Had a busy arle year so I'll hit you up with what's been going down:
MUSIC VIDZ
Two music videos leathered for this year that I've produced, written, and directed. A personal record especially from a one-man-band style operation.
Both videos were for the rock band Black Neon Knights for two singles - RISE UP and 'NECROMANCER'
You can read about the production and release of 'Necromaner' HERE and HERE
'RISE UP' is the latest taken from their soon to be released album in February. You can also check out the history HERE
It's a cracking rock tune and I love what the guys are churning out. The lads were happy with the video as its something unique to the usual rock music video style.
Again, I can't thank all the people involved (see previous BLOGS) enough. If you ain't caught it, check it out below.
Feedback has been really great. There's a sense of the unexpected with it and you don't really know where the video is going until it goes completely off the rails. Lots of praise for the visuals which was a huge incentive for the project in the first place and something I'm most pleased about. A lot of time and effort went in to creating the authentic VHS look which, while now a cliched style to use, is often not done in the right way. Aspect ratios and the colour drain plays a huge part that worked well in offsetting the band footage before opening it up with the full HD footage.
I'm really happy with how it turned out. Some kind words from Chris Barnes over at SLAUGHTERED BIRD horror site, as well as the nicest's guys in horror Mr Liam 'Banjo' Regan and Andy 'INK' Stewart capped it all off.
Might be small time for some people, but fuck you it's prolific from me (hehe)
Please head over to the FACEBOOK page to check out TONS of behind the scenes photos and concept art. It's a good little insight into the production on how the video became.
NEW WEBSITE
Designed and launched this bad-boy earlier in the year.
Check it out and share for all your music video needs. Feedback is welcome.
SCRIPT-LIFE
Other personal highlights include actually ranking in a big screenplay competition.
While I do appreciate reaching the semi-final, you have to win it. You don't get anything for 2nd place. But what it does do it gives you that push to say "Hey, it's not all shite that you're doing" so keep going.
I met one of the finalists, Ben Stiener (director of the multi-award winning short 'The Stomach') and hope it gives him a big push. Really good guy.
COMFORT ZONE
In addition to the above, I've been dipping my toe is things outside my comfort zone. I'm currently collaborating/helping out with a writer I met on the Creative England course from last year, Rachael Genn.
I've tried to give her a helping hand organising script read-through's with a drama group for her comedy series. In addition to helping her direct a section for a unique pitch video for a installation she's trying to get funding for.
We've worked well together and its been a lot of fun. It's great to collaborate with people like this and remove myself from my own little bubble. I just hope I don't fuck it up.
So, keep an eye out for my festival travel blog as well as my top films for 2015.
As for 2016? I've got plans. The music video gigs should take a step up. The writing should get more of a push. And...well...hopefully get a narrative short off the ground.
Thanks for everyone who's helped out over the year. I met some new friends all on the edge of doing exciting things. Stay tuned and don't forget to holla atcha boy!
See ya on the flip side....Danny.
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