McCains, “Chips Glorious Chips” @ Rushes & The Mill [ London, UK ] # Rotoscoping, Matte Painting # Flame, Combustion
Getting the rights to use the tune of Oliver’s “Food Glorious Food”, this TVC was part of a massive campaign for McCains Chips. Directed by Michael Gracey of Babyfoot across 2 Major post houses in London, this 60second Musical Bonanza is comprised of 3 seperate sets, multiple takes and many layers in each scene. All shot on the set without Green Screen, Rotoscoping and Matte Painting was used to seemlessly blend all the elements together into one continuous sequence.
The Pink Palace Hotel, Corfu. It’s a legend amongst backpackers who have escaped to tell the tale. I say escape, because once you get there you may never want to leave, note the first of the 10 Lies listed below. This hostel/hotel is run by “Dr. George”, split over a few buildings in the middle of paradise next to the beach on Corfu. In peak season, they hold over 600 people! Breaking out tents, fold outs, whatever they can and never turn someone away. We were past peak season, but it still had around 60 odd people.
They run events every night, like TOGA night: wear toga’s, get a plate smashed on your head, and party down with cocktails and ouzo. It is simply a party in paradise and everyone is in the mood to boogie.
10 Biggest lies at the Pink Palace:
* I’m only staying one night.
* I know how to ride a four wheeler.
* I’m never drinking ouzo again.
* I’m getting up early tomorrow.
* Someone else is in my bed; can I sleep with you tonight?
* I have a boyfriend back home.
* What, do you think I do this with every girl? You’re special to me.
* I just want to kiss you. You can keep your clothes on.
* Of course I remember your name.
* No, really I’m leaving tomorrow.
Posted on September 9, 2006 Categories: greece, rtw, travel.
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This is what happens when two of the most laid-back, likes-to-sleep in, un-phased, and un-planned travelers decide to take a trip together.
Back in September
Pete: Hey man, lets go somewhere
Phil: Yeah cool. How bout the Greek Islands or some shit?
Pete: Yeah alright, we leave in 3 weeks.
Phil: I have no money
Pete: I don’t care
Phil: Righto
OCTOBER 9 - 6:30am (flight 8:50am)
Pete: Shit, we should leave in 5min
Phil: OK
Pete: Want some more toast?
Phil: Yeah alright
8:00am Gatwick Airport
Airport Chic: I’m afraid you’ve missed your check-in
Us: Ohh no (depressed)
Chic: We can get you on another one
Us: Ohh cool (optimistic)
Chic: For £65 each
Us: Ohh shit… (Depressed)
Chic: Here you go
Us: Thanks (Over it)
Corfu Airport, Phil is the ONLY non-EU citizen
Greek Security (George): What is your name?
Phil: Phil Hassan
George: “Ha-saahn”?
Phil: Phil Hassan, “Hass-en” (no buddy I’m not a terrorist)
George: “Ha-saan”. From Australia?
Phil: Yes. Phil Hassan, I’m Australian
George: hmmm..
Pete: (WTF is Phil doing?)
Phil: (come on buddy)
George: hmm.. OK thank you Mr Ha-saan
Phil: Yeah thanks mate
