We're going to try to take a picture together every day that we're together.
Trunko
It's that time of year again at UCSB... REEL LOUD! Honestly it's very much like an end of the year banquet for film majors. I've already bought my dress for it (only $10! I love inexpensive clothes). Reel Loud is UCSB's prestigious annual film festival in which all the films are shot and edited on 16mm film, just like the old ways. There's live music accompaniment with the films and people get pretty into it.
This year, I only worked on one Reel Loud... TRUNKO. In previous years I've worked on maybe 3 or 4 at a time, but that usually burnt me out and I sometimes had trouble with which film to be loyal to. :P
TRUNKO is about a boy who finds a corpse washed up a beach, and he becomes friends with it. His school bullies try to take the corpse away from him, and the boy must stand up for himself.
The story was endearing and I was honored to DP it. Though we hit some rough patches along the way, it was definitely a rewarding experience and I learned so much (including the fact that I should've worn sunscreen on the second day!!!) I saw an immense amount of dedication and investment with the people I worked with.
Just a couple snaps with the iPhone:
TRUNKO
Written, directed, and produced by Sam Lerner
This year, I only worked on one Reel Loud... TRUNKO. In previous years I've worked on maybe 3 or 4 at a time, but that usually burnt me out and I sometimes had trouble with which film to be loyal to. :P
TRUNKO is about a boy who finds a corpse washed up a beach, and he becomes friends with it. His school bullies try to take the corpse away from him, and the boy must stand up for himself.
The story was endearing and I was honored to DP it. Though we hit some rough patches along the way, it was definitely a rewarding experience and I learned so much (including the fact that I should've worn sunscreen on the second day!!!) I saw an immense amount of dedication and investment with the people I worked with.
Just a couple snaps with the iPhone:
TRUNKO
Written, directed, and produced by Sam Lerner
Gratuitous Peanut Photos... and some cats
All out animal blog post!!
I may or may not have an obsession with Peanut, Tyler's corgi. He's extremely well-behaved and smart when he's indoors, but he becomes vicious towards other dogs or bolts off if his leash isn't on. Behind the mask of the sweet, innocent puppy eyes lies a competitive, stubborn little guy who loves other people and hates other dogs.
"No Peanut, STOP trying to fight those other dogs!"
And also complementary photos of Astro and Jaws.
And because Peanut always stares at me with those big eyes and I always carry my iPhone:
"No Peanut, STOP trying to fight those other dogs!"
And also complementary photos of Astro and Jaws.
And because Peanut always stares at me with those big eyes and I always carry my iPhone:
Cupcake Production Stills
a series of production stills from Kelly Artz's UCLA grad short film titled "Cupcake."
It was great working with them! I shot stills for the first two days and then stepped in as 2nd AC for the third day.
Update
My lease is keeping me from the real world.
Or so I'd like to keep saying... :)
What seems to be upcoming for me? Doing some set photography, AC-ing for a day on a feature, and got a couple potential wedding gigs.. I just need to keep myself busy and keep shooting!
The Catch 22 of wanting to work on set is this... you have to keep your schedule free to accommodate new work, which doesn't let you commit to any paying part time or full time jobs. Yikes!
What seems to be upcoming for me? Doing some set photography, AC-ing for a day on a feature, and got a couple potential wedding gigs.. I just need to keep myself busy and keep shooting!
The Catch 22 of wanting to work on set is this... you have to keep your schedule free to accommodate new work, which doesn't let you commit to any paying part time or full time jobs. Yikes!
Portraits of Tyler
I've been taking a break(ish) from photography... and figuring out more what my style is and what my vision is. I realized that this is something I'm always going to be figuring out.
I also realized that I really, really hate white backgrounds... especially in the studio setting. Anything but white, please.
One day, I'm going to build up my own studio and make images that are far from the "glamour" pictures so very much associated with studios. Until then, a giant piece of black foam board, a couple flashes, and a garage will do.
I also realized that I really, really hate white backgrounds... especially in the studio setting. Anything but white, please.
One day, I'm going to build up my own studio and make images that are far from the "glamour" pictures so very much associated with studios. Until then, a giant piece of black foam board, a couple flashes, and a garage will do.
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