COMANCHE Webisodes

COMANCHE Webisodes

Check out this new webisode by MustacheMeetFace Productions called COMANCHE. It’s quite hilarious and there are already 2 webisodes up. A college classmate Josh Gibson from Gibson Adventure is the DP and it was shot here in Chicago. Got to support the locals
“We’re not in Mexico anymore”

Academy Award Winning Claymation – More

Academy Award Winning Claymation – More

I’d thought I’d put another claymation up to show how a great story has been brought to life in this art form. I hope to dive into this area in the near future. This particular stop motion short film is a favorite:
The Academy-Award nominated animated short-film, More (1998), tells the story of a lonely inventor, [...]

The Bronson Maneuver (by Mike McCain) – Claymation

The Bronson Maneuver (by Mike McCain) – Claymation

I have been wanting to do a claymation for a while now and FINALLY I am putting something together to make it happen. Here’s a claymation that I thought was short, sweet, and funny and there was even a trailer for it.
It’s called The Bronson Maneuver and it was done by Mike McCain, an Artist/Designer [...]

Sony and Canon – Suddenly, Last Summer Experimental Short

Sony and Canon – Suddenly, Last Summer Experimental Short

I have a Canon XH-A1 and I am happy with it. I used to have a Sony VX2100 but I thought the Canon was enough for what I needed. I have fallen in love with the Canon 5D Mark II because of my photography but it also comes with HD video which I LOVE. I [...]

Congrats to PAPi CHULO

Congrats to PAPi CHULO

A friend and classmate from Columbia College Chicago, Jonny Diaz and his friend JR Strickland, was successful in getting their film PAPi CHULO accepted into 3 film festivals.
1.) 2009 Chicago International REEL Shorts Festival!
http://www.projectchicago.com/
The festival will take place Thursday Sept 10th – Sun Sept 13th
in downtown Chicago, IL (Film Row Cinema – South Loop [...]

Project Pedal – 64 Days

Project Pedal – 64 Days

You have read on this vlog many times my love and enthusiasm for a doc project called Project Pedal. It’s something I stumbled upon and found that I had more connections to through people I have met online who have the same enthusiasm and excitement for it as we follow it to it’s completion. Mike [...]

Wine Library TV Chicago

Wine Library TV Chicago

Gary Vaynerchuk came to Chicago by way of his book signing tour and was given much love. There were new and old fans who knew the right questions to ask and how to get Gary Vee pumped. I went as a new fan and to ask a few questions that would help me with my [...]

Air One Blogger’s Reception in Chicago

Air One Blogger’s Reception in Chicago

Fly Italian from the U.S. with Air One
The Italian Air One airlines now flies 6 weekly flights direct from Chicago to Milan initiating June 26 and from Boston to Milan June 27.
In this time of heavy delays, cancellations, aircrafts in disrepair, and airlines laying off employees and cutting flights, Air One stands out. What more [...]

Fixx Reading Series/Pilcrow Lit Fest

Fixx Reading Series/Pilcrow Lit Fest

Hey all, I have been working on another project called The UnScene Chicago and this past week/weekend we went on our first project, the Fixx Reading Series and the Pilcrow Lit Fest. It was the Pilcrow Lit Fest’s first year and Sawyer and I had the chance to document it. So I will be using [...]

Mahalo Idol Six Finalists -TheFemGeek’s Choice

Mahalo Idol Six Finalists -TheFemGeek’s Choice

I’m breaking from form here and have decided to do a non-video post. But don’t fret there will be videos.
For those of you who haven’t heard or read or seen, Veronica Belmont is no longer hosting Mahalo Daily. So Jason Calacanis founder of Mahalo.com has decided to have a American Idol like competition, Mahalo Idol, [...]

Breakfast with Jeff Pulver – Chicago 2008

Breakfast with Jeff Pulver – Chicago 2008

Here’s a video of the Breakfast with Jeff Pulver that was held at Duffy’s Tavern in Chicago in February 2008. I got a chance to meet up again with Jeff, and it was a pleasure as usual, as well as Leah Jones and Mark Smithivas (1god). I also got a chance to meet up with [...]

Student Short Film – reflection

Student Short Film – reflection

This is a rough copy (due to transferring to do a basic editing job for the net) of my 1st short film in Production II. The actors are friends of mine and I take my hat off to them. I use a 16mm Bolex camera and the music you hear is Digustipated by Tool. It’s [...]

A Day Out in the Corn Fields

A Day Out in the Corn Fields

Hey come check out what it’s like when I have a day out in the corn fields. Erna, Joanne, Tina, and myself arrived at the research site in Will County, Illinois before the other crew and I decided take a video so I could share it with you. I hope you enjoy.

Network2.tv Pulver Party – Herding Cats

Network2.tv Pulver Party – Herding Cats

I had the privilege of attending a Network2.tv get-together. Not only was it a chance to meet Chris Brogan and Jeff Pulver, but I also got the chance to meet some people I have been connecting with on Twitter along with meeting new Twitter users.I got the chance to listen to and learn about the [...]

Student Short Film – reflection

This is a rough copy (due to transferring to do a basic editing job for the net) of my 1st short film in Production II. The actors are friends of mine and I take my hat off to them. I use a 16mm Bolex camera and the music you hear is Digustipated by Tool. It’s track 69 on the Undertow CD. Hope you like it and please leave comments.



8 Responses to “Student Short Film – reflection”

  1. James Mathias Says:

    pretty killer. I dug it.

    I want to see more.

  2. diann beyers Says:

    I think you are a gifted producer and writer. You have such great ideas. I am so extremely proud of you. I see such bright future for you. You know this is your MOTHER. I see nothing but greatness in your future. But, then you were always great to me.

  3. Steve Woolf Says:

    that music and beat is pretty damn scary!

    would love to see more of your stuff, keep going!

  4. Zadi Says:

    Hey Tif!

    Steve and I just sat down to watch your film. Good stuff! It had us intrigued until the end. I soo want to see the production notes on this one. :) Can’t wait to see more of your work!

  5. Bettina Says:

    BEST FILM EVER!!!!!!!! :!: :!: :!: :!:

  6. Clintus McGintus Says:

    Can’t wait to see some more. I miss this stuff.

  7. Mark Schoneveld Says:

    Wow, great work! Great use of shadows and contrast. And I’m impressed with your color balance under crappy fluorescents. Awesome!

  8. Jeff Smith Says:

    Very very nice! I’m curious if the music inspired the concept or if you had the concept first and then found the music. Either way very cool!

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