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Cost of the living

admin — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:20:04 +0000

It was an absolute pleasure and learning experience to work on this film. The Zom Rom Com created by producer/directer Daniel Lee White

Hollywood Undead Music Video

admin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 02:27:52 +0000

Finished a project for LA band Hollywood Undead (A&M Octone) on the official music video for the Been To Hell track off there new album “American Tradgedy”.

I embarked on this project with Jeff Janke who directed the music video. The video was shot in Los Angeles, California and Arizona. Jeff brought on Corey Soria as co-director and added the help of Mike Balboa (Rock Kills Kid) to help with camera work. All three captured the video for the music video as I edited the video, did color looks, visual effects, and 3D compositing. The video was released to iTunes exclusivly for the first week and then was released to Vevo and YouTube as well as the bands website thereafter.

Do You Know by Nyssa Rae

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:05:09 +0000

Had the opportunity to work with an extremely talented artist. Nyssa Rae’s new song “Do You Know” is a fantastic song in more ways than one. I worked with AMP Creative on this project again, working with Director Jeff Janke and also working with Sunny Peabody who I worked with filming on the Kisses For Kings music video. For “Do You Know” I was able to do some camera work with my new 60D, and of course did editing as well.

Visual effects for the music video was the compositing of Nyssa being surrounded by floating rose pettels towards the end of the video.

I met Nyssa on the set of the Kisses For Kings video. She is an amazing person to know and has a ton of talent. Be sure to share her video with everyone, if anyone deserves the exposure it’s definatly Nyssa Rae. Great job Nyssa.

Hear Me Now Behind the scenes

admin — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:00:33 +0000

Finished project:

Hired by A&M Octone with Jeff Janke(AMP Creative) to do a behind the scenes project for the Hollywood Undead music video on the single of the up-coming album “American Tragedy”. The music video was directed by Jonas Akerlund

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Camera Work by: Jeff Janke, Corey Soria, Mike Balboa, Marcello, and John Dusek

Edited and color looks by: John Dusek

Some New Clients

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:09:30 +0000

Welcome Jeff Bucknum, Northern Nevada Real Estate, Mile High Floor Covering, Rius Racing, and Canyon Landscape. Your websites are in good hands. I will post links to these sites after some modifications and such.

Kisses For Kings

admin — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:19:37 +0000

Currently working on a music video for LA Rock band “Kisses For Kings” I will be doing visual effects and compositing for the video but I’m also doing some camera work and photography. Most of the video will be shot in Los Angeles at undisclosed locations while others out in the Arizona desert.

Kisses for Kings is a new project started by the lead singer of Mest, Tony Lovato. They have released several songs through their My Space page as well as performing a few shows at last years Warped Tour and some songs on the last Mest tour.

The new video for the song “The Only Ones” featuring guest vocals with Johnny Three Tears from Hollywood Undead will for sure be a hit. Keep visiting this site and the bands website at kissesforkingsmusic.com for more information to come.

The Disco Exorcist

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:35:19 +0000

I’m working with Richard Griffin and Scorpio Film Releasing on there new project “The Disco Exorcist” I’ll be doing all the visual effects and compositing for this film.

Principle photography has already begun in several New England locations with Ted Marr producing and Richard Griffin directing. The screenplay is written by Tony Nunes, writer/director of the upcoming ZOMBIE ALLEGIANCE, from an original idea by Griffin.

The cast of THE DISCO EXORCIST features Nun of That and Beyond the Dunwich Horror cast members Michael Reed, Sarah Nicklin, Ruth Sullivan, and Brandon Luis Aponte. Also with Rich Tretheway, Gio Castellano, Daniel Lee White, Alex Lewis, Alexandra Cipolla, David Erin Wilson, Lee Rush, Michael Thurber, Bruce Church, and Bernie Larrivee.

Coffee Shop Buzz

admin — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:11:08 +0000

I just want to welcome my newest clients to desertgrind. Wired Coffee in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. I am very proud to be working with you guys. The new shop is located on Main St. be sure to give them a visit. Check out the Wired website at wiredcoffeelhc.com

Jet Ski Juggernaut

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:26:30 +0000

Currently working with The Rius Racing Team to put together a new look for one of the best jet ski race teams in the World. I am putting together a promo video package, new logo design and soon a new look to the popular web site of Rius Racing. The next race for Rius will be the World Finals in Lake Havasu City, Az.

I look forward to see the outcome of the projects set in place and hope the best for the Rius Racing Team at the Finals. Good Luck!

Atomic Brain Invasion

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:25:27 +0000

Just about finished doing visual effects and compositing on the new release from Scorpio Film Releasing! Atomic Brain Invasion is Richard Griffin’s newest film. I had a lot of fun with this film, it has been the most challenging project for me yet. Working with Scorpio Film Releasing is always a pleasure. I give personal thanks to them for making me part of the team.

ATOMIC BRAIN INVASION WORLD PREMIERE

Time	September 10 at 7:00pm – September 11 at 11:00pm

Location	Orpheum Foxboro One School Street Foxborough, MA



More Info	Tickets for the ATOMIC BRAIN INVASION premiere are now ON-SALE for both screening days (September 10th and 11th) and times (7pm and 9pm). Make sure to order your tickets in advance, they’re selling fast! And a special thank you to those who have bought your ticket already! The link to purchase tickets is www.scorpiofilmreleasing.net Here it is! The WORLD PREMIERE of Scorpio Film Releasing’s newest feature ATOMIC BRAIN INVASION! It…’s 1957 and evil aliens have landed in the quaint New England town of New Shoreham! What could they possibly want from our precious planet? Will our plucky teenage heroes be able to stop them? ATOMIC BRAIN INVASION is a good, old-fashioned sci-fi horror film. No tricks, no gimmicks. Just 90 minutes of fun that will bring you back to the thrilling days of the drive-in! ATOMIC BRAIN INVASION stars such acclaimed actors as Sarah Nicklin David Lavallee, Jr. Michael Reed Rich Tretheway Alexandra Cipolla David Erin Wilson Daniel Lee White Ruth Sullivan Colin Carlton Alexander Lewis Alex Aponte Andre Boudreau Mark Fogarty Gregory Barbon Gio Castellano Christopher Ferreira Jennifer Scharf Cat Hainfeld Aurora Grabill Sarah Lewis Peter Morse Jason McCormick Kenneth Koury Eric Eastman and Brandon Luis Aponte as “Elvis Presley” … as well as many, many more! ATOMIC BRAIN INVASION was produced by Ted Marr, directed by Richard Griffin and written by Guy Benoit and Richard Griffin. ATOMIC BRAIN INVASION will be playing at the historic Orpheum Foxboro theater in Foxborough, MA on September 10th and 11th at 7pm and 9pm daily. Tickets are $9.00 at the door. ATOMIC BRIAN INVASION is not rated, but contains no nudity, graphic violence or profanity and would be considered acceptable for audience members 12 years old and up! ATOMIC BRAIN INVASION will be preceded by a brief Spookshow on opening night. Before your very eyes, horror hostess Penny Dreadful will bring the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll back from the dead On-Stage and In-Person!

Tattoo art

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:48:36 +0000

I’m at the Laughlin Tattoo Convention at the Edgewater Casino with my friends from Culture Shok Tattoo Parlor. This is the third time for me to get a tattoo @ a convention. These tattoo shows always spark creativity and inspiration to me as an artist. If you have never been to a tattoo show, I highly recommend you check one out. Maybe you will get back home with some new art on your skin.Visit Culture Shok

American Maniac

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:15:48 +0000

1st draft of the script written by John Dusek is complete and is now getting polished. Pre-Production for the film will start soon. A casting call will be scheduled, and we will be looking for help as far as a set crew. More will be announced as time goes on so keep checking back for information on the making of American Maniac.

DesertGrind Worldwide, not just in Arizona.

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:35:40 +0000

DesertGrind has made a name for itself on the WorldWideWeb! We have clients around the globe and are always happy to meet more. DesertGrind and John Dusek work close with our clients making sure they get what they need when it comes to artistic design and input. Devercified in many outlets of art, we have the ability to make your project look fresh and professional. Let DesertGrind become your personal art department, and take artistic control of your next project.