Definitely not a "New DMV Artist".... Ihsan has been doing this for a minute! I had the chance to meet her at the DMV International Film Festival on a night showcasing music videos and now she's a new feature added to my mans Pat blog http://www.patisdope.com/ . Ihsan's energy is present as soon as she walks into the room and her music does the same! I can't wait to work with her in the future. Until then, here's some of her newest music!
Production Grustle
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monster
I actually liked this music video! It pushed boundaries, wasn't expected, still themed. Everything that should come from Art! I don't have a lot to say about it......Well Done
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
2nd Annual Soul 4 Reel Film Festival
YES YES YALL!!!! The 2nd Annual Soul 4 Reel Film Festival is on it's way!!! Currently in it's second wave of submissions, we are receiving short films, music videos documentaries and animations from around the world! Last year we had a blast getting to know the filmmakers and taking Vera Katz acting course! Who knows what we will drum up this year! Whether you are participating as a filmmaker, or audience member....JUST MAKE SURE YOU PARTICIPATE!!!!! (follow us on twitter: @soul4reel)
Exciting News For a Filmmaker
So like I said, I'm trying to catch you guys up since I haven't been blogging lately...
Last month (November 10th to be exact) my first short film project "Unspoken" was aired on BET's "Len's On Talent" and I was extremely excited! <----I even tried to hold back the ALL CAPS to show how excited I still am! It's a story about how a lot of relationships tend to fall in a common pattern...but, it shows the thought process and explains WHY it happens. It can even be used as a life lesson for something to look out for in your own relationship with your significant other....or even yourself!
Believe it or not, it's actually based on a true story. The Director and Writer of the film Rocky "Relnaim" really made himself transparent, because it's actually what ALMOST happened to him! The film and script is so authentic, he and his wife had to play the roles so that the emotions came from the proper places! Take a look, I hope you enjoy!
PS: As I said before, the director and his wife are still married!
Last month (November 10th to be exact) my first short film project "Unspoken" was aired on BET's "Len's On Talent" and I was extremely excited! <----I even tried to hold back the ALL CAPS to show how excited I still am! It's a story about how a lot of relationships tend to fall in a common pattern...but, it shows the thought process and explains WHY it happens. It can even be used as a life lesson for something to look out for in your own relationship with your significant other....or even yourself!
Believe it or not, it's actually based on a true story. The Director and Writer of the film Rocky "Relnaim" really made himself transparent, because it's actually what ALMOST happened to him! The film and script is so authentic, he and his wife had to play the roles so that the emotions came from the proper places! Take a look, I hope you enjoy!
PS: As I said before, the director and his wife are still married!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Spark-Flow Studios!
I guess I never did mention that I'm Associate Producer of an animation studio called Spark-Flow Studios! YEA! As Associate Producer, I helped create a lot of what's shown to our fans! The web-comic and animated series "Pumpk and Cham & Pai" (aka codename: PC&P), created and executive produced by my older brother Christopher Wade! Here's a look at the Prologue episode!
And there's an ongoing web-comic to accompany it!
But that's not all!
Our second storyline "Elements of Light" (aka codename: EOL) has premiered for our more mature audience and anime lovers! Created and produced by myself, I'm excited to see where this will go! here's a sneak peak at the main character of EOL
So there's your preview at my newest venture! Want to see more? OF COURSE YA DO! Check out our site, full of characters and splendor! LIVE ANIMATED!!!!!
Spark-Flow Studio
And there's an ongoing web-comic to accompany it!
But that's not all!
Our second storyline "Elements of Light" (aka codename: EOL) has premiered for our more mature audience and anime lovers! Created and produced by myself, I'm excited to see where this will go! here's a sneak peak at the main character of EOL
So there's your preview at my newest venture! Want to see more? OF COURSE YA DO! Check out our site, full of characters and splendor! LIVE ANIMATED!!!!!
Spark-Flow Studio
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Birth of Tyrone Hydraulic
Born Justin Tyrone Selby, I've always been artistic...gifted in more ways than several. I started honing my abilities while continuing my faith in Jesus Christ as my savior. In one of my bible studies, I came across a very popular verse, but particularly stuck with me: "What's bound on earth, shall be bound in Heaven. What's loose on earth shall be loose in Heaven. (Matthew 16:19)" At the time, I didn't understand why the verse stuck with me in such a way.
Later, when my artistic mentor approached me with the idea of creating a poetry corner. I was intrigued! He challenged me, and the rest of the team of hosts, to create aliases for ourselves - artistic names. It wasn't a requirement, but I knew it wasn't my destiny to be introduced on stage as Justin. I thought, meditated, and prayed on the subject. My name was going to mean something.
I started with something basic: I like blue, water, angel wings, and God. I've always been a fan of X-Men so much that as a kid, I would imagine I was an X-Man with the power to manipulate water....I started here! I built this super hero type of character in my head. He was ruler of all forms of water: Seas, rivers, clouds, rain, snow, ice, etc. He has six blue angel wings...and this is when it hit me! My alter ego was a high seraph: An angel with high authority, like a general in an army. This angel's name is Hydraulic!
But then I wondered, what does all of this have to do with Justin?
I thought about it...and the bible verse came rushing back to me like a flooding wave! If all those qualities are what Hydraulic looks like/his abilities in Heaven...how does he look/what can he do on earth?
I realized that water is art. It takes different forms. If Hydraulic is the ruler over water, his mortal form is the ruler of art and all it's forms: music, dance, film, poetry. This birthed Hydraulic, but he was still bound. Until Tyrone was named and born, Hydraulic's talent and potential wouldn't be fully released. Because whatever is bound on earth, shall be bound in Heaven.
I wasn't very impressed or confident in my given first name. It was ordinary to me, and too many stars were uprising with the name: Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, the Justin from American Idol...I didn't want to be another Justin. Then one day, I was listening to Eryka Badu's "Call Tyrone", and I wanted to break this stereotype. That black men can automatically be labeled as "Tyrone"...useless for love. I used my middle name as me being "The Lover Boy". I know how to love and understand women.
Everything that came from Tyrone is very melodic, placed, refined, and thought out.
Hydraulic is very artistic, eccentric, over the top, messy, and irresponsible.
The two aren't two halves of the same whole. More like two sides of the same coin!
And this birthed Tyrone Hydraulic!
Later, when my artistic mentor approached me with the idea of creating a poetry corner. I was intrigued! He challenged me, and the rest of the team of hosts, to create aliases for ourselves - artistic names. It wasn't a requirement, but I knew it wasn't my destiny to be introduced on stage as Justin. I thought, meditated, and prayed on the subject. My name was going to mean something.
I started with something basic: I like blue, water, angel wings, and God. I've always been a fan of X-Men so much that as a kid, I would imagine I was an X-Man with the power to manipulate water....I started here! I built this super hero type of character in my head. He was ruler of all forms of water: Seas, rivers, clouds, rain, snow, ice, etc. He has six blue angel wings...and this is when it hit me! My alter ego was a high seraph: An angel with high authority, like a general in an army. This angel's name is Hydraulic!
But then I wondered, what does all of this have to do with Justin?
I thought about it...and the bible verse came rushing back to me like a flooding wave! If all those qualities are what Hydraulic looks like/his abilities in Heaven...how does he look/what can he do on earth?
I realized that water is art. It takes different forms. If Hydraulic is the ruler over water, his mortal form is the ruler of art and all it's forms: music, dance, film, poetry. This birthed Hydraulic, but he was still bound. Until Tyrone was named and born, Hydraulic's talent and potential wouldn't be fully released. Because whatever is bound on earth, shall be bound in Heaven.
I wasn't very impressed or confident in my given first name. It was ordinary to me, and too many stars were uprising with the name: Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, the Justin from American Idol...I didn't want to be another Justin. Then one day, I was listening to Eryka Badu's "Call Tyrone", and I wanted to break this stereotype. That black men can automatically be labeled as "Tyrone"...useless for love. I used my middle name as me being "The Lover Boy". I know how to love and understand women.
Everything that came from Tyrone is very melodic, placed, refined, and thought out.
Hydraulic is very artistic, eccentric, over the top, messy, and irresponsible.
The two aren't two halves of the same whole. More like two sides of the same coin!
And this birthed Tyrone Hydraulic!
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