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Transbay Transit Terminal

Transbay Transit Terminal from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

The sprawling San Francisco Transbay Transit Terminal was permanently closed on August 7th, 2010, after 72 years, to make way for the new Transbay Transit Center, which is scheduled for completion in August, 2017.
The Transbay Transit Terminal had long been home to hundreds of homeless, because of it's shelter and accessible bathrooms. With the closing of the terminal most of the homeless have been forced to evacuate but some still remain.
Yesterday Robin and I went down there to capture a few images before it's completely torn down.

please visits these websites to help.
cohsf.org
sffoodbank.org

original score by Robin Moore

Comedy at the Barrel House

Comedy At The Barrel House from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

This is a compilation of two great nights of live stand up comedy held at The Barrel House in San Francisco. I originally produced this clip for the Pereira & O'Dell ad agency.

The featured comedians are Robert Hawkins, Caitlin Gill, Christian Finnegan, Reggie Steele, Alex Koll, Carla Clayy and Chris Porter. 

Films For Lunch, Issue 4: 2nd & Mission

Films For Lunch, Issue 4:  2nd & Mission from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

For this issue, we offer up a post-modern look at everyday life, as it revolves around a single intersection. It puts into question the ideas of individuality and interconnectedness, through 360 degrees of exposure. MOMA here we come!

edit by Robin

Films For Lunch, Issue 3: Ethan's Opened Mind

Films For Lunch, Issue 3: Ethan's Opened Mind from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

In the third installment of 'Films For Lunch' Robin takes on the challenging role of 'Ethan', a young man that has recently given up everything to follow his passion for music. Special appearance by Lauren.

Cherry Leftovers

Cherry Leftovers from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Some cutting room floor scraps leftover from 'Cherry Forevers'

music by Air Miami

WildernessRocks

WildernessRocks from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Our Labor Day weekend trip to the Sierras.

music by Telepathe and Black Flag

Two Birds, One Sign

A frame grab from a leftover piece of footage from the 'Cherry Forevers' trip last June.

Films For Lunch, Issue 2: The Case of the Yellow Lantern

Films for Lunch, issue 2:  The Case of the Yellow Lantern from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

In the second issue of 'Films For Lunch', Infamous quadruple agent Dixon Blethers can't resist the famous lanterns of the Wan Chai district of Hong Kong.

this issue edited by Robin Moore.

Films For Lunch, Issue 1: Overhead Clearnce

Films For Lunch, issue 1: Overhead Clearnce from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

'Films For Lunch' is a new series of shorts I'm doing with my old pal, Robin Moore, (you may remember we collaborated way back for 'Pop That Collar') where we hook up on our lunch breaks and have exactly one hour to shoot a short film.

This first installment takes a meta look into our thought process as we attempt to make this very episode.

This is How We Rollaroid

Another wonderful Burning Bowls Polaroid collage by Whitney Turner.

Problem Child

Problem Child from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

This is a re-edit of the classic 1965 anti-pornography film 'Perversion For Profit' by financier Charles Keating, that I found on the prelinger archive.

music by Modern Action

A Smoke in a Mountain Town

A Smoke in a Mountain Town from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Some leftover footage I threw together from an interview I shot with comedian, Nick Thune, in Aspen, CO.

Burning Bowls 19: Back to Cayucee

Burning Bowls #19: Back to Cayucee from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Last weekend was the 19th installment of Burning Bowls, our bi-annual surf contest/ get together. We went back to Cayucus for this one, and as usual, it didn't let us down. (Tavern footage not included)

Music: remix of a remix by The Morning Benders

Wilderness Rocks: In Photos

Labor Day weekend trip in the Sierras. Photos by Martin

Red Dusk Crows

Red Dusk Crows from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Crows looking out over a cold summer evening in West Marin, California.

Rapid Decompression

Em, Willie and I in a frame grab from Against Me!'s 'Rapid Decompression' music video by LongBeachFilmCompany.

Snapdragons in Conversation

Snapdragons in Conversation from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

2 Snapdragons, 72 seagulls, Aaron Gilliam, 1 otter, and Willie and I share the shore on a Friday eve. 

Music by Cat Party

Hamburger Harry Likes To Make Party

Hamburger Harry Likes To Make Party from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Some silliness from my trip to the Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival this past June. Music by Die Chefs.

Barto's World: Nami Fest

Al just returned from his visit with Barto and Aya in Japan. Jump over to Barto's
blog to check the video and photos from the Nami Fest surf contest they competed in. Classic stuff.
hipstamatic by Aru Salzu

Two Scenes, One Commute

Market and 2nd from Andy Miller on Vimeo.


Building Dance from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Last Thursday I brought my camera along with me for my commute home from the office, and I captured these two moments along the way. First, Market and 2nd, is a just snapshot of rush hour in downtown San Francisco. Then, once back in my neighborhood, I stumbled upon these women dancing on top of the Women's Building on 18th St.

Music by Miles Davis, and Abacus

'Building Dance' got featured on both MissionMission and SFist yesterday, thanks guys!

Back To Cayucee

Quarter to the Kelp Trick

Quarter to the Kelp Trick from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Last weekend I hooked up with Doug Hofkins,  and Mike and Kip Santaella for a few waves back in the old neighborhood. Papa Santaella showed everyone a thing or two. Music by Gary "U.S." Bonds.

Treasure Hunt Hangover

Treasure Hunt Hangover from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

A spacey morning at the beach. music by SALEM

Two Staches and a Uni

White Crosses

Against Me! in Oakland.

Cherry Forevers

Cherry Forevers from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

After two days spent looking for surf and unsuccessfully dodging poison oak, then weeks of editing and procastination, I finally present - Cherry Forevers - A short surf film shot off the beaten path in Northern California.

Filming by and featuring Alex Salz, Willie and I.

Music by Moondog, Roky Erikson, Stricken City, Lucky Dragons, Sun Ra, and Black Lips

Guest Post: Caught in the Grip of the City

Caught in the Grip of the City from Derek Weil on Vimeo.

I usually don't post videos by anyone other than myself, but I couldn't resist this awesome collaboration by two friends of mine. Derek Weil shot and edited this piece of Ryan Thacher skating the streets of downtown LA. check it!

Ebbetts Pass

Ebbetts Pass from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

A little family trip to the mountains. Music by Port O'Brien

Shell Beach Ditch

Shell Beach Ditch from Andy Miller on Vimeo.
Pete attempts to skate a mini ditch by the freeway. Music by The Ethiopians

Denied

Denied from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

music by The Gaslight Anthem

Dr. 420

Dr. 420 from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Chris Garcia and I made this short as part of a show we're working on for Rooftop, but like a lot of the funniest stuff, it ended up on the cutting room floor. I thought Chris was way too funny as Dr. 420 for this not be shared. So here it is in all it's foggy splendor. Irie bra!

Barto Takes The Cojo Cup

Barto entered a contest in Japan, and won (surprise, surprise). Check it on Barto's blog. Photos by Mamoru Kitamura

Foggy Fifth and the Hawk

Foggy Fifth and the Hawk from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Doug Hofkins, Josh Schneider, Willie and I share some waves in Northern California on July 5th, 2010, under the watchful eye of a hawk.

Music by M.I.A. (band)

Late Night Shopping

Late Night Shopping from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Comedians Chris Garcia, Andrew Short and Reid Faylor challenging the laws of physics in Aspen, Co. No comedians were hurt in the making of this video.

Downtown Oakland Today

Oscar Grant. photo Pete Kanas

Dos Padres Journey, Part 3: Curious Perfections

Dos Padres Journey, Part 3: Curious Perfections from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

The third and final installment from our trip deep into Dos Padres National Forest. Music by Woods

My Very Own 'Car Seat'

...got my Car Seat and it's super fantastic, I'll be posting some clips asap.

'Cherry Forevers' Frame Grabs

Dos Padres Journey, Part 2: Salami Town

Dos Padres Journey, Part 2: Salami Town from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Part 2 in a series from our hike in Dos Padres National Forest. 'Salami Town' was the name we gave to an old, abandoned shack, that we stumbled upon along the way, complete with running water.

Piranhas and a Surfing Hot dog

Check out the most recent episode of ROFL on Revision 3, where I lend my voice to the character of the surfing hot dog, and my silly short film, 'Piranhas at the Museum', plays in full at the end.

Cherry Forevers Hipstamatics

photos by Al

Piranhas At The Museum

Piranhas At The Museum from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Piranhas at the Museum is a comprehensive survey of classical, renaissance, modern, and post modern art movements through a Dada-ist 21st century lens. A bold statement about permanence and the fluidity of meaning.

Directed and Animated by Andy Miller.

Voice Acting and writing by: Alex Koll, Emily Heller, Chris Garcia, Valerie Ames and Andy Miller.

Curious George

Just back from Aspen, the town of fur and silver. Photo by Alex Koll

Painted Rock Bonfire

A bonfire in a granite bowl, in the middle of nowhere. Photos by Ryan Thacher.

AL Surfboards: First Look

AL Surfboards: First Look from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

The first photographic evidence of Al Salz newest surf-shred creation 'The Car Seat'.

Dos Padres Journey, Part 1: Scapes

Dos Padres, Part 1: Scapes from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

This past weekend, Em, Ryan, Jen and I did an incredible (and incredibly difficult) backpacking trip through Dos Padres National Forest. This is just a little teaser of some of the sites and sounds we captured along the way. I'll be posting much more footage from this trip soon.

Dust Off the Gee-tars

The boys are back! Code 415 is going to play their first show in years, July 11th at the Velvet Jones in SB. With the Swingin' Utters! BOOYAH!

TheBlurfCurve goes HD

New Toy from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

The first, small piece of test footage from my new HD camera. Much more to Come!

Through the 8

Through the 8 from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Introducing an old Super 8 film camera to a web cam.

Roadside Attractions

Roadside Attractions from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

An exploration of a roadside trail in Marin County, CA. Music by Volcano Choir

Mystery Sandwich

Mystery Sandwich from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

A great controversy has been raging for some time here at Rooftop Comedy headquarters about what comedian, Brendon Walsh, is eating in his clip 'Pressure'. See for yourself. MYSTERIOUS!

Bay to Breakers Flight Crew

Bay to Breakers Flight Crew from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

A few of us dressed as a flight crew and hit the streets for Bay to Breakers this past weekend. Music by random float DJ, random, groovy street band and The She's.

The Ganjiest Groms Ever

Ganji Groms from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

A couple funny kids we interviewed on the streets of SF. Camera work by Daniel Jarvis. Music by Third World.

The Car Seat

Move over Merrick, there's a new shaper in town. Al Salz and his new model 'The Car Seat' are about to take the shred world by storm. Stay tuned for updates.

Doggy Disguise

This is an actual frame grab from something I was working on at work today.

Feet In, Feet Out

Feet In Feet Out from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Some small waves in a small, Northern California cove. Masterful camera work by Al Salz. Music by Handsome Furs.

Protesting Arizona

Protesting Arizona from Andy Miller on Vimeo

This past week Arizona passed SB 1070, an immigration bill that basically gives police an "open invitation to harass and discriminate against Hispanics regardless of their citizenship status." In the wake of it's passage, protests have sprung up around the country, including here in San Francisco.

Rysaico

Em caught this on her way into work. incredible.

Burning Bowls Instamatic

photo by Jen.

Shoots 'n Ladders

Shoots 'n Ladders from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

The stairs and steeps of our San Francisco neighborhood. Music by Matt and Kim.

Balloons!

Balloons from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Dolores Park, San Francisco.

Saturday Abstractions

Saturday Morning Abstractions from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

A few images from a Saturday morning at the beach. All surf shots filmed by Mama Miller. Music by Circulatory System.

Refugio Morning

Refugio Morning from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

A perfect, spring day in Santa Barbara County. Music by Girls.

Burning Bowls 18: A Few Action Shots

A few Burning Bowls action shots of Scottay (The Champ!), Rizzo, Cully and me, courtesy Derek Weil.

Burning Bowls 18 Final (kinda)

Burning Bowls 18 Final (kinda) from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

Right when I was sure that no one had filmed any of the final at Burning Bowls 18, I got an email from my friend, Thomas, with these few clips. I got weird on a little cut, and here it is. Music by Herbie Mann.

Tetrapods and Barto-san

Barto has been scoring in Japan! head over to Barto's blog to check all the evidence. Photo by Unagi-san

Burning Bowls Reen-terview

Burning Bowls Reen-terview from Andy Miller on Vimeo.

A quick chat with Ryan 'Reen' Thacher at Burning Bowls 18.

BurningBowlsaroid

Last weekend's Burning Bowls captured by Whitnayyy,

El Nido Motel

Saw this place in South Lake Tahoe last weekend, and obviously, I got pretty excited.