Archives for June 2009
On the Set of Mario’s “Break Up” Video
22 June 2009 | Uncategorized | No Responses
Last week, Robot Films was in Baltimore shooting Mario’s new video “Break Up” featuring Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett. Most of the video was filmed in an amazing new complex, which boasted top of the line architecture, was on the harbor, and had a beautiful view of the city of Baltimore. Here is a sneak preview of some of the scenes from the video. Stay tuned because this one will definitely have some surprises in it when the finished version is released.
Mario was cruising around the city in a drop-top Bentley.
Did you ever wonder how they film the driving scenes in videos? Now you know.
Mario was hanging out while he was waiting to film the bedroom scene in the penthouse.
Gucci Mane, preparing for one of his performance shots and checking out the angles and lighting with a cameraman.
“Respect My Conglomerate” Video Shoot
19 June 2009 | Uncategorized | No Responses
One of The BOSS’s recent projects was the Busta Rhymes “Respect My Conglomerate” video. The song featured Lil’ Wayne and Jadakiss, but the cameos also included Raekwon, Idris Elba, Tyrese and many more, which gave off the feeling and appearance of a true conglomerate. Here are a few of the shots from the shoot.
Raekwon with the Louis Vuitton briefcase full of gold bricks.
Tyrese reclining at the round table.
Lil’ Wayne, during his performance scene.
Busta Rhymes, Raekwon, and the BOSS.
Day 26 Video Shoot
19 June 2009 | Uncategorized | No Responses
Robot Films director, Iren Brown, recently shot Day 26′s newest video in Los Angeles. The group’s first single “Imma Put It On Her” was very successful and both the song and video were in heavy rotation on stations all over the country. This video appears to be just as powerful and will definitely not disappoint. Here are a few still shots taken on set. Stay tuned for the finished video in a week or two.
Award Tour x Abakus Party.
15 June 2009 | Uncategorized | No Responses
This past saturday, The Award Tour had a release party at Abakus Takeout for their summer line. The weather was good, there was a large turnout, and the Abakus guys even hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament afterwards. The Award Tour also collaborated with Abakus on a tee for this event, which can be seen below.
The Abakus guys were serving up hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill all afternoon.
Phil (Award Tour), Gilbere (Robot, FPC), Chris (Robot)
The Corner: 10th & Arch, Philadelphia
15 June 2009 | Uncategorized | No Responses
In Philadelphia, the intersection of 10th Street and Arch Street is right in the heart of Chinatown. This area is full of pedestrians, restaurants, “Chinatown buses”, and much more. Take a look at the view from this busy intersection.
What is a Video Dumper?
15 June 2009 | Uncategorized | No Responses
NBA Live 10
12 June 2009 | Uncategorized | No Responses
Check out the new trailer for NBA Live 10 featuring Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic. That very distinct and familiar voice on the voice over is rapper and actor, Mos Def. As usual, Robot is the Future was on sight during the production of this trailer, so stay tuned for the behind the scenes footage.