Which school video is superior?

It looks like schools are competing in more than just athletics these days.
Check out both of these music videos created this fall for the University of Wisconsin and the University of Oregon and let me know which one you like more.


Teach Me How to Bucky


I Love My Ducks (Return of the Quack)


Do not be surprised to see a lot more of these 'university videos' in the upcoming years.

Timelapse Montage from Mike Flores on Vimeo.

i found this pretty cool video just thought i'd share.

Slow motion at its best

If you're not impressed by Final Cut Pro's slow motion capabilities, and Cinema Tools doesn't do the job, then we suggest you take a look in the direction of a plug-in called Twixtor. It's ability to blend frames and remove jerkiness is jaw-dropping. Take a look at this video showing off what Twixtor can do:

7D 1000 fps from Oton Bačar on Vimeo.

Check out Twixtor's website.

Other videos using Twixtor can be found here.

Guest Speaker - Ben Hawkins, After Effects editor/iphone app creator

This week Ben Hawkins, a video editor/After Effects guru, will be coming to MMI to speak about his experience at MMI, creating videos for Oompa Toys, directing short films, creating iphone apps from scratch, working at CPM Marketing and much more.


When and Where:
Wednesday, Oct 13 at 12:45p in rm 106
Thursday, Oct 14 at 12:45p in rm 105

Ben Hawkin's Editing Reel

2009 Demo Reel from Chewy Pixels on Vimeo.

The Coen Brothers are at it again

With actors like Josh Brolin, Matt Damon, Barry Pepper and the Dude (Jeff Bridges), the Coen Brothers have a healthy stable of actors ready and willing to remake the 1969 original film was loosely based on the novel by Charles Portis, and revolved around a young girl hiring Cogburn to track down the man who killed her father.

Check out the trailer:

Artist Recreates 'Star Wars' Trilogy With Paper (in 2 minutes)

An artist named Jeremy Messersmith has created a unique version of the "Star Wars" trilogy using paper animation. Check it out:

Defective Video 4 SoundDesign

This is a project I had to put sound to for my 3rd Semester Sound Design class.  Please let me know your thoughts and anything I could do to improve my work.  Thank you for your time, I appreciate it greatly!

agritton@madisonmedia.edu
facebook.com/agritton3

Guest Speaker - Ben Wydeven, Independent Filmmaker

This week, we have the opportunity to meet and talk with Ben Wydeven, and independent filmmaker and owner of Makeshift Media Group.
He will be showing off his newest film, The Medium and then will participate in a Q and A.


When and Where:
Thursday, Sept 29 @ 12:45p in rm 105
Tuesday, Oct 5 @ 11:30a in rm 104
Wednesday, Oct 6 @12:45p in rm 106


If you want to check out his latest film, but missed Ben speak, click the link here.

You can also check out this corporate video work at here.

You want to put that logo where?

Check out this brilliant placement of logos in this 2010 sponsor trailer for the Milwaukee Film Festival, created by Independent Studios.

Milwaukee Film Festival Sponsor Trailer 2010 from Milwaukee Film on Vimeo.

Video: The Flaming Lips: "The Sparrow Looks Up at the Machine"

Catch the video and the 21-minute making of the latest Flaming Lips video "The Sparrow Looks Up at the Machine," from their most experimental album to date, Embryonic.





If you have time, check out Blastula, a 21-minute behind-the-scenes look at the making of Embryonic:

Fault Line Empires

This is a new promo pic I created in Photoshop for my band Fault Line Empires.

We're a Metal/Punk/Hardcore band based out of the Milwaukee/Madison area.

Two upcoming shows this month

Oct. 22nd at The Monkey Bar - Milwaukee, WI

Oct. 30th (HALLOWEEN) at G Daddy's BBC - Milwaukee, WI

Check out our myspace for a listen @ www.myspace.com/faultlineempires

Enjoy!

Clay