The Creative Cortex

The Creative Cortex Visual storyteller using media production as my canvas. Website: www.thecreativecortex.com Not every story has to cost much to be told.

While bringing to fruition many of my own stories, I seek out to tell the stories of others through video production editing, motion graphics and visual effects. We are visual storytellers helping everyday people with everyday budgets in need of video, photographic or art & design services. Delve into our synaptic network to see what ideas of yours we can help take from ideation to fruition. WHO W

E ARE:
We are just like many others who have struggled to get to where we are through practice, hard work, financial struggle, gain and loss. Our backgrounds are in photography, videography, editing, concept art, storyboards, digital illustration and narrative storytelling. We can relate to the lack of resources and finances that ultimately force our hand into finding creative alternatives to accomplishing our desired result. Now we have taken all that we have learned and turned it into a start-up production and design company that is out to help others that are struggling with their first projects. WHAT WE CAN DO:
Among our arsenal of awesome brain power

1. We can plan and execute digital photo and video shoots on a more intimate scale.

2. Video and Photo Editing.

3. Motion Graphics and other After Effects VFX that are not too intensive.

4. Digital illustrations and Storyboards for those script pitches or shoots of your own. WHAT WE HAVE DONE:

With our two man operation (for now) we can Video and Photograph small live events whether they are comedy sets, music ensembles, family events, panel discussions, interviews, landscapes, architecture, candid and posed moments, and b-roll. We have also recorded audio for synced- sound. THE COST OF IT ALL:

We truly are out to help everyday people with everyday budgets. Our prices are structured at a the fairest most level for every project to be worth everyone's time and effort. We have payment options so don't freak out and think that you have to pay everything up front. We typically do 50% up front and 50% upon delivery and we work with contracts and agreements so that all parties are protected and nothing is left to question.

In Memoriam - Erte 2009 - 2022I had to say goodbye today 2.6.2022 to my 13 year old pal - Erte. A gentle giant of a Rotw...
02/07/2022

In Memoriam - Erte 2009 - 2022

I had to say goodbye today 2.6.2022 to my 13 year old pal - Erte. A gentle giant of a Rotweiller who was so friendly and loving and loyal. So sad he got an infection and had no immune system to fight it off. What was thought to be severe Colitis turned quickly into major internal bleeding and infection. It was best to put him down than continue the suffering. The vet even suggested it was best. My partner and I stayed with Erte during the Euthanasia process.

Today was difficult as I just a few days ago I recovered from a new round of non COVID related pneumonia. I am fine health wise now but it sucks that I got better just in time to lose my dog. I and my partner will miss him greatly as will our other dog - Okeefe.

09/02/2021

A Shameless Little Promo Video promoting my Video Production & Post-Production Services. This it the beginning entry point for me finally producing my own marketing content that will also lead into my original content that is coming soon.








Got my new set up going with all new desk and Rockville speakers for better sound.  Also, finally returned to a more ope...
07/31/2021

Got my new set up going with all new desk and Rockville speakers for better sound. Also, finally returned to a more open concept for the room. Much more fun to work in my newly laid out home studio office.

One of four music videos I directed, co-shot and edited for Imperativa Records is live. Check it out here:
07/31/2021

One of four music videos I directed, co-shot and edited for Imperativa Records is live. Check it out here:

Lindsay Solo performs "Bridge Over Troubled Water" live at EastWest Studios in Los Angeles, California. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is the first single from...

About to assemble my new workstation desk area and new sound speakers. This will be more spacious and open than before. ...
07/02/2021

About to assemble my new workstation desk area and new sound speakers. This will be more spacious and open than before. Currently rearranging the office and doing some much needed deep cleaning. The old table the computer is on will be going away.will post final setup.

One of 4 music videos I directed yesterday. We shot 4 in 10 a 12 hours. I had a specific shoot schedule, shot list and s...
07/02/2021

One of 4 music videos I directed yesterday. We shot 4 in 10 a 12 hours. I had a specific shoot schedule, shot list and storyboards which allowed for all 4 videos to be shot within 10 - 12 hours.
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After a tear and a half of no work due to healthier reasons and the lockdowns, TCC is rising from the ashes with its fir...
06/29/2021

After a tear and a half of no work due to healthier reasons and the lockdowns, TCC is rising from the ashes with its first client of 2021. This will hopefully be our comeback.

More to come.




Returning to unfinished video editing projects for . Not gonna give anything away just yet but this one is part of somet...
12/29/2020

Returning to unfinished video editing projects for . Not gonna give anything away just yet but this one is part of something special. I will give more details soon.

Here is a sample of the final artwork from  for the animation short TCC will be creating to sync with the demo cue compo...
12/03/2020

Here is a sample of the final artwork from for the animation short TCC will be creating to sync with the demo cue composed by . A what is best is seeing how the chicken scratch doodles get translated into something more finite.

HOW I DO WHAT I DO:Artwork PhotographyThis is how I use minimal resources within a limited space and limited to no budge...
11/20/2020

HOW I DO WHAT I DO:
Artwork Photography

This is how I use minimal resources within a limited space and limited to no budget.

Setting up to shoot some artwork today. This is how I do it when a big fancy studio space is not at my disposal. I do have a portable backdrop system with black, white and green backdrops, however, it is not needed as the wall already has a nail in it for hanging artwork. I will just being swapping out the canvases on this wall space for each shot.

I am using a combo of the warm room lighting and the cool lighting.

Some touch-up will be needed in Photoshop such as cropping and removing some shadows that I was unable to minimize without blowing out the photo.

Will post the finals when completely finished with all the photos and submitted to client.

11/10/2020

Here is a BTS video of me creating the "header" images for my new upcoming website for The Creative Cortex.Each one is customized as you will ultimately see which is why the relaunch of the site is slightly delayed.

Planning to publicly relaunch beginning November 1, 2020. New content are coming and revisiting some older ones.Stay tun...
10/23/2020

Planning to publicly relaunch beginning November 1, 2020. New content are coming and revisiting some older ones.

Stay tuned.

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