My Video for ArtShots 2010: Audrey &Trevor

I shot video of Lindy Hop dance instructors Audrey Kanemoto and Trevor Gattis at Shoreline Park in Mountain View, CA last month for the ArtShots film contest in partnership with Artsopolis and the San Jose 48 Hour Film Project. See previous post. But with only a running total 90 second video limit and 1.5 weeks to organize, shoot, edit and finalize with all parties involved, it's amazing we were able to rise to the occasion.

Producer David Rigel Brooks went in editing overdrive to edit three videos. His first entry is about artist Lori Krein. The Wednesday Night Lindy Hop is second. This video of Audrey and Trevor didn't make it in time for the contest deadline. But you're welcome to enjoy their fun and smooth dance moves and share your feedback.

This was my first time at Shoreline, and it's absolutely beautiful, quaint, clean and peaceful. This gem of a lake and park is well hidden among the techi business parks. Google is just a few skips away. I never knew this existed!

When I arrived at the park, Audrey and Trevor were already rehearsing their moves. I only had a little over an hour to scout some location spots, set up my gear and press record. After dancing for about 10 minutes straight, the enthusiastic couple never skipped a beat under the rising morning sun. They even attracted some admiring attention from on lookers who applauded them when I finished shooting the first half of their moves in front of the lake. Even the ducks were in rapt attention. Hopefully this video will give The Wednesday Night Lindy Hop Class the overdue exposure and attention it deserves.

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