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About mattkprovideo

Austin/San Antonio, Texas based digital film maker, animator and motion graphics editor. http://youtu.be/hnApJDsCw28 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3021382/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Making “Pleasantville”

I’ve alway loved the film “Pleasantville,” two cynical 1990s teens go back into the world of a 1950’s sitcom- and ruin it just by being real.

I knew they used 1998 digital after effects to get the mix of black and white and color seen in the film. But it’s interesting to se exactly how they did it. AND how simple some of it is….

I’ve read how when they shoot Black and White the sets and costumes are often bright green or red, because they look better in Black and White.

See this 8mm home movie shot on the set of “Son of Frankenstein”

The green registers as a paler shade of white on B&W film. This has led to almost a century of mild controversy, “is Frankensteins monster supposed to be green?”

The green makeup trick was repeated on PLEASANTVILLE.

I still say the coolest “effect” was a real colored actress in a set just painted in shades of grey.

I wonder if todays young people would get a story like that, since they didn’t grow up watching reruns of 50s TV sitcoms.

Mr. Thrill as Neil Diamond!

Entertainer “Mr. Thrill” (Bill Harris) hired me to video him as he demonstrated his skills as a Neil Diamond tribute performer.

Short Version:

Longer Version:


Georgetown Texas June 2016

I shot this with a Canon T3I DSLR, a Canon Camcorder, and a Go Pro4 on a Feiyu Gimbal. Edited with Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects.

http://mrthrill.com/

Dr. Cortney Baker, Executive Leadership Specialist

Doctor Cortney Baker, Executive Leadership Specialist

Shot with a canon DSLR and edited with Adobe Premiere and some Adobe After Effects.

http://cortneybaker.com

Dr. Cortney Baker is a speech therapist, business owner, entrepreneur, leadership expert, speaker, philanthropist, wife, mother of three, and proud native Texan. She received her doctoral degree from Pepperdine University in Organizational Leadership, where she conducted research on women who had overcome challenges in their careers in healthcare but had achieved incredible success. Cortney has a passion for helping others achieve their greatest potential, specializing in leadership development.

In 2003, Dr. Baker founded KidsCare Therapy. After experiencing the growth and success of the company, Cortney decided to follow her dream of obtaining her doctoral degree. She enrolled in Pepperdine University’s nationally ranked Organizational Leadership program beginning in the summer of 2012. However, on September 18, 2012, Cortney suffered a massive stroke in 2 places at the age of 37. She took the fall 2012 semester off to recover, but in true Cortney Baker fashion, she bounced back and re-enrolled in same program for the Spring 2013 session. She completed her doctoral degree in 2015.

Dr. Baker was named one of the top three finalists for Texas Business Woman of the Year 2014. She has become a much sought-after speaker and executive leadership coach and consultant for those attempting to achieve their full career potential. Cortney brings her humor, wit, experience, and savvy to each situation and is able to help others “just be real”.

Strange Dayz, Austin’s premiere Doors Tribute Band

https://mattkprovideo.com/2016/07/11/strange-dayz-austins-premiere-doors-tribute-band/

Strange Dayz, Austin’s premiere Doors Tribute Band!

Shot with a Canon DSLR and edited in Adobe Premiere and some Adobe After Effects!

Universal Monsters Dracula (1931) Full Restoration Trailer

I love old Universal Monster movies like Dracula and Frankenstein! They have a glow, a charcoal quality that has never been matched!

I hate that they’re dying, degrading, crumbling! I love that some folks care enough to try and save them! Much praise to Universal Studios and their digital film restoration efforts!

FREE Comedians for your event!

We are a group of Austin Comedians who want to perform at YOUR party for FREE!!!

WHY?

In my case I have a lot of standard def video of me doing comedy. BUT I don’t have footage of me in high definition. I want to perform in front of a big crowd and get a new demo out of it.

We recently did a free show for a company party at http://www.aceable.com/ and had a blast!

If you are a corporation that wants to throw a party, a fraternity / sorority / church / social group that wants to do a charity show- contact us!

All of us can perform ” G Rated” or ” R Rated” depending on your event

3 Years of Wedding Videos?

Has it been 3 years since I went into business for myself as a wedding videographer?

3 years ago this weekend this lovely couple responded to my ad for video services!. Not a company I worked for… but me myself and I?

This weekend, I shot another fabulous couple, Rosie and Joe L, at ” Our Lady of Guadalupe ” Catholic Church in downtown Austin!
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George A Romero to get a Star on the Hollywood WALK OF FAME

Every horror movie fans idol, George A. Romero will be getting a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.

He is also the idol of every wanna be independent filmmaker who has heard of him. He used the 16mm cameras and crew from his TV commercial production company and a shoestring budget to make a micro budget but very memorable film, ” Night of the Living Dead”!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Living_Dead

Well shot and well written. Romero also sought out the best actors he could get, which set ” Night of the Living Dead” apart from most other low budget horror movies. The film isn’t nearly as gorey or bloody as its reputation might suggest, just some extras covered in chocolate syrup and chewing on lamb bones. I have also heard that this is a case of someone botching the copyright and thousands of entities have exploited this film but none of the original producers made a dime.