Media1250 On Location: ABC’s Extreme Makeover

Media1250 On Location: ABC’s Extreme Makeover Originally uploaded by markorion ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Addition came to Bastrop, Texas to build a new home for a firefighter’s family who lost their home while fighting the fires to save others homes. We were happy to participate in this worthwhile project by shooting and producing a behind the scenes “making [...]

The Camel Next Door

The Camel Next Door Originally uploaded by markorion Sometimes you just never know when you’ll meet the ideal cast member during your day. Recently while attending a production meeting one of the participants alerted us that next door in the backyard of a South Austin home was this camel. We paused the meeting long enough [...]

Blast From My Past

Mark Orion playing gig with Joe Cocker

1965 Fender Telecaster

Mark Orion playing 1963 Fender Telecaster

The Mystical World

Here’s a shot from one of the sets of The Mystical World. Shot on location in Texas.

Scouting Locations

A fine day for sizing up some prospective locations for an upcoming
production.

This shot has great buildings along the River Walk in San Antonio,
Texas.

Tribute to Gary Moore: Still Got the Blues – Listen To It Here – Now Online at iTunes

Press Release: Feb 21st, 2011 — Media1250 announced today that guitarist Mark Orion’s instrumental tribute to Gary Moore is now available on iTunes and other online venues. Gary Moore passed on Feb 6th, 2011 and his passing is being mourned by millions of his fans.

Two vultures visit the set of Two Faces East – filming in Dripping Springs

Two Vultures Cameo   Filming today on the set for Two Faces East in Dripping Springs, Texas. Fits right in with the story – we’ll see if they make the cut. About ten vultures appeared in the trees on the set. No vultures were harmed in the filming of this movie!

SXSW Tuesday March 15th

One of the hot topics among independent film makers is the democratization of tools. Digital cinema cameras are leveling the ability to create. One of the films showcased at the Alamo South was “Girl Walks Into a Bar” which featured Danny DiVito. The film was shot on a Canon 7D. As the film makers conducted a Q&A after the showing it was a great success and simply not an issue that the film was shot on a DSLR.