The final HD version of the Super 8mm movie for the song "Gebroken Wit" by Elly Nieman, introducing Rolina & Benjamin Grasmeijer. Shot in the Netherlands during one of the toughest winters since years. The music is composed by Jan Borger, who also plays the piano.
Elly Nieman - Gebroken Wit
Piano & Composition: Jan Borger
Cello: Torsten Harder
Violin: Peter van Essen
introducing Rolina & Benjamin Grasmeijer (thank you!)
Directed by Jonathan Sterkenburg
Official videoclip for the new single "Tegenwind" by Elly Nieman and Tangarine & Friends. It's an alternative americana / folk version of the original song that's available on Elly Nieman's solo album "Circusprinces".
I wasn't fully conscious that we were actually going to make a clip when I visited Elly with the two Tangarine brothers a few weeks ago. But since I've got there anyway we decided to make a little tour on the tandem in the freezing cold. The studio footage wasn't done by me by the way, but by Sander from Tangarine.
The single will soon be available, probably on these websites:
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Elly Nieman | Gebroken Wit / february 5, 2010
test version #0.3
Here's a first cut from an off the wall telecine of the videoclip for Elly Nieman & Jan Borger's "Gebroken Wit".
Losing many of my footage I shot for this film has been a big disappointment. But now I look at it, it seems that keeping with outdoors images only is complementing the song in a good way. The final version, transfered to High Definition, can be expected in about three weeks!
Gebroken Wit / january 20, 2010
A Super 8 Movie is coming
Muziektelevisie was asked to do an official music video for Elly Nieman, better known from the duo Elly & Rikkert. The film will be made in Super 8, the most beautiful motion picture format that exists. We always try to emulate the old film look of 8mm already, but nothing beats the real thing with it's unpredictable behaviour and gorgeous dust, scratches and grain.
The filming is already done and is being processed at the moment. It will take a month or so still. The film will combine snowwhite nature cinematography with indoors scenery with a mother and her child. For the time waiting, here is a Super 8 Movie by nomadic filmmaker Vincent Moon. It's actually both of us favorite video ever...
Contrasts Trailer / november 23, 2009
News from Reykjavík
A new experimental documentary by Klaas de Vries and Joaquim Pintó is in the making. The trailer has nothing to do with the film, but still, is the trailer.
The film, which explores the many faces of Iceland, was shown in a temporary cut in front of a huge audience just before Christmas. A final cut will be submitted to an Icelandic experimental documantary film festival, taking place in april 2010.
Homesick in Reykjavík / october 11, 2009
Iceland
Strolling around Reykjavík on a sunny day can be quite fabulous. We decided to take the guitar and go for a "take away show" à la Vincent Moon. It ended up as a music video featuring a Kings of Convenience song. This week they will present their new album on the Reykjavík Airwaves Festival. We shot this video in two beautiful days in october, while being here on an exchange.
Dedicated to the winter of '09. May the glorious days of old revive once again.
Bijke_ / august 28, 2009
a_tribute_to
on the piano they have this phrase ///
it says ///
better a good neighbour ///
than a far-away friend ///
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Come on, feel the Groningen! / june 19, 2009
DocterSterkenburg
we met two years ago ///
he makes music ///
i make film ///
this is what we made ///
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An Invisible Light / june 15, 2009
:::
the wind blew through the forest ///
and i saw a light ///
the human eye cannot see ///
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One Day Like This / april 19, 2009
Lake-Easter-Dog
we went to the lake /// we were on a boat /// the dog swam /// everything was drenched in sunshine /// it was a day to remember /// one day like this ///
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Een Hommage aan de
Wipmolen / march 23, 2009
Hollandse taferelen in de Naardermeerpolder
Mijn vader heeft zijn derde molen gebouwd en daar moest natuurlijk een mooie film voor gemaakt worden. En we waren niet alleen, Benjamin - een jongen van 6 die al van jongs af aan compleet gefascineerd is door molens - was er ook bij en in het filmpje demonstreert hij mooi hoe de vang werkt.
Hij heeft zo goed als exact dezelfde molen gemaakt als vorige keer. De molen is volledig naar authentiek model op schaal 1:10 (vlucht: 270 cm). Het binnenwerk is ook authentiek en het lijkt alsof je in een echte molen bent als je naar binnen kijkt (zoals in het filmpje wel te zien is). De wipmolen doet het dus ook werkelijk en kan ook water wegpompen.
Hij staat momenteel te koop, je kunt rechtstreeks een bericht sturen aan mijn vader op l.sterkenburg@chello.nl >>>. Als je gewoon een vraag of opmerking hebt vindt hij dat ook wel leuk trouwens.
Op de filmografie pagina >>> vind je heel veel stills / foto's van de wipmolen, ook van beelden die de film niet hebben gehaald.
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A lense adapter makes the
difference / march 4, 2009
35mm quality on our dear PANASONIC...
I couldn't be happier than the moment I did this huge discovery; that you can actually accomplish 35mm Hollywood quality on a regular camcorder. Innitially, I wasn't looking for superior quality, but for a Holga movie camera. Holga is a famous toy photocamera that produces the most awesome photos possible (check thes great portfolio's for example: >>> and >>>) and I thought it would be great to have a movie camera that produces comparable images.
After some googling I stumbled upon the video here below (to watch it in HD click here >>>). I was completely overwhelmed by the magic and the looks of the video (the actual Holga look is coming from Magic Bullets). For a few days I just kept watching the video over and over. I thought it would be nice if you could see the world through your own eyes like this, constantly.
My joy grew to even higher levels when I discovered that this was actually something that I could afford. So I ordered immediately my own 35mm adapter at twoneil >>>, who makes very cool instructional videos too.
So how does it work? The only thing your camcorder will do now is just filming a ground glass inside a tube you screw on it at the size of a full frame 35mm film area. This ground glass is at the exact distance from the manual prime lense you choose to use where normally your 35mm film would be. Because in most digital videocamera's the ccd/cmos chip is only 1/6 or 1/3 of an inch, that projection area is much too small too get really narrow depth of field (DOF). So the two big advantages of a lense adapter are the great DOF of 35mm film and the choice of using any prime lense you want to.
I started with a Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f 1.8 lens which was only 79 euro at the local Combi. It's a great lens and for standard situations I won't need anything else. For close-up or wide-angle situations I want to buy other lenses in the future. The possibilities are endless, because every lense will give you a new, unique atmosphere and quality to your footage.
The only thing I'm still missing right now is a High Definition camera to benifit from the great lens accomplishments even more. I'm thinking about the Samsung VP-HMX20C or the Canon HV30. As soon as I've got the money, the moment will be there...
EDIT MARCH 17: Here is a testvideo I made about the puppy of my neighbour in Hilversum (it's uncut, but with some color effects applied):
Our first full feature short
film... / february 24, 2009
Vague Millimeter
It was a hard birth, but Muziektelevisie has finished it's first very serious project. It's a long music video for Audiotransparent >>>, a slow paced post-rock band from Groningen. It's not a secret we are huge fans of the Sigur Rós videoclips >>> and the idea of making a short film to a long epic song is partially inspired by them.
A script was made and Bram Urbanus was asked to star the short film. Stefan Hageman was asked to play the son, whom I picked up at local youth theater school.
We have experienced that not all people do see the storyline in the film. So if you watch it, it's recommended to pay close attention to all details and use your imagination just a little bit. If you still can't figure it out, you can download the original script >>> to resolve all the mysteries. Or check out the filmography page >>> for a brief story outline.
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Muziektelevisie wishes you a merry
Christmas / december 24, 2008
...and spreads the joy with a brand new video!
It features one of the most beautiful Christmas compositions ever made: O Come, O Come Emmanuel. This version, performed by Sufjan Stevens, is a very plain and demure interpretation, with the lonesome piano creating an almost magical atmosphere. We picked some nostalgic 8mm Christmas footage, added a bunch of effects and voìla; our Christmas greeting was born.
Muziektelevisie back online / december 22, 2008
New website
The new site features more background information and this new news section. For all our die-hard fans: the old site is still up!: >>> Here are some alternative backgrounds for you to check out:
Power plant>>> Cityscape>>> In the snow>>> Vague Beach>>> Seventies>>> Holland>>> Dry>>> Feet>>> Feet Again>>>
Muziektelevisie is a Groningen-based film duo consisting of J.T. Sterkenburg and K. de Vries. Their filming style is characterized by slightly surrealistic manipulations and a nostalgic undertone.
READ MORE >>>
Muziektelevisie works for bands or artists who wish to feature their music with film. If you want to know more about that, or something else, send us a message: muziektelevisie@gmail.com>>>
OTHER PLACES dailymotion.com/muziektelevisie>>> vimeo.com/muziektelevisie>>> youtube.com/muziektelevisie>>>
FILMOGRAPHY Bijke_//a_tribute_to >>> Come on, feel the Groningen! >>> An Invisible Light >>> One Day Like This >>> Een Hommage aan de Wipmolen >>> Vague Millimeter (short film) >>> Drachten (a sad tale)>>> Welbehagen>>> Stedentrip Rotterdam>>>
