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Krylon “Brand”
A dresser slides from room to room, from one era to the next. All of this (except for the wallpaper) was captured in-camera, stop-action.
Behind the Scenes:
Client: Sherwin-Williams
Agency: Doner
Agency Producer: Adam Simmons
Agency Creative Director: Valerie Foley
Agency Art Director: Natalie BierlProduction Co.: Charlex
Director: Ryan Dunn
Director of Photography: Helder Sun
Stop-Motion Animator: Andrew Hodges
Stop-Motion Producer: Kelli BixlerPost-Production Co.: Charlex
Senior Producer: Nicole Stevens
Flame Artist: Marc Goldfine
2D Animator: Jose Fuentes
Smoke Editor: Alan Neidorf
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DC Earthquake Devastation
This is what a 5.9 earthquake in Virginia looks like. God, I love the internet. Via jmckinley’s posterous.
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Subway “Grease”
In one year, U.S. restaurants can produce up to 1.4 million pounds of grease. Skip the grease, come to Subway! Or watch this commercial I shot for them, at least.
Client: Subway
Agency: MMB Boston
ACD, Art Director: Chris Poulin
ACD, Copywriter: George Goetz
Art Director: Jen Campbell
Copywriter: Liz Giuggio
Director of Broadcast: Sara VentetuoloProduction: Charlex
Director: Ryan Dunn
DP: Pete Konczal
Producer: Diane Leuci
VFX Supervisor: Steve ChiarelloPost-Production: Charlex
Creative Director: Ryan Dunn
Senior Producer: Alex Jarman
Lead Editor: John Zawisha
Asst. Editor: Drew Weigel
Lead Flame Artist: Marc Goldfine
Flame Artist: John Yu
2D Compositor: Jun Lee
Lead Lighter: James Fisher
Additional Lighters: Keith McMenamy, Will Atkins
Lead Modeler: Alex Cheparev
Additional Modelers: Hung Ma, Chin Lee
Lead Rigger: Steve Mann
Additional Rigger: Andre Stuppert
Lead CG Animator: Tony Tabtong
CG Supervisor: Keith McCabe
Supervising Producer: Lori Fechter
ECD: Alex Weil
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Game of Thrones Cast – Season 2
To the delight of many a fan, Game of Thrones returns to HBO in the Spring of 2012 for its second season (where winter will still be coming to Westeros). We have some returning cast members, some dearly departed characters who sadly will not, and more importantly we get to meet some all new characters (and the actors they will play).
I will keep a running tally on the current state of casting here for all to enjoy, updating as frequently as the news comes in (or as close as I can get).
New Cast
Nonso Anozie is Xaro Xhoan Daxos
Simon Armstrong is Qhorin Halfhand
Andy Beckwith is Rorge
Nicholas Blane is The Spice King
Sam Callis is Gold Cloak
Oona Chaplin is Talisa
Gwendoline Christie is Brienne Tarth
Ben Crompton is Dolorous Edd Tollett
Steven Cole is Kovarro
Liam Cunningham is Davos Seaworth
Karl Davies is Alton Lannister
Oliver Ford Davies is Maester Cressen
Stephen Dillane is Stannis Baratheon
Edward Dogliani is Rattleshirt
Roy Dotrice is Hallyne
Simon Fisher-Becker is High Septon
Ian Hanmore is Pyat Pree
Ralph Ineson is Dagmer Cleftjaw
Gerard Jordan is Biter
Rose Leslie is Ygritte
Patrick Malahide is Balon Greyjoy
Michael McElhatton is Roose Bolton
Fintan McKeown is Ser Amory Lorch
Anthony Morris is The Tickler
Hannah Murray is Gilly
Lucian Msamati is Salladhor Saan
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Daniel Portman is Podrick Payne
Robert Pugh is Craster
John Stahl is Rickard Karstark
Carice Van Houten is Melisandre of Asshai
Tony Way is Dontos Hollard
Gemma Whelan is Yara Greyjoy
Tom Wlaschiha is Jaqen H’ghar
Returning Lead Cast
Alfie Allen is Theon Greyjoy
Emilia Clarke is Daenerys Targaryen
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is Ser Jaime Lannister
Peter Dinklage is Tyrion Lannister
Michelle Fairley is Catelyn Stark
Aidan Gillen is Petyr Baelish
Jack Gleeson is Joffrey Baratheon
Iain Glen is Ser Jorah Mormont
Kit Harington is Jon Snow
Lena Headey is Cersei Baratheon
Isaac Hempstead-Wright is Bran Stark
Richard Madden is Robb Stark
Rory McCann is Sandor Clegane
Sophie Turner is Sansa Stark
Maisie Williams is Arya Stark
Returning Featured Cast
John Campbell-West is Samwell Tarly
Ron Donachie is Ser Rodrik Cassel
Jerome Flynn is Bronn
Conleth Hill is Varys
Donald Sumpter is Maester Luwin
Returning Guest Cast
Amrita Acharia is Irri
Roger Allam is Illyrio Mopatis
Josef Altin is Pyp
Gethin Anthony is Renly Baratheon
Esmé Bianco is Ros
David Bradley is Ser Walder Frey
Dominic Carter is Janos Slynt
Antonia Christophers is Mhaegen
James Cosmo is Jeor Mormont
Charles Dance is Tywin Lannister
Joseph Dempsie is Gendry
Kate Dickie is Lysa Arryn
Stephen Don is Stiv
Emun Elliot is Marillion
Lino Facioli is Robert (Sweetrobin) Arryn
Elyes Gabel is Rakharo
Ian Gelder is Ser Kevan Lannister
Julian Glover is Grand Maester Pycelle
Ben Hawkey is Hot Pie
Wilko Johnson is Ser Ilyn Payne
Sibel Kekilli is Shae
Susie Kelly is Masha Keddle
Mark Lewis Jones is Shagga
Francis Magee is Yoren
Clive Mantle is Greatjon Umber
Ian McElhinney is Ser Barristan Selmy
Luke McEwan is Rast
Roxanne McKee is Doreah
Kristian Nairn is Hodor
Art Parkinson is Rickon Stark
Aimee Richardson is Myrcella Baratheon
Dar Salim is Qotho
Eugene Simon is Ser Lancel Lannister
Mark Stanley is Grenn
Conan Stevens is Ser Gregor Clegane
Owen Teale is Ser Alliser Thorne
Peter Vaughan is Maester Aemon Targaryen
Natalia Tena is Osha
Eros Vlahos is Lommy Greenhands
Callum Wharry is Tommen Baratheon
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Quote of the Week #054
“Knowledge is a weapon. Arm yourself well before you ride forth to battle.” – Aemon Targaryen
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Cass McCombs’ “County Line”
Cass McCombs’ album “Wit’s End,” came out back in April, and it’s been a slow burn for me. My apathy had nothing to do with how laid back, quiet, reserved and melancholic it was, because I rather like all of those qualities in an album. I think it may have been the general coating of malaise spread over top of everything, a suffocating feeling like sleeping with a garbage bag for a blanket.
However, in returning to the album a couple of months later—and a couple of months wiser—I now find beauty in the despondence, comfort in its distance. And the above video for lead track and single, “County Line,” expresses that tone perfectly. What I first construed as depressed alienation I now embrace as the echo of a comforting voice across a windless field.
I intend to wrap myself up in this album for a little while, and see how it fits. The good news is that it’s not a garbage bag for a blanket after all, more like a coarse but cozy wool. Hard to sell that to you as Summer breathes down our neck, but the nights can get chilly.
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Stick Figures and Sunbeams
The art of my four year old daughter Grace.
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Grace Says “Hi, Daddy… it’s me.”
Last night, my daughter left me her very first voicemail. She is three years old, almost four (in May), and she’s definitely spoken on my VM in the past, but it’s usually… “Ohhhh… daddy’s not there mommy,” as she pulls the phone away and hangs up. Last night, however, the concept of talking into a telephonic device, waiting for a beep, then delivering a “message” all fell into place. Here is the transcript:
“Daddy? Hi, Daddy its me, um… I’m having a nice day and… Rosie fell down, and… I can’t wait to see you and… what’s, um… think… thing… uh…” [CLICK]
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Five Song Mixtapes. 008.
“Indie Waltz”
The waltz is a time signature we are all familiar with (ONE two three, ONE two three), but it’s connotations are mostly with baroque ballrooms and high school dance classes. However, musicians continue to utilize the unique rhythm to this day, and here are a few examples that take the waltz into a new place. These aren’t your typical brush kit plus piano waltzes here.
1. Arcade Fire Crown of Love
2. Iron & Wine Flightless Bird, American Mouth
3. Bright Eyes False Advertising
4. Josh Ritter The Curse
5. Radiohead Wolf at the DoorDownload Mixtape.
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Block, Steal & Rebound All-in-One
Washington’s Javale McGee does the unthinkable to Wesley Matthews of the Trailblazers. How would a statistician log this play?
Thanks, Elz.
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Ghetto Friday…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rv1W9A2L80&w=500&h=300
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Creep On Creepin’ On
Timber Timbre are back on April 5, 2011. I was a big fan of their self-titled debut, and hope the trend of macabre folk creations continues.
It also look like they’re coming to a town near you, so if you haven’t heard them live, or at all for that matter, get out from under your dusty blankets and go!
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Ghetto Friday…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-jIBHI3U6Y
Thanks, Manny!
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Verizon “Flight”
Director: Ryan Dunn
Editorial/Compositing: CharlexA man leaves a Verizon store, takes an escalator into the sky, rides a cloud over to a toy plane, then hops into a miniature hot air balloon before parting the clouds and floating off into his Verizon utopia.
So cliché, I know.
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Macy’s “Million Dollar Makeover”
Macy’s “Million Dollar Makeover”
Director/Designer: Ryan Dunn
Editorial/Animation/Lighting/Compositing: CharlexI directed this promo, starring Clinton Kelly — of TLC’s What Not to Wear — for a Macy’s Facebook sweepstakes. I filmed Clinton on greenscreen with two RED cameras mounted to a single Fisher dolly car (one covered the close-up and one covered the wide-shot), then the team at Charlex edited and composited the footage into a 3D environment.
Details about the sweepstakes at www.facebook.com/Macys.
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Rite Aid “Numbers”
Password: numb3r5
Director/Designer: Ryan Dunn
Editorial/Animation/Lighting/Compositing: CharlexThis project was designed and directed by yours truly, in collaboration with the team at Charlex. It is noteworthy as the first commercial for Rite Aid to be done entirely using design and graphics. Every frame of what you see was created in 3D using Maya, and composited in Nuke.
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The Indie Music Alphabet! – 2010 Edition
I’ve decided against my lesser judgment to omit letter-by-letter descriptions, because honestly, this is all about the music. I’m not trying to give you color commentary here, people. The list is a little late in the month, but better late than never.
I’m sure some of you will agree with certain letters, disagree with others, and hopefully have not heard of a few of these bands. It was a great year for music, and unexpected letters ran deep, making the selection hard in places (the letter “W” for example).
So, Merry Christmas, and enjoy the list!
Arcade Fire – Mp3
Beach House – Mp3
Clogs – Mp3
Deerhunter – Mp3
Karen Elson – Mp3
Fang Island – Mp3
Gayngs – Mp3
Hot Chip – Mp3
Interpol – Mp3
Jónsi – Mp3
Klaxons – Link
Local Natives – Mp3
Memoryhouse – Mp3
The National – Mp3
Oneohtrix Point Never – Mp3
Owen Pallett – Mp3
Qua – Mp3
Real Estate – Mp3
Sufjan Stevens – Mp3
Twin Shadow – Mp3
Underworld – Mp3
Sharon Van Etten – Mp3
Kanye West – Mp3
Xiu Xiu – Mp3
Yeasayer – Mp3
Zola Jesus – Mp3
Complete Alphabet. Download
