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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
A Rivalry Begins
The Miami Heat and OKC Thunder battle for the Larry O'Brien trophy.
P.S. Happy Fathers Day Dads.
P.S. Happy Fathers Day Dads.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
End of an Era
After an 8 year run at ESPN, Jim Rome Is Burning has come to an end. Jim will be will be moving over to the CBS Sports Network, where his new show "ROME" is set to air April 3, 2012. There were plenty of ups and downs with even more laughs mixed in between. I want to thank all of my co-workers, the office production crew, the camera crew, the truck production crew, along with Jim himself. Also, a huge thanks to my bosses (Larry and Michael) at Mandt Bros. Productions for giving me the opportunity to wander (many times aimlessly) around and make use of myself for the last 5 1/2 years. I have gained a tremendous amount of all-around television production knowledge where I previously had absolutely none. I'm not leaving the company or the show, but I wanted to publicly say thank you.
Story behind the design:
Last week on his radio show, Jim asked listeners to call-in, email or text the radio show with ideas of how to end the tv show last Friday, January 27th. I was never consciously thinking of an idea, and then one morning (I think it was Wednesday...maybe Thursday) I had an image in my head when I got up for work. The phrase Jim had used all week was "his walk off". What was he going to do for "his walk-off"? It started with a simple bold graphic of a man walking out of a door, and it continued to develop over the next couple days. *Note: The "And I'm Out." is Jim's signature sign-off for his television show. My original intent was that the image would only be something that I posted here and on my Facebook account. But, Thursday night I emailed it to Dave Whelan, a writer/producer on Jim's radio show, and he replied early Friday morning that they wanted to post it to FB in the last hour of the radio show. I said absolutely. I'm just happy (and proud) it's been received so well.
Story behind the design:
Last week on his radio show, Jim asked listeners to call-in, email or text the radio show with ideas of how to end the tv show last Friday, January 27th. I was never consciously thinking of an idea, and then one morning (I think it was Wednesday...maybe Thursday) I had an image in my head when I got up for work. The phrase Jim had used all week was "his walk off". What was he going to do for "his walk-off"? It started with a simple bold graphic of a man walking out of a door, and it continued to develop over the next couple days. *Note: The "And I'm Out." is Jim's signature sign-off for his television show. My original intent was that the image would only be something that I posted here and on my Facebook account. But, Thursday night I emailed it to Dave Whelan, a writer/producer on Jim's radio show, and he replied early Friday morning that they wanted to post it to FB in the last hour of the radio show. I said absolutely. I'm just happy (and proud) it's been received so well.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Unstoppable!
Inspired by my love for the Dallas Cowboys and the ridiculous ability for Jason Witten to run over defenders. This one's for you Ram.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Happy Birthday 60th Mom #2!
After months of indecisiveness and weeks of being holed up in our house I finally emerged with something that I'm proud of. For my Mom #2's (Elli) 60th birthday I was asked (by my father-in-law/Dad #2/Bill ) to create cover art for a book that would be put together from a series of letters written by family and friends from all those years.
My first thought was "man that will be awesome!" My second thought was, "holy crap-olla is that a lot pressure!" I also thought back to a phrase that I was told a long time ago, "...there is no pressure, just opportunities. Make the most of each one." So with that I stared at blank canvas...Okay, that's being a little dramatic, but it did take a while for the ideas to flow.
The theme was "Nurturing through the Years" which was perfect for Elli. She is one of the kindest, most loving, and obviously nurturing people I have ever met. Period. Only topped by of course my mother. Simply put, Eileen Francis Haffey your are amazing. I love you and thank you for the love of my life.
My first thought was "man that will be awesome!" My second thought was, "holy crap-olla is that a lot pressure!" I also thought back to a phrase that I was told a long time ago, "...there is no pressure, just opportunities. Make the most of each one." So with that I stared at blank canvas...Okay, that's being a little dramatic, but it did take a while for the ideas to flow.
The theme was "Nurturing through the Years" which was perfect for Elli. She is one of the kindest, most loving, and obviously nurturing people I have ever met. Period. Only topped by of course my mother. Simply put, Eileen Francis Haffey your are amazing. I love you and thank you for the love of my life.
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