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.

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.

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.

Tonight The Prom Music Video

Hello again,

Told you I'm back on track, look at that, three post's in two days... 

Anyway...

So a couple weeks ago Paul Matian contacted me about shooting a music video for the band, Tonight The Prom.  Tonight The Prom is a local Chicago band that is quickly gaining notice in the public eye.  You can check them out at... TTP's Myspace - CLICK HERE!

My sister, family, and friends are all down for TTP, so when I was offered a chance to be the director of photography, or cinematographer, on their first music video I immediately became willing.  On top of that, Paul Matian is a gnarly dude, and I've been wanting to work with Paul for quite some time.

Paul and I grew up in the same neighborhood.  We both enjoy hockey, skateboarding, film, and unknowingly we both ended up going to the same school, Flashpoint Academy.  The only difference being, of course, is that Paul works there, while I'm just a student.  Here are some production stills from the shoot, enjoy!

Oh yeah, I stole these pictures off Paul's blog.  Check out Paul's blog by either clicking the link on the right side, or just simply CLICK HERE!

The band, Tonight The Prom.

Paul and I working out our most challenging shot.

We had a pretty good sized external monitor.

Latter dolly = GNAR.

Hair malfunction. 

Filming in progress.

Once we got going, we got going.

Why not?

The crew!

Stay tuned for additional updates, music video coming soon!

Thanks!