Product of the day. Chromecast: For Bigger Fun.

via brandchannel.com

Introducing Chromecast. The easiest way to enjoy online video and music on your TV. For $35. 

Find out more at google.com/chromecast.

Underwater video of the day. Cocoon.

Cocoon from Petri R on Vimeo.

Cocoon is an aesthetic exploration in underwater movement. The short film was originally a part of a commissioned work for the Casino Helsinki for their large scale public screen, but is now released as standalone short film.

Director, Producer, Editor, Colorist, Compositor: Petri Ruikka
Performers: Anni Alitalo and Heidi Karjalainen
Choreography: Anni Alitalo, Heidi Karjalainen & Petri Ruikka
Cinematography: Tuukka Ylönen
Camera Assistant and Safety Diver: Jarkko Virtanen
Best Boy: Tomi Lakonen
Costume Design: Kirsi Gum
Music: Markku Mäkelä
Assistant Producer: Sini Parikka
Concept developmet: Petri Ruikka & Henrik Axlund
Production Company: woland.fi

Social campaign of the day. Bribe the Senate.

via adweek.com

On July 26th, one hundred days after the Senate voted to keep background checks from even being DISCUSSED, we're making sure the issue gets to the floor. This time, the lobbyists will have America to contend with — assuming our lawyer peeps give us the green light on bribing the Senate.

So tell your friends and join the campaign here: http://bribethesenate.com #bribethesenate

Online tutorial of the day. Red Cross - Babysitter Training: A PSA from the Kids.

via adweek.com

Do you know how to calm a crying baby? Or how to handle a conflict between two children? How about what to do if a child has a tummy ache? You can learn how to help kids have fun, while keeping them safe and following household rules with Babysitting Basics online course and Babysitter's Training classroom course from the Red Cross.
Agency: BBDO Atlanta
Director: Daniel Strange

Digital stuff of the day. Intel and Toshiba - The Power Inside Official Trailer.

via mediabistro.com

WATCH ON FACEBOOK STARTING 8/15. The Power Inside is an interactive social film, presented by Intel and Toshiba, directed by Speck/Gordon, starring Analeigh Tipton, Craig Roberts, and maybe, YOU. It's Hollywood's first film that asks the audience to help save - or destroy - the earth. Audition Now at http://www.facebook.com/insidefilms
Client: Intel

Johan Jervoe, VP, Sales and Marketing Group; Director, Partner Marketing

Ryan Baker, OEM Partner, Marketing Manager

Billie Goldman, Co-Marketing Manager, Partner Marketing

Tim Baldwin, Campaign Manager, Partner Marketing

Client: Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

Carl Pinto, VP of Marketing

Ron Smith, VP of Content

Tom Hume,, Director of Communications

Michele Nguyen-Gueron, Advertising Manager

Lead Agency: Pereira & O’Dell

PJ Pereira, Chief Creative Officer

Jaime Robinson, Executive Creative Director

Jason Apaliski, Creative Director

Ross Cavin, Copywriter

Neil Ramanan, Copywriter

Chris Adams, Art Director

Brett Beaty, Art Director

Jeff Ferro, VP of Production

Bill Spangler, Film Producer

Kelsie Van Deman , Senior Integrated Producer

Gary Theut, VP of Client Services

Henry Arlander, Account Director

Lisl Schilperoort – Account Executive

Nick Chapman, VP of Strategy

Justin Cox, Strategy Director

Josh Brandau, VP of Media

Andrew Matthews, Media Strategist

Pete Fishman, Media Strategist

Katie McKinley, Assistant Media Strategist

Jennifer McConville, Project Manager

Xandra Ess, Business Affairs Director

Molly Parsley, Publicist

Production Company: Furlined | Love Child

Director: Will Speck and Josh Gordon

Executive Producer: Diane McArter

Executive Producer: David Thorne

Producer: Jan Wieringa

Writer: Matt Robinson

DP: Jo Willems

Stop-motion ad of the day. What Will Mary Do.

via creativereview.co.uk / davidluepschen.com
What Will Mary Do from David Luepschen on Vimeo.

Four stop-motion clips were created for DK Books to promote Mary Berry's
new cookery book. They introduce the chapters and accompany video interviews of
Mary answering questions "#whatwouldmarydo … with eggs", sent in via Twitter.
The elements in the clips are made out of plasticine.

Direction/Design/Animation: David Luepschen
Music & Sound Design: Oswald Skillbard
Production studio: Mummu