Kood Board for Mad Creatives

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WOW what a great meeting yesterday.

I made this presentation space for you guys to reference, in leiu of my dog and pony iPad show.

www.shootforperfection.com is the studio I’m partner at. Let’s meet there next time.

Here’s that printing link I was talking about http://Whitewall.com phenomenal qualty - great price and fast turnaround

But let’s talk bout collaborations. Keep me in mind for any creative concepts you forsee down the pike. Let’s continue

Thanks, Mad Ones!

I’ve put a couple of case studies together that define my creative logic and some insight on my techniques.

Editors in The Wild • My imagery for this highly creative film editorial company was intended to combine the reality of editing with the tranformative nature of the art. The challenge to me was to depict the editors in cinematic surroundings that they’d be working with on-screen. The client had admitted to me that capturing editors at work was going to be an exercise in boredom. So, my challenge was to make their worlds as dynamic as their work. I shot six of the editors in my studio at desks in one day, and a few on location. I chose and captured background plates FIRST and then matched the subject’s light to them using HSS strobes.

In the second series, Street Safari, this “narrated” series for an upcoming solo exhibition is my attempt to zoom out on society while zooming in on the odd behaviors we observe as normal. My copy is intended to bring out a subtle humor that otherwise wouldn’t quite be noticeable given how normalized our social behavior is.

Editors in the Wild

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Film Editor and Founder of Pixel Power Post, Pablo Piriz. Captured in the wilds of the Presidio, SF.

I’ve Captured another Editor in the Wild - Andrew Leggett, a more nocturnal of the species Editorus-Pixel-Imperium-Postus, in the Arizonan Desert.

Film Editor Gabriel Wrye with his dog Biggie and his tortoise – cutting film in the wilds of Los Angeles.

Film Editor Pablo Colella mastering the art. Wynwood Art District, Miami

Juan Palacio/Pixel Power Post. No one grooves an edit like Juan. Captured on the streets of LA.

Film Editor Luis Carballar in his natural habitat, a cornfield.

Ricardo G Turegano of Pixel Power Post captured editing at the abandoned Topanga Motel, Los Angeles

Pablo Leda seen editing ad spots on the wrong side of the tracks in Vernon California, True Detective's shady backdrop.

Editor Alejo Hoijman putting finishing touches on a short in Vernon California, True Detective's shady backdrop.

Street Safari

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“The Goddesses” — There’s just so much going on in this capture, I need to leave most of the interpretation up to you. Eye-lines, refections, and both subtle and blatant messages are everywhere, imparting clues about this culture that you’d probably rather not hear.

“Survival of the Fattest” — Dark forces, lurking in the shadows circle a pack of Touristus midwestus while feeding. Many of the subjects I observe display this ironic behavior, over-nourishing to dangerous levels — becoming easy prey. ⁣

“The Lures” — I’m not sure whether the fashion here is vacational or vocational. Further study is needed. I’ll return to the Hollywood Veldt soon. Regardless of which, this plumage is obviously designed to attract. ⁣

The Crossing — Fearing that any one of their herd could be dispatched at any moment, they wait safely on the bank, awaiting the signal to cross.

“The Hidden and the Hunted” — There are a million breeds in the naked city. Some walk briskly out in the open, just anxious to get to their next safe-spot. Others move slowly in the shadows, seeking prey with conviction. They all walk past shuttered spaces and over fallen stars — reminders that it all can vanish in a flash.⁣

“King of the Jungle” — While in the wild, I came upon this most curious artifact of Homo sapiens’ society. This global species seems to change its leaders so quickly that the thrones are often empty. Note the quick checkout scanner, the hourglass and the trash can in the background, all for the ease of a prompt overthrow. ⁣

“The Protectors” — Cognizant to the faintest of sounds, Avus defensor on the left senses danger upriver, and prepares to take decisive action to protect his charge, Infantum californianus. The passing Park Warden (Circumitor gignentia) on the right, appears to be distracted, but is far from it. In fact, his device instantly connects him to all things menacing.

I’ve observed much protective behavior in my expeditions, which is both fortunate that it exists, yet sad that it’s needed.

“Worker Bea” — Her tireless quest for provisions brings her through areas she would rather not transverse — yet she does this mission daily. She keeps her eyes ahead and her mind focused on her lists. A single Bea can carry half her weight in rations, but her love for her family keeps her going. And going.

This breed, Americanus Touristus Famosus, finds itself on a pilgrimage to Hollywood, its holy mecca. They come here to see the remnants of the shapers of their culture. Here they are shown riding atop a moving example of the most sacred of them all. They have many gods—their idols, their heroes. And they have just as many anthems to worship them with:

Baby, you can drive my car
Yes, I’m gonna be a star
Baby, you can drive my car,
And maybe I’ll love you

“Studentis universitatis — Subfamily blender” This focused individual didn’t even notice me in my vantage point, she passed me so quickly. Notice that she proudly displays her tech but at the same time chooses apparel designed to blend in.

MAD CREATIVES

Kood Board for Mad Creatives

Editors in the Wild

Street Safari