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New work for Salesforce featuring DIFC in Dubai. Many thanks to Salesforce for their partnership on this film featuring Dubai International Financial Centre. We are immensely grateful to be a part of these kinds of global stories. CREDITS: Production: Caruso Company Client: Salesforce Director: Rob Alcaraz Salesforce Producer: Emma Brumpton Caruso Co Producer: Molly McEvoy Production Support: KKDD Films, Dubai Post: 1606 Studio, Editor: Ryan Kavanaugh #salesforce #dubai #globalproduction #carusocompany

New work for Salesforce featuring DIFC in Dubai. Many thanks to Salesforce for their partnership on this film featuring Dubai International Financial Centre. We are immensely grateful to be a part of these kinds of global stories. CREDITS: Production: Caruso Company Client: Salesforce Director: Rob Alcaraz Salesforce Producer: Emma Brumpton Caruso Co Producer: Molly McEvoy Production Support: KKDD Films, Dubai Post: 1606 Studio, Editor: Ryan Kavanaugh #salesforce #dubai #globalproduction #carusocompany

Congrats to director Doug Walker on his film General Confusion, screening at the Wild Rivers Film Festival. The film chronicles a visit to the Tons River in India, blending archival footage by adventurer Jack Morison with Walker's own journey retracing Morison’s steps. It’s a heartfelt tribute to Morison’s life, shared by his two sons. #douglasmwalker #filmfestival

“Had a Salami” MUSIC! More fun with the AI machine. Unearthing ancient caterwauling from The Stretchlinks for this little ditty. Directed by Wonkles with help from RunwayAI. Enjoy! #wonkles #stretchlinks #ai #aiart #aimusicvideo #runwayai

We are continuing our music theme this week with a beautiful black & white piece by director Doug Walker. This Pandora film hears from an eclectic range of artists discussing their first breaks and how they work to promote their music and build unique relationships with their fans. Musicians include Eric Hutchinson, Kate Voegele, Rome, and Blues Traveler. Director: Doug Walker, Agency: 215, Agency Producer: Jan O’Malley. #carusocompany #creativecontent #commercialdirector #musicvideo #sanfrancisoproduction #commercialproduction #commercialproductioncompany #pandora #douglasmwalker

We are constantly drawing inspiration from musicians at the top of their game. That has motivated us this week to highlight films we love that include a music theme. Enjoy this beautiful artist profile of musician Ben Harper crafted by our pal, director/dp Perry Gershkow. . Watch the full film on: perrygershkow.com Film credits: Director/DP - @perrygershkow 2nd camera - Kyle Buthman #carusocompany #creativecontent #commercialdirector #sanfrancisoproduction #commercialproduction #commercialproductioncompany #musicvideo #artiststories #benharper

This week we're highlighting films that include a music theme. One of our favs is this title from director Tyler Manson which reminds us of the primordial spirit of rock and roll! The piece was beautifully captured by DP Joe Aguirre, features a stunning performance by musician Marc Baker and some musical wisdom from legend, Mark Mothersbaugh. Acne Stories "Isn't about you" Directed and Edited by Tyler Manson Featuring Mark Mothersbaugh Music by Marc Baker DP Joseph Aguirre #carusocompany #creativecontent #musicvideodirector #sanfrancisoproduction #commercialproduction #commercialproductioncompany #musicvideoproducion #acne #rocknroll #tylermansondirector #marcneilbaker #markmothersbaugh #josephaguirre

Writer, Director, Voice: Robert Caruso Chapter: The Fundamental Truth Thoughts on the AI Machine. This new tech is fledgling. Its exploded into our lives, suddenly capable of so much. But what I’m finding most exciting visually are the problems in these images, the folding legs, twisting heads, floaty squid like fingers. These “mistakes” are the machine’s baby steps, not fully formed as AI is still a little soft at the top of the skull, unable to fully express itself. Funny thing is, I already have a nostalgia for the mistakes. I know soon they will no longer exist. The makers will repair the frayed edges, the harmless hallucinations, the broken bits and homogenize. They will round too many corners and give us images that are utterly clean and “perfect”. I anticipate a cottage industry will soon appear, selling filters and plug-ins to create the vintage “2024” version of these tools. That’s gonna be the cool stuff one day. Note, "Fundamentals Of Transportation" does include some silliness. Watch the film carusocompany.tv/fundamentals-of-transportation-and-the-ai-machine/ #carusocompany #creativecontent #storytelling #aifilm #runwayai #filmmaker #shortfilm #🤖

Writer, Director, Voice: Robert Caruso Chapter: There Might Be A Reason Thoughts on the AI Machine. This new tech is fledgling. It's exploded into our lives, suddenly capable of so much. But what I’m finding most exciting visually are the problems in these images, the folding legs, twisting heads, floaty squid like fingers. These “mistakes” are the machine’s baby steps, not fully formed as AI is still a little soft at the top of the skull, unable to fully express itself. Note, "Fundamentals Of Transportation" does include some silliness. Watch the film carusocompany.tv/fundamentals-of-transportation-and-the-ai-machine/ #carusocompany #creativecontent #storytelling #aifilm #runwayai #filmmaker #shortfilm #🤖

Writer, Director, Voice: Robert Caruso Chapter: You're Headed Someplace Thoughts on the AI Machine. We live in interesting times. On the one hand text to video is astonishing, utter magic, and oh so delightful. Rendering lovely photo real versions of our every whim. On the other hand it’s frightening and reality-altering in a way I never thought possible. Watch the film carusocompany.tv/fundamentals-of-transportation-and-the-ai-machine/ #carusocompany #creativecontent #storytelling #aifilm #runwayai #filmmaker #shortfilm #🤖

Writer, Director, Voice: Robert Caruso Chapter: Pieces Of The Puzzle My short film “Fundamentals Of Transportation”. Note, this does include some silliness. A deep dive into the themes of transportation: physical, mental, mechanical, emotional and musical. I improvised / conjured a whimsical host for the film, a fictional character known as Uncle Wonkles. A man who thinks deeply about these themes, asking us to notice how we are moving through this world, how even music can transport us and be a “salve for the soul”. Wonkles even shares some of his singing along the way. Watch the film carusocompany.tv/fundamentals-of-transportation-and-the-ai-machine/ #carusocompany #creativecontent #storytelling #aifilm #runwayai #filmmaker #shortfilm #🤖

Writer, Director, Voice: Robert Caruso Chapter: Intro Thoughts on the AI Machine. (Note, this film does include some silliness). "Fundamentals Of Transportation" started as an improvisation as I channeled the character of Uncle Wonkles and recorded my voice and some singing into my iPhone for a couple hours. The next two weeks were spent assembling hundreds of AI shots from the platform, Runway AI. Next was treating the footage, taking the AI edge off. The score was sourced through the stock music library Artlist. I hope you enjoy your transportation journey as much as I have. Watch the film carusocompany.tv/fundamentals-of-transportation-and-the-ai-machine/ #carusocompany #creativecontent #storytelling #aifilm #runwayai #filmmaker #shortfilm #🤖