Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Stoners and Cephalopods
"Super High Me" is getting great reviews every which way, which is just so fulfilling after all the headaches and diligent hard work the crew put into it. In case you, loyal readership, didn’t know, IFC is trying to spearhead a grassroots movement to "Roll Your Own Screening" of Super High Me. Basically, you host a screening of the movie on 4/20 or something at a comed club, bar, or your house. Go find out more at Superhighmemovie.com
What am I working on now? A whole bunch of odds and ends: still working with the endlessly funny and charming Ryan and Brian of 3ManGroup on a few projects; Andy and Scott have a show on SuperDeluxe.com (premiering right at the beginning of summer) that we’re shooting the next few weeks; a bit more freelance work for Samantha Who on ABC; …
Oh yeah, I got hired at STAN WINSTON STUDIO.
The only thing that is way more awesome kickass better than the work that I get to do there is that the people couldn’t be nicer and more helpful and dedicated. It’s amazing. I wish I could say more, but I cannot. I’ll try and post pictures if I’m ever allowed to take any of the work that we do.
And lastly (speaking of SuperDeluxe.com), holy goddamn, watch this video from Hard N’ Phirm my friend Neil Mahoney directed.
What am I working on now? A whole bunch of odds and ends: still working with the endlessly funny and charming Ryan and Brian of 3ManGroup on a few projects; Andy and Scott have a show on SuperDeluxe.com (premiering right at the beginning of summer) that we’re shooting the next few weeks; a bit more freelance work for Samantha Who on ABC; …
Oh yeah, I got hired at STAN WINSTON STUDIO.
The only thing that is way more awesome kickass better than the work that I get to do there is that the people couldn’t be nicer and more helpful and dedicated. It’s amazing. I wish I could say more, but I cannot. I’ll try and post pictures if I’m ever allowed to take any of the work that we do.
And lastly (speaking of SuperDeluxe.com), holy goddamn, watch this video from Hard N’ Phirm my friend Neil Mahoney directed.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Why my eyes are tired
Today was one of the best days of my entire life so far, and I just want it to end. It sort of took a swoop downwards this evening because I'm working two demanding jobs this weekend that are pounding me to the ground.
The first, I'm sorry to say, is one of the greatest experiences ever, and I can't really talk that much about it. (I hate that!)
The second, is awesome, and I don't really want to talk about it. I do occasional freelance work for Samantha Who? (Christina Applegate; ABC, check your local listings) and I'm finishing up a job for them and it's at the last stage, nothing too troubling has happened- a few burps on my end, nothing abnormal- except now, my DVD burner is spitting out unplayable discs every other time. AAUUGGGHHH!!!
On top of all that, Ryan(I know you read this and dropped off MySpace), your DVD of Big Trouble in Little China was skipping up a storm and I got frustrated and turned it off near the end.
I'm working again tomorrow, Sunday, 8AM to 5PM, and have to have these DVDs ready on my girlfriend's front porch TONIGHT!
I'm twenty-five years old. I thought I was going to stop having computer problems like this ten years ago....when everything was 2400 baud and VGA graphics.
As long as I'm here, I'll share with you these two reviews of Super High Me, from SXSW:
AINTITCOOLNEWS.COM
WIRED blog
THIS ONE MENTIONS THE GRAPHICS I DID!
Alright, have a fun rest of the weekend you crazy kids! Get off my lawn!
The first, I'm sorry to say, is one of the greatest experiences ever, and I can't really talk that much about it. (I hate that!)
The second, is awesome, and I don't really want to talk about it. I do occasional freelance work for Samantha Who? (Christina Applegate; ABC, check your local listings) and I'm finishing up a job for them and it's at the last stage, nothing too troubling has happened- a few burps on my end, nothing abnormal- except now, my DVD burner is spitting out unplayable discs every other time. AAUUGGGHHH!!!
On top of all that, Ryan(I know you read this and dropped off MySpace), your DVD of Big Trouble in Little China was skipping up a storm and I got frustrated and turned it off near the end.
I'm working again tomorrow, Sunday, 8AM to 5PM, and have to have these DVDs ready on my girlfriend's front porch TONIGHT!
I'm twenty-five years old. I thought I was going to stop having computer problems like this ten years ago....when everything was 2400 baud and VGA graphics.
As long as I'm here, I'll share with you these two reviews of Super High Me, from SXSW:
AINTITCOOLNEWS.COM
WIRED blog
THIS ONE MENTIONS THE GRAPHICS I DID!
Alright, have a fun rest of the weekend you crazy kids! Get off my lawn!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
ANOTHER new video! from SuperEgo
Superego: Supershort 2 from Matt Gourley on Vimeo.
An animated short from SuperEgo; this premiered at PortShorts, a super short short comedy video screening from Wunna Weeks' Danny Ricker and Adam Fisher(the entire show was 9 minutes long).
Don't forget to clicky on the "Matt Gourley" link in the window to see out first SuperEgo SuperShort, "Bunnin."
I've been working on a ton of stuff the last year or so and things are finally starting to be released. OK, this animation took about five days and I did it last week, but that's beside the point. Meteor Men (episode 2 coming soon), The SuperEgo SuperShorts and in March, the pot documentary that we made ALMOST TWO YEARS AGO, is finally being released. After that, there are a few more web sketches I've worked on with friends, a political satire internet series(which is going to be incredible) and another independent feature about the war in Afghanistan that we shot last May.
See! I work!
Go watch Bunnin'!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
"Meteor Men" is online!
I recently worked with the amazing Brian Bradley, fantastic Ryan Smith, and the awesome Kim Evey on a new web series called Meteor Men. It's now online for your viewing pleasure! Ryan and Brian are fantastic writers and actors and Kim Evey, of Gorgeous Tiny Chicken Machine Show, is a great director.
CLICK HERE! WATCH IT! LEAVE US A COMMENT! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqxA6-Ji70M
I was the director of photography and effects bro. I also directed the second episode which should be out in about a week- SO STAY TUNED!
EDITED TO FIX THE LINK! Thanks Pete!
CLICK HERE! WATCH IT! LEAVE US A COMMENT! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqxA6-Ji70M
I was the director of photography and effects bro. I also directed the second episode which should be out in about a week- SO STAY TUNED!
EDITED TO FIX THE LINK! Thanks Pete!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Late for Valentine’s Day
I was late in finishing my gift to my girlfriend for Valentine's Day, but here it is in all it's glory.
Nothing says, "I love you," like ruining the ending of Soylent Green.
Also, here is my favorite part of Valentine's Day in Los Angeles- I drive by it every year to my girlfriend's place and this year I snapped a photo from the Golden State freeway.
Have a great week!
Nothing says, "I love you," like ruining the ending of Soylent Green.
Also, here is my favorite part of Valentine's Day in Los Angeles- I drive by it every year to my girlfriend's place and this year I snapped a photo from the Golden State freeway.
Have a great week!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
The New Remote
Finally, FINALLY, after all the hullabaloo about Blu-ray versus HD-DVD, I have caved and bought a new VCR.
My old VCR crapped out probably about three years ago and I've got a lot of old VHS tapes sitting on my shelves. I just gave my DVD player to my sister and went and got a new VHS/DVD combo player. Pretty good deal, if anyone's asking(no one is asking).
I bet you're wondering, "Jeff, why don't you just buy all those old, crappy movies* on DVD which now are sure to come loaded with special features and commentaries?" I'll tell you- besides the nostalgic quality, the fact that my friends and I almost primarily watch VHS movies, I also have quite a few old blank tapes of the videos I made with my friends, stuff taped from TV, and a couple of dirty movies on videotape.
ANYWAY- I had spent a long time with my old DVD player and had gotten pretty used to its remote control. With its tiny buttons and awkward cheap-o layout, I had gotten to a point where I could work with it really fast.
Now I've got this "new" piece of technology and a whole new remote and I have to learn how to use it. The layout is different, even more cheap-o, and JUST different enough that I have to pause and squint my eyes everytime I'm watching a movie or TV show. Like, the DVD Menu button is on the opposite side of the remote, the Pause button is inverted than it's previous position, and the Play button, the button one uses THE LEAST, is the largest, most prominent molded rubber switch on the whole damn thing.
So now, I sit here watching my Pan&Scan copy of Sylvester Stallone's "The Specialist" and it has been so long, it's like watching a new movie. Oh the joys of a new format. Thank you, science!
*Highlights from my VHS collection include: Demolition Man, Speed, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Executive Decision, and The Peacemaker.
My old VCR crapped out probably about three years ago and I've got a lot of old VHS tapes sitting on my shelves. I just gave my DVD player to my sister and went and got a new VHS/DVD combo player. Pretty good deal, if anyone's asking(no one is asking).
I bet you're wondering, "Jeff, why don't you just buy all those old, crappy movies* on DVD which now are sure to come loaded with special features and commentaries?" I'll tell you- besides the nostalgic quality, the fact that my friends and I almost primarily watch VHS movies, I also have quite a few old blank tapes of the videos I made with my friends, stuff taped from TV, and a couple of dirty movies on videotape.
ANYWAY- I had spent a long time with my old DVD player and had gotten pretty used to its remote control. With its tiny buttons and awkward cheap-o layout, I had gotten to a point where I could work with it really fast.
Now I've got this "new" piece of technology and a whole new remote and I have to learn how to use it. The layout is different, even more cheap-o, and JUST different enough that I have to pause and squint my eyes everytime I'm watching a movie or TV show. Like, the DVD Menu button is on the opposite side of the remote, the Pause button is inverted than it's previous position, and the Play button, the button one uses THE LEAST, is the largest, most prominent molded rubber switch on the whole damn thing.
So now, I sit here watching my Pan&Scan copy of Sylvester Stallone's "The Specialist" and it has been so long, it's like watching a new movie. Oh the joys of a new format. Thank you, science!
*Highlights from my VHS collection include: Demolition Man, Speed, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Executive Decision, and The Peacemaker.
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