Happy Halloween From Champagne

Hey guys,

I ran into Champagne the other night and she decided to make a few videos for your enjoyment and inspiration. She is a big supporter of the arts being an aspiring actress and all. Of course, she is also a street ho but the girl has got to make her money some how. I mean who are we to judge? Champagne has had a ruff life but she never fails to be glamorous, always classy and only sometimes trashy. These videos were done before and after she did a little partying and money makin'. Anyway, she sends her love and wants everyone to have a safe and fun Halloween. Remember: If Champagne would do it then you probably shouldn't!

Later,
David

Production Report from yours truly - Waldo.

Hey guys here's a short production report/happy Halloween wishes from the flip cam. Sorry for the crappy quality. See ya next week!

-Waldo.

Barber Shop Ballad

Yes, finally...
This is it people, the long awaited and anticipated Barber Shop 1 min. documentary in complete form.

I sent it back home to my brother in San Fran. He's 15, but a talented little guy...3rd time's a charm baby (I'm the middle). He likes to freestyle on his keyboard and sounds a bit like Philip Glass (The Hours, Fog of War) so I told him to slap me together something. He did well. Enjoy.

1st Production Report

So I'm finally getting things to pan out with my documentary. After permission issues shattered the hope of producing a documentary about a boxer, I quickly changed gears and went head first into the Speech and Debate team here at UT. The team has a big event this weekend in Houston, so tonight I went and shot my subject, Joe, and some other debaters as they practiced together. It turned out to be surprisingly interesting and I am beginning to foresee how this could come together as a documentary. I will post a clip once I get the chance.
As of now my plan is to document Joe's life as he prepares for another big speech event 3 weeks from now at A&M. The documentary will be a buildup to the climatic event, reveal, and resolution. Typical, yes, but I hope to incorporate my own spin.

Update 11/6:

Here is a clip from the shoot. Nothing too special. It is Joe and some of his team members as they practice for a match. The part where they are all speaking at the same time is a way of practicing to avoid distractions and get their presentations under 10 min.

new trailer for my first feature.

does it spark interest at least?

Production Report

So I finally was able to get some footage from the IMC...but because of their limited library, I'll have to find the rest online. The clip above shows the anger and frustration that followed the response to Hurricane Katrina back in 2005. I think these images express what happens when people are deprived of what they need to survive. As a result, they might shed light on the turmoil in other conflict regions in the world. And if nothing else, they remind us to empathize with those who were affected by this disaster.

Update on Production

So I got to shoot about 50 mintues worth of interview footage this weekend at the Texas Cowboys' Pavilion. The footage below is a tiny section of one location I shot. I apologize for its plain-quality, but I had some technical difficulties at the CMA and was in a rush to make it to my Cowboys meeting on time. The short clip is of Harley Clark, who was a newman(new member) in Cowboys in 1955. He was the University of Texas Yell Leader in his college years and is known for making the Longhorn Hook' em hand symbol what it is today. In this interview he is discussing the chaps that the Texas Cowboys wear. This interview is kind of a historical background on the Vaqueros influencing the cowboys to wear their Chaps. The clip is followed by a couple of archival photos I have chosen out of about 500. I plan to use them throught the documentary with motion effects to keep you guys from yawning so much. Please by kind...I know the camera work is moving around a lot, but I plan to have B-roll and photos in the sections where it is zooming, moving, etc...

Here is the youtube link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7iL4aHyB-Y