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Lowered Expecations Episode 4 – The Cult

Josh Shayne — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:35:58 +0000

In Episode 04, Josh is trying to produce a PSA for the non-profit “The Human Freedom Project” but is in danger of losing the job if he can’t find a crew that takes direction.

written & created by Josh Shayne & Vic Shayne; directed & edited by Josh Shayne

Featuring: Josh Shayne, Robin Katz, Nina Barry de Zayas, Danny de Zayas, Tasha Shayne, Janice Shayne, Vic Shayne, Annie Martens, Jeff Fal, Ryan Oelke, Chelsea Brady.

Crew: camera + sound: Jason Lange; original music: Erik Desiderio; montage music: Danny de Zayas; Production Assistants: Brian Hose, Annie Martens

Special Thanks to Looking Glass Arts for their generous production assistance.

View some wonderful production stills from photographer Nina Barry here.

Stephi + Jeff’s Photo Booth Spectacular

Josh Shayne — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:36:06 +0000

A photo flipbook of 750+ photo booth snapshots from Stephi and Jeff’s wedding in August 2009!

I love how this project turned out – the steady background and the several shots per subject make the photo booth an ideal setting for this kind of photo flipbook. It’s such a high-energy way to capture the enthusiastic celebration of the wedding! Plus, all the kissing is fantastic.

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A Quick Guide to Presidents + Their Hats

Josh Shayne — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:16:55 +0000

A short cartoon-film I made for Stetson hats about the History of Presidents and Their Hats. Part of HatforObama.com.

From Andrew Jackson to Richard Nixon every American President except for Henry Harrison has worn a hat at their inauguration. It’s time to revive this historical tradition. Barack Obama, we implore you, don’t be a Henry Harrison – Bring Back the Hat!

The Hat for Obama Film Project

Josh Shayne — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:06:46 +0000

I’ve been given an incredible mission: STETSON, the iconic American hatmaker, has created a special hat for Barack OBAMA to wear at his inauguration + they want ME to fly across the country and PERSONALLY DELIVER it to him.

Only he doesn’t know I’m coming… And I just found out last week… But I think we can do it.

Find out more at http://www.hatforobama.com

You can also view the work of my co-producer/cameraman/Sancho Panza — filmmaker James Darling — here, at JamesDarling.com

CityLightsGuide Featured Video Tour

Josh Shayne — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:00:27 +0000

After about a month of solid work and planning, I’ve finished production on this Quick 3 minute Tour of CityLightsGuide Featured Listings – detailing the features and benefits of marketing your business online through the CityLightsGuide social network.

All production work and effects were done in Keynote and Final Cut Pro.

Friday I’m in Love:: Wedding Lip Dub

Josh Shayne — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 10:00:17 +0000

Congratulations to Danny + Nina! My very close friends got married last weekend in Denver. As a big surprise gift, I put together this lip dub to ‘Friday I’m in Love’ by the Cure in the weeks before the wedding with all of our friends from Denver. We worked on it super-secretly while D + N were out of town and finally presented it to them just a couple of days beforehand.

There was much hugging all around after the screening, so I think it was a success.

Everything was shot in one afternoon on a fancy HD camera borrowed from the lovely people at Looking Glass Arts. The hearts are all hand-made from 100% real cardboard, cut-out and hand-painted by myself in the garage. They are now stashed all over the place – in the trunk of my car, on top of my bookshelf and deep in my closet. Watch the full HD version on vimeo here.

LGA Summer Film Workshop

Josh Shayne — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:50:13 +0000

I just finished teaching a 3-week summer film workshop in association with Looking Glass Arts. The workshop took a group of high school filmmakers and actors through a full production process: writing to storyboarding to shooting+ lighting to editing and scoring.

Everyone involved is pretty amazing – especially the student filmmakers who are an amazingly bright, talented, creative group of people. By the end of the workshop, they made some wonderful shorts.

For anyone in the Boulder/Denver area who might be interested in future workshops, check out Looking Glass Arts’ website: lookingglassarts.org

On the last day of class, wiped-out from editing all-week, we unwound a bit by shooting this impromptu lip dub to ‘Help!’ I think it appropriately showcases the awesomeness of everyone involved.

Watch in Full HD on vimeo.

Get Me Away From Here, I’m Dying

Josh Shayne — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:38:48 +0000

One of three lip dubs shot at a 2008 New Year’s Eve party (the others can be seen here).

The song is ‘Get Me Away From Here, I’m Dying’ by Belle & Sebastian and the exuberant performer is the one and only Jeff Fal

Donnybrook Photo Shoot Time Lapse

Josh Shayne — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:43:22 +0000

Over the weekend we participated in a photoshoot for the Donnybrook Writing Academy directed by our talented and charming friend, photographer and artist Nina Barry. The shoot was a blast and the resulting photos are rather attractive, if we say so ourselves (you can see them here ).

James Darling was in town with his fancy new HD Camera and shot this great time lapse of one of the setups. Josh threw it together with a spot of music, popped it online and here we are — Enjoy!

Watch in Full HD Glory on vimeo.

Lowered Expectations Episode 03 – the Dream Analyst

Josh Shayne — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 09:57:26 +0000

In Episode 03, Tyler is plagued by mysterious dreams and seeks out professional help. Meanwhile, Josh unexpectedly finds himself lovestruck.

written & created by Josh Shayne & Vic Shayne; directed & edited by Josh Shayne

Featuring: Vanessa Barcus, Josh Shayne, Tyler Mark, Tasha Shayne, Janice Shayne & Vic Shayne; camera + sound: Jason Lange; original music: Erik Desiderio; montage music: Danny de Zayas