On Saturday 8.2.10 I tested the new Bungy cam system with Jason aka What1 aka what310. (of what what310.com fame)

We built the speed rail frame into the truck and then we took it for a spin around the block. We tried some different weights on it to get a smoother ride. It was a pretty relaxed day. We called up Yung LA because he wanted a short 1 verse music video, so he came through with a sweet oldmobile cutlass and we filmed this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl0s2B6ontI

As you can see we also used the AGrip car mount. I think it came together pretty nicely the way it is intercut between the car mount and the bungy cam. This bungy cam is going to be a great tool in the AGrip arsenal. There are tons of things we can do with it and in the coming months, probably years to come, I will be posting videos with examples of this piece of equipment and what it can do.

So, stay tuned!

Work out program pilot

Cool shoot from 7-27-10 with DP Geoff Reisner and Kholi Hicks. This was for a work out video. We interviewed Joe, a pretty cool guy who has trained quite a few world champion boxers and lots of A-List actors.

This was a fun little project. We came into this gym and lit it up nice in a few spots and then they put on "for those about to rock" by AC/DC and everybody just started training hard while we filmed. We got some cool boxing footage.

Here is a list of equipment that was used:

2x Floppys
2x 4'x4' break down frames w/ grifflon
8x sand bagsbags
8x C Stands
1x 400w HMI
1x 2' 4bank & 2x 2' 2bank
1x 650W Fresnel
1x 1k Open Face
2x 4'x4' opal frames
2x bead board holders
2x 24"x36" Scrim Set
2x furniture pads
10x spring clips

(a few other things were used but this is the the meat and potatoes)

To do this again I would have brought either the dolly or the slider, the Jib, ummmmm, and that is about it. Cool Shoot though. Kholi is a real pro.

Get out the 3D glasses!!

Well get out your 3D glasses, AGrip & What310.com are going into 3D production.

For a long time I have bought equipment that would be big enough to, in the future support 3D camera systems. The future is coming and we are getting in position to be the 3D grip and lighting/gaffer services company of choice.



NOTE: this is an "old school" style (red/blue, Anaglyph) of 3D. The new style for televisions that are currently being marketed is a "variable shutter" system which uses 3D glasses that show one of your eyes the frame from one of the cameras, then the other eye the frame from the other camera. Essentially each eye is watching a different perspective of the same movie which creates the illusion of 3D.

Stingers in the hooouse

AGrip has a grip of new Stingers, 25'er's and 50'er's. Hospital grade plugs, pro pro stingers for all your extension cord needs.

These are some behind the scenes pictures that I snapped, from a pilot I gaffed on entirely with AGrip.net equipment. This show is being pitched to HBO, and I think it is really good. And, I am not just saying that because I gaffed it!!

This is a mock up of the AGrip Bungy Cam system. This kit is currently in Ohio being used to film motorcycle stunt crews.

Car Mount in Action

This weekend (4-25-10) I shot a cool little music video with Jason from WeOnMedia.com

We used the car mount in a few different configurations with the light panel kit inside. This car was a really nice car, with a whole lot of muscle. The owner said it had about 480HP and 500Torque. It was vibrating a whole lot and we thought that the footage was going to come out shaky. The footage actually did come out slightly shaky, but it wasn't bad. It actually worked out well.

12'x12' Overhead!

We have a 12'x12' Overhead Frame w/ Stands, China silk and an 8'x8' with grifflon, now available!

LitePanel Mini Two Light Kit

This is my new LitePanel Mini 2 Light Kit, it comes with 1 flood and 1 spot light. These are daylight Color Temperature. We also have all the accessories and a case.

These lights are great because they are dimmable without losing color temperature, they put off no heat, they are battery powered, and they have a great color spectrum. Rent them from me or tell me to use them on your project.

Warehouse

I now have a new headquarters for AGrip.net, This is a shot of some of the equipment being stored in the facility. Now call me so this equipment can get out and play and make a movie!

These are some stills from a music video I recently did with Jason Haberman.

Here is a link to Jason's facebook page. Hit him up if you need some A quality editing or color grading.

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/profile.php?id=1081596982

3/21/10

Shooting with Mav & Menace in Downtown Los Angeles. This is a 1964 Chevy Impala. My Litepanel Kit is rigged inside the car. The footage looks amazing.

3/17/10

awwwwww Yeahhhh, it is the AGrip.net Heavy Duty Car Mount mounted to the side of the vehicle to get those cool wheel shots.

I have a hot shoe to Baby pin rigged to stabilize and secure the top of the camera. I also am using a gutter hook and a ratchet strap to secure this to the car. This rig is reeeal sturdy. It can hold anything from a Red/Panavision/arri to a 5D/7D/ canon hv20/ flip phone/cell phone camera/webcam/polaroid/daguerreotype ANYTHING


Call me up and lets do a shoot with this.