Rob Bruce https://robbruce-directordp.com/ Director / DP Thu, 09 May 2019 17:48:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://robbruce-directordp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cropped-rb-ico-32x32.png Rob Bruce https://robbruce-directordp.com/ 32 32 Ford https://robbruce-directordp.com/ford/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 18:43:48 +0000 https://robbruce-directordp.com/samsung-commercial-snail-copy/ The post Ford appeared first on Rob Bruce.

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]]> Samsung Commercial: The Snail https://robbruce-directordp.com/samsung-commercial-snail/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:14:26 +0000 http://robbruce-directordp.com/red-bull-presents-the-crossover-with-blake-griffin-copy-2/ Rob traveled to West India to collaborate with director AG Rojas on the now critically acclaimed Samsung commercial produced by Park Pictures with Leo Burnette as agency for Samsung. Rob directed, DP’d and coordinated the water unit and 2nd unit on land. A special surf...

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]]> Rob traveled to West India to collaborate with director AG Rojas on the now critically acclaimed Samsung commercial produced by Park Pictures with Leo Burnette as agency for Samsung. Rob directed, DP’d and coordinated the water unit and 2nd unit on land. A special surf action water housing was built for the Arri Alexa Mini with Ultra Primes. The results were stunning and matched beautifully to the main units work with AG and Alwin Kuchler as DP.

While working in India presented it’s challenges nobody was worried. The boy Ajis was a natural actor and India offered stunning visuals and locations. It was worth the trip and a great experience for all.

https://youtu.be/j3mZXCseaR4

 

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]]> Red Bull Presents: The Crossover with Blake Griffin https://robbruce-directordp.com/red-bull-presents-the-crossover-with-blake-griffin/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 06:13:53 +0000 http://robbruce-directordp.com/?p=15156 Rob Bruce directed, photographed, wrote and produced the web series The Crossover with Blake Griffin for RedBull.com and The Players Tribune. Rob’s production company Brolly Pictures handled production services including post production. This series follows Blake Griffin as he explores fun new ways to cross...

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]]> Rob Bruce directed, photographed, wrote and produced the web series The Crossover with Blake Griffin for RedBull.com and The Players Tribune. Rob’s production company Brolly Pictures handled production services including post production. This series follows Blake Griffin as he explores fun new ways to cross train and mix up his fitness routine. The series is still in post production. Working with Blake Griffin on The Crossover was really fun for all crew and talent and Blake has MMA skills!

NBA player Blake Griffin trains at the the West 4th Street handball courts in New York, NY USA on 15 September, 2015.

NBA player Blake Griffin trains at the the West 4th Street handball courts in New York, NY USA on 15 September, 2015.

http://www.redbull.com/us/en/stories/1331750751886/blake-griffin-the-crossover-handball

“The Crossover” is a new Web series featuring Griffin, a forward on the Los Angeles Clippers, trying his hand at different sports and exploring all his training options in order to reach his goals.

“I want a long and healthy career,” Griffin said. “I want to be quicker, be stronger and I want to be a leader.”

In the debut episode of “The Crossover,” narrated by Griffin himself, Griffin practiced with handball legend Timothy “Timbo” Gonzalez at the West 4th Street Handball Courts in New York City. Gonzalez, famous for his hand-eye coordination and speed, said the NBA player is a quick learner.

 

The Crossover with Blake Griffin

Blake and Director / DP Rob Bruce discussing the next shot while filming for the upcoming sprinting episode.

 

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]]> Jimmy Spithill – Team Oracle https://robbruce-directordp.com/jimmy-spithill-team-oracle/ Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:37:26 +0000 http://robbruce-directordp.com/?p=15190 Rob Bruce spent his birthday in Bermuda working with America’s Cup champion and skipper Jimmy Spithill of Team Oracle. Rob’s company Brolly Pictures handled production services while Rob was director and DP.

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]]> Rob Bruce spent his birthday in Bermuda working with America’s Cup champion and skipper Jimmy Spithill of Team Oracle. Rob’s company Brolly Pictures handled production services while Rob was director and DP.

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]]> The Unrideables https://robbruce-directordp.com/the-unrideables/ Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:28:26 +0000 http://robbruce-directordp.com/?p=15185 Rob Bruce began production on the 2nd installment of the  feature length documentary series The Unrideables for Red Bull Media House. This film explores the life of big wave surfer Ian Walsh. It’s Rob’s intention to  allow audiences to experience what big wave surfers go...

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]]> Rob Bruce began production on the 2nd installment of the  feature length documentary series The Unrideables for Red Bull Media House. This film explores the life of big wave surfer Ian Walsh. It’s Rob’s intention to  allow audiences to experience what big wave surfers go through not only physically but emotionally in order to do their job. Audiences will ride alongside Ian as he risks it all to live out his dreams. Production will run off and on thru June 2016.

More about Ian

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]]> Point Break https://robbruce-directordp.com/point-break/ Sat, 10 May 2014 16:34:23 +0000 http://robbruce-directordp.com/?p=15188 Rob Bruce assisted in post production cutting the snowboard action sequence for the feature film Point Break. Rob was the director and cinematographer of the snowboard action unit on Point Break. See Trailer for Point Break.

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]]> Rob Bruce assisted in post production cutting the snowboard action sequence for the feature film Point Break. Rob was the director and cinematographer of the snowboard action unit on Point Break.

See Trailer for Point Break.

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]]> McConkey https://robbruce-directordp.com/mcconkey-film/ Wed, 09 Oct 2013 00:53:29 +0000 http://robbruce-directordp.com/?p=15152 Rob is happy to be sharing director and writer credit on the documentary feature film McConkey. On April 21rst McConkey will be premiering at Tribeca Film Festival. This was a 3 year passion project made to honor the memory of Rob’s friend Shane McConkey and...

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]]> mcconkeyRob is happy to be sharing director and writer credit on the documentary feature film McConkey. On April 21rst McConkey will be premiering at Tribeca Film Festival. This was a 3 year passion project made to honor the memory of Rob’s friend Shane McConkey and his inspiring life story. Watch the trailer at the link below and follow us on facebook / twitter for theatrical reslease information. Don’t miss this film!

http://mcconkeymovie.com/

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]]> Roxy Viral https://robbruce-directordp.com/roxy-viral/ Sun, 03 Mar 2013 16:24:28 +0000 http://robbruce-directordp.com/?p=15183 Rob created, directed and shot the following viral spot for Roxy clothing. This was a small shoot photographed in the Mentawai islands to showcase their spring bathing suit / boardshort line featuring Roxy’s top female surfers. Roxy Anthem

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]]> Rob created, directed and shot the following viral spot for Roxy clothing. This was a small shoot photographed in the Mentawai islands to showcase their spring bathing suit / boardshort line featuring Roxy’s top female surfers.

Roxy Anthem

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]]> Google Glasses https://robbruce-directordp.com/google-glasses/ Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:17:40 +0000 http://robbruce-directordp.com/?p=15179 Google Founder Sergey Brinn directly called upon the team of Rob Bruce (dir / dp), JT Holmes (wingsuit coordinator) and Legendary stunt coordinator Andy Armstrong (stunt coordinator) to create, direct and execute a one of a kind live stunt show and viral campaign for the...

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]]> Google Founder Sergey Brinn directly called upon the team of Rob Bruce (dir / dp), JT Holmes (wingsuit coordinator) and Legendary stunt coordinator Andy Armstrong (stunt coordinator) to create, direct and execute a one of a kind live stunt show and viral campaign for the product demo of the highly anticipated Google Glass product. The crowd went nuts as did the tech industry that watched live online.

Google I/O Glass Demo liveshow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7TB8b2t3QE

Google Glass viral clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh-liQDE3cM

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]]> Transformers 3 https://robbruce-directordp.com/transformers-3/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:11:44 +0000 http://robbruce-directordp.com/?p=15176 Rob’s Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon wing suit action sequence wins Taurus Award Best Specialty Stunt at the prestigious May 2012 Taurus Stunt Awards! This sequence was also nominated for SAG Stunt performers of the year awards and Taurus awards Sequence of the year...

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]]> Rob’s Transformers 3 Dark Of The Moon wing suit action sequence wins Taurus Award Best Specialty Stunt at the prestigious May 2012 Taurus Stunt Awards! This sequence was also nominated for SAG Stunt performers of the year awards and Taurus awards Sequence of the year award. Watch the sequence by clicking here:

Transformers 3

See the behind the scenes CBS News story on Rob’s Transformers 3 wingsuit sequence:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7371593n&tag=mg;entertainment

Michal Bay asked Rob to DP 2 Transformers commercials for AA Paper and Lenovo Computers. Click below to watch:

AA Paper

Lenovo Computers

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