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Here's an image from about a month and a half ago. I've been sequestered in my cave post-processing several jobs for over a week, with at least another week to go. I've been able to get some vitamin D while shooting a couple of new jobs recently, so I'm not a total vampire.
I'm proud to say I just had my first large ad in the New York Times. It was in yesterday's paper (10/22) on page A10. It was essentially a still from a commercial production for Visa that's online here. I shot 6 of the 9 videos, and edited a 7th. Much of that work will be on a new version of my site, which I'm pretty excited about launching around mid-November.
The trailer below, from a film by Grzegorz Jonkajtys, was shot with a 5D Mark 2. This is WAY better than anything I've seen from that camera. It just goes to show you that it's not at all about the technology, but how you tell the story using lighting, motion, sound, and editing (and some CGI). Basically all of the skills you can't just buy for $2700 from B&H.
Check out the film site here.
Friday, October 23, 2009
New (York Times) developments and inspiration
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
More new personal work
Some big changes coming soon. New site, and possibly some new digs. In the meantime, here is some recent work:
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© Michael Sugrue
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Digital friends
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It's been quite busy lately, but I wanted to give props to my good friends at Pro Camera. They've saved me more times than I can count. This is Jen Wilson demonstrating the merits of a good gyro, not the greek taco either.
If you're ever in need of cameras, lighting or grip in the SF Bay Area or nationwide, I highly recommend Pro. This sounds like a paid testimonial, but I have to say, they are much cooler than the other place in town, super friendly, and always up for a chat.
Pro Camera Rental
Friday, July 17, 2009
New work from the Pacific Northwest
Two really long days, 2 1/2 hours of sleep in 48 hours, but well worth it.
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
Roger Deakins forum
Scene from from "Jarhead", shot by Roger Deakins, ASC, BSC
It's finally back up! This is a great place to learn and ask questions about cinematography. I've spent a lot of time pouring through the information here, then the site was taken down because it was attacked by a hacker. They finally got the site back up, and I highly recommend it.
Deakins forum.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
More Hawaiian landscape
There's really not much to say. This place leaves me speechless. Got up plenty early in Kapalua for the drive over. Didn't try to make the sunrise, so we could get some incredible views and sunlight climbing to 10,000 feet from sea level. Totally worth it. I can't post everything, but here's two. It's actually very quiet here. I expected masses of humanity, but the whole island is just much more low key. Perfect.
One of the observatories tracks EVERY man-made object in space. Something like 8,000 items, satellites, spare parts, etc. There might not be a better place in the world to check out the stars than the top of Haleakala.
© Michael Sugrue
© Michael Sugrue
By the way, I've had a few emails for wallpaper images. Just send me your screen size and I can fire off a jpeg. It just might take a few days.