Hi Folks. I’ve been in LA since December, working in product development at Panavision. Thanks in part to a very short commute, I’ve been able to set aside quality extra time continuing the vfx for MENTAH, which currently stand at roughly 2/3 done. These days I’m telling folks maybe 2012 for completion. Perhaps now that the new generation of computers and software is out I can speed things up a bit. But mostly it’s just me being slow and thoughtful about it. I’m extremely happy with the quality and the look.
In January, I had brunch with Mike Russo in Hollywood. He’s looking well and working like a dog making that acting thing happen.
A couple days ago Jared Withrow and George Valenta both wrote me on the same day just to check in. I love hearing from the Amsteroiders! I’ve posted links to some of Jared’s music and other stuff online. Here’s hoping you all are well and doing something you love!
Rather smallish compared to the LA version. Interesting what companies are and are not here. Yes, Google. No, Adobe. Laika had a booth listed in the program but apparently didn’t show up. Saw the exhibits in about three hours and walked to the French Quarter for lunch.
One fun aspect was the student/experimental installations on the third floor. I think my favorite item from the whole convention was the haptic umbrella. Oh, and then there was this item: http://www.ayu.ics.keio.ac.jp/~osawa/study.html
Well, if you haven’t heard, American Idol was a bust for myself and my sister. We simply did not have the image that they wanted for Season 9. When you watched the auditions, it was easy to see that they were casting certain types of people for their look rather than their talent, which is to expected for television. A friend of ours, however, was what they were looking for, and I’m looking forward to her upcoming auditions until she reaches the celebrity judges. If she makes it, I will certainly let all of you know who she is and when to watch!
A.I. is certainly not the last straw. I am working on SEVERAL THINGS as of this moment. I have been in contact with http://sho-towntv.com/ about being featured, and my audition will be posted later this week. So, keep a look out!
I hope you’ll continue to enjoy my music, and I will continue to enjoy your friendship. However, if you’d like to removed from this list, simply reply and let me know. NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
Dave Hettmer’s original role as sculptor has grown considerably. He animated the neurons in the Noodle Exchange Cafe, which you can see in the teaser reel. Over the years, he’s taken on such a variety of tasks that he’s earned an Associate Producer credit. Over brunch today at the Aut Bar in Ann Arbor, we had a very casual discussion about the nature of mentah, the “reality management” technology at the center of the movie. The clip below is about 24 minutes.
