I would be faulted greatly for not giving a nod to the Chrises. The Chrisi. Okay, I don't know how to do the plural of Chris, but these guys have really made the Circus a totally kick ass experience.
First nod to Chris Hansen. This guy gives on all levels. Seriously, he basically fed me for a month. Then this guy is willing to look over anyone's work and give advice, but won't step on anyone's toes. And when it comes to panel, he floods the judges. On average, I take 20 pieces. This guy, he takes 80. Granted, he's got more on the line, but still he gives it his all.
Second nod to Chris Love. They say finding an AD you can work well with is like a good marriage and I've been fortunate enough to find a kick partner. We pull together, toss ideas, nothing's rejected and no one stakes a claim as being the true originator of an ad. And he can take my thoughts and actually make them tangible outside my head. That is what is truly kick. And for the extra work on my individual panel pieces when he was done with his panel, a definite kick ass partner.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
A new quarter, a new cut, the same results
As I begin my 4th quarter at the Creative Circus as a copywriter, I coming to the realization that I may not be making the connections I need to. With my fellow classmates, I mean. I am not a partier and it seems like the only real bonding happens over a couple of drinks. It's the advertising version of business or medical golf outings. Alliances are formed and arrangements are made over a pint.
It was noticeable late last quarter, but even more so in my first class yesterday. I was "the fat kid". As soon as the professor gave the go ahead to form teams, it was an instant chemical boil around me and all the hidden alliances became visible. And it's often that I draw the short straw with an odd count of students.
I will say that I am glad to draw Andrew Harper however. His glowing reputation proceeds him and I am not afraid to say that I am a bit intimated. Word is that he is a quite capable writer and director.
I hope that I am building a stronger reputation for myself by being at the school almost all day, taking books out from Heddy and committing to cranking out the work, no matter the hours. I hope I'm making the right connections at least.
It was noticeable late last quarter, but even more so in my first class yesterday. I was "the fat kid". As soon as the professor gave the go ahead to form teams, it was an instant chemical boil around me and all the hidden alliances became visible. And it's often that I draw the short straw with an odd count of students.
I will say that I am glad to draw Andrew Harper however. His glowing reputation proceeds him and I am not afraid to say that I am a bit intimated. Word is that he is a quite capable writer and director.
I hope that I am building a stronger reputation for myself by being at the school almost all day, taking books out from Heddy and committing to cranking out the work, no matter the hours. I hope I'm making the right connections at least.
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