November 19, 2005
So, the tree project is done, installed, and well received.
You can take a look at it over in samples>other. It
seemed huge when it was here, but is a nice fit in the office.
I guess the next job will be cleaning up and getting reorganized
from everything that's been going on lately. After that
huge task is over, it'll be time to dive into R&D for the
next film, another of Johnny Wu's projects, which will push us.
A few large, technical items to be built for it, the kind
of things I've been dying to do for some time now, sorry but I
can't say much more then that at the moment. We'll probably
make a few things and get them on ebay in time for the holidays,
in case you know someone looking for an interesting gift. Also
Don and I will be focusing on wrapping up a few personal projects
in the near future as well.
Just in case I don't have time for an update before then, Happy
Thanksgiving!
November 5, 2005
We're back!
I've been up in Kalamazoo Michigan working on a movie for
Safe Harbor Productions titled The Dread. A fairly
fun job with lots of great people working on it. While what
I saw in terms of our work wasn't up to my standards I'm told
that it looked good on camera, so we're in the "wait and
see" mode until it' put together. Some pictures may
make their way up onto the site in the next few weeks, as long
as I get DVDs of the photos that were taken. Obviously some
things can't be shown since they'd give away too many things,
but those will appear as soon as they can, and links will appear
to the movie's site and the production company's website as soon
as they're up and running. Huge thanks go out to Tom
Sullivan, Jon
Reeves, and Ted for lending a hand on SPFX.
Still no word on the stolen car, but with car theft on the rise
in Cleveland, and mayor Campbell too concerned with getting reelected
I'm not surprised. We'll see, it all works out in the end,
so waiting is becoming the norm around here, unfortunately.
The union's still on strike in Pittsburgh, so Don continues to
work quite a bit more then he should, any end in sight? No.
It looks like we've finally made it full circle now, the
unions have become as abusive as the companies they were formed
to protect members against. Such is life.
October 13, 2005
So, having your car stolen really sucks! I was at Pat Catans
tonight, and some little punk ass stole my car, I wasn't in the
store longer then a half an hour. It's also not like the
car was a great car, special in any way, or worth stealing. Just
one of those "head shakers" that you have to deal with
I guess.
Besides that fun little kick in the jewels, we've been swamped
here. From removing hair, adding blood, and removing dolly
tracks to casting breakaway bottles to prepping for a movie shoot
up in Michigan. And that's just the new stuff, a few things
are still waiting due to back ordered materials and pick up shoots.
Such is the way of things in this business. At least
things are busy.
September 5, 2005
Hurricane
Katrina survivors need your help. Quit blaming someone
and go help
out, I bet the next thing we hear is that GWB crucified Jesus,
seriously, some people will say it. Anyway, fact is they
still need some help down there so pick your charity of choice
and do something. Besides that large scale tragedy we're
dealing with some family health issues here as well as several
projects, so be patient if you contact us.
Totally unrelated to the mass destruction, we'll be out at The
Ohio Celebrity Expo in February 2006. Check out the
site for more info.
Not too much big news besides that. The majority of Sabbath
is done, a trailer can be seen on the Schotten
Filmworks site. A few things left to do for that, but
mostly done on our end I think.
August 8, 2005
Twisted
Nightmare Weekend's over for another year. It's sad
because it's always a great time. We met great people, got
to show off a little, and networked, what else can you ask for?
If you didn't come out to the show shame on you.
You can still get a look at our table over here
if you want to, and with a year to plan you schedule you can make
sure to make it in 2006.
Now that it's over, the new mantra is "back to work"
which we're all doing now. Trees, props, and movie magic
don't just make themselves.
August 1, 2005
Zombies, zombies, zombies! Yes, those undead bastards have
crept out of the crypt again in search of fresher-than-sushi food.
William Victor Schotten's new film Sabbath is the
movie and we're midway through the zombie carnage, I think. Pop
over to his site for info on the movie if you care to, or if you
want to see a short teaser. Schotten
Filmworks
That Telly award arrived. I'll have some pictures sometime
soon, at the moment I haven't had a chance, too much going on.
This weekend is Twisted
Nightmare Weekend, and between that, Sabbath, a giant
tree, and several other jobs we're all a bit tied up and tired
out. Since this has been a bit of a "fan film"
year here, we'll have some items from those on display, as well
as any guts and gore that are still hanging around. There
should be some cool things, really. Stop by and say hello.
June 21, 2005
So, A
Joker's Card has won a Telly
award for Best Entertainment "Non-Broadcast Film &
Video Productions."
June 16, 2005
Well, I forgot to put it here, of all places, I did put up
a Batman TAS grappling hook gun on ebay, as of now it's got three
days left, item # 7523423162. Things are good,
looks like we'll be busy at least until the TNW convention, and
maybe after that as well, might be able to squeeze a job or two
in, so don't hesitate to ask. Three movies and a large private
commission, not too shabby for this time of year in Ohio.
Going to tone down the ebay to gear up for the convention and
get the jobs done on time, but things will still pop up over there.
I'll probably get around to doing the ebay page I had thought
about before, basically it'll be any "seconds" that
I'm not happy with, items Don's looking to get rid of, as well
as the occasional ebay type junk. I'll probably be putting
a bat up in the next few days, realistic paint job, so keep an
eye out for it and the page.
June 4, 2005
Well, things are still moving forward. Finally got to
casting the B:TAS grappling hook guns, have a few done so far.
The pneumatics are working, not getting quite the distance
I'd hoped for, but it should work just fine for the movie. Trying
to track down Bruce Timm's contact info so I can get him one as
well. I'm still working on the web pages, been busy this
month trying to get a bunch of things done, sorry.
Working on a few jobs here and getting ready to wrap up
all the things for this years
twisted nightmare weekend in August. Finally got to
see a movie my friend Kirk
Owen worked on. Why
We Had to Kill Bitch it's a pretty good movie, you
should check it out. Besides that, not really too much going
on.
May 9, 2005
Got out and got some sun the other day, which for the nocturnal
like myself isn't ever a good thing, I'm glowing red like my logo.
Oh well, it was worth it, got to work with Tom Megalis
and did a quick gunshot makeup. Pictures over on the photos
page under Fatso Fobee. Still putting stuff up on
ebay for those looking for a deal.
Got the B:TAS grappling hook gun completely molded, working out
pneumatic bugs and plan to shoot some video tomorrow of the distance/height
tests if the weather cooperates. Paul Dini get in touch
with me, I want to send you one for your office. I'm going
to get the tutorial and all related info reorganized and then
load it over on the Crazy lou section of the site. I may
even upload some of the emachineshop
files (so anyone can download the free program and have a look
at them or improve the design.)
Lots to do, so back to work we go.
April 24, 2005
Well, the premier for A Joker's Card was this past
Friday. What a blast! Many, many thanks to everyone
involved with it in any way. I won't single anyone out because
without every person it wouldn't be what it is. If you haven't
seen it, got the the movie's
official page and check it out. I did unload a bunch
of stuff on
ebay, but still have a few things to put up. I'll probably
put some more props up there, but they'll be finished this time.
Give it a little time
The molding on the Batman: The Animated Series
grappling hook gun is moving along. The right side of the
handle is all finished, the barrel and left side still remain.
I also have to finalize the hook and the button to shoot
the thing. Trying to get it wrapped up completely this week, all
molds, a batch of castings and some photos and video.
Get
your copy of A Joker's Card Motion Picture Soundtrack CD
and get the DVD movie FREE
March 30, 2005
Well, a bunch of things to blab about. Dead Planet:
Dead by Twilight is about half done, used the "kabuki
hit" for one shot, but haven't got to see the footage of
it yet. Everyone on set said it looked good, so for now
I've got to take their word on it. Still left to be done
are the compressed air bullet hits and another couple "kabuki"
shots. When those are done I hope to get some footage up
here. Design work for a Batman: The Animated Series
grappling hook gun is about done, now I get to move on and build
it. I'm excited to get it built and fire it a few times
before it's due on set for a local fan film. Don't worry,
it'll appear up here in both still and video format so you'll
be able to check it out, and I may even make a few extras. I
might get to build a few other things for the film, still working
out the details.
Since it's officially spring, it's time to do some cleaning around
here, going to try to wrap up some old personal projects I was
working on. I've also got to unload some stuff, such as
some soap H.A.T.P.s and zombies, an ohaus triple beam balance
(pound version) and a few airsoft guns I have sitting in their
boxes. I may put them on ebay, unless anyone emails with
interest.
Just a reminder the premiere of A
Joker's Card is three weeks from Friday, (April 22nd)
February 13, 2005
Wrapped up the Green Lantern power battery yesterday, added a
pic in the props section and am going to redo the "progress
page" to show how it was built. Might be willing to
make a few more since I have the mold, but it'll have to be after
mid-march, since Dead Planet: Dead by Twilight has the
front burner once again. Lots of stuff to get done for that.
About 90% done with A Joker's Card stuff, have to
film a few behind the scenes things for the DVD on how the fx
were done. A page dedicated to the GLPB has been added here
January 20, 2005
Just added the trailer for A Joker's Card to the video
section. Working on the mold for a green lantern power battery,
and a couple other projects at the moment. Nothing out of
the ordinary really. More to come.
December 31, 2004
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Of course, you could say that any day
of the year since it's all arbitrary anyway. Who cares,
enjoy the night with friends, family, and loved ones. We'll
be here when you get back.
