Merge brings Horny Toad’s clothing to life in stills & motion

Merge continues its long-time collaboration with Santa Barbara based activewear brand Horny Toad. Check out our latest efforts from Austin, TX here. As the name aptly suggests, we don’t take ourselves too seriously and always have a lot of fun on these shoots.

Merge signs with San Francisco based rep Deb Ayerst

Merge joins Deb Ayerst’s stable of photographers, animators, and cinematographers.  Here’s how Deb described her interest in Merge.

“I have recently taken on MERGE, an interactive production company, which I can already see is where the new world of our business is headed and has partially, arrived. In my representation, I have always been exploring what is new, next - not just style, but actual process and ideas. Although I am a national agent, traveling quite frequently to NYC, Chicago, L.A., Portland/Seattle, Texas, etc., by being based all these years in SF it has kept me current with new media and new ways of working in those emerging media. For the last 2 years I have explored and learned about cg, animation and live action as it relates to print, the web, interactive and the intersection with broadcast and it is all merging NOW (your aptly named company)!”

Merge shoots global campaign for Sony’s 3D Handycam

Sony turns to Merge for 3D video content shot exclusively on its new line of consumer 3D cameras. Jerome Thelia’s expertise in 3D post production made Merge the clear choice for the job. Working with a crew of five, Merge shot for three weeks in Hawaii and New York City and delivered 3D videos appealing to distinct groups of people: aspiring filmmakers, families, and action sports enthusiasts. All of the content was shot with a $1500 Sony Handycam and a $250 Sony Bloggie. Check out the end result (in 3D or 2D) here.