06 Jan Blackbox Trainer Crowdfunding Video
On the set of the Blackbox Trainer Crowdfunding video The shoot for the Blackbox Trainer app went quite smoothly compared to previous shoots I’d been involved with in the past. We had everything pretty much set up before any of the talent had showed up, and the shot list all planned out from beginning to end. Once we got everything set up, Christine and myself went about making sure I could pull her around while she worked the camera on the dolly, while Kellie Penna went about contacting the talent and Kenny Horton went about learning how to run the…
25 Dec Stop it!!!
Ah the dual nature of stop motion animation… The first side: all the planning, and prepping: It can be anything from sand, to Legos, G.I. Joes, to drawings, to the classic “Claymation”. You spend hours plotting out the story, making the background, each individual frame (if required), and then you finally shoot it. Which, if anyone is wondering, takes several more hours. The second side: you’ve accomplished all this work!!! Then you play the footage……..it lasts 8 seconds. Literally. 8 seconds le sigh That’s it. You might be able to stretch it to 10-12 seconds, 15 if you’re really good….
17 Dec Suma & Shreyas – Engagement Photography by Moth to Flame
To be a filmmaker and an entrepreneur means you require a lot of support. Nobody can stay sane and do it alone. One of my dearest friends and former wifey/roommate, Suma Nagmote, is one of these special people to me. Without her, I would be depressed and nowhere close to where I am right now as a filmmaker or as a person. Suma is one of those people whose smile lights up the room. Among all my friends, she is the mom out of the bunch. I am always amazed by all the details she remembers about everyone’s lives because…
12 Dec A Bird’s Nest Producer talks about life on set
A Bird’s Nest producer, Adam Duncan talks about life on set… When I think about “A Bird’s Nest” I feel like a proud parent. Perhaps the proud weird uncle is a better term. I’ve been fortunate enough to see “A Bird’s Nest” grow from the tiniest speck of an idea, and to see it through to a full blown adult sized award winning film. The process was memorable, rewarding and grueling. Christine Chen and I had long discussed our desire to make a festival quality film with gravity, with emotional depth and a strong emphasis on cinematic value. After writing…
11 Dec Throwback Thursday: F1 Fan Interviews
Yesterday we featured some photos from Kellie Penna’s wedding. So for this weeks Throwback Thursday we’re sharing a video from F1 2012 that features Kellie interviewing some fans at the Circuit of the Americas.
24 Nov Elevation Rack Kickstarter
Do you have a cluttered counter and want to get organized? Well Elevation Rack has a nice and simple to use solution for you. There’s still early bird offers to get in on to save $10 off the regular price. So why don’t you go on and stop on by Elevation Rack’s kickstarter page. Be sure to watch the great video Moth To Flame put together above to learn more.
18 Jun Places Entrepreneurs Like to Frequent in Austin
Moth to Flame and Austin Phoenix went to 8 locations throughout Austin, per the suggestions of some entrepreneurs. We wanted to see where startups like to frequent. This is what we came up with!
08 May A Bird’s Nest Poster
The idea to reality of A Bird’s Nest has been a whirlwind. It took one short story, by Eric Hwang, written almost a decade ago and the right lead, Deke Garner, to spark the inspiration for this short film. The screenplay, adapted by Christine Chen, will be shot in Shreveport, Louisiana, May 28-30, 2014. More updates to come. Here is our first official poster designed by Alicia Marshall.
07 Apr Co-Working in Austin
With the increase in startups in Austin, Texas, co-working spaces are popping up everywhere! Wandering around Austin with local magazine, Austin Phoenix, Moth to Flame had the opportunity to check out these very unique spaces. Each one of them had their own culture, from tight knit frat like environments to creative and designer spaces, we saw and captured them here in this video. For more information about each individual space, check out the article by Austin Phoenix: Guide to Coworking Spaces
28 Feb Countdown To 2014 Oscars!
So this Sunday is the Oscars, now to most people it’s a time to look at celebrities on E! and talk about what they are wearing and who showed up with who. Not many though actually watch the entire telecast, I can count maybe a handful of people that I personally know that actually watch the Oscars. Each year I plan my day around watching the Oscars, I will cancel meetings, and reschedule things so I can be at home to watch. Now you may ask when did this start and why? Well simply put I love films, I…