OVERVIEW

I think it's about time to wake up! We need change more than ever. And it all starts with you. Right here. Right now.

OVERVIEW on Vimeo.

LIGHT (A SHORT FILM)

Leftovers short.

LIGHT (A SHORT FILM) on Vimeo.

Real Beauty Sketches

Apart from the fact that the following clip is part of an advertising campaign, I like the approach of comparing one's self-perception to how other people perceive you as a person. I'd love to try this myself to reflect the contrast between the different visual as well as emotional notions.

Refresh

It has been a little quiet up here, since I've been to Spain and France for a surf trip with my buddy Roman. I'll try to find some time to go through and edit a good load of shots I've taken throughout the rad trip! Currently I have another job going on so allow me some time to post some updates, I'll do so asap! Meanwhile, have a great weekend! Life's good!

ANTICIPATE

BOX DEMO

Gmunk obviously never stops to amaze. Have a look at his latest top notch mapping piece right here.

Box on Vimeo.

THE CRASH REEL

I just watched the dramatic story of the life-changing accident of US snowboarder Kevin Pearce back in 2009. The documentary provides deep insight into Kevin's long and challenging recovery from his serious T.B.I. as well as his life after the crash.
We all know that fun comes with a lot of risk but hardly ever realise how bad a single wrong turn can go. This film exposes quite bluntly exactly this one moment where things go wrong and how drastically the consequences are. To me, watching it was really intense since I'm somehow able to relate to being out there in sometimes quite dangerous situations in which you usually just tell yourself that nothing bad is going to happen.

Even if you're not a snowboarder or sports addict at all, take the time to watch this inspiring documentary about fragility of life, hope, disillusion and simple, plain happiness.

FOLLOW-UPS
. Official Website
. About the Film
. Kevin Pearce Official
. Film Director Lucy Walker


The Crash Reel Publicity Clip 01

AGAIN

John John Florence going at it - AGAIN!

AGAIN on Vimeo.

Tim Boal with BMW X5 in Biarritz

I try to think of this spot as a non-commercial short film since the combination of the shots and the voice-over put me into a calm, unhurried mood - however, try ignoring the parts involving the BMW. Put aside the fact that this is a car commercial basically telling you that surfing gets better with a BMW X5 (ha ha), for me, it all merges nicely together into a single piece of great visual storytelling.

Tim Boal with BMW X5 in Biarritz / BMW Magazine on Vimeo.

The Scarecrow

Beautifully crafted teaser for the new iPhone game The Scarecrow.
Produced by Chipotle, the film was created by Academy Award–winning Moonbot Studios and is set to a remake of the song “Pure Imagination” from the 1971 film classic “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”

Like You've Never Seen It Before

Nice approach.

Toyota Corolla "Like You've Never Seen it Before" on Vimeo.

Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi
Co-Executive Creative Directors: Helen Pack & Brian Sheppard
Group Creative Directors: Joel Arbez & Matt Antonello
Producer: Michelle Orlando
Director: Chris Sargent/Soft Citizen
Editor: Ross Birchall

ADBNE 2013 Opening Titles

Amazing opening titles for the ADBNE 2013 in Australia by Studio Breeder. Also make sure to check out the making-of, to see that it doesn't always have to be hardcore CG trickery to get outstanding visuals. What a beauty!

ADBNE 2013 – Opening Titles on Vimeo.

BREAKDOWN

ADBNE 2013 – Opening Titles Breakdown on Vimeo.

CONTRADICTION

Moving short film about life, the choices you get to make and the ones that are thrown at you. Great storytelling supported by solid imagery. Enjoy.

CONTRADICTION from BWGTBLD on Vimeo.

They say that the good things in life are free and that everything happens for a reason. A man once said life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it (Charles R. Swindol). So what would you do, if you can have the whole world, but your insecurities hold you back just because you believe in other people's opinions?
Would you give up?
What would you do, if you found the love of your life and a sudden unexpected occurrence changes everything in a fraction of a second?
Would you love no more?
Some experiences might be hurtful and harsh.
But life can be so beautiful.
Its your choice to either run from or run towards it.
Cause you are what life chooses!

DOP: Philipp Ramhofer
Editing by: Philipp Ramhofer
Sounddesign: Moritz Staub
Actors: Emmanuel Amoako-Jansen | Pauline Suchanek
Words: Emmanuel Amoako-Jansen

Filmed on a Red Scarlet

NOW NOW Trailer

Looking all good, Jordy..

CYMATICS

Nice and deep live action shoot project by Susi Sie and CypherAudio.

CYMATICS from Susi Sie on Vimeo.

Massive Flickr Update

my photostream on Flickr.

Yesterday I took the time to upload almost 500 shots to my Flickr photostream. It's been a while since I last uploaded photographs but now there should be far enough pictures for you to look at. Pictures reflecting what I've been up to throughout the last months and years. I appreciate my life every day and keep on trying to capture as many precious and fun moments as possible. Have a look and enjoy..

(PS. I've not found the time to geo-tag and label all of them properly, so check back soon for more in-depth info)

Alle Farben / Fusion 2013 Secret Set

CUT LOOSE.

The Beast Escapes

First promo clip of the all new KTM 1290 Super Duke R, accordingly called The Beast.

Sea Changes

My buddy Roman pointed to this great short article, or much rather logbook, called Sea Changes, written by Kristianne Koch for Sea Stoke Magazine. Reading these lines makes me crave for the sea, the great outdoors.. the adventure. All combined with beautiful, characteristic, love-fueled photography. Lean back, enjoy the read and make sure to check out the other superb articles on the mag website.

KORB - CCTV Documentary (Director's Cut)

Korb really never fails to impress me with their super solid implementation of abstract ideas. Although the concept behind these clips are not entirely new to me, I'm utterly in love with their visual style and approach. But see yourself..

2013 Billabong Pro Tahiti Teaser

Talking about epic shit..

BEGIN AGAIN

John John and friends going nuts. Can't wait for the next surfing trip to come!

Full Tension Rock Festival 2013 Bolzano

New visual delicacy from my good fellas Simon & Phillip from Salon Alpin.
Enjoy the meal!

Slow is Fast

Now that seems like a fun thing to do..!

Slow is Fast Book Tour with Dan Malloy from Patagonia on Vimeo.

braemers from kairo to barcelona

Tune of the day. Cut loose!

BORN FREE

BORN FREE from Scott Pommier.

Losing Nemo

Give it a thought, ppl..!

Woodkid et l'Orchestre National de Lyon

Woodkid and the National Orchestra of Lyon at Nuits de Fourvière.
This is grand. Enjoy!

Playground, Italy

This little clip just made my day! Besides beautiful nature in the northern region of Trentino and super solid shots, the composition of video and the perfect use of subtle audio recordings just blew me away!

THIS IS ERIC KOSTON

Quite inspiring short film by Desillusion Magazine and Nike on pro skateboarder Eric Koston, one of the most influential characters in the board culture scene since its earliest days. I really dig his attitude towards life and his one and only passion - skateboarding - which strongly defines who he is. He never set off to become a pro athlete, he just pursued what he loved to do the most.

Every once in a while, we should remind ourselves that being able to do what we love is a privilege, and not a matter of course. And we should be grateful more often and appreciate what we got.

Life's good!

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This one pretty much sums up my intentions for life quite nicely. Just get out there, do the things you love, spend time with the people who make your life so incredibly awesome. Living your dreams is priceless. Be grateful for what you have and enjoy every single day you got.

And never forget: Life's good!

Take care, and a Hi-5 from Portugal.

Found through my buddy Raw.

Panera Bread

Just came across this nicely crafted spot advertising food conscious production of bakery products by 1stAveMachine. Smart one!

Illusions (Part One)

This is the first of eight parts of a short film series called 'Illusions'. I very much enjoyed the visual concept as well as the mesmerising voice-over that just kinda sucks you in. Directed by Animal VFX.

FITC Amsterdam 2013 Titles rediscovered

About a month ago, the FITC Amsterdam 2013 Title were released, designed by the one and only GMUNK, produced and directed by dutch Onesize. I really liked the title design, but it was only a couple days ago that a friend told me that these titles we basically hand crafted, shot on camera and then treated in post-production, though they looked totally CG to me. This fact made the titles even more appealing and therefore I want to feature them up here and show you the making of.

// Making Of

Back-to-the-Camera Shot

Plot Point Productions decided to set up a great video taking sequences of different actors filming movies back. This creation “Back-to-the-Camera Shot” is just great, to remember these beautiful plans present in films like Fight Club, Star Wars or Black Swan.

And I totally love the score / Moby - God moving over the Face of the Waters

I'm on pinterest now

Yesterday I found some time to look into Pinterest and immediately fell for it. Guess I'll be using it from now on to keep my boatloads of randomness together.. have a look and follow me if you like it.

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Single Shot

Rad trailer! Definitely looking forward to this one..

Bali Surf Trip 2012

Finally, I managed to finish editing some selected shots from my last surf trip to Bali in October/November 2012 with Mike and Tommy. Here you go..

Bali Surf Trip 2012, a set on Flickr.