Openfilm - Videos by zoltan

"Summer" by Technical Difficulties

zoltan — Wed, 15 Jul 09 11:41:36 +0000

The music video for "Summer" by Technical Difficulties.

By: zoltan
Duration: 04:45
Added: 4 months ago
Views: 46
Categories: Comedy Music Video Art
Tags: technical difficulties derek frey music video hawaii ravani flood trevor veilleux

The Upper Hand

zoltan — Sat, 07 Feb 09 11:32:06 +0000

Three roommates receive a mysterious item in the mail. Driven by curiosity, they embark on a journey that will alter their lives forever.

By: zoltan
Duration: 28:33
Added: 9 months ago
Views: 70
Categories: Drama Experimental Horror
Tags: thriller horror murder derek frey lazer film productions aaron tankenson serial killer

UFO: The Burbank Chronicles

zoltan — Thu, 06 Nov 08 12:08:44 +0000

Otherworldly beings, parading in our skies in saucer-like craft have been reported for thousands of years. This is our very own in depth look into recent occurrences in Burbank, California. World renowned paranormal investigator Dr. Nic Balitas gives us a unique glimpse into these beings strange and unusual habits, providing us with perspectives on their sinister intentions.

By: zoltan
Duration: 29:34
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 315
Categories: Comedy Documentary Sci-Fi
Tags: ufo burbank alien abduction derek frey aaron tankenson edward mount hoax men in black

Bigfoot: Encounter in Burbank

zoltan — Wed, 05 Nov 08 02:39:52 +0000

A gigantic, hairy bi-ped creature is caught on video as it wanders through Johnny Carson Park, Burbank. Is this undeniable evidence of the existence of Bigfoot? We sent our own crew to investigate recent encounters in a quiet Los Angeles suburb. Lead by Dr. Nic Balitas, our program presents careful and meticulous analysis of the facts enabling the viewer to reach their own conclusions.

By: zoltan
Duration: 15:51
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 76
Categories: Comedy Documentary Horror
Tags: bigfoot burbank comedy mockumentary derek frey edward mount sasquatch proof photos video

Evil Inspiration

zoltan — Sun, 02 Nov 08 03:50:48 +0000

Best selling horror author Tyler Brooks is experiencing writers block. With a critical deadline looming, he accepts an invitation to spend a weekend at a desolate estate which is reportedly haunted. Tyler finds himself entangled in a harrowing battle against the forces of evil.

By: zoltan
Duration: 12:39
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 86
Categories: Drama Experimental Sci-Fi
Tags: horror murder drowning haunted writer death evil inspiration derek frey

S*x is Easier: By Technical Difficulties

zoltan — Sat, 25 Oct 08 10:33:48 +0000

Three jerks, lots of women and beer... Can T.D. save the day? Anyone that has listened to Technical Difficulties, knows that it is just a matter of time before they are played across the country and the world! The video for S*x is Easier is also included on TD's new release Butter.

By: zoltan
Duration: 05:20
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 636
Categories: Comedy Music Video Art
Tags: s*x is easier technical difficulties pool party fight rock and roll women beer drunk dance derek frey

Mr. Quiet: By Technical Difficulties

zoltan — Thu, 23 Oct 08 17:47:13 +0000

Technical Difficulties returns in this creepy music video/short film. A late night rehearsal turns into a desperate struggle for survival when band members meddle with a Ouije Board, conjuring a demonic soul from the depths of hell. Will anyone live to continue the legacy of T.D.?.

By: zoltan
Duration: 10:22
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 65
Categories: Experimental Music Horror
Tags: horror zombies halloween rock and roll hawaii hilo derek frey ravani flood

London Madness

zoltan — Thu, 23 Oct 08 15:42:08 +0000

Take a trip with Technical Difficulties during their Summer'05 UK Tour. Featuring live performances from the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory London Premiere, The Dublin Castle, West One Four and Caernarvon Castle venues. Get a behind the scenes look as T.D. records new songs at the famed Air Studios.

By: zoltan
Duration: 01:18:13
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 102
Categories: Comedy Documentary Other
Tags: london charlie and the chocolate factory technical difficulties party gigs united kingdom hawaii documentary

Jungle: By Technical Difficulties

zoltan — Wed, 22 Oct 08 19:29:55 +0000

Lost and disoriented in the uncharted regions of the Napowaikai Valley, our beloved TD explorers are captured by a mystical civilization of jungle women. Caught in a desperate struggle for survival our adventure seekers discover more than they bargained for. Anyone that has listened to Technical Difficulties, knows that it is just a matter of time before they are played across the country and the world! Jungle can be viewed on TD's new release Butter.

By: zoltan
Duration: 07:06
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 76
Categories: Action Music
Tags: jungle adventure captive women wild king sacrifice technical difficulties derek frey

Briny Deep: By Technical Difficulties

zoltan — Wed, 22 Oct 08 14:54:18 +0000

The Making of "Briny Deep": "We shot the video over two days, along the rocky Eastern coastline of Puna on the Big Island of Hawaii. I wanted it to look more like the coastline of the Pacific Northwest or New England. I always had cliffs in mind ever since I first heard the song. We were fortunate enough to shoot on a couple of overcast days where the water was really stirred up. Most of the Eastern coast of the big island has scenery like this but one of our main concerns was to find a stretch where you wouldn't see any homes in the background. The only crew involved were RaVani and myself. I threw my camera gear in a bag and brought a portable radio for playback. RaVani sang to a temp mix of the song in which the chorus had not been recorded yet. Luckily once the song was complete it synched up perfectly. The band was in a transitional period and not all of the members were available for the shoot. Also, I thought it would be more appropriate to focus on RaVani due to the mystical and thematic elements of the song which center around a relationship between a mother and daughter. The limited crew, however, worked out for the best because it's quite dangerous out around the cliffs. RaVani actually worried me a few times when she stepped out on the edge without warning me. A couple times I thought she was going right over. It made for some great shots but I wouldn't suggest it to anyone. We were probably lucky. The "lack" of personnel may have even helped RaVani a bit because I think it allowed her to feel more comfortable to lip synch without a bunch of people watching. "Briny Deep" is my favorite Technical Difficulties song and I took my inspiration for the video from the feelings it stirs up inside me when I watch them perform it live. It's one of those songs that you hear and are immediately drawn into because of the composition and the intensity of the vocals. As you look deeper into the song and read the lyrics you grow to appreciate the story that it tells, which is quite tragic. The song would evoke images in my head that really stuck with me. The thread between the music and the lyrics is very strong. It was a challenge for me to attempt the video. I was nervous that it would fall short of the song's power and impact. I merely wanted to create imagery to accompany the song, not try to upstage it. My take on the song... although RaVani could explain it much better then I could ever hope to... is this; The song revolves around a mother and daughter who are lost at sea at night. The mother has mystical powers which she transfers to her daughter so that she can survive the danger. The quieter portions of the song is when the mother is assuring her daughter that all will be okay and not to fear. The chorus expresses the mothers attempts to keep them both safe to on avail, and the grief of having to give up her powers. In the end the mother drowns in the briny, deep, dark, cold water. In the video I tried to represent these emotions without showing them literally. The doll representing the daughter and the boat representing being lost at sea. RaVani is playing the part of the mother and her character is reflecting on the tragic events and trying to control the water, to push is back. She is remembering and pining for her daughter. In the end, when she disappears from the cliff, it is meant to represent that she is a spirit haunting the cliff on the sea where she drowned. The song is so pure and I wanted the visuals to stay along those lines so I shot in black and white because I wanted to go for a stark, dreamlike quality. Like the memory of something sad or tragic. The colors in Hawaii can be quite vivid with a lot of green and blue. I wanted to get as far away from that kind of a look as possible, since we had just captured the island feel in another Technical Difficulties video "Jungle" and because "Briny Deep" has such a dark tone to it, it just felt right to make this way. I used an Arri 16mm BL and my trusty Minolta Autometer for exposures. The 16mm grainy film gave it the haunting look that I really wanted. For other sections of the video, I used a Canon GL 1 Mini DV camera and I cut the whole thing on Final Cut Pro. This video was really difficult to edit and was a tremendous challenge for me. It went through a lot of stages before I felt comfortable with it. Telling a story in a music video isn't the same as telling a story in a short or feature film. With music videos, there are so many possibilities. In the end, it definitely took on a life of it's own. It turned out better than expected, although, there are some more things I would have liked to have been able to do. Like shooting on a boat in the middle of the ocean at night in a raging sea... but that's a whole different kind of budget.

By: zoltan
Duration: 08:12
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 209
Categories: Experimental Music Video Art
Tags: epic haunting ravani flood hawaii technical difficulties briny deep derek frey

Jimmy: By Technical Difficulties

zoltan — Wed, 22 Oct 08 11:07:38 +0000

Technical Difficulties returns with their latest music video, directed by Derek Frey. .

By: zoltan
Duration: 06:25
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 52
Categories: Comedy Music Other
Tags: technical difficulties diner food fight girl cat derek frey

Johnny: By Technical Difficulties

zoltan — Wed, 22 Oct 08 01:22:16 +0000

Hawaii based rock band "Technical Difficulties" returns with their latest music video for "Johnny". Can T.D. save the day when socially retarded Johnny crashes the party? Anyone that has listened to Technical Difficulties, knows that it is just a matter of time before they are played across the country and the world!.

By: zoltan
Duration: 03:21
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 60
Categories: Comedy Music Video Art
Tags: johnny technical difficulties hawaii rock and roll drunk party

Creep

zoltan — Tue, 21 Oct 08 09:32:34 +0000

Turn out the lights. Lock the doors. It's Halloween night and you may not make it to morning.

By: zoltan
Duration: 03:14
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 941
Categories: Experimental Other Horror
Tags: turn out the lights. lock doors. it's halloween night and you may not make it to morning.

The Day the Dolls Struck Back!

zoltan — Tue, 21 Oct 08 07:26:41 +0000

Evil insects from outer space have infected dolls across the world in an attempt at global conquest. Will Earth's greatest scientific and military minds put a stop to this sinister plan in time?.

By: zoltan
Duration: 04:54
Added: 1 year ago
Views: 158
Categories: Comedy Experimental Horror
Tags: horror b movie science fiction dolls destruction mad scientist military comedy