... That's Mike Gleason II: taxes-boogaloo

Inspired: Errol Morris

"That's Mike Gleason..."

Story of an Artist...

Sometimes you come across something in life that is so different and true that you are forced to either embrace or shun it. I have always been amazed by the raw simplicity and sincerity that is Daniel Johnston's music "...you start off hearing this noise and then eventually you hear the Beatles..."

Seeing Daniel Johnston at a show in Philly last Friday did not disappoint.

Steve

A friend contacted me one day to see if I was interested in shooting an album cover for a band called, "Steve". I had met some of the band roughly 16 years ago and over time had the opportunity to work with them on various projects. It is always an honor and pleasure to work with these guys.

Simple shot for an awesome band.

Check them out at:
http://www.myspace.com/abandnamedsteve

Best of 2007

This is one of my favorites promotions that I shot last year. This was shot on a Sony XDHD camera and all the effects (overcranking and shadow movement) were done in-camera.
Client - QVC
Director - Mike Gleason
Stylist - Jeff Gingrich
Dolly/Grip - Andrea G.

More past shoots...

When we shot this it seemed like just another day at work. But in seeing the edit the spot became a nice surprise.

Client: QVC
Producer/Director: unknown
Stylist: Christine McDonnell


I really love this shoot. While the setup was a nightmare everything came together in the end and Cynthia Garrett was an absolute pro and joy to work with. As a side note - I did not shoot the drum sequence. This was masterfully shot by Scott Kinkade.

Client: QVC
Producer/Director: Michelle Fallet
Second Unit DP (shooting drums): Scott Kinkade

Best of the Rest 2007

Another favorite from last year... rockin' the Steadicam.
Client - QVC
Producer - Michele Teti
Director - Rob Baniewicz

the boys are back

That's right. My boys are back with their 10th Hometown Throwdown. Me and the 'tones have a long history and they are the one band I always go back to (with a close second going out to The Replacements/Paul Westerberg). God bless the Mighty Mighty Bosstones.

Coolest Tease Poster ever...

The second installment of the greatest Batman series ever. Looking at this teaser poster - How can you not get a excited?!