Updated Cinematography Reel

Hello everyone,

Made a re-edit of my cinematography reel. Only a few slight changes fomr v.1, but I tried out a new song. Hope you enjoy!

Thanks!

(Updated) Cinematography Reel - Michael Bartello from Michael Bartello on Vimeo.

Tonight The Prom Music Video

Hey everyone,

Remember those stills to the Tonight the Prom music video I shot?

Well... it's done!

Producer, director, editor: Paul Matian

Cinematographer, gaffer: Michael Bartello

Assistant director: Justin Jackola

Budget: zero dollars.

Special thanks: Flashpoint Academy, Howard A. Tullman, Paula M. Froehle.

And of course... Paul Matian for bringing me on board as the cinematographer/gaffer. This was an amazing video to be apart of, we did it with little crew and no money, please enjoy!

Please click here to view the HD version on Vimeo!

Or... if you want to settle for less, watch the regular version below! But I do insist you view the HD version on Vimeo... just saying.

Thanks!

Tonight the Prom - The Lawyer and the Priest from Michael Bartello on Vimeo.

Fish Tank Edit

Hello again,

So check this out...

One day I brought the camera over to my buddy Chris McKay's house. He had a fifty galloon tank with multiple species of cichlid's in it. Combine that with a gnarly, unique tank landscape, and I figured that make a neat short little edit.

Chris has a new tank now, an even bigger, and I hope to get back over there with the camera to make another edit like this one, only longer. So stay tuned for that and plenty of other edits, all soon to come! So sit back, relax, and enjoy life under the sea. Please enjoy!

Thanks!

Fish Tank Edit from Michael Bartello on Vimeo.

Flashpoint Academy Portfolio

Hello again,

So I finally have a spot on the Flashpoint Academy website!  Me and the rest of the school that is...

Check it, click the link below to see my reel, which is already featured on my blog, and my resume, which is not already featured on my blog.  

Michael Bartello online portfolio!

Flashpoint did a great job with these online portfolios which feature students reels/work samples, resumes, email, and even links to personal websites/blogs.  Special thanks to Rachel Landry and Audrey Welling for putting together everyones portfolio, and an extra special thanks to Peter Hawley for pushing me to get it done sooner rather than later.  

Click the link below to access the portfolios for all four disciplines.

Click Here for film, sound, animation, and video game online portfolios! 

On a side note... hurray for warm, sunny weather!  

Hopefully this portfolio will help me get employed.... we'll see... fingers crossed.  I hope to have some photos to share with you all by the weekend, stay tuned for more updates!

Thanks!

Glass Blowing

Hello,

This edit is a demo reel for Ben Tullman, glass artist. This demo reel was made for, and shown at, "One of a Kind" art show at the Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL. Filmed at Chicago Hot Glass, this video showcases Ben Tullman's skills as a glass blower. Unfortunately, since the process of creating a glass piece takes a few days, there is no footage of the finished piece. This video basically gives you a visual of the process of glass blowing, definitely awesome stuff!

This was an extremely awesome video to work on. Ryan Berena and myself arrived at Chicago Hot Glass without the slightest clue as to how we were going to film it. But, we quickly caught on, and besides the extreme heat, it was definitely a fun video to work on. This was the first time for both us that we were exposed to glass blowing, and now I'll stop talking and share that experience with you. Please enjoy...

Thank you!

Please enjoy.

Ben Tullman Glass Artist from Michael Bartello on Vimeo.

@ Properties Promotional Video

Hello again,

So I guess I'm on a role with posting videos... it's about time right?

Anyway...

Heres a @Properties' video a small group of us made at Flashpoint Academy.  I participated in the cinematography end of it, and my partner in crime Ryan Berena did the editing, which is fantastic.  This video was made for promotional use on the real estate company, @ Properties' website.  This promotional video features highlights of the Chicago neighborhood, Lakeview/Wrigleyville.  

I'm also going to be posting a glass blowing edit later as well... which is definitely worth watching.  More information on that later... when it's posted.

Don't forget to check back soon!  I'll stop talking now, please enjoy!

Thanks!

@ Properties' from Michael Bartello on Vimeo.

Cinematography Reel

Hey everyone,

Sorry for the delay, but I finally have something to show everyone, and will have more by this weekend.  Here is my cinematography reel, which is basically a collection of work that I filmed while attending Flashpoint Academy.  I'm constantly working on this, so stay tuned for updates.  Also look out for a link to my portfolio page on the Flashpoint Academy website, which will coming soon!  Please enjoy.

Thanks!

Cinematography Reel from Michael Bartello on Vimeo.