The Work of Annaliza Savage

Interview: Gore Verbinski

annalizasavage — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:04:37 +0000

I was very lucky to get the chance to interview Gore Verbinski. He was a really nice, unassuming, soft spoken guy who used to be in a punk band back in the day. I loved Rango. Davey Jones is one of my favorite characters of all time.

Photo: Sammytown from Fang

annalizasavage — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:23:28 +0000

This is Sammytown (Sam McBride) from Fang, taken in Baltimore, MD, while on tour with Dr. Know.

Photo: Skateboarding Underground

annalizasavage — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:42:20 +0000

I shot this photo in the very long tunnel that runs underneath Kings Cross in London. These skateboarders were using it to full advantage.

Photo: Daniel Ash, Bauhaus

annalizasavage — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 04:04:11 +0000

Daniel Ash from Bauhaus performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C.

Photo: French Punk Band Nevrose

annalizasavage — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:36:52 +0000

Laurent from the French punk band Nevrose.

The meaning of Nevrose: Ce sont des maladies de la personnalité, de gravité mineure, qui n’entraînent pas de troubles graves du comportement et ne nécessitent pas d’hospitalisation (internement).

Photo: Sunset Beach Hawaii

annalizasavage — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:22:56 +0000

Kyle from SF Surfboards checking the surf on the North Shore in Hawaii.

Photo: Hoffman BMX Bikes, Oklahoma

annalizasavage — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:15:43 +0000

If you are at all confused about the size of this ramp, check out the tiny drum kit on the floor below. This wasn’t even the highest spot. All of these BMX riders endure major pain. I shot this photo while I was shooting a video segment at Hoffman Bikes. While performing a stunt, Matt Hoffman actually knocked himself out for about 3 minutes. It was pretty scary. My first thought was, ‘oh my God, is he dead?’. Luckily he was alright.

Photo: The Mariachis

annalizasavage — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 02:49:43 +0000

I got lucky when these Mariachis walked by this car while I was shooting an unrelated segment across the border in Mexico. Shot with my old Canon AE1, which finally packed up in Tahiti. I miss that camera…

Video: Disneyland Day One: Fake Tickets and Scorching Heat

annalizasavage — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:37:15 +0000

Disneyland Day One: Fake Tickets and Scorching Heat
Published on Wired.com

Here is a segment I produced about Disneyland’s opening day. The crowds were massive, shoes got stuck in the hot tarmac, the riverboat sank due to overcrowding, the water fountain’s didn’t work, and someone bootlegged a bunch of tickets.

Producer: Annaliza Savage Camera: Greg Stidham Editor: Fernando Cardoso

Video: Creating the Nebula

annalizasavage — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:48:18 +0000

Creating the Nebula
A film by Annaliza Savage

Creating the Nebula – Part 1
Conceived and designed by artist Reuben Margolin, the Nebula is a kinetic sculpture that incorporates 445 cables which connect 15,000 shimmering bicycle reflectors. For the rest of the Nebula story, go to http://www.wired.com/video/nebula

Creating the Nebula (Part 2) How to Move a 150 foot Sculpture
The Gizmo crew drives to Dallas to install the 150 foot wide kinetic sculpture – but will they be able to get it there? And will the tree defeat Schuyler?

Creating the Nebula (Part 3) 450 Wires in a Pile
After unravelling 445 cables, the crew has doubts about the Nebula’s design. Will they be able to untangle the jumble of wires from the pile?

Creating the Nebula – (Conclusion) Will it Work?

Creating the Nebula was a massive undertaking. With 120 hours of footage to sift through, it took about a year to complete. There is an interactive component that can be viewed at Wired.com or downloaded from iTunes (which is a much better experience). The idea was to create layers of content. The first layer is the documentary. The second layer is additional expanded segments explaining more about the original thought or topic. The third layer is uncut footage, that lets the viewer understand the creative choices made in the edit.