In early September* I worked on this video for Claas’ new Jaguar Forage Harvester. The video was shown at the product’s unveiling in Germany sometime in October 2016.
THIS SHOOT WAS A BLAST! MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE SHOOT EVER**!
Scroll through some of the tweets and pictures below to learn why. Enjoy!
In rural WI 4 shoot. Call time? 5:30AM. Hotel doesn’t provide coffee. Gas station closed. #actorslife #FML pic.twitter.com/rrklwS5UNF
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 8, 2016
Thankfully film crew is German & filled me w/ Jäger & beer last night… So at least there’s that. #actorslife pic.twitter.com/3xQGbXVAae
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 8, 2016
?? when agent @MooreTalentMPLS says “Don’t shave beard bc character’s a farmer.” Permission to let self go? Granted. #actorslife
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 8, 2016
FYI. I’m going to start dressing like this full time, @MooreTalentMPLS. #setlife #actorslife pic.twitter.com/tTGsi2ULsL
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 8, 2016
I’m in hock heaven! #setlife #actorslife pic.twitter.com/xCDoNcZSYm
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 8, 2016
First shot of the day. #godscountry #actorslife pic.twitter.com/YYviZY3fuk
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 8, 2016
#setlife update: scene partners are COWards on camera… Also, I’m 9% covered in shit, @MooreTalentMPLS #actorslife pic.twitter.com/HcJmCe4eGM
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 8, 2016
I DROVE A $280,000 LAND MONSTER @MooreTalentMPLS!!!
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 8, 2016
#setlife update: another day @ the office driving an $800K land monster @MooreTalentMPLS #actorslife pic.twitter.com/Ls0KA180pH
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 8, 2016
How many crew fit in the tractor’s cab?
At least four. Probably six.
#setlife update: this shot took as long as this shot feels ? #actorslife pic.twitter.com/op5UkctkPS
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 8, 2016
#setlife update: the shoot has come to a mucky halt pic.twitter.com/RkGEpLsIAb
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 9, 2016
#setlife update: that’s a wrap! #actorslife pic.twitter.com/YgOqTq5npJ
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 9, 2016
7 locations, 15.5 hours, 1 German film crew, 3 actors, thousands of cattle & acres, 1 awesome $800K product! #actorslife
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 9, 2016
German-pre/post shoot traditions: #Jagermiester & lots of laughs! pic.twitter.com/r8oIMTNRn6
— Michael Venske (@michaelvenske) September 9, 2016
Me After Driving Tractor
Thanks to Dominik Grothe at CLAAS for making it happen!
* = I would’ve posted all of this sooner, but I’ve been dealing with some personal issues. What issues, you ask? Stay tuned. At the end of next week in my annual year-end letter I’ll reveal more.
** = Aside from whatever projects with Matt, Alex, Ryan, & Dom. I love you, gentlemen.
THOUGHTS?