|
March 2007
I added no less than
nine new projects (having neglected the site for many
months.)
February
2007
Just completed 20 of the 28-day feature "Shroud." As gaffer on this micro-budget project
with a minimal crew, I have been trusted by DoP Richard Massey to make
most of the creative and technical lighting choices. We
collaborate closely with editor/AD, Brad Stephens, and
producer/director, David Jetre, to assure our choices best serve the
story and mood of the film.
Jan 2006
I posted my
Commercial DP reel.
Dec 2005
I finally placed my
Narrative DP reel on-line.
Nov 2005
Just finished 28
days on the set of "Clean Sweep" as camera operator and camera
grip. "Clean Sweep" is an
action/thriller directed by Austin local, Leon Rodriguez and
shot entirely in New Braunfels on the Panasonic Varicam.
The film features long-time character actor
Pepe Serna, up-and coming Latin martial arts star
Fabian Carrillo, comedic wonder
John Farley,
Daniel Baldwin,
Reni Santoni,
Theresa San-Nicholas,
Rebecca Grant, Latin pop star
Jose'
Jose' and more.
Check out my
production diary about life on the set.
May 4th, 2005
A day before Cinco de Mayo (de Cinco) and a few tidbits to
note:
I shot my first commercial spot as director of photography
-- actually three spots in a weekend for IKnowWare, a productivity solution
software company. I'll have frames from the cameras coming soon, but
for now, here's some
stills from the
set.
My article "Power Management on the
Micro-budget set", was adapted to an article for DV Magazine. It
appears in the May 2005 issue.
See my article in
the
May 2005 DV Magazine
or check it out online.
"Powering Your Next Shoot"
may require creating a free account
March 14th, 2005
A long overdue update and a busy first quarter:
Stairway to
Heaven
wrapped principal photography after four half-days and two
full days of shooting. I couldn't be happier with my cast, crew, and
the finished footage!
I served as director of photography and technical
consultant for Map Thieves, a first-time filmmaking effort by
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's drama department.
I stepped in front of the camera for a couple of projects
including the short film, I Feel Your Pain, as an insensitive Master
of the World who's pregnant wife decides to teach him a lesson, and my first
industrial VOC role as a news anchor for an event video produced by
Picturebox Productions.
I have received the last shipment of gear for my $25,000
production gear expansion. Take a look at the newest toys...er tools
at Austin Film Tools.
DV Magazine
bumped my
Power Management on the Micro-budget Set
article, adapted for the
magazine, to their May issue. Look for it there.
December 28th, 2004
Stairway to Heaven is wrapping pre-production as we
head into the new year. Principal photography is scheduled for
weekends in January. Visit the production
page at
Lensville.com.
November 23rd, 2004
DV Magazine asked me to adapt my
Power Management on the Micro-budget Set
online article for their
publication. Look for that in the April 2005 issue.
November 21st, 2004
Toby Stoner directs and Jen White D.P.'s a music video at
the 501 soundstage. I work as swing and assistant camera operator for
the shoot which included a rain gag that thoroughly soaks one of the band
members.
November 15th, 2004
A page-one rewrite of
Death & Redemption and a new working title - Stairway to Heaven.
Principal photography is slated for January 2005. Visit the production
page at
Lensville.com.
November 6th, 2004
Jeffry Travis of Dos Gringos Productions directs a short
film for the Mister Sinus Theater troupe title Twink. I was
gaffer for cinematographer P.J. Raval. Twink will air on the
Austin WB channel.
October 10th, 2004
I D.P.'ed a very ambitious 16mm color U.T. student short
titled Coup d'Etat - a 5-page Tarantino inspired shoot-em-up set in a
convenience store. The film has been transferred to uncompressed HD
Quicktime files and then to SD video for editing. Frames coming soon.
September 22nd, 2004
Pre-production for my
script, Death & Redemption, started with key crew members getting a
first look at plans and aspirations for the short film.
September 15th, 2004
In order to best expand
my current rental inventory, I am conducting a survey of Austin area
filmmakers. Participants receive 10% off their next rental and a
chance to win a weekend lighting package worth $190.
September 11th, 2004
I added a
De-interlacing Video article in the Learning section. See it
here.
August 11th, 2004
I D.P.'d a Troy
Dillenger music video directed by Robie Kentspeth. See it
here.
July 21st, 2004
I D.P.'d the 25-page
Haunting Kate directed by first-timer Jimmy Wilden. See it
here.
June 20th, 2004
I D.P.'d the 5-page
The Hypocrite directed by first-timer Steve Warren.
I added a lot more
images from Sticks & Stones directed by Arnie Reyes
here.
February 18th, 2004
I shot two short films
totaling 50 pages in seven days! I'm exhausted!
Take a look at the
6-page The Real You directed by Robie Kentspeth
here.
Take a look at some of the
43-page Sticks & Stones directed by Arnie Reyes
here.
January 31st, 2004
I mailed my first ever
newsletter with insight and info for micro-budget filmmakers. Take a
look
here.
December 28th, 2003
Added
Power Management on a
Micro-budget set
to the learning section. Take a look
here.
November 26, 2003
Added the Ultima IX:
Ascension Intro Quicktime move. Take a look
here.
Added the Ultima IX: Ascension "Prison" Quicktime move. Take a look
here.
November 20, 2003
I am renting my
production gear now! I've been building the gear rentals pages to help
new and indy filmmakers get the most out of their production. I've
included information for newcomers on various tools including my "straight
talk" and "grip tips." Take a look
here.
September 21, 2003
Added the Ultima:
Online Quicktime move. Take a look
here.
More movies to follow soon.
September 10, 2003
I'm teaching a seminar
on Lighting for DV on September 27th. Take a look
here.
September 7,
2003
A new look for the website to highlight my focus on animated and live narrative production.
I've condensed
my portfolio to
a few key selects. I'll be adding video clips to better demonstrate my work.
|
