After a few months in post-production, “Misguided Souls” is really coming together!  Take a first look at some screenshots from the comical fantasy series, which features comedian Adam Greenwood and creature make-up by Beau Kaelin.

We’re currently working on the Misguided Souls website which will have more info and coverage of this hilarious and devious pilot show.  Screenshots below!

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Searching for an ActionScript / Flash job is relatively easy. The demand is high and the supply is low. I’m not even sure the two cross on the traditional economic chart. Here in Los Angeles, with this Economical Recession, the market is flooded with people that have been laid off or contractors reaching for job security. I’ve been to over 25 interviews in the past few weeks (yeah, I hit it hard) and I’ve decided to disclose my tactics, observations, and hopefully helpful tips.
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MooTools/Flash DropShadow Snapshot

The best HTML DropShadow I’ve seen is here: http://www.tastypopsicle.com/dropshadow/

This works fine with simple images, but in a situation where you need a background image, or you’d like the DOM to play more OOP.

After working with the amazing talent over at American Idol, we created a MooTools 1.2.1 DropShadow class that injects a Flash DropShadow into a specified DOM element. I know Microsoft IE offers the CSS filter: filter:DropShadow(Color=#EEEE66, OffX=5, OffY=5) which can come in handy; however, this tutorial offers the rich Flash style.

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On Your Mark, a 48film challenge entry from the Jack Credit and Cruxstar crew, continues to thrill audiences.  The short, improved horror has just won the BigStar.tv Horror Film Contest.  Below is a special promo, and your can check out the full 48 cut here.

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Call of Duty World at War has developed one of the best mini-games in recent history.

NOTE: This is for 2-player Split-Screen Cooperative Play; however, it can serve well in a multiplayer setup.

Some recent Googling has also uncovered some tips, tricks, tactics, and myths. The game developers even mentioned there is NO END to the mini game.

One trick exploits a bug where you can jump on your prone partner and have him stand up, then use the flamethrower. I read the best post here, which is similar to our slightly modified strategy below, and I also found this XBOX glitch, which is about as much fun as cheating can be.

I don’t know what enticed me. Whether the thought that people have enough time to find these glitches or the simple fact that you will truly never see an ending to the game, it was too late. The OCD in me was already triggered and I stepped up for a late night gaming challenge.

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As the music industry hemorrhages on repetition and formula, it appears that the music video art has lost that sense of free exploration.  Most networks and outlets produce an assembly line montage of flashy edits, shaking ass, and commercial tie-ins.

Is budget such a constraint on making a clever music video? Doesn’t one simply need a camera and an idea?

To me, the art and passion of the music video is  still rocking in the underground and independent outlets, from the hearts and minds of the ‘smaller’ bands, rappers, and musicians whom constantly work  micro-budget.

Here’s some music videos, from artists both known and…lesser known, which I feel excel at keeping high concept and low budget in perfect time.  Continue reading

Making independent shorts brings unique opportunities.

One of those is working with the same independent actors on numerous projects.  And why not? They’re local, they’re cheap, and most likely, they’re your good friends.  I’ve known Joe Hatfield for many years and he’s acted in five of my short films.  Maybe more.  After filming The Last Call, I quickly grabbed a voice recorder,  as we delved into the following discussion-turned-interview.

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I’ve finally found it.  The first look at Brandon Smith’s The Reader:

Showcasing the best in 48HFP winners and short films, Filmapalooza descends on Miami this year.  Here’s a short promo I cut from the 2007 showcase.  Catch a glimpse of the action!http://www.vimeo.com/2855115

Velocity magazine recently did a piece on filmmaking in the River City, aka Louisville.  I was lucky to be interviewed and they’ve printed a screenshot of our new short film The Reader.  It’s a first look, article right here.  Special thanks and props to journalist Joseph Lord.