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Short Film Friday: Confessions of The Doorway Killer

August 20th, 2010 · 2 Comments

This was a demonstration on how to shoot an interview during the video production class at Welfare Reform Liaison Project in Greensboro, North Carolina, that I instruct. As the instructor, I was trying to show how to show drama with certain lighting and different tripod height. The students were then asked who would like to [...]

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Aquafadas PulpFX Abstract 1.1 Plugin for Final Cut Pro

August 19th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Aquafada’s PulpFX Abstract 1.1 is a generator for Final Cut Pro. This is a well deserved improved upgrade from 1.0. When I reviewed 1.0, I liked the the plugin but I had some issues with how the generator handled displaying the titles of the pics. They have fixed that…here’s how. Click on the Image Sources [...]

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Conversation with Independent Filmmaker Todd Tinkham

August 15th, 2010 · No Comments

I met Todd through another filmmaker friend, Ajit Anthony Prem. Our brief introduction left an impression on him…he casted me to play a bruiser in his newest film Southland of the Heart. I accepted and was part of magic that day. Not the kind of magic that I create but the magic of a crew [...]

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Upcoming Conversation with Independent Filmmaker Todd Tinkham

July 25th, 2010 · No Comments

Todd Tinkham is an accomplish Independent filmmaker from Hillsborough, NC. He type casted me in his film and I enjoyed every second being on his set. His crew was some of the most professional and kind that I’ve worked with. It felt like a close knit family and everyone was helping each other. So far, [...]

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Short Film Friday “Faces of Poverty: What’s Behind The Sign”

July 15th, 2010 · No Comments

You see the signs on busy street corners and you have your own ideas on what is behind the sign. This short film takes you behind the sign and educates you about what life is like for the homeless in a medium size city. “What’s Behind The Sign?” Came in first place in the first [...]

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Tags: Documentary · Filmmaker · Personal · Short Film Friday · Video

This is Totally Awesome

February 24th, 2010 · No Comments

We have an unlimited amount of episodes remaining. If anyone would like to be a sponsor for some of these episodes….hit me up! You want their music you can download it here…order a CD here…Decoration Ghost home page here. Listen and fall in love with an amazing album.

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Tags: Art · Documentary · Filmmaker

Happy Holidays from Andy

December 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Here are a couple of videos Blake Faucette and I produced for the holiday season. Enjoy! First you need to know how to make them. Then you can enjoy them. Go to lightedchristmasballs.blogspot.com to learn more about the balls and even download a PDF on how to make your own and bring something creative and [...]

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Editors Christmas Wishlist

December 15th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Tis the season to be want the things we cannot have. Maybe I should speak for myself. Here is a list of items that this editor would love to have this year for Christmas. Editors Retreat Why not? A chance to go to Miami, FL during the coldest time of the year and get together [...]

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Full Time After 784 Days of Unemployment

November 25th, 2009 · 6 Comments

September 1st of this year I accepted a position after 784 days of being unemployed full time. I am here to thank all my clients and people that helped me through the hardships with jobs, referrals and introductions to potential clients and to give love to my new position. First off I want to give [...]

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30 Years Ago Today There Was A Massacre In My Hometown

November 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment

This is the story that I found… Side notes: I began this when I was in college as a class project in my sophomore year After I graduated from UNCG I moved to NYC and worked on Independent Films I moved back to Greensboro after 8 months to pick up where I left off in [...]

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Tags: Documentary · Filmmaker · Personal