy for some folk, but it’s powerful for me, so I’m posting it. The song speaks for itself. 2014 was supposed to be my year. It wasn’t, but as they say, you can’t win them all. 2015 brings 30 and who knows what else....
by Stevie Caldarola | Nov 6, 2013 | Blog, Daily Inspiration
More than any other day of the week, Wednesday, to me, is the most in need of a battle cry. Think of running a race: at the beginning, you’re pumped and ready to go. At the end, you’re super excited to be done and sprint to the finish. In the middle,...
by Stevie Caldarola | Nov 4, 2013 | Blog, Daily Inspiration
If you’re like me, Mondays can sometimes get you down. I like to overcome this feeling by finding myself a good “battle cry” song. So, if you feel deflated when quittin’-time rolls around and you get in your car for the long journey home, take...
by Stevie Caldarola | Sep 19, 2013 | Blog, Daily Inspiration
This is for all you mid-to-late twenty-somethings (and beyond!) out there who are still trying to figure it all out just like me. There are days when we just can’t get up. There are days when we feel like all is lost. And there are days when we stand up and...
by Stevie Caldarola | Aug 13, 2013 | Blog, Daily Inspiration
Nightvision is a time lapse video that Luke Shepard created over a three month period. While the nighttime time lapse itself is absolutely stunning, I think the soundtrack by M83 really helps to induce that feeling of awe.
by Stevie Caldarola | Jul 24, 2013 | Blog, Daily Inspiration
Lately, I have been looking more and more into interactive digital and lighting installations. Truthfully, I am becoming a bit obsessed. Here, I’ve found a video from IDMIL on YouTube about their project which utilizes 3-D printing, LED lighting, sensors and...
by Stevie Caldarola | Jun 17, 2013 | Blog, Daily Inspiration
Neil Gaiman. Inspirational commencement speech about making good art. “Cat exploded…” ‘Nuff said.
by Stevie Caldarola | May 24, 2013 | Blog, Daily Inspiration
Sometimes I feel like I need to listen to this David Foster Wallace commencement speech at the beginning of each day until I finally have memorized it by heart. I’ve had a bit of a time of things recently, and this wisdom from DFW has more meaning than ever. ...
by Stevie Caldarola | Mar 10, 2013 | Blog, Daily Inspiration
This music video is every editor/motion graphic designer’s dream and nightmare… This is the perfect example of what I would love to do on a project.