Category Archive for Fims + Videos
New custom WordPress blog theme: Art Nouveau Absinthe! Naomiyaki illustration & character design, comic art.
La Carmina (blog) got a makeover! Behold, my new custom WordPress theme — inspired by Art Nouveau Absinthe — by Naomiyaki Studios.
Isn’t my First Mate a marvelous illustrator? She designed the theme and graphics, and made the above Go with Oh drawing of Yukiro and me.
We invite you to explore the new site — the Search function is back on the right sidebar, and vastly improved. The Share buttons at the bottom of posts work smoothly now, and include Pinterest. I’ve also revived my mailing list, and welcome you to join below.
Good news for those of you seeking a designer: Naomiyaki Studios is open for business! “We focus on illustration and character design, but we have done everything from book covers to web apps. We aren’t afraid to code.”
Naomi is known for her colorful, poppy, spooky, Japan-inspired artwork, which you can see on her blog.
I’m addicted to her comic, Domestic Animal, which is regularly updated with new panels. The strip follows Naomi as she goes nomad, living in different places and having adventures.
Possibly her most epic work is our La Carmina & The Pirates logo.
As you may know, we work together to “fix” (arrange and locally produce) TV shows, mainly about travel/subcultures. We recently arranged the Tokyo episode of a popular German program: Pro Sieben’s “Joko gegen Klaas.”
Filmed at Tokyo Decadance Bar, the presenter got a bagelhead, or saline forehead donut. Naomi and Mistress Maya were his tormentors.
Watch the clip above and on LaCarmina YouTube. Don’t make fun of my German accent, ok?
Next Sunday, you can see yet another bagel-head TV show we worked on: National Geographic “Taboo”.
Thank you Naomiyaki for your amazing work — I’m so happy with the new blog theme! You can check out her site for more artwork, and contact her if you need a design.
What do you think of La Carmina’s facelift? Did you encounter any bugs, or have suggestions for improvements? We look forward to your feedback; you can comment in this post or on my Facebook.
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DNR Rock Princess music video! Dreams Not Reality new PV, filmed in Rome Italy by Solobuio. Fashion by Luisaviaroma Florence.
It’s beyond my dreams… I’m in a music video!
Introducing Rock Princess, the new PV by Euro-Visual band DNR (Dreams Not Reality)… featuring red-haired La Carmina.
“Get on the stage and start the fire / so lovely temptress / you’re the one shining like a star!”
Come on and watch our music video above, or on DNR’s official channel.
It was a pleasure to work with Italian director Carlo Roberti of Solobuio Visual Factory, and his professional team.
Our designer clothes were generously loaned to us by Luisaviaroma of Florence. You’ll recall that Seby and I took part in their fashion blogger event twice.
Do you like the panda bear necklace? It’s from our Pray for Japan collection – click to order one.
I became friends with DNR through Seby, who’s in the band.
Sieg looks dashing in his suit from Luisa.
These scenes were filmed in Rome, June 2011.
Ash, Axia, Sieg, and Kira play along to the Rock Princess track.
Goofing off during the food break.
The neon makes everyone glow.
“How does it look?”
In January 2012, Seby and I filmed additional scenes.
This time, I wore Angelica Brigade hair flowers and a dress I got in NYC a long time ago.
This is my first major role in a music video. What a thirll to play a Rock Princess!
Watch Rock Princess now — your rates and shares will help support DNR’s music. Can’t wait to hear what you think!
What were your favorite elements of the music video? Did you like the cute storyline between La Carmina and Seby?
LA CARMINA
