#Shooter #VideoEditor | Shea Moisture Professional Line
Over the past two months I've been collaborating with NaturallyCurly.com and Shea Moisture to bring this mini series using the Shea Moisture Professional Line.
The premise was simple, use each line on 3 different hair types. For each hair type do a different style that highlights the diversity of the hair but also the diversity of the lines.
It was so much fun working with the NaturallyCurly team on these videos. I shot the whole thing using my Sony NEX - 5T with the kit lens and my telephoto lens. I used my Zoom h4n for sound and my iKan temperature control panel lights where necessary. All three videos were shot in one day (14 hour shoot! Whew...), and I'm really happy with how they came out. Make sure to check out NaturallyCurly's full post about the videos!
To edit these videos I used Premiere Pro CC 2014 and AfterEffects CC 2014 for the opening title graphics.
#BTS | HP Discover Vegas
If you follow me on Instagram then you know I was at HP Discover in Las Vegas earlier this month. While there we got some great footage that we'll use for videos soon to come.
I cut together this quick one minute video to give an idea of the amazing energy at the conference while also promoting a lot of the videos that premiered there. Make sure to check out the annotations at the end to see that content.
A Big Picture Lab Production
#SetLife | Pet Store Print Ad
My first modeling experience!
Yesterday I spent the day on set for a pet store print ad. I was paired with a Golden Retriever...well... a few Gold Retrievers. (The lights and people made a lot of them nervous.)
I will say it's pretty fun and WAY less stressful being the talent on set. Just sit around, chat with a few people, and then go and take some pictures! A lot different from being a producer or PA on set lol.
Here's my outfit along with makeup.
HAIR PREP (The night before)
- Separated my hair into two sections on either side
- Used ACV to do a quick pre-cleanse treatment let sit for 5 minutes
- While in the shower washed each section with the Terressentials mud wash
- Towel dry with microfiber hair towel
- Break up hair into 4 sections from the 2.
- For each section: Use my Vatika Hair Oil to seal in moisture. NOTE: To Purchase seek out your local Indian grocer it will be exponentially cheaper than purchasing online.
- For each section: Lightly blow dry until hair is about 50% dry.
- For each section: apply a quarter size amount of Eco Styler Gel and smooth through
- For each section: braid into 3 braids.
- In the morning: unravel and fluff
SKIN PREP (The night before)
I use the terressentials mud wash as a face exfoliant as well. Let it sit while I work on my hair in the shower and rinse off at the very end.
SKIN PREP (The morning of)
Did an oil rinse using some coconut oil. I apply the oil and massage into my face before getting into the shower. While showering I leave the oil on so the steam can work its magic. Once I'm finished washing my body, I take my washcloth and massage and scrub the oil off my face while under the warm water.
I find doing an oil rinse every now and then (once or twice a week) gives my skin that extra elasticity and buoyancy. Combined that with drinking enough water and a decent diet and my skin stays looking pretty good.
I'll update and let you know about the finished product. I'm assuming it will take a while before I see the ads.
#SetLife | Tesla Spec
Last month a colleague of mine asked me to help out as a PA for him on his Tesla spec and I had a blast! Whenever I'm on set I love to take BTS (Behind the scenes) footage and stills - while also helping out of course! To keep everything light I used my Sony NEX - 5T.
I've never been up close and personal with a Tesla before (they retail for somewhere around $50 - $100k) so it was cool to see the Model S. We spent the day going around to different areas of the city, to give the car a nice backdrop.
#MyPhotography | Mansfield Dam, ATX
One of our locations was the Mansfield Dam. I've lived in Austin since attending the University of Texas in 2008 and had never been there. It's a beautiful location, and not quite as loud as Barton Springs. We ended the shoot out in Spicewood, Texas at Muleshoe Bend Park, about a 40 minute drive from Austin. There were endless acres of bluebonnets. I saw quite a few people out there taking engagement photos and portraits (a Texas tradition).
#My Photography | Spicewood, Texas
One thing that is really neat about the Tesla is the key. It's a miniature version of the car itself.
#MyPhotography | Tesla Model S with key
The key acts as a sensor, when you approach the car with the key in hand or on you, the car unlocks automatically. You can also control the sun roof and the trunks from the model key by pressing on the areas respectively.
This car is completely badass, and I can see why people are going crazy over it. Even if I could afford this thing, I'm not sure I would ever get one - just because I'd be too scared to get it scratched!
#MyPhotography | Crew selfie
The whole spec was shot on a combination of cameras: primarily used was the RED dragon, next was the Mark III and Panasonic GH4, finally a few GoPros and my Sony Action Cam for action shots while driving.
A lot of the crew I already knew through other productions, so it was nice to spend the day with mostly familiar faces. I'm usually not a big fan of being on set, but when it's with people you know and trust it ends up feeling like a big hang out session rather than work.
Daniel Deloach is an award winning producer/director/cinematographer that is producing this piece (he's the one holding the car key in the crew selfie on the far left). He was one of the first people I met in the business, and I consider him a mentor of sorts. He has an AMAZING aerials reel using his phantom that you must checkout! For the past year he's been traveling around the world for various projects and has had the opportunity to capture some really breathtaking footage.
A compilation from the last 8 months of flying...
His website is DeloachFilms.com
Have you ever driven or ridden in a Tesla before? Let me know what you think!
#CoProducer, #ColorCorrection | HP Pro x2 612
A Big Picture Lab Production
This video was very pre-production intensive. The goal was to show the versatility of the product within an office space so, the executive producer/director, Raina James, came up with the idea of using a single take walking through an office space.
We worked with casting and choreography to block out all of the movement as well as set dressing. This is one of the coolest videos for a tech company I've co-produced by far. I love the sleek design.
While on set I also put together a behind the scenes showcasing the complexity of the project as well as the work done in post production.
Let me know what you think!
Big Picture Lab - 2015 Sizzle Reel
The majority of my production work is done with Big Picture Lab, a production company based in Austin, Texas and California. This year the company sizzle reel looks AMAZING! I'm so excited for you all to see it. Every snippet that you see in the video I have collaborated with BPL in some way, whether that be co - producing, editing, color correction, set decoration, or a combination of them all.
Take a look and let me know what you think. Check out more of Big Picture Lab's work on their vimeo page. The company is currently redesigning the website as soon as it is up I'll let you know.
Big Picture Lab is a video agency that specializes in turning complicated information into entertaining and exciting videos that are easy to understand and remember. With each project we focus on delivering high quality while fostering friendly and collaborative client relationships. Questions? Contact raina@bigpicturelab.com, thanks!