We're doing something a little different this month, and shining the spotlight on motion pictures instead of static photography. If you're a car enthusiast (obviously) and haven't heard of the video prodigies Andy Sapp and Will Roegge, then you probably haven't heard of YouTube or Vimeo either. Before you embark on your magical trip down Al Gore's information super-highway, peep these frames pulled from their videos. Send your shots to longshots@importtuner.com
This month's winners receive fresh t-shirts courtesy of fortysixtyphoto.com
Andy Sapp
Websites:
andysapp.com / slide-style.com / driftmechaniks.com
Location:
Dirty Souf, aka Atlanta, GA
List of recent projects:
MotorMavens.com, Turbonetics Indent Bumper, My '09 Motion Graphics Reel, SlideStyle.com redesign.
Why you do what you do, and how it relates to the 2NR scene:
I'm an artist, a drifter, and a die-hard gearhead. I do what I do because I love it, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Doing design, web development, video editing, and motion graphics for projects in the automotive industry combines everything I love in day-to-day life.
Longest you've worn your beard:
Not long enough.
Will Roegge
Websites:
willroegge.com / artpants.com / mediummonster.com
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
List of recent projects:
Dubai 24-hr race for Speedhunters, Live @ Sundance 2010 for the Sundance Film Festival, Portrait of a Champion - Chris Forsberg
Why you do what you do, and how it relates to the 2NR scene:
After working for a few websites, sport compact specific and general automotive, I started my own production company. I've been shooting Formula D since 2008 and working with drivers like Patrick Mordaunt, Rhys Millen, and Chris Forsberg to bring their driving abilities to audiences. Pat and Andy Sapp got me involved in shooting amateur events and I really like the U.S. grassroots drift scene. Other than drifting, I've shot USAC sprint cars, NASCAR, NHRA top fuel, standing-mile shootouts, off roading, and hot rods, to name a few.
Longest you've worn your beard:
Andy has me beat on this one. I like to keep it "art beard" length.