COLINHDUFFY: director

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Mon, 13 May 2013 00:02:57 -0700

Just wrapped another music video for Eric Zayne. For this last...

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:41:35 -0700

Just wrapped another music video for Eric Zayne. For this last scene, we had to hike 40 minutes up to the top of a mountain (and some of us had more gear to carry than others) but it was totally worth it!

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Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:38:32 -0700

Grown Woman Teaser

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:37:16 -0700

Grown Woman Teaser:

New video I directed for Todrick Hall coming soon!

one hundred billion hours of rotoscoping later…

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:32:00 -0700

one hundred billion hours of rotoscoping later…

This was a tough video for us to do on a budget because it...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:07:32 -0800

This was a tough video for us to do on a budget because it required not only like six locations, but like at least four people to act/be in each scenario. And for those of you wondering, the train conductors DO watch those security cameras on the train cars so in this case; good for safety = bad for filming.

It took about 1hr before we were stopped, and at that point we’d already shot a wide, a tight, with variations. We got greedy and tried to get the turnaround just in case we were short in the editing room (we weren’t), and THAT’s when we got stopped by a super grumpy rail worker (redundant? hmm.).

We shot this commercial ages ago, and I felt like it was time...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:39:39 -0800

We shot this commercial ages ago, and I felt like it was time these adorable dogs finally got some exposure.

Actually, I take that back— these dogs work more than anyone I know. They’re in all the superbowl ads and tv shows, and movies, and they can all hit their marks better than most actors. Credit goes to Bob Dunn’s animal trainers for doing such a great job. I think we all had reservations about working with dogs on set, but it was really a breeze with this gang.

Some stils from an upcoming music video. DP Ben Winchell did a...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:30:33 -0800

Some stils from an upcoming music video. DP Ben Winchell did a great job, especially considering how little time he had to light, and considering that the very first shot of the day was a winding 360 degree steadicam shot around the entire bar. He’s always nice to my face, but I think deep down he probably hates my guts.

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Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:39:57 -0800

Some concept drawings along with the finals for comparison. Paul...

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 13:52:00 -0700

Some concept drawings along with the finals for comparison. Paul Bianchi did the two color drawings. I did the pencil one that looks like crap.

MUSIC VIDEO: “Starships” by Pentatonix (original by...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:35:00 -0700

MUSIC VIDEO: “Starships” by Pentatonix (original by Nicki Menaj)

So stoked I got to work with these guys. Such an honor. Been a fan of theirs since episode 2 of The Sing-Off, and now I’ve seen what they look like after shooting for 18 hours. We’ve come so far!

DP: Eric Clark, PD: Morgan Hall, Choreographer: Kristin Denehy, Ward: Tricia Chinnici, Graphic Design: Paul Bianchi, Gaffer: Ace Underhill, Key Grip: Eric Bader, 1st AC: Matt Ryan, DIT: Courtney Marcilliat, Makeup/Hair: Bianca Appice, Anissa Salazar, BG Handlers/Prod Assist: Andrew Adams, Matt Sklar, VFX: Dastoli Digital, Colorist: Ben Verhulst, Video Commissioner: Steven Gottlieb

DEMO REEL (spring 2012) I had to update it eventually, so here...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:00:00 -0700

DEMO REEL (spring 2012)

I had to update it eventually, so here it is. Thanks to everyone who worked on these projects with me! And for those of you who didn’t, I hope you are filled with regret and/or envy until the day you die. Or at least for a little while. And if not filled, maybe you could harbor just a tinge of regret/envy. Maybe? Please. Seriously. Be sad.

Sincerely,

Colin

PEPSI: One World Sometimes you kill yourself over a video and...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:40:00 -0700

PEPSI: One World

Sometimes you kill yourself over a video and it’s for stuff that no one will ever notice, but has to get done, and in the end, the viewer will appreciate the result with no idea how much work it took to get there. And that’s fine— I’ll curse like crazy while it’s happening but I know it’s just part of it. That was especially the case with the #*@! Pringles shoot, and to an extent, the *$%# Droid Bionic shoot (see both below).

But this video to me is one of those rare ones where I think all the effort put in really shows, be it in terms of location or vfx-work, etc, so I am pretty happy about that. So f#*k yeah!

DP’s: Aaron Moorhead, and Brian Barron, Editing/VFX: Aaron Moorhead, Composer: Dan Martinez, Starring: Joe Sofranko and Anita Vora

Music Video: “Can’t Stand the Rain” by The...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:20:00 -0700

Music Video: “Can’t Stand the Rain” by The Rescues

Based on a concept by Lili Fuller and Joe Sofranko, they really made this whole thing happen. Thanks so much to everyone who helped out on this shoot, and made this so much fun for all of us to work on. Especially thanks to all the dancers who donated their time for us!

DP/VFX/Colorist: Aaron Moorhead, and Brian Barrow (pick-ups), Producers: Lili Fuller, Joe Sofranko, PD: Samantha Englendar, Choreographer: Lili Fuller

Starring: Lili Fuller (rag doll), Joe Sofranko (sad clown), Juliana Tyson (ballerina) and Matthew Krumpe (master of ceremonies)

CADILLAC: Before There Were Roads Did you see those windmills?...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:10:00 -0700

CADILLAC: Before There Were Roads

Did you see those windmills? Cool, right? Well they were TWO AND A HALF HOURS AWAY and we only used them for TWO FARKING SECONDS.

Apparently though they are part of what is the largest wind farm in the United States, just a couple hours north of LA. It was a pain to get to, but really cool to see. Just sprawling over the mountains and into the desert in every direction. I would say it’s worth a trip if you’re ever in the area, but honestly— no one is ever just “in the area”. But if you’re looking for a day-trip or adventure, might be worth checking out.

DP: Aaron Moorhead, Composer: Dan Martinez, Starring: Ray Chase, Will Harris, Amy Vorpah, Bertie Higgins, Jack Guimon, Joe Sofranko, Tybee Diskin

BENJAMIN MOORE: The Dream Is Real Watch out for the half-second...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:42:00 -0700

BENJAMIN MOORE: The Dream Is Real

Watch out for the half-second cameos from Brian (the DP), myself and Gio (producer) screaming and flailing around like girls at the very end.

Producer: Giordany Orellana, DP: Brian Barrow, Composer: Dan Martinez, VFX/Colorist: Aaron Moorhead, Starring: Kendall Foote, Kelsey Scott, Jack Guimon, Rocky Collins, Amy Vorpahl, Ray Chase and Will Harris

THE DORITO SUPERHERO ZOMBIE GENIUS Here’s a Crash the...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:06:00 -0700

THE DORITO SUPERHERO ZOMBIE GENIUS

Here’s a Crash the Superbowl ad we did. I mean— a million dollars is too much money NOT to try for, right? And any chance you get to see someone smash their head through a fake cinder-block, I say you should take.

DP/VFX/Editor: Aaron Moorhead, PD: Melissa Lyon, Starring: Robert Hardin, JJ Dunlap and Rocky Collins

MUSIC VIDEO: “Alive” by Payson Lewis DP/VFX: Evan...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:55:00 -0700

MUSIC VIDEO: “Alive” by Payson Lewis

DP/VFX: Evan Harbuck, PD/Choreographer: Lili Fuller, Starring: Payson Lewis, Alexis Cozombolidis and Natalie Turpin

DROID BIONIC: Control It and You Control Everything The title of...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:44:00 -0700

DROID BIONIC: Control It and You Control Everything

The title of this ad should be “How to work with 10 million feet of fishing line strewn everywhere”. Or maybe: “Colin Gets a Crash Course in Wire Removal and Plate Shots”

This was my first collaboration with composer Mike Kramer, who KILLED this track. We’ve had great experiences with composers in the past but this is still the only track to date that people have requested to buy it on its own.

It also features my favorite pratfall of all time by Ben Hethcoat, who was able to replicate that hit like 10 times in a row no-problem. The first time he did it, there was this horrible CRACK sound and after he fell, there was this nervous silence over the set. Turns out the only thing that was cracked was the door which had broken on his knee. And yes, his knee was fine. Apparently Ben is unbreakable? Idk. I guess to be safe I just won’t cast him in scrips involving swimming pools.

DP: Eric Clark, PD: Morgan Hall, Starring: Ben Hethcoat, Will Harris, and Amy Vorpahl

FRESHPET My first made-for-broadcast TV ad! (and another...

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:33:00 -0700

FRESHPET

My first made-for-broadcast TV ad! (and another Freshpet commercial coming soon!)

DP/Editor: Aaron Moorhead, Composer: Dan Martinez, Starring: Joe Sofranko, Lili Fuller and Lizzie Fabie