Lots of good things have been going on with Tripwire! We are about to expand with a new branch in McKinney TX! A lot of short films projects as well as commercial work keeps coming in, so proves that people out there seem to like us and what we are doing!
If you haven't please, check out our portfolio and keep tuning in to www.Tripwirefilms.com for postings of our latest commercials and projects!
Thanks,
Todd Morgan
Video Production/Graphic Design
Well.. hello. It's been awhile since the last posting... much has changed but we're still stomping along.
I've been learning a mega ton lately with my current project in development.. an action/love feature written by my friend John Kelly. I'm not going to jinx it so, uh, I stop here. But no worries, I will blab as soon as it's safe ;)
We've been meeting some real cool peoples as of late and more on the horizon. Can't wait to meet the Viper Tactical Assault Group... Aaron Self.. you rock.
I'm going to try and keep up with this blog... so tune in, comment and bookmark www.tripwirefilms.com
samuel haun
Ther e are a lot of interesting things going on at Tripwire Films as of late! Sam and I both are in the midst of Feature Film and Short Film projects! Over the past couple weeks great strides have been made by Sam to find Tripwire Films distribution for these upcoming films. Tripwire also has a few new music videos with production dates slated for next month! We have been extremely busy and finding new friends in the most unlikely places! Everyone have a safe and fun Thanksgiving holiday and keep tuning into to the Tripwire blog for the latest, updates, news and events!
Thanks,
Todd Morgan
Video Production/Graphic Design
Tripwire FIlms
That's right, folks. Tripwire is here in full effect. I took a look at our blog and realized that we haven't posted in awhile, you want to know why...because we are the busiest, hardest working production team in East Texas! New clients and agencies are finding us all the time and we are reaching further out to bring our work to new places! From music videos and television ads, to special effects and graphic Design people are taking notice! Keep checking out our blog and lets us know what you think of the work we're doing!
Thanks, guys,
Todd Morgan
Video Production/Graphic Design
TripwireFilms
Well, what can be said about this past week other than busy, busy, busy.
This
past week alone, Tripwire Films, has produced 5 commercials. We are
getting much praise which is always nice (and very appreciated) and this
work is opening even larger doors for Sam and I to step through!
Hyundai Greenville just signed on for a new ad-campaign with Tripwire
and we are very excited! Keep tuning in and check out our latest spots
and videos.
Todd Morgan
Video Production/Graphic Design
Tripwire Films
As promised, I am uploading some composited images of our test shoot from a few weeks back. These images represent a sequence we shot specifically to test how I would go about compositing the special effects. Mocha for After Effects CS4 is a great stand-alone motion tracking software and utilizing it will be key to extract motion data for all of our in-field shooting, this will help us better achieve exact movement for all of our composited video and images.
These images were composited mainly from live action video and 3D models built in Bryce 6.0 some, however, are simple Photoshop layers.
Sam running from a fictitious blast! Oh, and the JAS39 Gripen!
Sams brother in-law Matt, a real life Marine, was willing to drag himself through posion oak for us. But, of course he would, he's a marine! They get tha job done!
These images are just a taste of what we have planned for the visual effects. Soon, we will be posting video to the Tripwire site of the fully composited sequence. So, keep an eye on our blog to see how the special effects progress. Thanks to all of you who take interest in what we do way out here in the infinite East Texas country!
Todd Morgan
Video Production/Graphic Design
Tripwire Films
Hey all you Tripwire Fans out there, it has been a long past few weeks and I wanted to post a quick blog to get you guys up-to-date. Well, while Samuel has been burning the candles at both ends, yours truly took a much needed break. My girlfriend and I headed to Austin to visit with her family and go tubing on the Guadalupe River. We enjoyed many laughs and lots of delectable food. While it was very fun to get away, I have returned refreshed and ready to get back to work! Upon my arrival Sam informed me of several new clients that have taken interest in our work so, suffice to say things are getting very busy and that is a really good thing! On the film front; a lot of progress has been made with Mineola and the North East Texas Film Commission. The 18th of this month we present our idea to the City Council which appears to be only a formality at this point but, all signs are pointing towards Tripwire having a location for a least one, possibly two films and a city that is ready to back us. We will continue to keep you posted, which brings me to the next topic...compositing. I have been working on a few stills from our test shoot that I will be posting very shortly (for real this time). They will give you a greater scope of what it is that we are trying to achieve visually with this film. Yes, things are busy and the company is growing. Keep coming back to Tripwirefilms.com and check out our progress, from commercials to our film projects, things are getting very exciting around here. Thanks for your time, TF fans!
Todd Morgan
Video Production/Graphic Design
Tripwire Films
alright..
it's been a busy week.
But the good news.. the project is developing smoothly as we hope to start shooting mid July for the preserve sequences and aerials.. to pick back up early August for combat sequences and remainder of script.
I'd like to add how wonderful the town of Mineola has been in the development of our little action film. Lynda Rauscher, David Stevenson, the ATF, David Madsen, the entire volunteer fire department, the police chief, etc... they're all folks willing to help some young filmmakers chase a dream. Thank you.
I believe I left off with the shoot in the pasture. The footage turned out great (bug Todd for clips of the composited muzzle flash), inspiring us to consider creating a combat sequence.
So we plotted out this little moment with a small platoon and a stray bullet. (can't explain too much)
I handed the idea off to John Kelly, he came back with a challenge. At the same time, I met with actor Frederic Doss. He asked me if I had it in me to make a proper action film. We have intentions to start an acting group for my films. More on that later... Fred's been in Transformers and the soon to be released GI Joe. Upon talking to him, the plan really swung into motion.
Neat potential location stills...
Part of Downtown Mineola, Tx
The Old Beckham Hotel - Mineola, Tx
out at the 3000 acre nature preserve outside Mineola
cool, yes?
check back soon for more blogs... and don't forget to read Mr. Todds blogs. The guy will be releasing really neato composite work soon. I've seen bits of it, i vouch that it's killer!
cheers!
~Samuel~
Well, suffice it to say these past few weeks at Tripwire Films have
been quite busy. We
have made a lot of head way with the music videos and our commercials
this past month and it seems a lot of people are taking notice. We have
a lot on the horizon, I'm sure if you've read Sam's blog you are well
aware of are upcoming short film projects. Sam placed a few pics from
the test shoot for one of these films in his last blog but, we should
have a few full composited pics up soon! The shoot for Culinary
Crossroads on Sat. went pretty well and I am hoping to have the
commercial put together in a few days... we have something special in
mind for this one! Well I will stay in touch so, keep reading Tripwire
Fans!
Lindsey Todd Morgan
Video Production/Graphic Design
Tripwire Films
