Hunchback Studio

Graphics

2012-02-13T14:36:00.000-08:00

I recently finished taking a class leaning how to use Dreamweaver. Sorry Gary Wright fan (not a typo just meant he only has one fan). it has nothing to do with him. Dreamweaver web page design application by Adobe. Some years ago I took a class to learn how to make web pages in HTML. Every time we would learn how to do something I often found myself thinking "that's it?! In HTML this would have taken forever". Suffice it say Dreamweaver is amazing! The final project in the class was to build a web site. Since Hunchback Studio doesn't have a proper site I decided to make one for my final. Unfortunately I don't have web space to upload the site. I will however post some of the content here (since the graphic design took longer than the site construction anyway). Below are the movie posters for some of our features as well as a synopsis like you would read on the back of a DVD.

Lordal Wombat

The mysterious Mr. Tournament has gathered the most skilled and cunning warriors to his strange island where they will engage in an epic contest to determine who is the greatest. One of the contenders bears the weight of a troubled past. The strain of a lifetime of training to fulfill has destiny becomes too much for this troubled contender and he gives up. Not able to tolerate the disappointment, his father falls terminally ill. On his deathbed, his father gives him a mystic family heirloom, an amulet. This, coupled with a desire to avenge the death of his friend at the hand of Isaac Lordal ,one of the other warriors, he feels his destiny thrust back upon him. Who will come off victorious? This instant classic is ultimately about family…family.

Banana

The citizens of a small remote western town are being terrorized by the infamous Señor Barba. Helpless against this villainous villain, and his ghastly goons, they have been waiting and hoping for a hero. One day a stranger arrives in town oddly dressed and without a horse or provisions. Not knowing what he was running from or how anyone could survive such arduous journey without provisions or a horse; and dressed all in black, the town’s people are uneasy regarding this stranger’s intentions. Learning of the plight of the townsfolk the stranger reluctantly takes action. The most unlikely of champions is the hapless ninja cowboy. Little did he know, trying to evade the consequences of the actions in his past, he would find adventure or love waiting for him.

Roomies

This series is like the “show about nothing” only more so. One has a great never-been-done restaurant idea but no way make it happen; the other is homeless and has inherited a rundown restaurant. Hilarity ensues as these unlikely roommates begin living and working together.

New "Toy"

2012-02-08T02:27:00.000-08:00

Late last year I purchased an application that should help with the production of new features. The expense of filming equipment and limited resources have been the greatest obstacles to producing new content. Hopefully this application will allow me the freedom to get the pile of ideas out of my head. After I've familiarized myself with it's components I hope to be able to start posting videos on this blog...or on a new website that is currently under construction.

Classic Reborn

2010-05-19T08:05:00.000-07:00

Our newest project is a digital re-mastery of the UCM classic Lordal Wombat. We will be starting in June. The greatest obstetrical will likely be the poor condition of the of the original filming.

Introduction

2009-06-10T14:06:00.001-07:00

Matthew Kitchen created Hunchback Studio after the unfortunate disbanding (for no reason other than it's members moving) of UCM Productions. Wanting to continue making movies but not wanting to make UCM features without the other members Hunchback Studio was born. The name (as the logo shows) stems from my posture while working intently on the computer.

The HB Studio has been around for a while now but I haven't been giving it as much attention as I should. In the past I have just used it when making movies. These movies have not converted to digital format as of yet. I'll let you know about further developments there. Suffice it to say there is a western (formerly worked on by UCM) and two musicals in the works. I have decided to widen the scope of what Hunchback Studio will cover. Now it will also include graphic design. I have put some of my designs in CafePress shop. I will also put designs on this site. Let me know if you would like them to be made available in the shop. I also occasional participate in PhotoShop contest on Worth1000.