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In service of the Metal God

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I haven’t posted any work lately, and that’s because I really haven’t had much to post. I am deep into a project but a couple months ago I got a break to produce a promo for a new clothing line. I went over to Orange County and shot the manufacturers with a cheap camera, came back and threw together some exploded views of the apparel designs. I think the spot turned out pretty well, though the shirt designs are what really make it.

I had a bit of an adventure on Wednesday. I was suppose to drive out to San Diego, drop off some equipment and fly back… but half way through the day everything changed. My boss decided that this was a good opportunity to get some shots of our artist in the new shirts. I was overnighted a camera and some shirts and finally made it back to Tempe late on Thursday. I don’t have to travel much for my work, but even this much gets to me. I can’t say no, and wouldn’t it, was fun at times. There is just something to be said for walking out of the office at 6:00pm and going home to sleep in your own bed. I don’t like to feel like my profession dictates my life. Thankfully I’m only asked to do this sort of thing once a month or so, I’d never survive the life of a normal business traveler.

My birthday was great, a bunch of friends and I went to my Tuesday night haunt and hung out. We were suppose to rock out but Rob the Rockband guy didn’t show up. I hadn’t been in a few weeks so it’s probably karma or something getting even. No one really minded, we had beers and a little food and just enjoyed each other company. Thanks everyone for the cards, wall posts, tweets and texts. :D

Today I might actually…

I just got done with a few classes and let me tell you the end couldn’t have come sooner. For the most part Collins is great, but sometimes you get instructors that just don’t work out… and that makes going to class nothing but a chore.

Things are all good on the southwest front. I’m not working a whole lot but my rent is getting paid and I’m not starving so I can’t complain. The editing gig is officially bust, I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed being lied to. My latest pay check from the place bounced on it’s first try, so I might be making my first venture into small claims court… We’ll see.

I got to goto San Diego and see Bender this past weekend, which was great. We just chilled around San Diego’s downtown and went to Mission Beach. I also drank some Mead which was pretty good. I can’t say it was the most exciting trip I’ve ever taken, but I had a lot of fun just catching up with Nick. When we stepped abord his carrier for a tour I asked “Nick what happens if the Cylons were to come back right now?”
I thought it was funny :)

I am keeping quite busy with different projects. The internship for The EDGE 103.9 is still awesome and I’ve been doing a little editing for some friends at school.
The first thing I’ve got to share is an open to a show for The EDGE 103.9’s website. It’s an “AOL sessions” sort of show that features bands playing an acoustic show at the station’s studios.

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I’ve been editing a couple of small contest projects for a group of friends and this is the latest one. It’s for Budget Rent A Car and has a pretty good chance of getting some recognition.

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For a studio production class that just ended our group make a VH1 Behind the Music sort of documentary for a director who only directs for YouTube. It’s hil-freaking-larious if I do say so myself. We have a pretty good rough cut and in the coming weeks we hope to polish it up and maybe be slightly e-famous. Who knows, if nothing else it’s a great help to a friend’s DP reel.

That’s pretty much it for now, I get to go see a super secret Weezer show this week, I’ll have some photos to post from that later.
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