Nikon S60 VCAM: What Do You Photograph?

Greetings CURRENT Viewers,

If you like this, check out my website
www.TonkyDesigns.com

There is a blog with lots of riveting pop-culture commentary and also a store with wall stickers, t-shirts, and jewelry.

For this Nikon S60 VCAM I've woven together some of the earliest images captured on film, a little custom animation, and a friendly banjo & fiddle rendition of "Turkey in the Straw."

Unfortunately, it was not selected as a VCAM finalist (I'd like to know what the fools in Nikon's Marketing Dept. were thinking with the winners) But the production process was enriching and we received a lot of great feedback.

enjoy,

Tonky

www.TonkyDesigns.com
  • video added November 17, 2008
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39 responses // Nikon S60 VCAM: What Do You Photograph? // Video

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    I love this! Definitely my top choice!

    ylime
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    This is my favorite video so far. Mainly because it evokes the unbridled joy that using the camera must feel like.

    garvinpr
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    i bought 6 or 7 nikons after i saw this.

    nakedfowl
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    THIS IS SO FASCINATING. It made me think about the importance of the camera for capturing history! It makes me want to take more current pictures, definitely. The editing and technical work of this ad is masterful -- like a professional.

    erinclune
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    where were these film clips shot?

    ylime
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    i think that children-in-the-water clip was shot just outside stockholm...

    skandy
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    renior and godard ripped this off. it's brilliant.

    lazyhalo
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    Virginia Real, history at a glance! I love it.

    tandemman
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    best choice!!! just how happy can this video get- from the violin playing monkey to the dancing man playing the banjo - truly innovative and motivational! this is truly an amazing short clip that emphasizes the historical importance of photography and film! this is certainly my top choice - black and white film brings an incredible amount of joy to my heart, and frankly all of the movie frames were filled with happy moments - and some are just so funny like the horse climbin' the elephant. I love it and i am now on my way to get my own nikon cam. besides, how can one not fall in love with such an incredible black/white film? I love it!!!

    mirz
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    This is the best one, by far. Great juxtaposition between then and now! Plus, it reminds you that there is something to smile about no matter how bad the economy is.

    gorgeousgeorge
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    I'll stick wiff film cameras <3

    Cuddlebones
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    Really like the juxtaposition of the old grainy footage with the "6 mouthwatering colors." Makes you think about the evolution of capturing images (on film or digitally).

    vivavoce
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    Number one without a doubt. Great cuts, cool old historic footage and fitting music!

    ccorry
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    Dang, This gives me Deja Vu for some reason.

    A cool little short that works on its own, but actually makes sense as a Nikon spot.

    Think about it, old images with newest camera. Part of a tradition.

    three thumbs ups.

    -s.t.

    ShantrelThoreau
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    hands down the best i've seen thus far. the historic footage is classic, comedic, concise. pairing this element with the Nikon S60 VCAM is smart and creates a really interesting antithetical quality. the professional editing, the catchy music choice, the overall effect is very sophisticated. bravo!

    mkbush
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    This is about 3423840234 times more clever, catchy and compelling than those annoying Ashton Kutcher ads. Spot on! Cameras have a much more interesting roll in capturing historical imagery than Hollywood douche-baggery - a lot of consumers (such as myself) appreciate a fresh, smart sales pitch.

    cmaryd
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    Soundtrack and image weave together well, and there is a strident and persistent enjoyment to be had as the product is placed. Count it!

    ryster
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    wonderful artistry...helps us remember the importance behind of quality, when capturing memories and images. job well done.

    stillloveit
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    This is such an interesting way of organizing and viewing early pieces of film. Very catchy. Job well done!

    aevenson
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    Love it! Turkey in the straw...what a classic.

    morfeus149
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    that monkey has scary teeth.... this video made me scared, made me laugh, and also made me dance (encore!)

    akdystyyy
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    This is a great spot! Nice use of history to contextualize something high-tech and cutting edge.

    trrricky
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    I put my Canon in the trash as soon as I saw this ad. I'm a Nikon man now and forever. Brilliant ad.

    tomheyday
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    Wow! I just couldn't get enough of that advertisement! I kept playing it over and over again. I hope to see more from TonkyDesigns.

    ole03
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    part of me never wants that old timey footage to stop

    bentoht
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