Friday, November 11, 2011

Sunday at the Asylum - Silent Film



A silent short film we created for a film show back in 2004.

Cast:                             Directed by:                        Edited by:
Anthony Esposito           Olive Comstock                    Anthony Esposito
Manny Andrews
John Lazzaro
Gina Mattucci

'Lightsabers' - Laser Beam




Custom built 445nm 1.3W (1300mW) laser.
Just showing off the visible beam.
Music by JFish

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

JENESIS Magazine Exclusive w/ Mac Miller & Most Dope



Shot a few months before his European Tour run, JENESIS and Shorthand Films got a chance to sit with 4 members of The Most Dope team: Mac Miller, Quentin "Q" Cuff, TreeJ, and Jimmy. They spoke on adjusting to tour life, wild group and fan happenings, and Mac having the best fans in music.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

B. White - The Evidence Release Party - [LIVE SHOW]



B. White of the 58s released his most recent album 'The Evidence.' His release party was held at District 3 in Pittsburgh's South Side. This was one of the best live shows I've seen, the sound system and lighting was incredible.

B. White's performances include:
-Intro (Salute) (prod. Good Will)
-Where You At (feat. Mayo)(prod. Git Beats)
-The Money (prod. Sayez)
-Stackin' & Flippin' (feat. 4 Pound & Mayo)
-Hardwood Classic (feat. Mayo)(prod. Sayez)
-Dynasty Rap
-I Do This Everyday (feat. 4 Pound)(prod. Ricky P)
-Funural Music (prod. Ricky P)
-The Realness (prod. Git Beats)
-Premo Freestyle
-The Outtro

Other performers:
Primavera Vills - @PrimaveraVills, Ghosty - @Ghost58s, Tristan - @Tristan_Fame, Jon Quest - @JonQuest, Beedie - @Beedie412, & 4 Pound - @4Pound_412

Shot and Edited by Espo
@ShorthandFilms
(c)2011

Download 'The Evidence' here: http://www.datpiff.com/B-White-of-The-58s-The-Evidence-mixtape.266411.html

B. White(Of The 58s) - The Money - Prod. Sayez - Official Video - THE 58s



The 58s & ShorthandFilms Present...

The Evidence:
B. White
The Money

www.THE58s.com

@BWhite58s
@Mayo58s
@The58s
@BootPrintsCrew
veecard.tumblr.com

4 Pound - The Warmup [Intro]



4 Pound - The Warmup [intro]
Blueberry Bond THE MIXTAPE 11/11/11

@4Pound_412
Shot and edited by Espo
@ShorthandFilms
(c) 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Wiz Khalifa - Red Carpet - 412NED COVER



This was one of the last videos I shot with the Canon XH-A1, back in December '10

Wiz Khalifa's "Red Carpet" Covered by 412NED
Julz P - Percussion
Josh P - Bass
Larry Hutch - Keys
King Winton - Guitar

412NED - Lyfe Jennings - Must Be Nice [Live Cover]




412NED -(Four One Tuned)- A live cover of 'Must Be Nice" by Lyfe Jennings.

Julz P - Percussion
Josh P - Bass
Larry Hutch - Keys
King Winton - Guitar

412NED - Julz P on Drums [Part 2]



412 N.E.D. (four-one-tuned)
[New Entertainment Development]

Julz P snapping on drums part 2.

Friday, June 17, 2011

In The Studio with J. Fish, P. Fish, & Ryan Neitznick [v.1]



The bros messing around in the studio on Cinco De Mayo.

shot and edited by Espo @shorthandfilms

@jfishsolevibe
@swisherpfischer
@ryanneitznick

Shooting Planes Time Lapse



Shooting Planes
Time Lapse

Canon 60D, Canon 50mm f/1.4
20 second intervals, 3 second exposure, fully manual

Sunday, June 12, 2011

TIme Lapse - Thunder Storm to Clear Skys - Pittsburgh

Time Lapse - Pittsburgh Thunder Storm to Clear Skys [Mix] from Shorthand Films on Vimeo.


June 10, 2011 - June 11, 2011
23:45 - 02:45
Thunder storm rolls in from the west.

Canon 60d, Tokino 11-16mm f/2.8
5 second intervals, 2.5 second exposure, fully manual

TIme Lapse - Shadow Creeper PRE-MASTER



Timelpase - Pittsburgh 15235 - 6.2.11 - 56 minutes - 850 photos - 4 second intervals

EDITED VERSION WILL COME SOON

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Beedie - Introduction To Beat Bullying



Pittsburgh emcee Beedie, known for his solo work, previous work with Mac Miller in The Ill Spoken, and most recently with Jon Quest as the super-duo known as Varsity Squad, has been crafting his first full-length solo debut over the last year. Here are some visuals for the first song on the album, which will be released on 6.30.11. Cameos in the video include One Be Lo (Binary Star), Jon Quest, P. Fish, and more.

Song: "Intro To Beat Bullying", produced by & scratches by DJ Vex.

Follow Beedie on Twitter: @Beedie412
And Varsity Squad: @VarsitySquadVS
www.WhoisVS.com

Video shot & edited by Shorthand Films

Thursday, May 19, 2011

The 58's LIVE at Shadow Lounge [CD Release Event]



Friday May 13, 2011 Shorthand Films catches live performances of the Pittsburgh collective known as The 58's while they celebrate the release of their self titled album "The 58's". The Shadow Lounge in Pittsburgh PA held the event. The 58's thank everyone who attended.

@The58s
@Mayo58s
@BWhite58s
@VinnyRadio
@412sFranchise
@swisherPfischer
@PrimaveraVills
@Ghosty58s
@ShorthandFilms

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

4Pound Live at Shadow [Stacc'n'Flip Ent]



horthand Films presents 4Pound Live at Shadow Lounge.
Opening act for The58s
Friday, May 13, 2011

@4Pound412

Shot and Edited by Espo
©Shorthand Films 2011

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

JENESIS Interviews The 58's

JENESIS Interviews The 58's from JENESIS Magazine on Vimeo.


JENESIS Magazine and Shorthand Films get an up close and personal look with the collective known as The 58's. They discuss their upcoming self titled project, their respect for each other as artists, and being up next from The Burgh.

jenesismagazine.com
twitter.com/​The58s
youtube.com/​The58s
twitter.com/​ShorthandFilms
twitter.com/​JENESIS_Mag

JFish - Sole Vibe - Making of Tomorrows Child



This is the making of a beat for "The A.V.E." called "Tomorrows Child" by J.Fish of the Sole Vibe Music Group.

(c)2008 Espo Entertainment/Shorthand Films

Thursday, April 14, 2011

4Pound - I Got Bread Remix [feat Danny Dimendz]



Pound feat. Danny Dimendz
I GOT BREAD Remix

Stacc'n'Flip Entertainment
Blueberry Bonds Mixtape
COMING SOON!!


Shot and Edited by Espo
©Shorthand Films 2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Mac Miller Live Free Instrumental [Prod. J.Fish]



Instrumental to LIVE FREE by Mac Miller
Produced by J.Fish

@JFishSoleVibe

Download Mac Miller's "The High Life" mixtape here: http://www.datpiff.com/Mac-Miller-The-High-Life-mixtape.84610.html

Sunday, March 27, 2011

4Pound [feat Danny Dimendz] - I Got Bread Remix



Behind the scenes of the I Got Bread video shoot.

4Pound FEAT Danny Dimendz
I GOT BREAD REMIX
COMING SOON!!

Stacc'n'Flip Entertainment

Blueberry Bonds Mixtape
COMING SOON!!

facebook.com/PoundShinez

Thursday, March 10, 2011



4Pound Kush Rolled -- Stacc'n'Flip Entertainment
Blueberry Bonds Mixtape
COMING SOON!!

facebook.com/PoundShinez

Video by @ShorthandFilms
youtube.com/ShorthandFilms

Monday, February 28, 2011

A NIGHT IN THE LIFE WITH P.FISH [beatmakin]



[diggin, chiefin, & beatmakin]

Spent an evening with P.Fish, stopped at the record store and hit the studio to make a beat with a fresh record.

@SwisherPFischer
@ShorthandFilms

©2011 Shorthand Films

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The Measure Vol. 1 - Episode 3: vitaminTHICK

The Measure Vol. 1 - Episode 3: vitaminTHICK from JENESIS Magazine on Vimeo.


During his return alumni visit to Carnegie Mellon University, we caught up with vitaminTHICK Co-Owner Elliott Curtis who had just finished a short lecture about his business with a class. Elliott spoke with us about starting vitaminTHICK as a custom sneaker design team, entering retail, success and obstacles, and becoming a premium brand.

Images are courtesy of: don@thesupervisory.com

jenesismagazine.com
vitaminthick.com
twitter.com/​shorthandfilms
twitter.com/​JENESIS_Mag

The Measure Vol. 1 - Episode 2: Black Milk

The Measure Vol. 1 - Episode 2: Black Milk from JENESIS Magazine on Vimeo.


Black Milk made his first appearance in Pittsburgh to perform at The Shadow Lounge with Daru Jones and Ab Soul. We caught up with him before his performance and Black Milk spoke on his start productions wise, working with Slum Village and J Dilla, transitioning into his solo career with Fat Beats, and working with up and coming producer/artist.

jenesismagazine.com
twitter.com/​Black_Milk
twitter.com/​shorthandfilms
twitter.com/​BrandonDull
shadowlounge.net

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Lightsabers - 445nm Laser



Custom built 445nm 1.3W (1300mW) laser.

Just showing off the visible beam.

Music by JFish
Shot/Edited by Espo

Wiz Khalifa - Take Away - 412NED COVER



'Take Away' Covered by 412NED

Julz P - Percussion
Josh P - Bass
Larry Hutch - Keys
King Winton - Guitar

Exclusively covering Wiz Khalifa jams.

Shot & Edited by Espo
@shorthandfilms

The58s Cypher - [B. White - Franchise - Vinny Radio]



Shorthand FIlms presents...

The 58s Cypher
featuring B. White, Franchise & Vintage Radio

Follow them on Twitter:
@BWhite412
@412sFranchise
@VinnyRadio

Shot and Edited by Espo
©Shorthand Films 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011

The 58s - B. White - Formed In McKee {prod. by P.Fish}

Shorthand FIlms presents...

B. White - Formed In McKee
From his album "The Mon Valley Miracle"

Shot and Edited by Espo
©Shorthand Films 2011

The 58s- OFF the TOP of the DOME -B. White Freestyle - {prod. P.Fish}



Shorthand Films presents...
B. White Freestyle over a P. Fish Beat

ID Labs
Pittsburgh, PA

Shot and Edited by Espo
©2011 Shorthand Films

The 58s - B. White & DJ TomDug Freestyle



Shorthand Films presents
an exclusive B. White Cypher
Also including DJ Tom Dug and Mayo

http://www.youtube.com/THE58s

Shot and Edited by Espo
©2011 Shorthand Films