BIg Rock - Ambit Energy

Two guys discuss the benefits of independent energy whilst rock climbing.

I had so much fun shooting with Thomas and Sean on "Nice Shorts", I thought it would be great to reunite them for an epic rock climbing adventure. We did get hassled by a park ranger about something called a "permit". What is this mythical piece of paper that you speak of?

Starring: Thomas Meaney and Sean Goodman
Written, Directed and Edited by: Michael Eggert
Original Score by: Marty Vites
Voice Over by: Kevin Thomas

Shot on location at Stoney Point.

Shot on a hacked Panasonic GH1 at ISO 100, 23.976 fps, with a Canon FL 55mm f1.2, Canon FD 20mm f2.8, Rainbow Imaging FL/FD Adapter and Fader ND.

Carry Speed V Shoulder Support.

Sansdisk Extreme Class 10 SDHC Card.

Rode Video Mic Pro.

Edited in Final Cut Pro.

Color Graded in After Effects.

2012 VW Beetle Fender Speaker System

Okay, I did not see this one coming. The newly redesigned 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will feature a 9 speaker, 400 watt system, designed by Fender Guitars.

If they offered it in tweed with and oxblood grill like a '59 Bassman, then you would have something:)

Nice Shorts Before & After

Here is a before and after comparison of the quick color grade I did for "Nice Shorts". I was going for a 70's style, cop show kinda look. A little bit like how the "Rockford Files" or "Charlie's Angels" appears in the back of my mind. They probably look nothing like this, but this is how I like to think of them.

I always try and shoot as flat as I can, by turning down the contrast and sharpen settings inside the camera. This helps increase the dynamic range, and provides a little more latitude while grading.

Nice Shorts - Dell Computers

An IT pro talks about how Dell's Mobile Solutions have helped make his job more enjoyable.

Starring: Thomas Meaney and Sean Goodman

Special Guests: OP as the brown shorts, Screamer as the white van.

Concept by: Michael Eggert

Written by: Thomas Meaney and Sean Goodman

Camera: Michael Eggert and Sean Goodman

Sound: Sean Goodman and Thomas Meaney

Directed and Edited by: Michael Eggert

Special Thanks: Laurie Shishino

Shot on location in Malibu and Santa Monica.

Shot on a hacked Panasonic GH1 at ISO 100, 23.976 fps, with a Canon FL 55 f1.2, Kiron 28mm f2.0, Rainbow Imaging FL/FD Adapter and Fader ND.

Manfrotto 561B Monopod.

Sansdisk Extreme Class 10 SDHC Card.

Audio recorded on a Tascam DR-07.

Rode Video Mic and Video Mic Pro.

Edited in Final Cut Pro.

Soundtrack from Garage Band.

Color Graded in After Effects.