Matthew Armstrong
I'm a Filmmaker, Creative Media Artist and Marketing Hacker... currently for hire.
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Hildegunn Gjedrem
GroundUP Music 2011.
Video produced by Timothy Scott.
Video directed by Robert Hedlund.
Music and lyrics by Hildegunn Gjedrem.
Music produced by Michael League.
- Created custom Facebook page with custom coding,
- custom design
- custom introduction video.
- Design gives emphasis on three most important actions for visitors to take: "Liking" their page, getting their album, and signing up for their email newsletter.
Testing my custom set up DSLR rig before flying out tomorrow to shoot Seryn (facebook.com/serynsound) in Atlanta.
My dslr rig with Canon 60D, hands-free shoulder mount, follow focus, 15mm rods, and tripod quick release mount with (borrowed) bogen manfrotto tripod.
Not pictured here is the shotgun mic and lcd monitor.
As indie filmmakers, we become experts in utilizing our resources. There are several things that are genius about this set up, most notably the price. I am able to acheive results and functionality of rigs in the range of $1500-3000 for under $400 (not including camera). Not only is the price of my set up unbeatable, its functionality is really smart. I can flawlessly go from tripod to shoulder mount in 3 seconds.
- about 18 Locust Shells from the backyard
- one blank canvas
- 3 kids
- two very patient young adults
- one canon 60D camera
"Do you know how hard this is for me?"
She responded with a warm smile, "I understand. But... Your song doesn't go on forever, that doesn't change how beautiful it is."
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her song
written and produced by Matthew Armstrong
girl -
Chelsea Criss
guy -
Matthew Armstrong
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In these pictures you see me jamming on my little pearl jazz drumset. I love creating funky, jazzy, creative beats and rhythms. Sometimes I will spend 15 minutes trying to find that rhythm I'm thinking in my head. Its interesting to think about how the rhythms I create begin and end with me... where I hit the drums and where I don't. The rhythm is me in a sense - an extension of me.
Finding your rhythm in life isn't about drums. I thinks its about learning the flow, feeling, and function of whatever you want to be succesful with.
Whether its art, work, chores, some challenge, or a hobby, you find yourself doing your best when you "find your rhythm". Its the sense of the elements coming together and you get in the zone. When this happens there is a distinct quality to your effort that can be almost magical.
Like making beats on the drums, its in these moments where you are most connected to what you are doing. Its where what you "do" is more of an extension of your being, of who you are, than something separate from yourself.
Can you think about a time or a situation you found your rhythm? What were you doing?
Whether you are just learning Photoshop or already using it on a regular basis, this learning hack deserves to be taken note of.
No matter what you do, whether you are an artist or a banker, I think there is one thing that ultimately matters in your work more than anything else:
PEOPLE.
- We often loose touch of our own humanity through the machines and processes of our work.
- We become less in touch with the people and relationships that make what we do matter.
- As a result our work suffers from becoming meaningless ritual or mechanism. There is no life in that.
This is the full length track created for the video from the voices and sounds of participants and artists of DEMOLICIOUS. Special thanks to Sam England, Val Curry, Eric de Llamas, and the friends I made at the art show who helped make this music possible.
The kids and I had a blast playing the water games at the library in emory tx. But one thing made the whole day extra fantastic and unforgettable: the firetruck.
When was the last time you got to play in the mega spray of a firetruck?
About Me
I make cinema-quality videos, stunning photos, socially engaging websites, and create unique creative graphics for my clients. I am a grassroots social media marketing hacker who provides an integrated, no-hassle solution to navigating the world of online marketing and brand development.
I've helped develop cutting-edge creative arts events with integrated multimedia delivery formats using live video, web, and mobile technologies. I've been a featured guest on syndicated radio numerous times for my work to fight modern slavery through the arts.
I'm co-founder of RescueTheGirl.com and the president of Living Parable Productions LLC.
As an artist, I've spearheaded numerous social justice and awareness projects and love to use the arts to create positive change. Three of my short films were procured by Dallas art museum, Plush Gallery, to be featured as part of a month long gallery show. My work has been featured twice in the prestigious Dallas publication D Magazine.
I would love to talk to you about taking your project to the next level.
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Contact me today if you are interested in learning more about this offer and how your band can benefit from it.
