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Popping out (in the) New Video

 

 

Jason (porcupine) and I (fox) adjusting our masks pre-shoot

 I pretty much look like the staypuff marshmallow fox.  But, we had to shoot it pre-baby so, being that I'm so close to delivery, I'm enormous.  In fact the doctor doesn't want me to go full term because the baby is already large and I hemoraged the first time I had a big baby.   The baby might come early either by intervention or on her own.  This doesn't change the fact that we are working until she arrives.



 Steve Choo (left) a friend of ours, is an amazing person for making this video happen for us. His contributions included handmade animal masks  from someone in Germany, brand new technology filmed with a RED camera and beautiful ideas all around.  

 

 

 The roughs we've seen are absolutely beautiful and... Magnolia makes a cameo.  Trust me, we didn't force her, I've learned the difference between MAKING your child take part in your projects and LETTING them take part in what you love to do.  She wanted to wear a mask and put makeup on like us.  So, we inserted her in place of me in the end scene.  And, the video story immediatly became more poignant.  After all, she hands a flower to a giant terrorist bear. 

 

  We can't wait to see the explosion into the dancing animal sequence...and of course, Magnolia making her debut.


Comments

 

Kristina said:

wow it already looks amazingly cute and interesting

December 18, 2007 6:12 PM
 

Ryan said:

This video sounds amazing! Can't wait to see it. Good luck with the delivery, sweetie!

December 19, 2007 4:06 PM
 

Jeremy said:

I am so excited, but what song is this for?

December 23, 2007 12:36 PM
 

Lisa said:

This is looking great! I was wondering how the costumes would turn out. I was briefly involved in the process of making them (i just made some quick sketches for the designers). I got to hear the song too and i can't wait to hear it again and see the video. :)

January 4, 2008 5:22 AM
 

Mateo said:

Hey, look!  I'm on the Babble Blog (I'm the wolf in the grey zip up)!  The stills that I've seen look sooo great!  I can't wait to see the full thing!  And can't wait to hear the rest of the album!  This is my new favorite song, and it even served as the background for a dream not so long ago.  Yeah, my dreams rock...

February 7, 2008 12:14 AM
 

Marshall said:

Congrats on making the video.  Sorry to hear it's with the RED camera, hope it turns out okay!  My friends work in the music vid business and they are reporting a list of post-production and data problems.  Fingers crossed you'll be fine.

March 21, 2008 4:47 AM

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Kori Gardner is the organ-playing half of the band Mates of State; her husband, Jason Hammel, plays drums. Known for their vocal harmonies and euphoric melodies, Mates of State has been described by critics as "unabashed joy", "honesty at its best", a "two piece with balls", and "a band that you must see live." Their daughter, Magnolia, was born in 2004 and started touring with the band at 10 weeks. Hear their latest album, Bring it Back, at www.matesofstate.com

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