The Big Purple Tree Creative Studio

New Graphics – Retro Sun Poster

JW — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:06:41 +0000

Check out this graphic made by JW in photoshop. 90s-ish? The original leaf and Big Purple Tree logo are made . . . → Read More: New Graphics – Retro Sun Poster

A Portrait Worth 1000 Words

JW — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:33:37 +0000

Check out this self-portrait using text. It uses 4 different fonts to say Jared and some descriptive text as filler. Look at the before & after and click for larger . . . → Read More: A Portrait Worth 1000 Words

TBPT Acquires Domain BigPurpleTree.com

JW — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:22:54 +0000

Wow! Our URL has been TheBigPurpleTree.com for years now. This morning, we purchased BigPurpleTree.com, and it now redirects you to our main website. BigPurpleTree.com has been parked on for several years by a third party and we are excited to add it to our domains!

Our site is still at TheBigPurpleTree.com, and BigPurpleTree.com now brings you to . . . → Read More: TBPT Acquires Domain BigPurpleTree.com

Police and Neighbors: A Night Out Against Crime

JW — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:39:04 +0000

Our Latest video’s focus on fostering relationships between neighbors and police – in particular, among residents, fraternities and sororities, and police. We produced this clip for the SLCPD, and since it includes an interview with a Sigma Phi Epsilon member, this video has gained some broader national attention from the National SigEp Fraternity.

Be sure to click . . . → Read More: Police and Neighbors: A Night Out Against Crime

Keelung Taiwan Salt Lake City Sister Cities

JW — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:47:27 +0000

Here a little clip from 1 of the videos we produced recently. The video was shot on July 24, 2010 and features dignitaries from Salt Lake City and sister city Keelung, Taiwan. This short clip is hosted on the Salt Lake City Police’s Youtube channel. The Salt Lake City Police is 1 of our . . . → Read More: Keelung Taiwan Salt Lake City Sister Cities

3D Bubbles (shot entirely on iphone)

JW — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:48:07 +0000

Grab your 3D specs, and check out or latest work – 3D Bubbles! Remember, you have to watch the video on youtube in order for the 3D to work. Just click on the YouTube icon.

This video was shot completely on iphone, and it’s starring Constance. You can check out her blog here. The music is “Clap . . . → Read More: 3D Bubbles (shot entirely on iphone)

Spotlight – “Femme Fatale” by i heart constance

JW — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:25:51 +0000

i heart constance is a freelance graphic designer and blogger known for her fabulous style. She is self described as a “Passionate artist. Rogue economist. I am a bundle of magical ideas and inspiration fueled by all of the energy contained in this vast universe, and buzzing while black coffee runs through my veins.”

She is a . . . → Read More: Spotlight – “Femme Fatale” by i heart constance

“Smoker” – Official Trailer

JW — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:15:44 +0000

This is the official trailer to the short film “Smoker”. It was an Official Selection at the RFH Film Festival . . . → Read More: “Smoker” – Official Trailer

Star Wars LARPing

JW — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:42:35 +0000

This is just something fun we caught on video. Star Wars LARPing. What is LARPing you may ask? Live Action Role Play, a la . . . → Read More: Star Wars LARPing

Sundance 2010 – New Frontier On Main Exhibit

JW — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:53:02 +0000

The Sundance Film Festival has been in full swing this week, and, since our office is located 30 minutes from Park City, UT, we took a couple days off work to see some Sundance movies. The top of our recommended list includes “High School,” “New Low,” and some cartoons from the “Animation Shorts Program.” Watch for . . . → Read More: Sundance 2010 – New Frontier On Main Exhibit