Saturday, September 3, 2011

Replacing Death

Even Death needs a break sometimes.

This film was made for the 48 Hour Film Project 2011 (Los Angeles). The parameters:
- genre: comedy
- character: Jeremy or Jenny Norbert, politician
- prop: dust mask/hygienic mask
- line of dialogue: "Please tell me that's not what I think it is."

Monday, October 4, 2010

The Waiting Room

This film was made for the 48 Hour Film Project (where you have 48 hours to write, shoot and edit a short film) during the weekend of August 15, 2010.

The parameters:
- genre: thriller/suspense
- character: Jared or Jamie Woodnit, an actor
- prop: keyboard
- line of dialogue: "I have no idea"

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

the Best of Cubing Out

Reasons why you hate your job. In a handy clip show!


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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Monday, November 23, 2009

Friday, November 6, 2009

Cubing Out Sells Out: Amazon ad

This commercial was created for an Amazon.com ad contest.
Because of Amazon's apparent aversion to animated office advertising antics, this ad did not win the contest.

Friday, August 29, 2008

lottery

Why does everyone get excited when the lottery jackpot is really high? It seems like so many people MUST buy a ticket if the jackpot is over $100 million.

But if it's only at $20 million? Meh. Why bother?

Friday, August 8, 2008

sick computer

Recently, the work computer I lovingly call Alreadycent-dx started showing symptoms of illness: removing my desktop wallpaper, producing numerous malware pop-ups, excess phlegm. I'm no techie, but I do know that computers shouldn't be producing malware pop-ups. Or phlegm. I had to face the truth -- Alreadycent-dx had a virus.

I called the computer doctor and explained the problem. He was concerned, so he prescribed some medicine that I could download and administer myself. At first the medicine worked, but soonafter, the symptoms returned.

I spoke to the computer doctor again. He told me I should give Alreadycent-dx a full examination. I did so and discovered she had many infections. I carefully cleaned and removed them, applying pressure and gauze as needed. Then I let Alreadycent-dx rest for a little while. But after I gently woke her up, I could tell she was still sick. Clearly this was no ordinary virus.

I called the computer doctor again. This time he made a housecall, thankfully. But instead of examining Alreadycent-dx at my desk, he removed a few of her synapses, put her on a gurney and rolled her away. He promised she'd be back soon, good as new. But I was worried.

A little while later, the computer doctor returned. He told me the sad truth that I had half-expected. Alreadycent-dx was so sick that he actually had to remove her brain and replace it with a new one. I was horrified. What if her memory was wiped out? What if she didn't remember me anymore?

The computer doctor reconnected Alreadycent-dx's synapses and left her with me. It's been a little while now and she seems to be doing much better. She runs faster, seems clear of malware, and hasn't had any phlegm at all.

But something just isn't right. I mean sure, she runs faster now, but she just feels...different. Fonts are a little off, files aren't where they're supposed to be, and Alreadycent-dx no longer gives me a hug when I walk up to my desk.

But I have to look at the bright side -- at least Alreadycent-dx is still here. Even if she doesn't remember who I am anymore.