Steve Marsel~Cinemagraph of Lights

June 28, 2014 // by Steve Marsel

Steve Marsel’s Cinemagraphs

Adding Motion and Interest!

A Look Behind the Scenes with Photographer Steve Marsel

Brunswick School’s Baker Theater

Steve Marsel's Cinemagraph of the Brunswick School's Doyle Family — Steve Marsel’s Cinemagraph of the Brunswick School’s Doyle Family

Pictured above is one of Steve Marsel’s eight Cinemagraphs taken for [addlink url=”http://www.brunswickschool.org/” text=”The Brunswick School”] in Greenwich, Connecticut. Brunswick is the leading independent day school for boys, nationally recognized for the strength of their academics, athletics, and the arts. The school is known for the clarity and consistency of their educational mission, and the quality and character of our students, faculty, and alumni. The Campaign for Brunswick seeks $100 million in capital gifts further these ideals and goals. For the web aspect of the campaign, I was asked to create a series of images that grabbed the attention of the viewers of the site, preferably something they had never seen before! Although the current version of animated gifs had been out for some time, they had no really caught-on, with one glaring exception – the on-line porn industry! If you think about it, Cinemagraphs and porn are a perfect match. The device that separates a great Cinemagraph from all the others is a seamless repeating loop. Some moving element that repeats itself in a “loop”. So much of what that industry sells involves shots “loops” of motion that repeat themselves over and over again. Once again – porn & Cinemagraphs are a great fit! My challenge with the Brunswick School job was to come up with “repeating loops” that somehow related to the people in the photo and their connection to the school. In this Cinemagraph, the Doyle family is pictured on the stage of the baker Theater on the Brunswick Upper School campus. The Family made a substantial donation to the school earmarked for construction of the theater. The houselights at the Baker Theater are programmable LED ceiling lights manufactured by [addlink url=”http://www.colorkinetics.com/showcase/theatre-entertainment/” text=”Philips Color Kinetics”]. The repeating loops of the lights made perfect sense and adds commentary to the image

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ICE HOLES – Kahtoola to the Rescue

June 26, 2014 // by Steve Marsel

ICE HOLES

Kahtoola to the Rescue

MICROspikes!!

On Location with ICE HOLES Series Creator Steve Marsel

This photograph taken on location on the set during the filming of ICE HOLES Episode 102 – “Now We’re Cookin” by Series Creator & Executive Producer Steve Marsel. It was taken on Sunday, January 19th, 2014 on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith New Hampshire. Day 3 of shooting was my first day on-set . It was a strange weather day. 51F with a warm misting rain was not the weather one typically associates with January or ice fishing. It was miserable for the crew and was creating havoc for the equipment. Not to mention that there was virtually no traction for the crew or cast! Noise Boys Production Audio Recordest MacAulay Flynt had already taken a hard fall by the time I arrived on Lake Winnipesaukee. I however was not having this problem! That night I wrote an email to Danny Giovale, the President & CEO of [addlink url=”http://www.http://kahtoola.com/” text=”Kahtoola”]. They make what are called [addlink url=”http://kahtoola.com/product/microspikes” text=”MICROspikes”]. They are like the crampons that are used for scaling glaciers, but easier to get on and off! I wrote in-part:

“We are at the very beginning of an 8-week shoot that will bring is to some of the most popular ice fishing derbies in North America including the Brainerd Jaycees ICE FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA, the largest in North America! (See attached press release) I wondering if you view this as an is an opportunity to show tens of thousands of ice fishing enthusiasts all over North America and potentially millions of viewers of the series how the pros negotiate the perils of walking on ice. I am writing to ask you for MICROspikes for our entire crew and cast to be worn throughout the shoot. I’m hoping you can see the benefits.”

ICE HOLES Show Runner sporting a pair of Kahtoola’s MICROspikes® — ICE HOLES Show-runner Mark Therrien sporting a pair of Kahtoola’s MICROspikes®

Mr Giovale came through with MICROspikes for our entire cast & crew! Many many thanks to you Danny. MICROspikes were just what the crew needed !

ICE HOLES - Kahtoola to the Rescue — ICE HOLES – Kahtoola to the Rescue

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ICE HOLES – Alex Trapped!

June 26, 2014 // by Steve Marsel

ICE HOLES

On Location with ICE HOLES Series Creator Steve Marsel

Alex Plummer “trapped”!

Shot on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire.

This photograph taken on location on the set of National Geographic Channel’s ICE HOLES by Series Creator & Executive Producer Steve Marsel Saturday, February 8th, 2014 on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith, New Hampshire. This was taken during the filming of Episode 104- “Party on Ice”. Alex Plummer is a difficult person to get to hold still long enough to take a picture. He’s hyper, both in actions and words. He’s like a kinetic energy machine, always doing something. Sometimes even fishing! Alex has a big spirit and is a kind soul, open and unguarded! . A self-admitted “hugger”, he is welcoming and kind to strangers, which is a huge aspect of his personal appeal. Then of course, there’s the wild side of the person whom is referred to by his friends as “AP”. I’ve never seen Alex let anything get in the way of a good time – ever! For Alex, downtime is just a breath in-between adventures! He plays hard and doesn’t take any of it too seriously. His attitude is perfect for his age and place in life. He’s refreshing and has been a pleasure to work with since the day we met! – The show airs Fridays on National Geographic Channel. For more of Steve Marsel’s Photography, please visit Steve Marsel Studio

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ICE HOLES – Donk- On The Fly!

June 23, 2014 // by Steve Marsel

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Ice Holes – Donk- On The Fly!

Donk- On The Fly!

This photograph taken on location on the set of National Geographic Channel’s ICE HOLES by Series Creator & Executive Producer Steve Marsel Sunday, January 19th, 2014 on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith New Hampshire. This was taken during the filming of ICE HOLES Episode 102 – “Now We’re Cookin” This is an example of an “OTF Interview”. OTF stands for “on the fly,” and it’s a type of interview that is done on the spur of the moment with little or no planning. They are generally emotion based, and you needn’t bother to ask for point-to-point setup information in an OTF situation An OTF interview is used when something dramatic has just happened, but the dust has pretty much settled. The director (Mark Therrien) doesn’t interrupt characters that are still talking to each other about a dramatic event, rather wait for them to finish when they are alone. If the character is doing something and you want them to explain their actions while they are doing it, particularly if their action is the subject of the episode. It’s a chance to have them explain to you what they are doing and why. ICE HOLES airs Fridays on National Geographic Channel. For more of Steve Marsel’s Photography, please visit Steve Marsel Studio

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ICE HOLES – Winter Wonderland

June 23, 2014 // by Steve Marsel

ICE HOLES

Ice Holes – Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland With The Crew

This photograph taken on location on the set of National Geographic Channel’s ICE HOLES by Series Creator & Executive Producer Steve Marsel Sunday, January 19th, 2014 on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith New Hampshire. This was taken during the filming of ICE HOLES Episode 102 – “Now We’re Cookin” If you look carefully you can tell that there’s a snow squall in the distance. The snow in the distance combined with some low hanging fog is filtering the light giving the set an eerie quality. In this shot Joshua & Donk are playing a scene in which they hatch a plan to pull a practical joke on Wade & Alex. Donk is an ex-Marine and this is the episode where Josh established Donk as his “secret weapon”. The plan involves Donk donning a wetsuit and SCUBA gear, and entering the frigid water. He swims underwater and takes a hold of their fishing line. They think they have caught “the big one”!!! ICE HOLES airs Fridays on National Geographic Channel. For more of Steve Marsel’s Photography, please visit Steve Marsel Studio

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Ice Holes – Wintry Morning

June 23, 2014 // by Steve Marsel

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Ice Holes – Wintry Morning

Wintry Morning With Wade Bigelow

This photograph taken on location on the set of National Geographic Channel’s ICE HOLES by Series Creator & Executive Producer Steve Marsel Saturday, January 18th, 2014 on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith New Hampshire. This was taken during the filming of ICE HOLES Episode 102 – “Now We’re Cookin” It was a wintry morning when I happened upon cast member Wade Bigelow emerging from his bob-house after a long night of fishing. It was not unusual for the cast members to fish throughout the night (at least at the beginning of the shoot) as they sought to hone their skills and to understand the body of water on which they were fishing. On a winter outdoor shoot no one should be surprised to wake up and see snow falling. And yet, somehow Wade appears to be a bit craggy and NOT entertained by the seasonal “festive” atmosphere the snow has brought with it. My memory is that Wade was headed to the hotel to grab some aspirin and a shower. ICE HOLES airs Fridays on National Geographic Channel. For more of Steve Marsel’s Photography, please visit Steve Marsel Studio

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