December 23rd, 2010
Presenting the continuing adventures of our wee beastie, Stella.
We shot this about 6 months ago for Sunset Magazine and have been keeping it on the down low while they used it internally. Excited to finally share.
Quick backstory: through the power of the Internets, Sunset Magazine (West Coast Lifestyle Magazine) found last year’s day-in-the-life flick of Stella and wanted something similar. The goal was to showcase a particular pet-friendly road trip in Northern California and Stella was just the dog for the job.
Since Stella responds best to her owners, I decided it would be most effective for Lyn and I to be out in front of the camera for this project. It was an interesting experience directing from the business end of the camera. Thankfully, I had the brotastic Tyler Faires lensing this one.
One of the unique challenges with this project was that all of the scenes needed to be in chronological and geographical order of the road trip (although I’ve deviated a little in the above “director’s cut”). It was a fun challenge to create something that is half narrative, half documentary, two-quarters music video, and seven-eigths social commentary on the proletariat exploitation of industrial unionism by the neo-Marxist class of socialist objectors. K, maybe not that last part. Just seeing if you were still reading.
I threw together a few behind the scenes clips since that’s what the kids do these days. Thanks for watching!
This was a relatively low budget project and I have many volunteers to thank for helping make this project happen.
Crew: Tyler Faires, Ryan Hutchinson, Foster Lovelace, and Daniel & Michelle Gallagher for helping shoot the last scene which was cut. Sorry guys, at least we got to hang out. Additional Thanks: Greg Dean from The Fly Shop, Sports LTD, Chester Chamber of Commerce, Treats Dog Company, Hat Creek RV and Resort,
Mt. Shasta Farmers Market, and Gawayne & Shelly, Chloe.
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23 Responses
Awesome video! I loved the mood of this piece and it definitely makes me want to go on a road trip through california.
December 23rd, 2010 12:17 pm
Isaac Lane Koval
“and seven-eigths social commentary on the proletariat exploitation of industrial unionism by the neo-Marxist class of socialist objectors”
Such a smooth story telling – nice work!
December 23rd, 2010 5:40 pm
Jaakko Leppo
really? seriously? ahhhmazing? fantastical!
i heart california!
December 23rd, 2010 9:50 pm
Heather A
Enjoyed the videos!
Up in Mt. Shasta Making videos myself.
You do side work?
Cheers,
Mark
December 28th, 2010 3:32 pm
Mark J. Ryan
Love your work as always Jesse. What a great way to create some memories and get paid for it!
January 1st, 2011 4:27 pm
Ben
Jesse. I stumbled upon your work yesterday and am captivated, inspired, and refreshed. Thank you so much for sharing your work with the world. I am excited to follow what you come out with next.
January 4th, 2011 10:40 pm
Jaymie Shearer
I loved the video for so many reasons: the location (our favorite area/Lake Almanor), Stella, the music, and your visit to Treats, our favorite dog shop. You visited one of the most beautiful areas in California–BUT DON’T TELL ANYONE.
Enjoyed–great work.
January 8th, 2011 7:17 pm
Leslie Klein
[...] Jesse Rosten and, of course, Stella for this amazing [...]
January 17th, 2011 6:28 am
Smart dog + good camera + inspiration = amazing footage | BlogWithPhotos
I’d like to buy the song. Who is it?
February 3rd, 2011 7:47 pm
Craig S.
[...] checked out Jesse’s blog too and learned more about the story behind the video. Now wishing someone would ask me and the [...]
February 5th, 2011 10:23 am
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Really great video and REALLY cute little Boston you have. I have a Boston too and they are just so special little dogs. So glad I had the pleasure of viewing your video of Stella. Tks!
February 5th, 2011 11:54 pm
Jennifer Miller
Loved Stella, loved the scenery, loved the music!
February 7th, 2011 1:54 pm
Ruth Cook
I love your blog man! Always cool to see behind the scenes stills/videos along with the actual work.
I try and do the same with alot of my work.
http://curtisfoto.tumblr.com
Hey please check out my dog day out video if you have a minute. Thanks.
http://vimeo.com/8452504
February 8th, 2011 6:36 pm
curtis
As a lover of Boston Terriers and roads less traveled, this video touches on multiple fronts… and brings a tear of joy to my eye. So wonderful.
February 24th, 2011 12:19 pm
Eric G
[...] pas à jeter un oeil au making-of, on y voit la préparation des différents plans, avec le montage de tyroliennes ou [...]
April 9th, 2011 2:42 am
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OSUM video! Loved it tons. Gonna watch it few more times.
Question. Who is the song by?
June 15th, 2011 2:46 pm
Alexander
This is ABSOLUTELY B E A U T I F U L work!
June 24th, 2011 7:30 pm
Nicole Schmitz
[...] takes a road trip through Northern California. Read more: jesserosten.com/2010/stellas-shasta-adventure Music: Joey Ryan [...]
December 14th, 2011 5:24 am
Dog : Stella’s Shasta Adventure on Vimeo by Jesse Rosten | Pictures of Dog
Can you share the spots you went to in the roadtrip? I couldn’t find any article about this on Sunset magazine’s website.
Thanks! awesome video!
January 10th, 2012 3:13 pm
peichin
Thanks for the beautiful reminder of what the North State looks like. Definitely comforting to see it, being so far from home. I miss California!
January 11th, 2012 3:12 am
Levi Johnson
Hi
January 12th, 2012 7:24 pm
Kylie Wickham
Hey Jesse,
I just discovered your work through your Fotoshop by Adobe commercial. That was amazing, and so is your other stuff! I particularly enjoyed the video of your dog. It’s really beautiful!
Plus, I appreciate the tutorial on Kinetic Typography. I’m trying to build up my motion graphics skills, and it’s been really helpful! You are now my official mentor from far away!
Thanks for the great work and the tutorials.
Sincerely,
Tomi
January 15th, 2012 7:36 am
Tomi Adewale
I also just discovered your work via Fotoshop by adobay.
Total dog lover and Stella’s videos are, well, Heart Sweet! Makes me smile! Keep up the awesome work!
January 20th, 2012 2:58 pm
Lizzie