“Straight Lines Only” for the Greyscale Gorilla 5-second project. By Myron Blocksome.

Check out Ignite SD. Videos from the inaugural Ignite SD #1 in Brookings can be found here.

Ignite SD #2 will be at Mochavino in madison, SD on Tuesday, May 25. 7:30 – 9:00 pm. Free admission.

One of our favorite resources, Silicon Prairie News, wrote an article about the Corn Finger. Thanks SPN! Read the rest on their site.

We redesigned the Peg Leg Update website.

The Peg Leg Update is a monthly magazine targeting and providing space to all varieties of knowledgeable folk in the Brookings, SD area. Their mission is to inform, entertain and educate readers through traditional and modern, creative avenues. Check it out! thepegleg.com

The Meyer Brothers from Sioux Falls, SD are competing to become Ford Fiesta Agents. Take a look at their video and then send a tweet with the hashtag #FordMeyer.

The Corn Finger traveled to the new Cowboy’s stadium for the Big 12 playoff. We produced content on the fly, editing photos and videos in the back of a truck, to keep fans updated.

“Two Weeks” – Grizzly Bear

QT Download
Dir. Patrick Daughters VFX: The Mill

“Heaven Can Wait” – Charlotte Gainsbourg, featuring Beck (Dir. Cut)

A FFFFound.com photo style video. Boards Interview. The original treatment. More Treatment.  Flickr Inspiration? Official Video Here
Dir: Keith Schofield

“Grizzly Bear” – While You Wait for the Others

Dir: Grandchildren

“Heads Will Roll” – Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Dir: Richard Ayoade (From the IT Crowd)

“Let Love Rule” – Justice and Lenny Kravitz

Schofield Interview here. Original treatment here.
Dir: Keith Schofield

“Ambling Alp” – Yeasayer (lost the big QT, will post it soon!)

Dir: Radical Friend

“Happy Up Here” – Röyksopp

Production Company H5

“Adrien Brody” – Welcome to the Cinema

Dir: Cody Brown

“Drumroll” – POS

Making of
Dir: Todd Cobery & Scott Wenner

“Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?” – She & Him

The original video was directed by Ace Norton but after Webb directed 500 Days he made his own version. Unfortunately, it’s posted exclusively on USA Today? Making of here. USA Today article here. Ace Norton version here.
Dir: Mark Webb

“My Girls” – Animal Collective

YouTube HD sponsorship. Vimeo version here.
Anim: Jon Vermilyea, VFX: Chad von Nau

“Luftbahn” – DeichKind

Probably the best video of the year.
Dir Alex and Liane

“Shoes” – Tiga’s

Interesting full screen on Tiga’s Website.
Dir: Alex and Liane

Department Of Eagles – No One Does It Like You

Dir: Patrick Daughters and Marcel Dzama

“Cousins” – Vampire Weekend

Dir: Garth Jennings

“The Reeling” – Passion Pit

Dir: Humble

“Watching the Planets” – The Flaming Lips

Dir. Wayne Coyne and George Salisbury

“Can’t Stop Feeling” – Franz

Dir: lie-insandtigers Pro Co: Pulse Films

Yooouuutuuube

Popular video: Bonkers by Dizzee Rascal & Alice in Wonderland

“Actor” – St. Vincent

Promo News Article.
Dir: Terri Timely

“Thing For Me” – Metronomy

Karaoke bouncing ball. Promo News Article.
Dir: Megaforce

“WTF?” – OK GO

Behind the scenes. Possible inspiration?
Dir: Tim Nackashi

“Ready, Able” – Grizzly Bear’s (Looking for a QT, check back soon)

Directed by Allison Schulnik.

“Rabbit Habits” – Man Man

QT Download
Dir: Lex Halaby

“Percussion Gun” – White Rabbits

Dir: Andrew Droz Palermo

“Fables” – The Dodos

Dir. Matt Amato

“Neurosonics” – Chris Cairns

More of a short film but still awesome. Website & Vimeo
Dir: Chris Cairns

Additional Videos

“Mykonos” – Fleet Foxes Dir: Sean Pecknold

“Bad Romance” – Lady Gaga Dir: Francis Lawrence (I can only find it on YouTube and MTV)

“Treat Me Like Your Mother” – The Dead Weather (NO QT) Dir: Jonathan Glazer

“Wrong” – Depeche Mode Dir: Patrick Daughters, director

“Shake It Out” – Manchester Orchestra Dir: Isaac Rentz

“Daniel” – Bat For Lashes Dir: Johan Renck

“Evident Utensil” – Chairlift Dir: Ray Tintori

“Bruises” – Chairlift Dir: Timothy Saccenti

Halloween House Show from bittner on Vimeo.

A Little video to promote the Halloween concert.

I was asked by Butler Service Corp. to help develop a marketing plan for a foam corn-husk hand gesture called the “Corn Finger.”

Marketing Plan

My first mission was to get the Corn Finger message out to Nebraska Corn Husker fans. A Facebook page was created and we began creating content that would engage users. We were able to get coverage in the local media including the Lincoln Journal Star Newspaper and a freature story with the local ABC affiliate.

We attended parades, events, campus visits, and all home Husker games selling foam hands, giving out free swag, and interacting with fans to create enthusiasm and awareness.

Web and Social Media

I setup Facebook as a home base on the web and consulted Butler Service Corp. on the best practices to build a presence. Next, I created a website that can change with the company, is easy to update, and fits a kernel sized budget.
Visit the Facebook and Website.

Video Production

I created video content for the web to engage our online audience (the viral video thing).

Real Time Husker Updates

We kept Husker fans updated during the Big 12 championship from the Cowboy’s Stadium in TX; editing video on location and uploading it for fans.

Expand Our Market

As the Corn Finger grew I took on more than just marketing. I helped find new venues and markets for our products including the Concordia College Cobbers (Moorhead, MN) and working with the Dekalb seed company.

Product Development

I continue to help develop and bring new products to market including gloves, hats, scarves, and our awesome knit mittens.