Video cameras + Mac = not true

So it has come to my knowledge that it is impossible to find a video camera that works with Mac computers, if you want a price range that is suitable for a student too lazy to get any summer jobs.

And also, if you're waiting around the electronics store for someone from the staff to help you, it is effective to set off the alarm. (But I have to say they have very sensitive alarm sensors.)

So the bad news is that I can't find a decent video camera to back me up. It's ridiculous how none of the latest cameras can work with a Mac (they say you can download a program but of course that didn't work for me), because pretty much all serious filmmakers use Macs since those software programs are the best for editing and all kinds of media creativity.

The good news is that the planning is going great and I've got some rad artists/musicians lined up for you. Everyone has been really helpful and accommodating. One of my participants is getting married two days after we shoot his part of the doc. I can only take my hat off.

Missing part + new updates

Someone notified me that Part Two of the Warped Tour-documentary on YouTube couldn't be found. I checked it out and it seems like the video has been removed because of a copyright claim by WMG. I suspect it has something to do with the music being played on one of the nearby stages that can be heard in the background. Not much to do about it, but Part Two is still available here on this blog (one of the first posts), if you're feeling groovy.

Chucowski Productions has got new plans for this summer. Another trip to the U.S. will result in a documentary about people in the music-/art business. I'm in the middle of pre-production and contacting people like mad. I've already got a few participants in the bag, but they will remain secret for now.
The documentary will firstly be submitted to film festivals in the U.S.
I'll keep you updated.

Making of Yankee in a Chip Shop

It's hard in the UK.

Clips from the YIACS-video shoot in London.

Phone booths, double-decker buses and still Matt Whalen

Pictures from the YIACS-video shoot. It felt like we were dragged all over London by Emilee - probably not though since it's a big city, but what I do know is that we filmed on Brick Lane, Carnaby Street, in Kingston, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, various small streets and more places I do not know the name of.
















Possibly more to come.

What's "wholetta"?

If you wanna know what the hell I mean by the title, you'll have to ask me. I'm not sure I can explain though... might be better to ask Shawn, if he remembers it. But it's pretty easy to figure out, I bet you can do it.

The "Yankee in a Chip Shop"-music video will premiere on MySpace tomorrow, Friday. You can't miss it. Prepare yourself to meet the real streets of London.



More pictures from the shoot will be posted here soon.

Snowflakes and soup - one year anniversary

On the 4th and 5th of August, it was one year ago that the documentary about Warped Tour was filmed in New York and New Jersey.

Go to Chucowski Productions' YouTube to watch the documentary.


Stay tuned for more YIACS updates.