Tripwire Films Blog tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1740048 2010-06-02T21:37:53-07:00 Tripwire Films. Contribute, Document, Share. TypePad Lots of good things... tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553d0b6ec88340133efb954de970b 2010-06-02T21:37:53-07:00 2010-06-02T21:37:53-07:00 Lots of good things have been going on with Tripwire! We are about to expand with a new branch in McKinney TX! A lot of short films projects as well as commercial work keeps coming in, so proves that people... Lindsey Todd Morgan

   OnTheSet-JPeg Lots of good things have been going on with Tripwire! We are about to expand with a new branch in McKinney TX! A lot of short films projects as well as commercial work keeps coming in, so proves that people out there seem to like us and what we are doing!

If you haven't please, check out our portfolio and keep tuning in to www.Tripwirefilms.com for postings of our latest commercials and projects!

Thanks,

Todd Morgan

Video Production/Graphic Design

 http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/tripwireblog/2010/06/lots-of-good-things.html New adventures tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553d0b6ec88340120a70b1fc8970b 2009-12-03T21:36:10-08:00 2009-12-03T21:36:10-08:00 Well.. hello. It's been awhile since the last posting... much has changed but we're still stomping along. I've been learning a mega ton lately with my current project in development.. an action/love feature written by my friend John Kelly. I'm... Samuel Haun

Me in the dark Well.. hello. It's been awhile since the last posting...  much has changed but we're still stomping along.

I've been learning a mega ton lately with my current project in development.. an action/love feature written by my friend John Kelly. I'm not going to jinx it so, uh, I stop here.  But no worries, I will blab as soon as it's safe ;)

We've been meeting some real cool peoples as of late and more on the horizon.  Can't wait to meet the Viper Tactical Assault Group... Aaron Self.. you rock.

I'm going to try and keep up with this blog... so tune in, comment and bookmark www.tripwirefilms.com

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 http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/tripwireblog/2009/12/new-adventures.html HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMUEL HAUN! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553d0b6ec8834012875d898a5970c 2009-11-25T06:53:21-08:00 2009-11-25T06:53:21-08:00 Today, founder of Tripwire Films, Samuel Haun, turns 30 years old! Lindsey Todd Morgan
Today, founder of Tripwire Films, Samuel Haun, turns 30 years old!
 http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/tripwireblog/2009/11/happy-birthday-samuel-haun.html Update Nov-25-09 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553d0b6ec88340120a6d6acfd970b 2009-11-25T06:50:47-08:00 2009-11-25T06:50:47-08:00 Ther e are a lot of interesting things going on at Tripwire Films as of late! Sam and I both are in the midst of Feature Film and Short Film projects! Over the past couple weeks great strides have been... Lindsey Todd Morgan

    TherToddMorgan-July-08 e are a lot of interesting things going on at Tripwire Films as of late! Sam and I both are in the midst of Feature Film and Short Film projects!  Over the past couple weeks great strides have been made by Sam to find Tripwire Films distribution for these upcoming films. Tripwire also has a few new music videos with production dates slated for next month! We have been extremely busy and finding new friends in the most unlikely places! Everyone have a safe and fun Thanksgiving holiday and keep tuning into to the Tripwire blog for the latest, updates, news and events!

Thanks,

Todd Morgan

Video Production/Graphic Design

Tripwire FIlms

 http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/tripwireblog/2009/11/update-nov2509.html HEY! We're here! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e553d0b6ec88340120a53ba3a2970b 2009-09-01T01:32:03-07:00 2009-09-01T01:32:03-07:00 That's right, folks. Tripwire is here in full effect. I took a look at our blog and realized that we haven't posted in awhile, you want to know why...because we are the busiest, hardest working production team in East Texas!... Lindsey Todd Morgan

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That's right, folks. Tripwire is here in full effect. I took a look at our blog and realized that we haven't posted in awhile, you want to know why...because we are the busiest, hardest working production team in East Texas! New clients and agencies are finding us all the time and we are reaching further out to bring our work to new places! From music videos and television ads, to special effects and graphic Design people are taking notice! Keep checking out our blog and lets us know what you think of the work we're doing!

Thanks, guys,

Todd Morgan

Video Production/Graphic Design

TripwireFilms

    

http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/tripwireblog/2009/09/hey-were-here.html Busy, Busy, Busy! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-68229779 2009-06-17T21:42:13-07:00 2009-06-17T21:42:13-07:00 Well, what can be said about this past week other than busy, busy, busy. This past week alone, Tripwire Films, has produced 5 commercials. We are getting much praise which is always nice (and very appreciated) and this work is... Lindsey Todd Morgan


Stuff-1 007-CroppedWell, what can be said about this past week other than busy, busy, busy.
This past week alone, Tripwire Films, has produced 5 commercials. We are getting much praise which is always nice (and very appreciated) and this work is opening even larger doors for Sam and I to step through! Hyundai Greenville just signed on for a new ad-campaign with Tripwire and we are very excited! Keep tuning in and check out our latest spots and videos.

Todd Morgan
Video Production/Graphic Design
Tripwire Films

 http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/tripwireblog/2009/06/busy-busy-busy.html Visual Concept Images! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67614487 2009-06-05T21:22:00-07:00 2009-06-05T11:47:36-07:00 As promised, I am uploading some composited images of our test shoot from a few weeks back. These images represent a sequence we shot specifically to test how I would go about compositing the special effects. Mocha for After Effects... Lindsey Todd Morgan

P1010294 As promised, I am uploading some composited images of our test shoot from a few weeks back.  These images represent a sequence we shot specifically to test how I would go about compositing the special effects.  Mocha for After Effects CS4 is a great stand-alone motion tracking software and utilizing it will be key to extract motion data for all of our in-field shooting, this will help us better achieve exact movement for all of our composited video and images.

These images were composited mainly from live action video and 3D models built in Bryce 6.0 some, however, are simple Photoshop layers.

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Sam running from a fictitious blast! Oh, and the JAS39 Gripen!

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Sams brother in-law Matt, a real life Marine, was willing to drag himself through posion oak for us. But, of course he would, he's a marine! They get tha job done!

These images are just a taste of what we have planned for the visual effects. Soon, we will be posting video to the Tripwire site of the fully composited sequence. So, keep an eye on our blog to see how the special effects progress. Thanks to all of you who take interest in what we do way out here in the infinite East Texas country!

Todd Morgan
Video Production/Graphic Design
Tripwire Films

 http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/tripwireblog/2009/06/visual-concept-images.html Back to work! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67607695 2009-06-03T16:33:19-07:00 2009-06-03T16:33:19-07:00 Hey all you Tripwire Fans out there, it has been a long past few weeks and I wanted to post a quick blog to get you guys up-to-date. Well, while Samuel has been burning the candles at both ends, yours... Lindsey Todd Morgan

L_ddc1588f200f0971b899f500613b532a Hey all you Tripwire Fans out there, it has been a long past few weeks and I wanted to post a quick blog to get you guys up-to-date. Well, while Samuel has been burning the candles at both ends, yours truly took a much needed break. My girlfriend and I headed to Austin to visit with her family and go tubing on the Guadalupe River. We enjoyed many laughs and lots of delectable food.  While it was very fun to get away, I have returned refreshed and ready to get back to work! Upon my arrival Sam informed me of several new clients that have taken interest in our work so, suffice to say things are getting very busy and that is a really good thing! On the film front; a lot of progress has been made with Mineola and the North East Texas Film Commission. The 18th of this month we present our idea to the City Council which appears to be only a formality at this point but, all signs are pointing towards Tripwire having a location for a least one, possibly two films and a city that is ready to back us. We will continue to keep you posted, which brings me to the next topic...compositing.  I have been working on a few stills from our test shoot that I will be posting very shortly (for real this time). They will give you a greater scope of what it is that we are trying to achieve visually with this film.  Yes, things are busy and the company is growing. Keep coming back to Tripwirefilms.com and check out our progress, from commercials to our film projects, things are getting very exciting around here.  Thanks for your time, TF fans!

Todd Morgan
Video Production/Graphic Design
Tripwire Films      

http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/tripwireblog/2009/06/back-to-work.html May 21st, 2009 - Samuel Haun - entry 2 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67149485 2009-05-22T08:41:18-07:00 2009-05-22T08:51:54-07:00 alright.. it's been a busy week. But the good news.. the project is developing smoothly as we hope to start shooting mid July for the preserve sequences and aerials.. to pick back up early August for combat sequences and remainder... Samuel Haun <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553d0b6ec88340115709dace6970b-pi" style="float: left;">&nbsp;<img alt="Sepia side shot" class="at-xid-6a00e553d0b6ec88340115709dace6970b " src="http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553d0b6ec88340115709dace6970b-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;"></a> <br>alright.. <br>it's been a busy week.</p><p>But the good news.. the project is developing smoothly as we hope to start shooting mid July for the preserve sequences and aerials.. to pick back up early August for combat sequences and remainder of script.</p><p>I'd like to add how wonderful the town of Mineola has been in the development of our little action film. Lynda Rauscher, David Stevenson, the ATF, David Madsen, the entire volunteer fire department, the police chief, etc...&nbsp; they're all folks willing to help some young filmmakers chase a dream. Thank you.</p><p><br>I believe I left off with the shoot in the pasture.&nbsp; The footage turned out great (bug Todd for clips of the composited muzzle flash), inspiring us to consider creating a combat sequence.</p><p>So we plotted out this little moment with a small platoon and a stray bullet.&nbsp; (can't explain too much)</p><p>I handed the idea off to John Kelly, he came back with a challenge. At the same time, I met with actor Frederic Doss.&nbsp; He asked me if I had it in me to make a proper action film. We have intentions to start an acting group for my films.&nbsp; More on that later... Fred's been in Transformers and the soon to be released GI Joe. Upon talking to him, the plan really swung into motion.</p><p>Neat potential location stills...</p><p></p><p>Part of Downtown Mineola, Tx</p><p><a href="http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553d0b6ec883401156fa9a75a970c-pi" style="float: left;"><img alt="Downtown" class="at-xid-6a00e553d0b6ec883401156fa9a75a970c " src="http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553d0b6ec883401156fa9a75a970c-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;"></a> </p><br><br><br><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><br><br><br><br><br><br>The Old Beckham Hotel - Mineola, Tx<br><a href="http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553d0b6ec88340115709ee868970b-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Busted hallway" class="at-xid-6a00e553d0b6ec88340115709ee868970b " src="http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553d0b6ec88340115709ee868970b-320wi"></a></p><p>out at the 3000 acre nature preserve outside Mineola<br><a href="http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553d0b6ec88340115709ee9b1970b-pi" style="float: left;"><img alt="Tall grass" class="at-xid-6a00e553d0b6ec88340115709ee9b1970b " src="http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/.a/6a00e553d0b6ec88340115709ee9b1970b-320wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;"></a> </p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><p><br>cool, yes?</p><p>check back soon for more blogs... and don't forget to read Mr. Todds blogs.&nbsp; The guy will be releasing really neato composite work soon. I've seen bits of it, i vouch that it's killer!</p><p>cheers!<br>~Samuel~</p></div> http://tripwirefilms.typepad.com/tripwireblog/2009/05/may-21st-2009-samuel-haun-entry-2.html Ok, where were we? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66886533 2009-05-17T05:07:21-07:00 2009-05-17T05:07:21-07:00 Well, suffice it to say these past few weeks at Tripwire Films have been quite busy. We have made a lot of head way with the music videos and our commercials this past month and it seems a lot of... Lindsey Todd Morgan

Stuff-1 007-Cropped Well, suffice it to say these past few weeks at Tripwire Films have been quite busy. We have made a lot of head way with the music videos and our commercials this past month and it seems a lot of people are taking notice. We have a lot on the horizon, I'm sure if you've read Sam's blog you are well aware of are upcoming short film projects. Sam placed a few pics from the test shoot for one of these films in his last blog but, we should have a few full composited pics up soon! The shoot for Culinary Crossroads on Sat. went pretty well and I am hoping to have the commercial put together in a few days... we have something special in mind for this one! Well I will stay in touch so, keep reading Tripwire Fans!


Lindsey Todd Morgan
Video Production/Graphic Design
Tripwire Films

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