Tapping into something...

Matt and I ventured into the wilds of suburbia to explore "CITY SPACE #2" this past weekend...It is the studio that will allow this film to become a reality. It's a workshop space, a place somewhat insulated from the cares of our daily rituals, a place where we can craft, create, and become better at what we do. I always wanted to make my first feature film close to my chest, with subtlety, a sense of peace about the process. The worst thing I could do, at this point in my creative life, is to throw myself, and my work, into the corporate funded blender that creates the modern goo that surrounds us, hoping that 'because I'm special' the results will be different. No, this film will be different because we're making it differently. This film is an act of will, an act of love, an act of peace in-process. The content itself may not be 'peaceful.' Production WILL have its moments of everything but PEACE... But underlying all of these moments, underlying the inspiration... Is a very quiet place...A still place... A place known before time and echoing through it. I'm just tapping in for a time. WE'RE tapping in...

The End of Hiatus...

It's been a while since I've posted something production specific, but that doesn't mean ANYONE has fallen asleep at the wheel! Zulema has been in Mexico doing research ;), Chris Rubano has been designing mock-ups of our VR INTERFACE hardware, ordering parts, you know...THE ESSENTIALS. I've been knee deep in Act II for the last week and one-half. I fully expect to be done with rev. 1, Act II...TODAY! Hurray! John Bisoski, concept artist, has also been hiding in his cave, presumably pouring over the finer details of our FUTURE WORLD. Matt Hughes and I plan on doing some shooting tests this weekend. Our 3D staff situation is on hold until Linas, our prospective 3D overlord, reads the script and decides to man the helm. We've gotten a tremendous response from the 3D VFX community about this project. Everyone, thus far, has great things to say and wants to get involved...Time will tell.

Alexander McQueen...Inspired, now gone...(we will quote him!)

Taking down "Future Now"...One Bill at a Time...

Alex Jones outlines a series of events that are pushing towards a 'licensed, censored, and controlled' Internet...Get ready.

Transhumanism 101...

A primer on the concept of "Transhumanism." Part I includes an interview with the doctor that completed the first head transplant between monkeys. Enjoy!

Hands Free Thought Controller...

The promise of computer interfaces controlled by nothing more than brainwaves is now reality...

LINK to original article: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/02/thought-controlled-lights/

Mike Lynch's "Burden"

Mike knows how to do epic! This 'making-of' is just phenomenal! Mike is currently taking his film "Burden" around the world. This week he's in France, I believe. The important thing to note is that he kept pushing for 'epic' amidst a whole lot of 'critics.' Oh yeah, and it took him roughly 3.5 years to finish this film: Running time 9:55 minutes +/-. I'm in the credits as a Visual Effects Advisor and Coordinator! That's awesome! I encouraged Mike to not 'sweat' the location of his VFX team and use a net-based server to integrate workflows. That solution allowed Mike to actually finish his film! I even get a 'knod' in the making of here! Currently, Burden has won two awards for 'Best VFX.' Enjoy!!!

Wikileaks on the Culture Show...[ Future Now #2]

Wardrobe Notes, Casting, 3D...

Saturday was a busy day. Zulema and I squeezed into a TOTALLY packed Star Lounge on Chicago Avenue for the obligatory double cappuccino...The caffeine was fundamental to our discussions on everything from wardrobe color palettes to synthesizing Eastern and Western couture into something interesting. We're going to FINALLY get an online collection of ideas going, working the Web 2.0 with a Flickr account. She is detail oriented beyond my greatest expectations. Again, I couldn't imagine a better fit for this project, pun intended! Matt and I...
More...Matt Hughes and I met in the afternoon to talk about our progress to date. We laid the groundwork for organizing the casting, discussed which 5 (five) scenes best represents the scope of this project for our investment trailer, and HOW THE HELL do we build a 3D/Digital Set team? Well, the answer to that question is no longer obscured by the 'fog of uncertainty.' Fast forward to Monday morning...Mike Campobasso recommended someone he used to work with at Digital Kitchen, a top-tier post-production house right here in good 'ol Chicago. We're meeting this week! John Bisoski is still working out the finer details of the "Standees Diner" scene. After all of this organizational work, team meetings, and web crawling...I need some peace, quiet, and writing time.