My son Owen Clough was inspired today watching an online video at lego.com. It was about a stop motion animator who used his old bedroom at his parents house to create a studio where he could film Lego shorts. Soon after watching the clip Owen began cutting and coloring backdrops for his Space Police Lego’s film set. I was so touched by the 5 year old’s creativity and tenacity that I decided to pitch in and point out some of the basics. For instance I told him to try not to move the camera around and to start the scene from the beginning. I had to tape his little Fisher Price camera to the table for him. Once I did that he was off and running! Owen pulled this little video off in less than few hours and had the whole family involved and cracking up!

Owen Clough - Lego Space Police Animation Episode 1

I’m please to announce the voting of next years SXSW (South by Southwest) panel discussions. Its a music, film, and interactive conference based in Austin, Texas and I have the honor of being in the running for speaking there. You can help make sure I go by signing up and voting for me here: http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/3479/.

A new boy for the USA to tax! The 2nd addition to our Clough family was born on Thursday the 18th at 12:32 am. 9 LBS and 20″ long! William has a full head of black hair and is oh such a great baby. Eating very well and pooping just the same. We are so happy to have him with us. Julie did such a good job! Way to go Mom!

Well for those of you who did not see it you can now view my oversized head (close-up) on YouTube. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgqW3TJdChw

“The Toll” has won 5 awards now, 4 for animation and one for best comedy. To see more of the Toll’s travels and awards visit www.thetollmovie.com.

Are you getting excited for the largest, coolest, comic fest of the year? Its COMIC-CON time and I cannot wait. I am leaving Wednesday for Cali and hope to deliver you all some behind the scenes footage (UPDATED) from the opening day! It will be a real cultural experience and I will keep you posted right here. Not like its work really, cause its pretty freaking cool!

Posted below are some links to the event to get you inspired.

Choo Choo Owen is 2!
Ahh yes, the coming of age. Owen turned 2 on the 22nd and we had a small family get together yesterday to celebrate. That was so much fun. Seeing Owen try to blow out his candle was so funny. He practiced on his real birthday and nailed it. Too much pressure this time, his cousins needed to help him out. The scene was a mess of kids running around inside, and in the yard, playing games and falling down the hill. Play rooms in every room. Hitting the number two was fun to watch. Candy vultures attack! Some new friends were made. Owen had a great time and got some great gifts that he loves.

Thanks to all who attended, you made it a special day.

Jeremy

The competition was tight but Hatchling captures a couple of awards last night at the NH.com Internet Awards.

First place for Technology for our work on Calypsocom.com. Third place for or development of FrenchSoaps.com. Both sites use ColdFusion for their back-end programming utilizing Flash to deliver some real rich content. Submitting only three sites we seem to have a good track record. Last year we did just as well, so our batting averages make us strong contenders.

We had a blast hanging out with New Hampshire’s best web companies. The social before the award ceremony was the most interesting to me. Talking shop with the other companies always reveals some information I find valuable. It’s good to represent and have good time, rather then just competing against each other. Next year should be just as fun. See you there!