Continuing my trend of learning tabletop photography/videography techniques during this pandemic I thought I would bring my love of filmmaking […]
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Trying a new film technique with Roku Gin
Trying new techniques while stuck at home. Using a TV as a pseudo video wall rear projection device to create some in-camera compositing effects for this new spec commercial.
Emergency Coffee
We had so much fun making “Epic Smoothie” we decided to make another. This time only goofier, and with some inside theme park references. Brought to you un-wittingly by Garner Holt Productions and Electrosonic. So hope you enjoy our latest Quarantine film, “Emergency Coffee.”
Epic Smoothie
Filmed in isolation at home during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Shane Hurlbut had suggested making videos for an Isolation Challenge called […]
Unstately – World Premiere
Our latest indie production UNSTATELY is making it’s Theatrical World Premiere on the opening night of the Los Angeles IFS 2018 […]
Unstately – West Coast Premiere
Politics and family…it’s about running. Not Afraid!’s latest project, Unstately, will be having its West Coast premiere in May at the […]
Invisible Effects
Not every visual effect has to involve a super-hero, space-ship, or an alien. Sometimes it’s as simple as changing the color of the sky for added effect, removing an unwanted logo, tracking in a mobile phone or TV screen, or adding set dressing that a production couldn’t otherwise afford.
The Specimen on TV!
I know it’s been a while since there was news on The Specimen, but we now have some exciting news. Starting today, July 1, 2013 The ShortsHD channel has licensed The Specimen to be part of their broadcast lineup.Specimen_TV
The Specimen Receives 2 AOF Award Nominations
Our short film, The Specimen has been nominated for two awards at next weeks Action on Film (AOF) festival, Best Editing (Short) and Best Comedy Scene.
The Specimen Screens AOF on 8/23/12
The AOF has released the schedule for the 2012 Festival with The Specimen playing the short film block on Thursday August 23rd at 9:15PM.
The Specimen an Official Selection of AOF 2012
The Specimen is an official selection for the 2012 Action on Film International (AOF) Film Festival. This puts it in competition in their “Short Shorts” program and will screen at the Krikorkian Premiere Theater in Monrovia, CA the week of August 17-25, 2012.
The Specimen Playing at El Cid on 4/4/12
Support independent film makers and see the The Specimen on the big screen at the historic El Cid Theater’s Short Film Night on April 4th, 2012. This is a 21+ event that celebrates Independent Los Angeles film makers in a monthly short film showcase.
The Specimen Premieres on Fat Tuesday!
It’s taken a little bit longer than anticipated, but The Specimen is now complete and hopefully worth the wait. The 8 minute film will premiere online at 10AM PST February 21st, 2012 right here as well as on Vimeo, Facebook, and Twitter so please mark your calendars, or better yet add the event via facebook.
Specimen Trailer 2
The biggest compliment I received when I released the Specimen Teaser, was that it was just that. A tease. Now here’s a new trailer that doles out just a bit more, and hopefully gets you all excited for our imminent on-line premiere.
Pickup Shots
Pickup shots and re-shoots are a fairly common and routine aspect of film-making. Film-making can be very stressful and no matter how well you prepare, no one can think of everything.
Creating the Specimen Teaser
Making a teaser trailer for a short film is always a tricky prospect due to having limited material to work with. Creating one for The Specimen was even trickier due to the subject matter and the fact that the film has limited dialog.