KGB 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Looks like its going to happen...hopefully I'll see some of yall there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff McBride 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Hey, good to see all who came out today! We'll have to do it again soon and get some more mographers in on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintEfan 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2008 Indeed, it was great to see everyone who made it out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGB 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) The turnout was surprisingly good for an event with no alcohol. And the food wasn't bad either(a little heavy on the onions ) Glad to meet some of you guys. Edited March 20, 2008 by KGB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintEfan 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 We'll have to order a round (or two) next time. Maybe an after work thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augusto 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 And the food wasn't bad either(a little heavy on the onions ) Oh, yeah, those onions stayed for a while Pretty cool having lunch with you guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graymachine 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Oh, yeah, those onions stayed for a while Pretty cool having lunch with you guys. Keep an eye on the horizon, I'll be in Chicago May 11-17. Perhaps an evening meetup that week? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mncrnich 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Drinks after work sound more do-able and frankly more appealing than lunch. I vote in favor of cocktails (the evening type, just wanted to clarify with the alcoholics). -m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rubbersquirrel 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2008 Hell yes. I want to buy you as many drinks as you desire Mr. Frank. I'll mark this on my calendar and start putting money aside. FYI for you CND goers: I used to and possibly still have the top photohunt score at CNDs. Sup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGB 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) more appealing than lunch More appealing than....lets say....Brizzazz!?!?!?!!!?1!one But yea...we should organize a drink thing.... that reminds me.... can you guys PM me your email addys so I can send you the party info(I got yours already 26thfloor)? Edited March 21, 2008 by KGB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mncrnich 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2008 More appealing than....lets say....Brizzazz!?!?!?!!!?1!one okay that is an exception, that place makes for a pretty spectacular lunch and afternoon. you have my correct info as well. -m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGB 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2008 that reminds me.... can you guys PM me your email addys so I can send you the party info? Last call for emails Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augusto 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 so, who's going to KGB's studio party? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff McBride 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 so, who's going to KGB's studio party? I'll be there, hopefully with some others from my shop. I think Stefan is going as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintEfan 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 I'll be there, hopefully with some others from my shop. I think Stefan is going as well. Yep. I plan on being there. I can't find my coconut bra though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGB 0 Report post Posted March 28, 2008 I can't find my coconut bra though... There is already one on the premises... ...its in high demand though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graymachine 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 It's great to see that Chicago is actually pretty active. Unless something amazing comes up to steer my family in a different direction, I think we've collectively made the decision to relocate to the Chicago area, hopefully with me finding enough freelance to support a small family. I'm pretty familiar with the usual suspects out there, but the catch-22 has been that I can't work in Chicago until I move there, but I can't move there until I have work there. So, it looks like we just need to bite the bullet and move, probably in 09. See ya out there soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintEfan 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Mwuahaha! Take that NY and LA! Chicago sucks another one in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krpdesign 1 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 graymachine, i was in the same situation. i ended up just going for it, coming in a few weeks before the move to find a place to live and do a few interviews/meetings, and got a month-long booking starting my first day living here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7twelve 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 sorry to kind of butt in here, but does anyone know of shops that do a bit of print and/or web as well? I only ask cause I sorely need to get out of here, but unfortunately my portfolio mainly consists of coding and static design...tho I've been largely bitten by the animation/compositing bug, and would really like to pursue it....just the market in this city is, well...'meh' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGB 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 A lot of agencies do a bunch of their print and web in-house.... So, you can start your search there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krpdesign 1 Report post Posted April 6, 2008 i see SO SO SO MUCH web work here its not funny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mncrnich 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2008 Definitely keep in mind the agencies, DraftFCB has an entire internal editing/gfx/compositing department now. I know Leo does a bunch of web work internally as well. Further, I have noticed a few new boutique shops popping up that cater to mediums outside of broadcast television. on another note, I didn't realize their was such a large number of the Chi-town people on here. nice. -m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7twelve 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 (edited) A lot of agencies do a bunch of their print and web in-house....So, you can start your search there. Well, that isn't really all that descriptive...but thanks. RE: the other posts, I really don't *want* to do predominately web work, even tho I can and do currently...it just leave me with a sense of emptiness at the end of the day. And judging by the fact (just going out on a limb here) that most studios seem to use basecamp as their 'client end' of things just kinda says something about the quality of web work they do and/or wish to do internally. Frankly put, most studios seem to not give a flying (insert expletive) about their web presence, else they would actually care how it looked and operated Sorry, I've just had a really long and anger inducing day (11 hour day with no compensation, yay!)...had to vent, was not a jab at anyone in particular. Edited April 10, 2008 by 7twelve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mncrnich 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2008 In Chicago I can't think off the top of my head any companies that do large volume high-end commercial motion, print and web all under one roof. You might find 2 of those traits but I think you will be hard pressed to find 3. The exception is some of the agencies. You are going out on a limb by saying most studios use basecamp. In my personal experience, indeed some do use basecamp, however, several companies employ a full-time programmer to create custom software for the client backend. Chicago is all about client relationships. Now the front end web prescence is a different story. I don't understand it personally. I would want a sexy front end for my company. I have a feeling this has to do with the client relationship once again. A lot of companies I have worked with don't get jobs from their web presence but through interacting with clients in person. -m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
