Archive for October, 2009
Idea Lab: The Dolly Shot
This article is another in a series exploring film making techniques that inspire us to think outside of the box in our own work. Makers of major motion pictures obviously have the resources and the budget to do all sorts of amazing things. As technology becomes more available and accessible, its easy for anyone to [...]
Congratulations Luke Bryan Winners!
The Luke Bryan competition has wrapped up and we want to thank everyone who submitted ads. We couldn’t be more excited about the amazing work all of you did. In addition to the monetary awards, all winners will also receive an autographed copy of Luke Bryan’s new album “Doin’ My Thing.” And now for the [...]
Zooppa Creative Profile: Jason Harper
You should take a few minutes to get to know one of our newest Zooppa members Jason Harper as he talks about his work and his views on creative success and the future of advertising.
Congratulations to the Official Cap-Sac Competition Winners!
The time has come to announce the winners of the Cap-Sac competition. We really appreciate everyone’s participation. Thanks for helping make the Cap-Sac competition such a success. And congratulations to the winners! Cap-Sac Awards First Prize – Flip Mino Camcorder “Who Needs a Backpack” by XCBuckstopper35 Second Prize – Special Prizes “William H. Buxster on [...]
Thanks to everyone who has already taken our survey. We would like to announce that we will be closing the survey after this week. The winner of the random drawing for $250 will be announced on Friday, October 30th. If you have not taken the survey yet, you still have time. The questions are designed [...]
Engaging Filmmaking Techniques: Breaking the Fourth Wall
This week in the Zooppa office, we had a really great conversation about filmmaking techniques that we like to use in our own creative ventures. One of the techniques that generated some healthy conversation was ‘Breaking the Fourth Wall.’ The term ‘Fourth Wall’ refers to the imaginary barrier at the front of a theater that [...]
Take Our Survey, Help Us Make Zooppa Better, Maybe Win $250
Zooppa is working to grow and develop our site in a major way. We want these changes to reflect You, our creative community. The best way you can help us help you is to fill out our brief, three-minute survey. The survey questions are designed to tell us how you use Zooppa, what you like [...]
Official Winners Announced for “I Love Internet” Competition
Thanks to everyone who submitted ads to the Telecom Wired “I Love Internet” competition. All of your creativity and hard work made this contest a great success. After counting up all of the votes, we would like to officially congratulate the winners! Telecom Wired Awards 1st Prize – $2000 “A Story” by MEDesign 2nd Prize [...]
Know Your Meme Asks How Videos Go Viral
For those of us watching, and especially making, online video, a new million dollar question arises: What exactly makes a video go viral? It would seem that talkability and interest with a dash of good timing are some major components, but nailing down the perfect recipe for a viral video seems like a tenuous venture [...]
Luke Bryan’s ‘Doin’ My Thing’ Hits Stores
Luke Bryan’s highly anticipated second album ‘Doin’ My Thing’ hit stores this Tuesday. Based on the success of the first single, ‘Do I,’ the album is sure to get some major attention. Bryan kicked off his new tour this week with a cd release show at the football stadium of his old high school, in [...]









