In this interview with Robert - SCOTTEVEST's graphics and web guru - we discuss the development process for the new SCOTTEVEST Catalog. We're launching the interactive version with much fanfare, and allowing downloads of the PDF soon... just in case you can't wait to receive yours in the mail...
We also have some more interviews being posted tomorrow, so enjoy!
While SCOTTEVEST's CEO Scott Jordan is away, we have a number of guest bloggers filling in. Today, SCOTTEVEST's own design guru Kristin Blanck discusses some ideas about products you may see from SeV over the next 12 months.
See the whole story with SeV Backstage:
2008-2009 SCOTTEVEST Products in Development - Full-length discussion
Potential SeV Motorcycle Jacket - Full-length discussion
This Week in Photography aka TWIP announced the new, TWIP-branded SCOTTEVEST products available through their site. TWIP is a great podcast/blog/community dedicated to all things photography, and we are very pleased to have such a great following amongst Photographers. Definitely check them out at . The head honcho on TWIP is Scott Bourne, so don't be confused by all the Scotts, but be sure to say hi!
Before Scott headed out for Burning Man, he asked me to take over the blog for the week... and I promised him I wouldn't a) let it go to my head or b) re-enact any scenes from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.' So in lieu of instigating industrial-strength shenanigans, I lined up some AWESOME guest bloggers for the week, who will be sharing a little bit each day. You'll hear some behind-the-scenes and behind-behind-the-scenes stories, and get a few different perspectives on SeV's past, present and future.
We also hit the ground running today on some very cool new graphics and features that we want to surprise Scott with on his return... so you'll get to see and comment on them first. Hang on... this is going to be a unique ride!
-Thom, EVP
SCOTTEVEST
Here are the final variations on the cover for the catalog. I will post the interior pages once I get them in html format. Thanks for everyone's help in proofing this. I really appreciate it.
PS: here's the rest of the catalog.
When we launch a new product, it is always exciting… but the new Fleece 5.0 is something much bigger than just “another” item in our collection….
The Fleece 5.0 is available for the Pre-Order
The Fleece 5.0 incorporates ALL of the best and newest features of SCOTTEVEST. We developed this product after seven years of improvement! But don’t take my word for it… check out the 360 degree inside and out video (and remember “The Difference is Inside”). Pre-Order Now for only $120!
The Fleece 5.0 is so full of features that it’s hard to remember them all!
We’ve also got tons of great product photos and all the details here!
No special codes are required for the Pre-Order price of $120 on the Fleece 5.0, and we guarantee that all pre-orders will get their Fleece 5.0s FIRST (ETA 9/30/2008), so order before the first shipment sells out!
Do you already have our Fleece 4.0 or Tactical System? Watch my comparison of the Fleece 5.0 with the 4.0 here. Please note that the Fleece 5.0 does NOT zip into the Tactical 4.0 or any other System.
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There are always lots of big things happening on my blog! Why don't you check these out....
Your loyalty means a lot to us! Thanks again for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Scott
Scott Jordan, CEO and Founder
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Twitter | MySpace | Blogger | FaceBook | SeV Fans on Facebook | LinkedIn
PS: Feel free to email me with any questions, concerns, or just to say hi. I read all my emails and will reply, but give me some time to do so.
Video/Encoding Editor – FCP
Scottevest/SeV is a successful online retailer offering innovative Gear Management Clothing for travelers, business people, students, and gadget-lovers the world over. Founded in 2000, SeV sells products directly through www.scottevest.com and through industry-leading retailers such as Brookstone, TravelSmith, Hammacher Schlemmer, Magellan’s, and others.
We are currently seeking to engage a freelance video editor for a variety of ongoing projects related to our online shopping experience and marketing efforts. We have recently set up a small studio space at our headquarters for the filming for HD product demos, marketing videos, instructional materials, etc. Scott Jordan - our CEO and Founder – and a small cast of characters provide the on-screen talent, and we are looking for editing talent to complete the experience.
Essential Skills:
* Final Cut Pro
o Keying (we shoot almost everything on green screen)
o Color Correction
o Know import/export/encoding settings inside out and help us establish appropriate standards
o Total familiarity with encoding for Flash video, including export with alpha channels (transparent backgrounds)
o Crop/zoom
o Titling (Live Type is OK)
o Cutting to music and a good sense of editorial timing
* Intermediate or better skill with After Effects and/or Flash a big plus
o Developing motion graphics
o Developing title sequences
o Use of virtual camera, etc.
We are seeking candidates with 3 to 6 years experience, and have several projects that require immediate attention. Please e-mail your resume, reel (or links to your work) and a brief note about how your experience directly relates to our needs to newvideo@scottevest.com. The better rapport we establish (creative and personality), the more video project we will be able to develop together.
We're in the final stretch of the catalog development and we could use your eagle eyes for helping us proofread the catalog. It's not 100% completed yet, so we know there are some gaps, but please let us know if you see any glaring errors and what you think in general. To see earlier versions, just change the number at the end of the URL, i.e. .../stage13, .../stage12, etc.
Catalog Comps - Almost Done
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So, after watching the edit one time, I decided I needed a pro to help make it better. If you have any ideas of someone that can help make this video better after watching below, let me know.
