Miceli Team Launches TripShow at Startup Weekend Stamford

Startup Weekend is an intense 54-hour event which focuses on building a web or mobile application which could form the basis of a credible business. The weekend brings together people with different skill sets – primarily software developers, graphics designers and business people – to build applications and develop a commercial case around them. This… Continue reading Miceli Team Launches TripShow at Startup Weekend Stamford

Film Shoot Fashion: "Freaky" Footwear

When shooting on location producer Michael Miceli swears by the “freaky” footwear specially developed for endurance athletes by Vibram FiveFingers.  We recently snapped a production shot of Michael wearing the shoes while working with our camera crane. Looking at the website for Vibram FiveFingers is like peaking into the secret world of obscure sports…barefoot waterskiing,… Continue reading Film Shoot Fashion: "Freaky" Footwear

Southington Business Development Event Invite

Please join Miceli Productions HD Tues May 17 for a Southington Business Development Event sponsored by Southington Business & Community Network. Michael Miceli will be presenting “How to Promote Your Biz With Video” with a focus on online tools and trends for small business. Tuesday May 17, 2011 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Summit at… Continue reading Southington Business Development Event Invite

In The Studio with Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock, legendary film director, known for his unmistakable personal silhouette and use of shadow in film noir (not necessarily in that order) is the inspiration of the latest TV commercial in our studio. Hartford Stage’s upcoming production of “Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps,” adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Maxwell Williams, provided Miceli… Continue reading In The Studio with Alfred Hitchcock

MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN 2010: Help feed hungry children and see your feel good smile reflected in the chrome

Miceli Productions HD has long been active with Every Dollar Feeds Kids, a local non-profit organization that provides food assistance to impoverished children in Hartford, Mexico, and Ecuador.  Of the many fund-raising events organized since 2002, the Motorcycle Poker Run is at the top of the ‘Don’t Miss’ list.  Where else do amazing motorcycles and… Continue reading MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN 2010: Help feed hungry children and see your feel good smile reflected in the chrome

IN THE STUDIO: Animating a Print Poster into a TV Commercial

[youtube width=”620″ height=”355″ video_id=”5h2QnXbARLc”] Miceli Productions HD takes us ‘In The Studio’ to learn a little about 3D motion graphics using the recent Hartford Stage Broadway Legends TV Commercial which aired during the 2010 Tony Awards.  Here Michael Miceli briefly demonstrates how a simple print poster can be animated to create a dynamic TV commercial.… Continue reading IN THE STUDIO: Animating a Print Poster into a TV Commercial

Digital Photography for Local Science Fiction Author

[tg_youtube width=”1024″ height=”768″ video_id=”xW8-D-wYOXc”] Michael Miceli takes us ‘In The Studio’ following a recent Miceli Productions HD photo shoot for a video promotion of Connecticut science fiction writer Matthew Plourde‘s new novel EDEN.  See model Michelle France-Slimak turn into fallen angel Erzulie before your eyes. To view the finished video promo: Collaboration Update: Matthew Plourde’s… Continue reading Digital Photography for Local Science Fiction Author

The Future of Audio and Video at Hartford Stage Company

Hartford Stage Renovation, Hartford, CT

As audio supervisor at Hartford Stage Company, Michael Miceli interfaces with guest designers for productions (occasionally designing himself) and oversees all audio and video system repairs and upgrades.  With the $11 million renovation of Hartford Stage breaking ground (May 26, 2010) Michael breaks down what the renovation means for the future of audio and video… Continue reading The Future of Audio and Video at Hartford Stage Company

Daddy Long Legs: Working with Composer Paul Gordon

There are many compliments one can get in theatrical sound design, but few mean as much as being asked back to work with a great team.  Tony-nominated Broadway musical composer Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre) and Music Director Laura Bergquist worked with Miceli Productions‘ Sound Designer Michael Miceli on the 2009 production of Emma and will… Continue reading Daddy Long Legs: Working with Composer Paul Gordon