I've recently been nominated for Best Cinematography for the 2014 San Diego Film Awards. It's been a while since I've attended a film festival and I'm happy to be a part of the first ever San Diego Film Awards.
My younger brother completed the 14.1 CrossFit workout this morning. The workout is 10 minutes AMRAP (as many reps as possible) of 30 double-unders, and 15 power snatches at 75lbs. This is his second attempt this week because the first video we submitted was declined due to a few details we missed. I'm so proud of him, his original attempt was 259 reps and just 3 days later he reached an official count of 267 reps! Checkout the full video below.
After all these years I've finally got my hands on a GoPro! I've been wanting to experiment with these cameras for many years but never really had any particular use for them. Recently a friend of mine got one for free because the art department where he works was getting rid of a bunch of first generation GoPros. Since I'm into filmmaking he decided to give it to me. I've been thinking about purchasing the recent model that came out last year but it looks like I can wait for the next generation now.
I tested out the time-lapse feature for the first time yesterday. Watch the quick video I put together below.
I think GoPros are a good tool for any filmmaker to own. The reason why it's taken me so long to get a GoPro is because I've always been able to capture what I needed with the cameras I've had. Even with the iPhone I was able to create time-lapse videos through the apps available. One of my favorite cameras that's as durable as a GoPro was the Kodak ZX3. It was able to function underwater, and shoot up to 60fps which in comparison the current GoPro I have can do as well. It's great that the current state of technology allows us so many options, I can't really fathom how much better it could be within the next 5 years. I think for a filmmaker owning a GoPro is like an artist having many different brushes to choose from. I'm excited for the possibilities this camera has to offer, especially with its durability and freedom to move the camera.
I've recently been nominated for the Monkeys In Space "Supermodel Suitcase" Music Video I created last year for Best Cinematography for the San Diego Film Awards 2014 which will be held on March 6th. View the list of nominees for all categories here.
Here's a quick BTS clip of Nick Diaz hitting the speed bag at Venice Beach. Stay tuned for more bonus video clips from The Hollywood MMA Show!
Here's some bonus material from our segment we put together for Marina Shafir on The Hollywood MMA Show. I'm going to be editing more bonus clips of various fighter interviews, training, backstage, etc. Lookout for more 'BTS' and don't forget to Subscribe @MMAShowNews!
Here's a behind the scenes on Marina Shafir. She will be fighting for the U of MMA Fight Night 5 on February 9th at Club Nokia in Downtown, Los Angeles. This one was fun to edit!
"King" Kevin Casey speaks with The Hollywood MMA Show and tells us his thoughts on Anderson Silva returning to MMA after his injury at UFC 168.
It was reported early last week that Mauricio Zingano passed away on Monday morning. Ed Soares, and Kevin Casey of BlackHouse MMA speak about Mauricio and reflect on the good person he was. Rest In Peace Mauricio Zingano.
James Moontasri sat down with The Hollywood MMA Show after training for Rick Reger whom he will be fighting at RFA 12 on January 24th at the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Watch the video I edited below.