Andrew George

VHS

2010-06-22T13:15:00.000-07:00

For those who are reading this on Facebook, check out the link at youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld9nnYFvapw

A friend has a little surprise from his closet.

VHS:
Filmed in Fort Frances, Ontario

Shot with a 7D and indiproSlider on hand. No script, no rules, we just shot for an afternoon and came out with this!

Director of Photography: Andrew George (andrewjoegeorge.com)

Actor/Producer: Wade Friesen
Actor: Drew Donald
Actor: Jerome Tuesday

Seven Generations 25th Anniversary

2010-06-06T14:02:00.001-07:00

I always love getting a call from Seven Generations. The staff at the education institute is great, and it's always a pleasure to work with them.

I got a last minute call to stop by an put something together for their 25th anniversary. Below is the result.... enjoy!

MUST SEE! A Good Indian Screening in Fort Frances

2010-05-04T07:12:00.000-07:00

I will be screening my latest short A Good Indian at the 2010 Women's Health Symposium in Fort Frances May 8th, 2010 10:00am at Townshend Theatre. This will be the first, if not last major screening of the film in the area. I will also be speaking on film-making, and touching on the themes of A Good Indian.

Given the recent events of the town, the racial themes and undertones of the film are relevant and timely.

This is an exciting opportunity, and I'm grateful that the organizers invited me to the symposium. Hope to see you there!

What Happened to the Stupid White Indian?

2010-04-23T18:34:00.001-07:00

What happened to Stupid White Indian?

A couple of years ago I started researching and shooting a documentary project called "Stupid White Indian." I still often get asked about the project. To my surprise, word spread quick throughout the aboriginal community after only a little bit of vlogging and press on the project. Now, with the release of "A Good Indian," people often ask if this is indeed the project I set out to accomplish.

Short answer... no.

I pulled back the reins on Stupid White Indian for multiple reasons. Funding, timing, and a lack of resources prompted me to cut the cord on the project. I still have plans to eventual produce Stupid White Indian, but I'm vowing to exercise patience to ensure the project plays out exactly how I envision.

Stupid White Indian is a documentary project about Canadian society's perception of First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and non-Status people. The title refers to myself. "A Good Indian" plays on much of the themes of Stupid White Indian, and was actually came from an idea of a re-enactment that was going to be a part of Stupid White Indian.

I still get comments every week from the Vlog, some interesting, some ignorant, and some entertaining. There's definitely proof of public interest to watch something like this, and one day I plan to bring it to masses in a big way.

To check out a little bit more on the project, head over to www.youtube.com/stupidewhiteindian.

Watch A Good Indian!

2010-04-05T10:57:00.001-07:00

A Good Indian has been submitted to the Babelgum Online Film Festival! There's a great collection of films over at Babelgum.com. I encourage you to check out the films.... but also be sure to watch, rate, and favourite A Good Indian!

Just a little background on the film. I (Andrew George) wrote, directed, and produced the 8 minute short and it was completed in early 2010. We shot it in Fort Frances, with the majority of the cast and crew from the Rainy River District. We're hoping to crack a few festivals this year both online and traditional.

You can check out the link here http://www.babelgum.com/5000616/good-indian.html

Cut-Resistant Hockey Gear and Couchiching

2010-03-15T12:57:00.000-07:00

My latest post have lacked my own footage. Reason being? Well for one, I've been writing quite a bit and talking collaboration with a few people on some small projects for this upcoming summer.... for the most part, production is on hold. Second, I've been working with a few clients, helping them with the media side of their current projects.

I did a little bit of work with Randy Hogan of Hogan Hockey (www.hoganhockey.com) and am admittedly fascinated by Randy's new product line of cut-resistant hockey gear. No, we didn't shoot a commercial (yet anyways!) but we did film a some footage of the gear in action. No camera tricks, no extra polish... the whole idea of this video was to show the effectiveness of Randy's Achilles® line of products. If you're a hockey parent or player, you should definitely check this out. (remember, if you're on Facebook, you must goto my blog at blog.andrewjoegeorge.com to view the video)

I've also been fortunate enough to work with Couchiching First Nation in developing, designing, and programming their website at www.couchiching.ca. The website should be more accurately described as a web portal for Couchiching First Nation, as it's home to all of Couchiching's program and department websites. I also attempted to modernize with a subtle web 2.0 look, rounded corners, and colourful pictures... a change of pace from most government type websites yet it still has the functionality of a site that handles a lot of content. If you check it out, you'll likely notice its incomplete, but we're working on a daily basis to fill the site with content and hope to have it at 100% by the summer!

And of course, I would be remiss if I failed to mention the original video from a few good friends down in southern Ontario. Check it out here!

Last, we just wrapped up production at J.W. Walker with Ms. Davidson-George's grade 7 class on a pair of environmental films. Be sure to be on the lookout for more info on the films come April, I believe they will be showing at the Fort Frances High School Environmental Film Festival.

This will make you laugh!

2010-03-10T09:21:00.001-08:00

Some friends down in Ottawa decided to put together a video highlighting addiction....

The results: I'm now addicted to this video

DORITOS INTERVENTION

Be sure to click on the above link and rate! These guys are climbing the charts fast, lets have people from Fort represent! This is the best doritos viralocity video I've seen!

HDR Photos... blasphemy

2010-02-23T18:52:00.000-08:00

just want to make it clear, I'm not a pro photographer.

Videographer.... hey, I call myself one, but I've yet to conquer my Canon 40D. Out of a bit of curiosity lately I've been playing around taking photos, trying to get the pics I want minus the noise and plus the sharpness.

I've also taken notice ever the ever growing fad of HDR photography. While doing a bit of research into it, I've noticed both the love and the hate from photographers around the world when it comes to HDR photos.

Personally, I think if you're a photographer, or videographer, you're essentially an artist. The opportunity you have as an artist is to show people what the world looks like through your eyes. As an artist, we see things differently than most..... and if you're good enough at it, some people may even pay to get a glimpse of what you see (a photograph, painting, a film/movie). And if you're not... well, everyone knows the term starving artist. To me, HDR photography gives artists another brush in their kit! Anyways, enough philosophy from me.... I'm wondering what other people think of HDR photography, or maybe even art in general.

Chew on these HDR photos from a newbie for now

Do you know who I am?

2010-02-20T19:39:00.001-08:00

In an attempt to stay true to my new year's resolution of not letting this blog collect dust, I'm going to share some random jottings with you.

• I was bored with a bit of a headache today. I needed something to make me laugh, and something to write about in this blog. I thought, why not combine the two? So I found a Youtube clip that not only makes me laugh, but also peaks into my warped sense of humour. FYI, I'm not exaggerating, but I've watched this movie likely ten times since Christmas.

- that never gets old... if you've made it this far reading on facebook, you can actually view this clip on my blog. Like wise, I'm likely posting this under a clever header to my facebook profile page at facebook.com/andrewjoegeorge, along with another Anchorman gem I found

Sneak Peak at A Good Indian

2010-01-31T13:29:00.000-08:00

Here's a sneak peak into A Good Indian, the latest short film from All Good Projects:

The setup,

Tom does his best not too let a couple of bar regulars upset him as they discuss "Indians."

A Good Indian: 8mins: short drama: 2009: HD: Directed by Andrew Geoge

A Good Indian getting a deal!

2010-01-21T18:48:00.000-08:00

For those not aware, a good crew of us shot a 8 min short called A Good Indian in August of 2009. This month I got some awesome news, Winnipeg Film Group (WFG) will be distributing the film! This means that WFG will be getting it into festivals and other screenings on my behalf. It's always been a goal of mine to get a short into WFG's distribution, and hopefully it will crack a festival screening very soon.

I haven't written or shared a whole lot about A Good Indian, but for now I can tell you it involves a discussion about First Nation people at a bar that is less than cordial. I'll likely dive into detail a little further down the road if indeed it gets a screening. But for now, take a look at some of the screen shots from the shoot:

Shameless Self - Promotion :)

2010-01-20T18:08:00.000-08:00

NEW WEBSITE AND BLOG ABOUT ME!

I was hoping that would get your attention. Now to explain, I've created a new website called andrewjoegeorge.com that also contains a brand new Blog!
I have to admit, it does seem a little egotistical, but I assure you if you're interested in video/film, geek stuff, or me, this site is for you! I'll be keeping you up to date with the many video projects myself and my fellow collaborators are working on.... I'll rant on geek stuff (likely a lot).... and I'll spill the beans on anything I think you'll find remotely interesting. I'll get your attention on your Facebook feed w/o the spam, or you can check me out on blogspot and of course directly on the blog section of andrewjoegeorge.com. Feel free from anytime to drop me a line either on Facebook, blogspot, or the email form on my website, to chat about video and film, geek stuff (see a trend?), or enquire about the video services I offer through All Good Projects in Northwestern Ontario.

Just a couple housekeeping notes.... if you are viewing this blog through Facebook (it comes up as a note) some of the material, mainly embedded content (youtube, etc.) will not show up. Head over to andrewjoegeorge.com/blog/blog.php or andrewjoegeorge.blogspot.com to check out the full content. Also, portions of andrewjoegeorge.com will be updated on a more frequent basis, such as the portfolio and demo section so be sure to keep checking back often. If you see anything on the site or here that bugs you, don't hesitate to let me know!

Cheers,

Youtube now vs. then

2010-01-09T13:06:00.000-08:00

I find it fascinating on how far along Youtube has come in terms of quality. As I begin to peruse through my Youtube portfolio, I'm completely floored on how much better my recent uploads look compare to uploads from 2008 and early 2009.

I have used Youtube quite extensively. Not to say I've uploaded anything that's went completely viral, but the local content I personally uploaded for fortfrances.tv has generated well over 100 000 views (note that not everything on the fftimes youtube channel is mine, just the majority.)

In my opinion, Youtube's quality is on par with Vimeo, who has long been regarded in the video geek world as the premiere in terms of uploading and video quality. My HD uploads look great in even standard play. The only problem? My old stuff on Youtube looks wretched!

So, I am and will be re-uploading a lot my my material. A tedious task to say the least, and I will likely only do so with my most visually appealing content... but its something that needs to be done!

Feel free to chime in on Youtube's video quality, and if you feel it does now rival vimeo...

To see the difference for yourself, check out the quality difference between the fortfrances.tv polar plunge uploaded on January 5th, 2009 (specs: shot and uploaded at 720p) and my currently updated demo reel upload Nov. 4, 2009 (specs: shot and uploaded at 720p). You'll likely notice the difference more on the facial details and wider shots. Both are being played back in standard definition, and were shot on the same camera. I did use a imaging adapter for the demo reel, which lends a little bit more sharpness on close up shots and depth of field, but the wide shots between the two preview the same before Youtube compression.

And if you're viewing this from Facebook, you can actually see the footage at http://www.andrewjoegeorge.com/blog/blog.php?id=898623107508827016

Olympic Torch Relay

2010-01-08T21:52:00.000-08:00

Had a very interesting day. A friend of mine was accompanying Phil Fontaine while he participated in his Olympic Torch Run in Long Plain, Manitoba. I brought my camera, braved the minus 40 Celsius weather, and snapped a few pics. Here's a few of my favourites

For anyone that has the torch relay coming near your community, I definitely recommend attending. There was a tremendous amount of excitement in Long Plain, and it is something I'll remember for the rest of my life.

New Year's Resolution.....

2010-01-08T20:53:00.001-08:00

Ok, I understand if you won't believe me... but I do plan to post a lot more often this new year.

And I know this is a lame post, but its worth a start and expect more to come. I'm looking at you family members!

Expect personal, work, and fun..... anything I find interesting

Still Smoking

2009-07-01T13:52:00.001-07:00

More fun from the night test with the HVX200 and Brevis camera rig.

I'm more than happy with how both responded under the low light conditions. We only had one light outdoors. We tried to run two, but the generator just wouldn't hack it!

New Web Site

2009-07-01T13:34:00.001-07:00

With so many new projects in the works, I'm looking to get a little bit organized here on the web. I've launched a new site that will get upgraded very soon (although I do enjoy the simple nature of it). outofsightproductions.net will house the All Good Projects productions that are a little bit too 'rock and roll' for the main stream audience. Most of the stuff posted there will be self-productions, and I'm hoping to get some work in with others as well this year and post it to the site.

Slo Mo Bad Ass Smoking

2009-07-01T13:28:00.000-07:00

We needed to test my HVX200 and Brevis Camera Rig at night, and with the help of fellow film makers Drew Donald and Dan Robinson, we did some bad ass smoking scenes here in Fort Frances, Ontario.

This is without color correction. I'm going to post a more complete video with color correction asap.

Its been a while... new stuff

2009-05-22T08:37:00.000-07:00

Its been a while since I got some time to write in this blog! Some exciting news though, in you haven't noticed yet we have made some major design changes to our website www.allgoodprojects.com. We've been using the newest version of Rapid Weaver and a few handy plug-ins to give our website a new professional feel. Check it out!

The Awakening: Connie Cuthbertson

2009-03-24T20:58:00.000-07:00

I'm very proud to announce that The Awakening: Connie Cuthbertson, a documentary on artistic process featuring Fort Frances artist Connie Cuthbertson is complete!

This is All Good Projects first HD project of its kind. Although we shoot fortfrances.tv mainly in HD, we haven't had the opportunity to get involved heavily creatively with cinematography, music, and lighting.

The less than 10 minute doc was shot with AGP's Panasonic HVX200 and Brevis 35mm adapter unit with a Zeiss 50mm f1.4 lens for the majority of the shots (yes, that's geek talk)

Take a gander......

The Awakening from Andrew George on Vimeo.

HVX200 and Brevis

2009-03-08T13:25:00.000-07:00

I just thought to share some of these awesome pics of my camera rig featuring a Brevis 35mm adapter with my Panasonic HVX200.

There are a few more snapshots on the All Good Projects (www.allgoodprojects.com) Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Frances-ON/All-Good-Projects/6347704655

I was on Vacation....

2009-03-04T19:24:00.001-08:00

I'm really only using this blog to share some of my work things with all of you (because I do understand how interested you are with my work). But the beauty about what I do, is that I'm always working in a sense, even while on vacation.

While I don't claim to be a seasoned still photographer, I do dabble in it from time to time as a bit of a hobby, and every now and then I need to snap a few pics for a project. I have a Canon 40D camera, and I love it!

So... getting on with it. I recently went to Paris for a much needed break and took a few pictures. The lovely lady in the pictures is my girlfriend, for those wondering...