Christmas in The Czech Republic
My wife hasn’t been home for Christmas in 5 years.
As much as we’d both probably like to just go back and forth every year for the holidays, income might prevent us from such a pleasure; and so this year was extra special. Not only for Petra, but also for me who hadn’t spent a
My First Animation Short
My favorite client Carl Puccio hired me to do an animation short for his company Alpine Access. He sent me to an online video of an award winning United Airlines commercial that he wanted me to use as inspiration or a template.
This was one of the biggest projects I’ve ever done. After creating
Your Villain My Hero – Promo Video
I was hired by Roger Jansen, one of Chicago’s bigger names in band booking and promotion, to film and produce a promotional music video for one of his bands; Your Villain My Hero. This was filmed in what I call “douchebag ground zero” at Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville. Anyone who knows the city, knows what I’m
Our new band – Katastrofist
Over a year in preparation, Katastrofist is 3 of the 4 members formerly from the band Ghettobillies. Robbie, Bong, and Maloney, with the addition of newcomer, but seasoned musician Tim Reid Jr. on the synth, piano, organs and vocals formed the band almost 9 months ago and after fine tuning an albums worth of material, are just now
Petra turns 31
Petra’s birthday party this year was extra special thanks in part to some of our friends from England coincidentally being here for Derek and Kelly’s wedding. A special Tres Leche cake (Petra’s favorite) was ordered. There were snacks and food and of course lots to drink. Thank you to everyone who came and made it
Angry Customers
A short video illustrating accusatory angry customers on the phone. This was shot for Alpine Access who are my main client right now. It will be placed in Alpine’s training website for their soon-to-be at home operators.
Frank and Colleen’s Wedding
Our friends Frank and Colleen were married September 19th 2009. We had a great time. Frank asked me if I would be willing to do a little filming of the wedding. Here is the subsequent montage. Music by Allison Crowe. “In My Life” by the Beatles.
My First Music Video
When I was considering purchasing my 5D camera and how expensive it was, I told myself that the cost would be worth it if I could figure out a way to make some extra cash with it as an extension of my graphic design work. One of the main things about it that fascinated me was
Chicago Botanic Gardens Bike Trip
Petra and I went with 4 new friends we’ve recently made on a 1 day 40 mile bike trip to the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Had a great…