Recently we received a generous “thank you” basket from one of our favorite clients. It was a huge basket of cookies topped with an enormous red balloon (we’re talking about 3 feet in diameter).  Our eating squad tore through the cookies right quick, leaving the massive balloon dangling over our kitchen.  For two days the balloon drifted aimlessly around the studio, occasionally coming to rest behind someone’s desk.  We would joke, “Balloon is watching you.”   It seemed like the balloon was taking on a life of its own.  What if it were hungry for revenge after being tossed aside in favor of cookies?  With that in mind and about 30 minutes of shooting, we put together a short video for your viewing pleasure.

If you liked “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” then you will love these window displays. Forget about Macy’s, Saks, or Bloomingdales. Bergdorf Goodman is where to go to see cool window displays in New York City. Each window is a scene from “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” featuring the actual characters and sets used in the making of the movie. Unfortunately the day I found this was the day I decided to walk around with out my good camera, so all I got are iPhone shots. Hope you enjoy. Click here for someone else’s better shots for those of you who want more detail.

The real talent comes threw when the fancy sound effects and studio tricks are taken away.

So many good things to listen to. http://www.blackcabsessions.com/sessions.php

During my years in art school I developed a love and appreciation for photography. Taking many photography classes as electives I learned how to use the manual settings on the camera and how to develop and print black and white film. All with an old Pentax, equipped with one 35mm lens. I absolutely loved this camera and would drag it along with me everywhere. Some of my fondest memories from school were wondering around the greater Los Angeles area, searching for interesting sights to capture. But very quickly graduation came, then work and I soon found myself getting out to shoot less and less. Eventually the camera ended up in the darker regions of my closet, and I began to settle for digital point and shoot cameras.

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Scientist Oliver Sacks on Musical Cognition

I recently came across this documentary on PBS as I was channel surfing. For anyone who is a music lover this documentary is for you. It is extremely interesting and covers many aspects of music and the science behind it. It is really a must see. I am buying the DVD and I encourage anyone who is interested to purchase their copy on the shop PBS page so that you can not only enjoy this great documentary but also support public broadcasting.

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Visit the Site:    http://www.pbs.org/wnet/musicinstinct/