Welcome to The Pixel Mines - Still/Motion GFX based in Spokane, WA.

April showers bring…more work.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

billboardCurrently I’m working on a billboard (both in television terms and literally) for Laugh Pack. A billboard on television is usually just a logo over a background with some sort message akin to “This program is brought to you in part by company name.” In this case the LP can will be in a dark scene next to a power switch (yet to be modeled) and illuminated by one spotlight. The can will flip the switch turning on the lights on the billboard, the camera will zoom up and settle on a sponsor logo. Meanwhile, the announcer will be saying, “Tonight the Laugh Pack is brought to you by company.” These are the kinds of projects I like. They’re short and quick to model. I’ll post an example when it’s done.

I recently also completed a fun project that I knew would eventually come up. I’ve been directing a series for KAYU called House to Home – an ongoing home and yard DIY campaign designed to provide helpful tips for the homeowner. Well, sometimes they’re helpful. Other times they are just mini commercials for products and events. This time around we made a blooper reel that’s airing currently in 30 second form to promote the show, but is online in its original 2 minute form. This was compiled from only half of the footage we have so far. There’s never a lack of bloopers with Mr. Haase.

New additions to my Video Portfolio

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

Over the past days I’ve been compiling and adding many new pieces to my video portfolio. These include: (more…)

Welcome to The Pixel Mines

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

It was time for a new website and when I thought of the functionality I wanted from it I knew I had to have some sort of blogging software. While I hate the word blog and all its derivitives (don’t ask me why) I do like how quickly it can make a site dynamic and easily informative. (more…)