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.

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!

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

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

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)

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..

BEGIN AGAIN

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

Slow is Fast

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

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

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!

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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!

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

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.

click image to view my profile

X Games Detroit

Detroit itself has always caught my attention as a city with quite some history and stories to tell. A new collective now wants to bring the X Games to Detroit. Operating as Action Sports Detroit LLC, they are working with ESPN to create a new type of X Games partnership that uses conventional structures to create unconventional experiences all with the hope of reinventing the city and state.
Some more info and links here.

But first check out this rad teaser, combining great shots in an industrial setting with quite ear-piercing sounds.