{"id":164,"date":"2015-06-03T22:16:23","date_gmt":"2015-06-03T22:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.masonmercer.co\/?p=164"},"modified":"2017-09-06T16:09:39","modified_gmt":"2017-09-06T16:09:39","slug":"164","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.masonmercer.co\/?p=164","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;LITTLE GUY&#8221; music video premiere!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/129669111\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201c<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-123 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/masonmercer.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/06\/img_1782.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"IMG_1782\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/>Little Guy\u201d is the audio representation of the lessons I learned while training for a MMA fight(s). We are led to believe that the bigger guys (whether in literal size or perceived status) always win, but I quickly learned that \u201cthere is hope for the little guy in the technique.\u201d This message can be transformative not only in physical aspirations, but especially in the day to day of living. You\u2019re not out of the race just because of where <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-121 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/masonmercer.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/06\/img_1796.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"IMG_1796\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/>you\u2019re at currently, approaching things in a certain way can help any underdog topple any giant. This video was one of the most artistically satisfying projects I\u2019ve ever completed because it started as an idea in my noggin and then seeing it actually set up and working was like really healthy. I was able to use just about every creative bone in my body to complete the various types of mixed media and animation and design.. This was my first music video I\u2019ve ever made, but won\u2019t be the last. Thanks for watching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-124 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/masonmercer.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/06\/img_1774.jpg?w=680&#038;resize=700%2C394\" alt=\"IMG_1774\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" data-wpmedia-src=\"https:\/\/masonmercer.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/06\/img_1774.jpg?w=700\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So many people helped turn this ambitious idea into a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The final run through of the TV room was filmed by Austin Elliott and Christopher Olsen (Lock<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> e + Stache Media). I filmed about 65% of the TV footage. The other footage was filmed by Ian Keiser, Jordan Donaldson, and Brooks Burrell<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-122 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/masonmercer.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/06\/img_1786.jpg?w=300&#038;resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"IMG_1786\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/>. I did all the claymation\/digital animation\/ and prop creation (the big red ooga heads). The ceramic head featured in the first 10 seconds was made by my dad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition to behind the scenes there were lots of dancers in the video. Huge thanks to Ian Keiser, Chandler Mercer, Nick Nutting, Cole Simmons, Ethan Hollingshad, Conner Sullivan, Dustin Wilson, Sisilia Shaffer, Kayleen Rose, Alexandra Stock, Lilly Boyd, Eleanor Taylor, Lija Fonner, Jena Pary. Luke Frank, Zach Fish, Travis Burich, Gage Farley, Preston Richey, Brooks Burrell, Jason Nunn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; \u201cLittle Guy\u201d is the audio representation of the lessons I learned while training for a MMA fight(s). 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