"Flashing Lights" Part II, by Michael Bartello

Hey everyone,

It's time once again for some more, "Flashing Lights," photos.  There's nothing to special about these photos; they were taken in the car on my way back from Wisconsin.  Some came out pretty nice, others I probably shouldn't of posted, but whatever.  I'll stop talking now, please enjoy, much more is soon to come!

Check back soon for more photos, videos, and photo-blogs!  There's definitely a video on the way that will probably be up in a day or so, make sure you visit back soon!

Oh yeah, before I forget.  What do you all know about fish-tank landscape photography?  My cinematography teacher, Alan Thatcher, sent this link to me, and now I'm passing it on to you all.  Enjoy!

Fish-tank landscape photography, Click Here!

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"Urban" by Michael Bartello

Hello again,

So as I was scanning my sketches I also realized that I forgot about some photos I shot in Chicago last year.  The title is lame, I know, but it fits the bill, so whatever.  More photos are still to come, I'm fascinated with the Chicago architecture so that will most likely be the subject.  But who knows what could happen.

Oh yeah...

The students of Flashpoint Academy start their third round of student films soon.  I'm currently working on two films at the moment...

1)  Whitewash,  directed by Bobby Navia.

2)  More than this,  directed by Josh Gort.

I'm the director of photography (cinematographer) on Whitewash, and gaffer on More Than This.  This means that not only will I be extremely busy this next month, but I'll have quite a few photo-blogs to post.  

Anyway, hope you enjoy the following photos, check back soon for more!

Want to see some pretty epic HDR (high dynamic range) photos?  This will blow your mind, nothing screams inspiration to me more than these photos.  Definitely a must see, click the link below.

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Oh, and if your a fan of high-speed photography check this out.  Definitely worth taking a look at, just click on the link below.

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Old Skate Photos

Hello again,

I found these pictures lurking within my computer, thought I'd share them with everyone.  These photos range anywhere from a year ago to about three years ago.  I'm sure I'll find more/take more soon.  Enjoy.

Sal Labarbera, getting gnarly off some dude's car.

Photo by:  Michael Bartello

Little Maurico, tearing up the local park.

Photo by:  Michael Bartello

Myself, enjoying Arizona and all it has to offer.

Photo by:  Josh Gort

Myself again, back in the day trying to get down.

Photo by:  Matt Frankland

Just a couple of old pictures.  I'll add more as I get them, which shouldn't be to long, I think we're going skating this weekend so I'll try to remember to take some.  Hopefully I'll come across another gnarly sunset soon and snag a photo, I've been getting into those lately for some reason.  

Also, I should have another photo-blog coming soon, I believe one of those is over-due.  Be sure to check back soon, I'm going to be adding an old skateboard edit I made featuring some Arizona footage. 

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Recent Photos

Hey everyone,

So over the last few days I've managed to snap a few photos, their nothing spectacular, but hopefully you'll enjoy them.  Check back soon for more photos, sketches, and videos, coming in hot!

These pictures were taken in Ryan's basement while we were editing the documentary.  Slow shutter speed and a dark basement work wonders when your just messing around.

These two pictures were taken in my backyard during the half-time of the Super Bowl.  I was outside having a cigarette and I saw a sunset I couldn't pass up.

Check back soon for more updates on, The Yoojzh!  

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"The Yoojzh" Update

Hello everyone,

So heres what's going on with, The Yoojzh.

Originally, or rather ideally, we wanted to release, The Yoojzh, on February 6, 2009.  However, it doesn't look like thats going to happen, that date is only when our documentary is due for our documentary class.  Turns out we have a lot more footage than we thought, twenty-five P2 cards worth of footage.  This is roughly over twenty hours of footage that we have to some how squeeze into a 15-20 minute documentary.  Should be fun.

Although this project was originally an assignment for our documentary class, we took it to another level and decided to go all out and release this to the public, which is why we are putting a lot of extra effort into post-production.  We will definitely have a rough-cut of done by tomorrow to hand into class, but the final-cut won't be done for another couple weeks.  Unfortunately though, the rough-cut will not be posted for the public eye simply because it's only a watered down version of what the final-cut will be and we don't want to spoil anything.

All I have to say is prop's to this man right here, Ryan Berena.  Working late/all nighters, sick, and still making magic.  Oh, did I mention...

Check the magic man himself, Ryan Berena, in, The Yoojzh.

Stay tuned for more updates and the official release date for, The Yoojzh, a documentary about skateboarding.  Who knows, maybe a second trailer will be released, so check back soon!

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This One's For You Tony Brotha

Hello everyone,

So the other week Tony Labarbera finished filming for, The Yoojzh, and flew to Arizona to escape the unbearable cold Chicago has been having.  Good luck brotha man, this one's for you.

Tony Brotha you still the man, Illinois will miss you, see you soon.

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