Glenn Gould on the purpose of art By Michael VanPutten February 12, 2012 Inspiration 1 Comment "The purpose of art is not the release of a momentary ejection of adrenaline but rather the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity."... [Continue reading...]
What do runners think about during a marathon? By Michael VanPutten January 11, 2012 General posts 0 Comments A clever short film by Improv Asylum shares the stream of consciousness of one runner as he participates in his first full marathon.... [Continue reading...]
Will a higher education degree prepare you for the future? By Michael VanPutten January 10, 2012 Ideas 0 Comments A degree is no guarantee. There are more than 5,000 PhDs in the U.S. who are working as janitors.... [Continue reading...]
An insider’s view of Chiat/Day By Michael VanPutten January 6, 2012 Inspiration 0 Comments 15-minute documentary about the Los Angeles office of TBWA/Chiat/Day Advertising is a treasure trove of best practices, inspiration, and ideas.... [Continue reading...]
Sample work: First snow of the season By Michael VanPutten November 10, 2011 Portfolio 0 Comments This short video captures the first snowfall of the 2011 season at Michigan State University.... [Continue reading...]