CONNECT 8
This project also include packaging design and delivery of a DVD master with 5.1 Digital Surround Sound (Ryan Pribyl).
Severed Dreams
I laughed and cried and then smiled and then felt slightly sad again.
I’m glad I found my princess already or this would have been a really depressing film.
PHOTO SHOOT: Shuree Rivera
Had a blast this weekend with my friend Shuree taking some shots around Chicago. From music, to modeling, to art direction – this girl can do it all. Her new website will be up soon, so check back in for the link!
Bicycle Film Festival
Meet my new BFF. Literally: The Bicycle FIlm Festival. Sydney Australia promotes its 10th Annual Bicycle Film Festival with these fun, organically titled posters and viral trailers. Enjoy! You will definitely see me creating some pieces inspired by this. I promise you.
HOW-TO: Build a Tweed MacBook Briefcase
Today, my wife and I went exploring at our local county flea market. I dont usually expect to find something for myself. It’s typically furniture or nic-nacky type things that we buy. But this time I found this killer tweed briefcase made by Hartmann Luggage! I don’t really know how old it is but everything on their site is in the hundred’s of dollars. After haggling a bit, I walked away with this hipster briefcase for $35.
I was super excited to get home and customize it to safely carry my MacBook Pro. I thought about ordering a custom foam insert for it, but my wife encouraged me to try to build it myself out of the packaging that came from Apple with the laptop originally. Turns out: that was a genius idea! Here’s what I did… Read more
WILLLOW’S CHRISTMAS SHOOT (Nite #1)
Swung by my buddies Blaine and Bjorn’s set on Monday night to drop off some gear. They asked if I was going to stick around, and when I found out what they’re were doing I was like ” Mos def!” Check out these pics…
RAMALAMA (BANG BANG) Zombie Dance
The music is RAMALAMA (BANG BANG) by Roisin Murphy.
LAUSANNE PAINTINGS: Hyatt Moore
While in Cape Town for the Lausanne Congress – designing the main session graphics – I had the privilege of photographing the work of Hyatt Moore. At this gathering of delegates from all over the globe, Hyatt was commissioned to create a series of oil paintings featuring portraits of individuals in their national dress.
Hyatt painted each of these during the 7 day event and displayed them in the lobby. My photographs were used as a stage backdrops across a 45′ LED screen during the Closing Ceremony. But as you can see from the photo below… I couldn’t take any shots before enlisting my good friend Justin Bell to help me fix my hair.
SOMETHING IN THE WATER
The latest from Brooke Fraser. I love the color grading (reminds me a bit of the grade I did for “Life Awaits” – if I do say so myself). The directing is minimal yet smart – not too many shots but Brooke does a great job remaining engaging through each location change. Excellent art direction.
PRODUCTION STILLS: Crazy Games
It’s been forever since I’ve posted anything. Here are some production stills from a project I’m currently working on. A mix of stop-motion and live-action. Wild, crazy, fun.
THE OXFORD BILL OF FACETIME ETIQUETTE
What is the social etiquette regarding FaceTime video chats on the new iPhone? Having just acquired my own iPhone4, I’ve been eager to try it out, but truthfully over the few weeks I’ve had mine, I’ve only used FaceTime twice. And thats not because of the “WiFi Only” restriction… it’s mainly because I’m not sure if it’s socially acceptable to “Drop a FaceTime” on someone when you haven’t agreed on it previously. Somehow it feels like stopping over at someones house un-invited… I’m afraid I’ll catch them on the toilet, or in various states on undress, or with a mouthful of food. As a result of my sense of fear and pure ignorance, I have avoided FaceTime.
In response to this conundrum, I would like to propose THE OXFORD BILL OF FACETIME ETIQUETTE. This Bill is a work in progress, I may make amendments to it as time goes on (feel free to suggest your own.)
We, iPhone 4 users, on this day of July 19, 2010 hear-by resolve…
FIRST AMENDMENT
When initiating a FaceTime video chat, always send a preemptive text-message requesting permission beforehand.
SECOND AMENDMENT
When calling a friend who’s house I would stop by un-announced , NO pre-emptive text message is needed.
THIRD AMENDMENT
Only attempt to contact professional contacts and associates via FaceTime during regular business hours.
FOURTH AMENDMENT
FaceTime use in any bathroom (public or private) is strictly Prohibited.
FIFTH AMENDMENT
If you are in a public place, don’t film people you don’t know who may be sitting behind/near you.
SIXTH AMENDMENT
Hold the camera steady if you walk-and-talk so the other caller doesn’t get motion-sickness.
Any other thoughts? additions? experiences?
