Hey,
Here's a video I made for New Media class as the first assignment. It's the first of three this semester. The last of which will be my 20 minute Film Noir. This one is based on a poem by my friend Graham. So, without further ado, here ya go:
25 February 2007
04 February 2007
03 February 2007
Ok, music time
Ok,
Favorite album of the week/month and year... although from last year... "Through the Windowpane" by Guillemots will knock your bloody socks off. Every song, every single song on this album fits perfectly... it flows and paints a rich tapestry of sound and lyrical depth... woa.
Give it a shot.
Favorite album of the week/month and year... although from last year... "Through the Windowpane" by Guillemots will knock your bloody socks off. Every song, every single song on this album fits perfectly... it flows and paints a rich tapestry of sound and lyrical depth... woa.
Give it a shot.
30 January 2007
Film Noir!
This post is regarding my newest film... a Film Noir! Yeah, crime, mystery, violence, suspense, cheesy diaglogue and humorous characters... It was a blast to write... merely concieved and written in 8 days! not bad... I'd say. But, I was brewing up the idea whilst abroad in the UK. And it's going to be even more of a blast to shoot! (no pun intended) I have all the actors and a place to shoot! I am so far ahead of schedule it scares me... that's not my nature you see...
It's due to be fully edited by April 24th... for my New Media Class... Which I am SOOOO psyched about. I was going to make the film anyway, like I made Bookends last year. But, now that it's an assignment... the stakes are even higher... AND I can work on it in class! I am pretty thrilled. So, if you wanna read it, I can e-mail you a copy... There is no title yet... until then.
It's due to be fully edited by April 24th... for my New Media Class... Which I am SOOOO psyched about. I was going to make the film anyway, like I made Bookends last year. But, now that it's an assignment... the stakes are even higher... AND I can work on it in class! I am pretty thrilled. So, if you wanna read it, I can e-mail you a copy... There is no title yet... until then.
20 January 2007
Jenna
Hey all,
It's been ages, I know. I'm sorry, but the past month has been a very difficult one for me. The biggest reason for that was leaving the UK, but mostly, leaving someone I met there. This is of course, Jenna. Many of you may have probably heard me speak of her or describe some of the things we've done. But, I thought that I would use this post to inform you that my study abroad experience has followed me home to the US. And, for this reason, it may never end.
Last Thursday was our 3 month anniversary... and things haven't been better. Leaving England was the hardest thing I've ever had to do... however, I'm doing much better now and have re-adjusted to the American way of life... well, not really, but I'm getting there. Yeah, wait, yeah... not gonna happen any time soon. Yet, I've never really been that 'American'... whatever that means. This is just something some of my British friends said... But, Jenna and I are great. We work. Simple as that. She feels like my best friend whilst being a girlfriend at the same time... it's perfect. She and I will work.
I know what you're thinking... the Distance! Blimey! Right, so have we... However, it's easy to slag this off and say that it just won't work... but, when have I ever liked things that are easy? Greece... starving on a boat? Easy. Going to a school in England, living with English kids... all on my own...? Easy. Long distance relationship with Jenna? Easy. It'll work. Besides, this will give us a wonderful opportunity to pursue our careers before pursuing others. I can focus on film, make this film... this little Noir I'm brewing up over here... and she can focus on journalism. I'm heading back for 8 days in March. This will be great to see if we can do the distance thing.... Plus, technology is amazing. We've been talking to eachother like the Jetsons with webcams on both computers... they're a slight lag, but we can hear eachother perfectly and it's free! So, basically, in the end, in conclusion, with all things considered, after its all said and done, finally, to conclude, simply put, WE CAN MAKE IT.
Thanks for reading my blog. However, this is NOT the end. This relationship will forever tie me to the wonderful United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. I will be back in March, she's coming the States in May... and I may be back in August.
Until then, this blog will be used to inform you all of SNC... well, wait, maybe not... Ok, ok. Here goes... this blog will be transformed in to a place for my artwork and news on my upcoming film. I really hope that you will still stop in from time to time and see how I'm doing. It really has meant a lot that you have been reading... So thank you very much.
UP next: SKETCHBOOK DUMP! and news of the upcoming FILM!!!!
It's been ages, I know. I'm sorry, but the past month has been a very difficult one for me. The biggest reason for that was leaving the UK, but mostly, leaving someone I met there. This is of course, Jenna. Many of you may have probably heard me speak of her or describe some of the things we've done. But, I thought that I would use this post to inform you that my study abroad experience has followed me home to the US. And, for this reason, it may never end.
Last Thursday was our 3 month anniversary... and things haven't been better. Leaving England was the hardest thing I've ever had to do... however, I'm doing much better now and have re-adjusted to the American way of life... well, not really, but I'm getting there. Yeah, wait, yeah... not gonna happen any time soon. Yet, I've never really been that 'American'... whatever that means. This is just something some of my British friends said... But, Jenna and I are great. We work. Simple as that. She feels like my best friend whilst being a girlfriend at the same time... it's perfect. She and I will work.
I know what you're thinking... the Distance! Blimey! Right, so have we... However, it's easy to slag this off and say that it just won't work... but, when have I ever liked things that are easy? Greece... starving on a boat? Easy. Going to a school in England, living with English kids... all on my own...? Easy. Long distance relationship with Jenna? Easy. It'll work. Besides, this will give us a wonderful opportunity to pursue our careers before pursuing others. I can focus on film, make this film... this little Noir I'm brewing up over here... and she can focus on journalism. I'm heading back for 8 days in March. This will be great to see if we can do the distance thing.... Plus, technology is amazing. We've been talking to eachother like the Jetsons with webcams on both computers... they're a slight lag, but we can hear eachother perfectly and it's free! So, basically, in the end, in conclusion, with all things considered, after its all said and done, finally, to conclude, simply put, WE CAN MAKE IT.
Thanks for reading my blog. However, this is NOT the end. This relationship will forever tie me to the wonderful United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. I will be back in March, she's coming the States in May... and I may be back in August.
Until then, this blog will be used to inform you all of SNC... well, wait, maybe not... Ok, ok. Here goes... this blog will be transformed in to a place for my artwork and news on my upcoming film. I really hope that you will still stop in from time to time and see how I'm doing. It really has meant a lot that you have been reading... So thank you very much.
UP next: SKETCHBOOK DUMP! and news of the upcoming FILM!!!!
31 December 2006
Back in London
Hey,
Just thought I'd let you all know that Christmas went very well at Jenna's house in Trowbridge. Her family was wonderful and made me feel right at home. I missed being at my own home, but it was very relaxing.
I'm now back in London to finish 3 essays... Hurray! So, once I finish those I'll be posting a bit more. Plus, I've aqcuired Macromedia Flash Professional 8 and have watched the training video series... Oh, the things people do over breaks and holidays... but, I've learned it pretty well and can't wait to do a bit of animating! So, watch out for those!
Until then mates... Have a great day :)
Here's an animated ball I've made...
Just thought I'd let you all know that Christmas went very well at Jenna's house in Trowbridge. Her family was wonderful and made me feel right at home. I missed being at my own home, but it was very relaxing.
I'm now back in London to finish 3 essays... Hurray! So, once I finish those I'll be posting a bit more. Plus, I've aqcuired Macromedia Flash Professional 8 and have watched the training video series... Oh, the things people do over breaks and holidays... but, I've learned it pretty well and can't wait to do a bit of animating! So, watch out for those!
Until then mates... Have a great day :)
Here's an animated ball I've made...
16 December 2006
Cool Advert
Hey guys,
check this TV ad out. I saw it a few times in the cinema as a preview and thought it was pretty cool. I especially like the song. Check it out:
check this TV ad out. I saw it a few times in the cinema as a preview and thought it was pretty cool. I especially like the song. Check it out:
13 December 2006
More Sketches!
Brendan Benson:
House of Lords: (The Young Knives)
Robert Smith:
Alex Turner:
Carl Barât: (Libertines)
David Bowie:
Dave Groll:
Karen O: (Yeah Yeah Yeahs)
Mick Jagger:
House of Lords: (The Young Knives)
Robert Smith:
Alex Turner:
Carl Barât: (Libertines)
David Bowie:
Dave Groll:
Karen O: (Yeah Yeah Yeahs)
Mick Jagger:
04 December 2006
Paris
Bonjour Mes Amis!
So this weekend, Jenna and I traveled to "La Ville D'Amoure" of Paris France. We arrived by way of the glorious "Eurostar" train on Friday evening to "Gare du Nord" train station... which is within the Metro system, so that made it easy for us to carry on our journey. We had no plans, just to see the city... So we did.... and it was the smoothest, easiest, best and most exciting trip I've made thus far! I definitely saved the best for last... that's for sure. It also pays to travel in good company. We saw the sights (The Sacre Couer, The Louvre, The Champs Elysees, L'Arc De Triumph, The Effiel Tower, Musee D'Orsay, Notre Dame de Paris, The Moulin Rouge, cafes, restaurants, the people and the character)... It was a fully-loaded trip.
Now onto the interesting stuff... The scary stuff... Well, this one wasn't scary, it was just annoying. So, saturday morning, we were on a Paris high, we had just seen the Sacre Couer in Montmartre... cuz it was right next to our Hostel! We saw the church, walked down the steps and slopes in front of it, leading to the city... glorious view. Walking along, looking at the beautiful sights... apparently, we weren't watching where we were going... because the next thing I realized, I was the posession of a 6'7" Peddler with snaggle teeth that looked very much like Jaffar's hagged old-man alias who leads Aladdin to the Cave of Destiny in the Disney Classic. With his arms on my shoulders and a colorful string around my first finger, I was owned. And so it began... I was gifted with a view of eternal damnation. I saw through his lies. I through his bloody Hukana Matata Lies!!!! 2 minutes and 5 Euros later, I had a crappy friendship bracelet on my right wrist, forever reflecting my neglegence and obsessive infatuation with white churches...
Another highlight was seeing a street-performer with his spectical and guitar-clad marionette dance and lip-sync along with Rage Against the Machine's "Killing in the Name Of" on the Bridge just North of Notre Dame...
It was a fantastic and exciting experience. I loved the city and the people. It was the first time that it actually felt like a European city. There was hardly a trace of Americanization... which was a breathe of fresh air... But, they have their own chains... of course... Oh, and I finally got to use the 4 1/2 years of French Education... that was actually really neat. Well, thanks for reading. Bon journée!
Nick
So this weekend, Jenna and I traveled to "La Ville D'Amoure" of Paris France. We arrived by way of the glorious "Eurostar" train on Friday evening to "Gare du Nord" train station... which is within the Metro system, so that made it easy for us to carry on our journey. We had no plans, just to see the city... So we did.... and it was the smoothest, easiest, best and most exciting trip I've made thus far! I definitely saved the best for last... that's for sure. It also pays to travel in good company. We saw the sights (The Sacre Couer, The Louvre, The Champs Elysees, L'Arc De Triumph, The Effiel Tower, Musee D'Orsay, Notre Dame de Paris, The Moulin Rouge, cafes, restaurants, the people and the character)... It was a fully-loaded trip.
Now onto the interesting stuff... The scary stuff... Well, this one wasn't scary, it was just annoying. So, saturday morning, we were on a Paris high, we had just seen the Sacre Couer in Montmartre... cuz it was right next to our Hostel! We saw the church, walked down the steps and slopes in front of it, leading to the city... glorious view. Walking along, looking at the beautiful sights... apparently, we weren't watching where we were going... because the next thing I realized, I was the posession of a 6'7" Peddler with snaggle teeth that looked very much like Jaffar's hagged old-man alias who leads Aladdin to the Cave of Destiny in the Disney Classic. With his arms on my shoulders and a colorful string around my first finger, I was owned. And so it began... I was gifted with a view of eternal damnation. I saw through his lies. I through his bloody Hukana Matata Lies!!!! 2 minutes and 5 Euros later, I had a crappy friendship bracelet on my right wrist, forever reflecting my neglegence and obsessive infatuation with white churches...
Another highlight was seeing a street-performer with his spectical and guitar-clad marionette dance and lip-sync along with Rage Against the Machine's "Killing in the Name Of" on the Bridge just North of Notre Dame...
It was a fantastic and exciting experience. I loved the city and the people. It was the first time that it actually felt like a European city. There was hardly a trace of Americanization... which was a breathe of fresh air... But, they have their own chains... of course... Oh, and I finally got to use the 4 1/2 years of French Education... that was actually really neat. Well, thanks for reading. Bon journée!
Nick
29 November 2006
Elderly man's rendition of "Fix You" by Coldplay
Well folks, I have a special treat for you today. This alone made my week. I really hope you enjoy it because it left me on the edge of tears. Seriously, this is so incredibly poignant that it should make Coldplay's Chris Martin rethink his performing style... take note of the oxygen mask... Do enjoy!
27 November 2006
Amsterdam
So, I know what you're thinking... and, well, it's true. Yes, Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen! What else could you have possibly been thinking???
It was a great weekend. Well, mostly. First off... thank God, Zues, Buddha, everyone, because my travels this time were incredibly PAIN-FREE! I'm very happy to say that I, not once, ran into trouble getting there or coming back...
Among many of the things I did and saw this weekend, the one thing I know I did for sure was turn 21. yea. woo hoo. hip hip hurrary, what have you... What's the big deal? I spent my 21st birthday in a gorgeous town, seeing the Modern Art Museum, the Anne Frank House, eating Argentinian Steak and going to bed early... who else can say that??? Who else has EVER had some very necessary peace and quiet on their 21st birthday? I sure can't think of anyone. Most people get incredibly trashed and not even remember what happened while ruining 6 or 7 drinks because of all the sick. Gross. Not me! I remember the city and everything that was in it! And for that reason, I had a fabulous time.
In a city who's reputation is stained by college, pot-smoking frat boys and films that only promote its stigma, I didn't know what to expect from this town. I just knew it would be a cool place to turn 21. Much to my surprise, I fell in love with most parts of this town. The city structure is a wonder on its own. It's a labyrinth of canals, winding streets and well preserved flats and buildings. The streets have 3 sections. The tram section in the middle, the car sections further out and then, the bicycle lanes. Oh, the Bikes! The ratio of bikes to cars is staggering! It's something like 2:1 Bikes:Cars. I loved it. They are everywhere! And they are relentless! I was meaning to rent one, but I thought I might not be able to keep up with the pace of those really tall, really good-looking Dutch. Yeah, they are great as well. The locals are amazing. Kind, laid back, gentle and sophisticated. I can't say enough about how much I loved the locals. They were a delight to meet.
So, I had a nice trip and do hope that the tarnished view of Amsterdam won't dissuade you from visiting such a cool city!
Also, if you do enjoy soft drugs... They are legal here. There are hundreds of "Coffeshops" that offer sales and places to consume them. What was interesting to me was how they didn't stick out like sore thumbs like I thought they might. The soft-drug world and the outisde/sober world seemed to be very much in harmony. Well, I guess the pot-smokers just stay out of peoples' hair... and the plant attracts thousands of tourists each year... So they're not complaining!
But, here are some pics from my trip!
It was a great weekend. Well, mostly. First off... thank God, Zues, Buddha, everyone, because my travels this time were incredibly PAIN-FREE! I'm very happy to say that I, not once, ran into trouble getting there or coming back...
Among many of the things I did and saw this weekend, the one thing I know I did for sure was turn 21. yea. woo hoo. hip hip hurrary, what have you... What's the big deal? I spent my 21st birthday in a gorgeous town, seeing the Modern Art Museum, the Anne Frank House, eating Argentinian Steak and going to bed early... who else can say that??? Who else has EVER had some very necessary peace and quiet on their 21st birthday? I sure can't think of anyone. Most people get incredibly trashed and not even remember what happened while ruining 6 or 7 drinks because of all the sick. Gross. Not me! I remember the city and everything that was in it! And for that reason, I had a fabulous time.
In a city who's reputation is stained by college, pot-smoking frat boys and films that only promote its stigma, I didn't know what to expect from this town. I just knew it would be a cool place to turn 21. Much to my surprise, I fell in love with most parts of this town. The city structure is a wonder on its own. It's a labyrinth of canals, winding streets and well preserved flats and buildings. The streets have 3 sections. The tram section in the middle, the car sections further out and then, the bicycle lanes. Oh, the Bikes! The ratio of bikes to cars is staggering! It's something like 2:1 Bikes:Cars. I loved it. They are everywhere! And they are relentless! I was meaning to rent one, but I thought I might not be able to keep up with the pace of those really tall, really good-looking Dutch. Yeah, they are great as well. The locals are amazing. Kind, laid back, gentle and sophisticated. I can't say enough about how much I loved the locals. They were a delight to meet.
So, I had a nice trip and do hope that the tarnished view of Amsterdam won't dissuade you from visiting such a cool city!
Also, if you do enjoy soft drugs... They are legal here. There are hundreds of "Coffeshops" that offer sales and places to consume them. What was interesting to me was how they didn't stick out like sore thumbs like I thought they might. The soft-drug world and the outisde/sober world seemed to be very much in harmony. Well, I guess the pot-smokers just stay out of peoples' hair... and the plant attracts thousands of tourists each year... So they're not complaining!
But, here are some pics from my trip!
23 November 2006
Casino Royale: 007
So I saw it.
It was really good.
Very Film Noir.
It was funny, dramatic and charming.
The best Bond in a long long time.
I love Daniel Craig.
He actually makes Bond look human.
No gadgets, no fancy glamour.
Just Bond.
Go see it!
It was really good.
Very Film Noir.
It was funny, dramatic and charming.
The best Bond in a long long time.
I love Daniel Craig.
He actually makes Bond look human.
No gadgets, no fancy glamour.
Just Bond.
Go see it!
21 November 2006
Cool Video
Hey guys,
Here are a couple of cool videos I've seen in the past day. Things are going really well for me at the moment. School is getting more and more serious... with final projects looming in the distance... But I'm hanging in there. Here's something to whet your palette until Amsterdam this weekend!
The first is a video from the Vancouver Film School:
This next video is of the Cure performing one of my newest favourites by them...
Cheers folks!
Here are a couple of cool videos I've seen in the past day. Things are going really well for me at the moment. School is getting more and more serious... with final projects looming in the distance... But I'm hanging in there. Here's something to whet your palette until Amsterdam this weekend!
The first is a video from the Vancouver Film School:
This next video is of the Cure performing one of my newest favourites by them...
Cheers folks!
12 November 2006
Pan's Labyrinth
OK,
I know I posted something today already, but I just came accross this trailer. Let's just say that I haven't goosebumps like this since watching the trailer for Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers... This is the kind of filmmaking I want to get into. Beautiful fantasies with stories that are not just for kids... I hope to see this film at midnight! I'm such a dork. Hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as I have... Here it is:
I know I posted something today already, but I just came accross this trailer. Let's just say that I haven't goosebumps like this since watching the trailer for Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers... This is the kind of filmmaking I want to get into. Beautiful fantasies with stories that are not just for kids... I hope to see this film at midnight! I'm such a dork. Hopefully you'll enjoy it as much as I have... Here it is:
Liverpool
Hiya folks,
Well, I must inform you of my most recent adventure. During this episode, your brave explorer traveled to "The Most Cultural City in Europe 2008" of Liverpool. This time, his beautiful assistant accompanied him as he delved into the lives of the city's most famous sons... The Beatles! Well, delve would NOT be the word to use. Instead... visited their city and saw one attraction would be more appropriate. But, it was very enjoyable and fulfilling. We did the "Beatles Story" museum at Albert Dock in Liverpool Merseyside. Here, we meandered through a labrynth of original Beatles instruments on a chronological journey through their lives narrated by Paul McCartney, Brian Epstein and many others. It was fabulous to say the least. I saw some original guitars... a perfect replica what the "Cavern Club" and its connecting "Matthew Street" would have looked like back in 1958 where the Beatles played over 250 times... and a authentic pair of John Lennon's glasses that he wore during the filming and recording of "Imagine". It was very very well done. I also purchased a road sign of "Penny Lane" for £4.99.... WELL worth it!
Unfortunately, we were not able to see the sites where John, Paul, George and Ringo grew up... I wanted to... but the bus tickets sold out for the tour... and, it later that night, Liverpool's finest weather pissed down on us and blew us out of our "wellies"... So, next time. But, we did have a nice pub meal and saw the town. So, it was worth it.
Now I'm back and I have laundry, cleaning, finances, e-mails, registration and an ESSAY to attend to. I bid you Adieu.
Oh, my pics this time are a bit rubbish.... save for one... you'll know... John Lennon did this in a pic in front of the Statue of Liberty....
Well, I must inform you of my most recent adventure. During this episode, your brave explorer traveled to "The Most Cultural City in Europe 2008" of Liverpool. This time, his beautiful assistant accompanied him as he delved into the lives of the city's most famous sons... The Beatles! Well, delve would NOT be the word to use. Instead... visited their city and saw one attraction would be more appropriate. But, it was very enjoyable and fulfilling. We did the "Beatles Story" museum at Albert Dock in Liverpool Merseyside. Here, we meandered through a labrynth of original Beatles instruments on a chronological journey through their lives narrated by Paul McCartney, Brian Epstein and many others. It was fabulous to say the least. I saw some original guitars... a perfect replica what the "Cavern Club" and its connecting "Matthew Street" would have looked like back in 1958 where the Beatles played over 250 times... and a authentic pair of John Lennon's glasses that he wore during the filming and recording of "Imagine". It was very very well done. I also purchased a road sign of "Penny Lane" for £4.99.... WELL worth it!
Unfortunately, we were not able to see the sites where John, Paul, George and Ringo grew up... I wanted to... but the bus tickets sold out for the tour... and, it later that night, Liverpool's finest weather pissed down on us and blew us out of our "wellies"... So, next time. But, we did have a nice pub meal and saw the town. So, it was worth it.
Now I'm back and I have laundry, cleaning, finances, e-mails, registration and an ESSAY to attend to. I bid you Adieu.
Oh, my pics this time are a bit rubbish.... save for one... you'll know... John Lennon did this in a pic in front of the Statue of Liberty....
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