On the Rode Again – Part 3: Post-Production and Reception
Last time I talked about the challenges we faced during the shooting process for A Breach of Solace. This time, I’m going to talk about the editing and sound design…
On the Rode Again – Part 2: Production
Last time I talked about how Chris and I landed on the idea for the story that became A Breach of Solace, how we developed the characters and setting for the…
On the Rode Again – Part 1: Pre-Production
We’re back at it again! My Rode Reel 2017 is in full swing and, naturally, we’ve thrown our hats in the ring for another chance at some of the great…
We’re officially incorporated!
Today marks the day that we received confirmation from the provincial government that we’ve registered as a business operating in Alberta. It means that we’ll be accepting cheques as New…
Capturing the Moon
I’m Kyle Matz, and I captured this image of the moon on August 20, 2016. Although, what you may not know is that this is actually two exposures superimposed over…
Our Rode Reel 2016 – Part 4: Time to Vote!
Well, we made it! After long gruelling hours of filming into the wee hours of the morning, and even more hours of editing, re-editing, colour correcting, recording foley and voice…
Our Rode Reel 2016 – Part 3: Production Wrap
We have now wrapped production on Intruder, our short film entry into the My RØDE Reel film festival! There were times when we thought we were too exhausted to continue…
Our Rode Reel 2016 – Part 2: Pre-Production
Today we begin principle photography on Intruder. We’ve had a few ups and downs since my last entry, having failed to get some things I’d hoped we could, but also…
Our Rode Reel 2016 – Part I: The Inspiration
In the spring of 2014, I caught wind of a short film challenge being hosted by RØDE microphones. There wasn’t a whole lot of time left to submit, but I…
Our EIFF 24/One Challenge Story
On September 26, 2015, New Measure Media’s 24/One team assembled. We were five members strong, and we were going to make a great short film. First thing we did was…
My YC Alberta Volunteer Experience
This year, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Extreme Dream’s Alberta Youth Conference. It was a great experience, and I am grateful that I could help out. On Thursday,…
The German Video
I made this video as a favour to my German teacher. She’s afraid that the school will be forced to cancel the German program next year due to a lack…
The Case: Our 48 Hour Elk Fest Submission Story
On March 14, 2014, @ElkFest on Twitter released the requirements for the 48 Hour film challenge. We had to use a suitcase as a prominent prop, and the line “You…