Luca's Effects and Fashion video

Over the last 6 months, I have been heavily using Premier Pro CS 6. My time in FCP 7 has been greatly diminished, and I have mixed feelings about leaving such a solid NLE in the dust. Regardless, technology does not allow you to be sentimental, and I must move on. Recently, however, I was handed a project to finish ( from the talented Craig Hinkle, who had already assembled a fine first cut) and it was a chance to go back to my old stomping grounds. He started the project in FCP 7, so rather than exporting an XML and working in Premier, I chose to sit down with my old faithful NLE. The video below are the fruits of that labor. The video is a highlight of the 19th Annual, Philadelphia Phashion Phest. While working I realized I needed to snap out of my wedding film headspace I have been in for the last several months and into a more energetic/flashy style to compliment the footage. I recalled a series of cool and free effects from Luca Visual. Along with some grading in Red Giant's Magic Bullet Suite, I was able to achieve a look that helped capture the energy of that evening.

T4i 18-135 mm STM lens auto-focus test

I bought the Canon T4i with the 18-135 mm STM lens. I unboxed it last night tried a quick test with the STM lens AF feature and the new touchscreen. I uploaded this and plan on posting a more detailed video shot with the camera in a few days. I was pretty impressed with cameras ability to rack focus on its on. Its not perfect, but under the right lighting and with the right gear, I experienced some success without touching the focus ring.

Jenny + Ky's Wedding Film

I really enjoyed working on Jenny and Ky's film. Not only were they a fun couple, but the cinematographers at our studio (CinemaCake Filmmakers) knocked it out of the park. I also enjoyed learning about the traditional Chinese tea ceremony as it pertains to getting married.

First Same Day Film on Premier

This was the last Same Day Film I Edited at One Atlantic in Atlantic City, NJ. It was my first same day film on CS6 Premier Pro.

"American Spirit" The Paranormals

This is a family affair. My father and brother made this music video at Sutton Place Productions and my other brother is the lead singer and drummer for The Paranormals (kick ass Nashville rock band). My brother-in-law fills out the guitar, Also my father lent his slide guitar skills to this track. I make an appearance at the 2:00 mark (I'm the dude with the black glasses).

Going to the Office

This was a short video art piece I made a few years ago.

Going to the Office from Jonathan Sutton on Vimeo.

So True....

I was nabbing some coffee the other day ( a task I do about 20 times a day) and I saw this sign. People ask me why I drink so much coffee. Here it is: