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Here is a “Behind The Seams” video that I shot with my wife, Amber B. In it she walks you through the process of creating the stop-motion animation in the Eden video, piece by piece.

Amber and I co-directed the video, which tells the story of Element Eden. The project was a fun break from skate videos, and an opportunity to work together on something creative. I’m really looking forward to see where Amber takes her new found passion for animation and filmmaking.

To view the Eden video, click here. And for an in-depth article, click here.

The Nyjah Huston Video ”RISE & SHINE” has officially launched, and is available on iTunes.

Leading up to the release of  the video, we held private premieres at Element, The Berrics, and at Transworld too. So it’s been a long week to say the least, but a ton of fun to work on. Below are a few photos from the premieres.

If you’re in the LA area, and want to check the part out for free, come by Universal City Walk… We’re playing the video on the jumbotron at 7pm! Hope to see you there.

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Chris Brigham, of Knife & Saw, the award winning designer and furniture maker, has updated his site. Though The Bike Shelf  continues to be the must-have wall piece, Chris’s craftsmanship goes above and beyond, pushing the limits of furniture design.

Below are a few examples of his craft, but for a real look into his work, click here.

What’s black, white, and grey all over? My blog… If you like color and clutter, look elsewhere.

I’ll post a new photo of mine every day, so feel free to check back daily.

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Cerebral Ballzy just released a new music video, entitled “On the Run”, which is an homage to old 80′s skate videos. You’ve got to watch it and see for yourself, as you won’t believe this was shot in modern times. Featuring Christian Hosoi, Lance Mountain, Mike McGill, and Steve Alba, the video was directed by Jonathan Rej and Tom Bingham, and shot by the one and only, Ira Ingram.

While organizing some old footage and photos, I came across this gem; OC Road Trip (2004).

This is a video I made of  a skatepark tour we made in 2004, as a sort of “Going Away” party, as I was moving across the country to Philadelphia for a year.

Looking back, everyone is half their current weight, including my little brother Tyler, who must’ve only been 11 years old (and still pushing mongo!).

Other notables are, Dylan Radloff (nose-wheelie to nollie 180 front-foot kickflip) who is the Oakley Team Manager and Socialite Extraordinaire, Ira Ingram (noseslide the big hubba) who films and edits most skate videos you see today, Rick Marmolijo (half kickflip to half backfoot heelflip) is the Design Director of éS, and Ryan Marcus (switch 270º kickflip) who is responsible for directing 411VM and creating some of the most kick-ass motion graphics you’ve ever seen.

This is not only the epitome of what skateboarding represents, but also what it creates… Creative, forward thinking individuals.

The MAKE IT COUNT contests by Element is an amazing series of grass-root events that finishes at Skate Camp every summer for its finals… The contest winners from each event, from around the world, come together once a year to skate together at Skate Camp. It’s an incredible experience, as you’re immersed within all things skateboarding; creativity, energy, ingenuity, and positivity.

This is the highlight video of the actual contest, which was ridiculous, considering these are un-sponsored kids who are skating at pro-level status. Check back soon, as I’ll be putting together a recap video of the year’s events and personalities.

My dear friend Chris Brigham, of Knife & Saw, has been nominated for the first ever Dwell Modern World Awards. If you have a minute, please click on by, and vote for him and his Bike Shelf.

Vote here: Dwell Modern World Awards

And for more information, please visit Dwell and the Knife & Saw site too. Thank you everyone, and good luck Chris!

This is a piece of a tile from LOVE Park that Scott Kip gave me. Him and his friends stole a tile after LOVE Park was shut down, amidst a potetnial and complete overhaul. Scott presented this little chunk of history when I visited him to shoot his interview for the ON Video segment on LOVE Park.

Below is a link to the last, and my favorite, segment ever created for ON Video… Love Story (2004). Scott appears in the epilogue, in regard to the uncertain nature of the historical site, and its future.

Thank you to everyone for you help and support.

LOVE STORY – ON VIDEO, WINTER 2004 from KIRK on Vimeo.