Jamie Cogan Film & Music

JAMIECOGAN.COM
Northumberland
England UK

Amateur Filmmaking & Music Compositions

"For every image, there is a piece of music"

Welcome!

The magic of film, music and a combination of both have always stirred a fascination for me from an early age. A continuing creative passion in life for these topics can now be realized with the advances in modern technology for film making and music compositions.

This project page will be the central hub of my artistic audio/visual ideas, my inspirations and future projects. I hope you enjoy your visit. If you would like to contact me about any topics on this web page please e-mail. I would be delighted to hear from you.

Jamie Cogan Film & Music

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Filmmaking

Canon HV20 + Manfrotto Tripod


January 2010
A short conceptual ident syle film promoting the domain: www.jamiecogan.com
Fusing footage from 2008's 'ascending soul' and music by 'danny elfman' resulting in an ethereal projection of heart and soul.
Ident - JamieCogan.com - Cinematography



July 2009
In this beautiful alternate dimension of the grandest musical rapture, radiant harmonics bathe and nurture the very essence of life itself. It is these "key" moments of musical harmony, which within human experience project a floating sensation within the heart. Ensuing eternally in this alternate dimension they engulf the cosmos with warmth and light through music.
The Dimension of Perpetually Floating Hearts Within Majestic Musical Encapsulations - Cinematography



June 2009
Commissioned to film and edit a Star Wars showcase of collectables, models and props for my brother was a joyus project to undertake. I heavily employed the glide rail technique to attain a grand and majestic feel as does the imagination involved in the fantastic design aspect of Star Wars so rightfully deserve. Yoda's theme, used in this sequence, encapsulates the entire essence of the Star Wars films. Magic, hope, uncertainty and love are all present within it's structure. All powerful elements to capture the heart, and also relating to imagination quoted by the great Einstein as being more important than knowledge itself.
Imperial Imagination - Cinematography



June 2009
The waters around the island of Amity are once again serene and tranquil. Past events of extreme terror are now buried deep in the town's subconscious. Yet, for one man the ongoing mental torment of these past events has left a deep psychological scar. For Chief Brody, an inescapable feeling that the nightmare will resurface once again takes him on a dark journey... forever watching, waiting... he is know by the inhabitants of Amity as... Sentinel.
This short trailer-type film concentrates on interesting projections from the subconscious, in contrast to the action sequences seen in the previous Jaws films. Making use of the original soundtrack and dialogue segments, Sentinel approaches this particular genre with new light and direction.
Sentinel - Cinematography



May 2009
Fantalic Corp. (Play God) - Cinematography



May 2009
Natural Harmony - Cinematography



May 2009
Fantalic Corp. (Run Your World) - Cinematography



April 2009
Fast forward in time to the far future where the Fantalic Corp. offers fantastic custom designed planets. It's your choice for whatever type of planet you desire. Perhaps a small comfortable planet for two complete with some of natures most beautiful wildlife? or a magnificent planet brimming with mountainous grandeur and dream-like inspiration. This fictional advertisement represents what could be the shape of things to come.
Fantalic Corp. (Your World is in Our Hands) - Cinematography



March 2009
Looking Back at the Future - Cinematography



MARCH 2009
The vast Nostromo spaceship and it's crew land on LV427. A strange planet filled with hostile weather conditions and eerie landscapes. Escaping this terrible place is only the beginning of their Alien nightmare.
Filmed using a highly detailed model of the Nostromo and Alien planet surface with additional fog and sound effects, this re-creation encapsulates the atmosphere of the eerie planet LV427.

Escape - Cinematography



March 2009
Exploring strange new Worlds...the Starship Enterprise gracefully embarks on another mission. Within these scenes I have emulated the essence of "Star Trek - The Motion Picture" in which Kirk sees the re-fitted Enterprise for the very first time. This is a very soulful and touching moment, as if being re-united a good old friend. This video features a highly detailed 34" model of the Enterprise and utilizes the glide track technique to achieve a sense of movement from the model.
Space...The Final Frontier - Cinematography



January 2009
A lone Paranormal investigator visits the ancient ruins of Thirwall Castle, Northumberland UK. His mission: document all aspects of this eerie location including film recording and sound analysis. Many Echoes from the past lie in this ancient structure steeped in a thousand years of history.
From his presence and activity...something has been awoken...
Echoes - Cinematography



January 2009
Welcome Home - Cinematography



January 2009
Ascending Soul (Part II) features more wonderful scenery from England's lake district. Let your soul ascend and be inspired within this mountainous paradise of such charm and beauty.
Within this video, a music track by Tangerine Dream adds a heavenly element to the edit.
Ascending Soul (Part II) - Cinematography



December 2008
The hills and mountains of England's lake district beckon my soul. a place of absolute serenity, beauty and inspiration like no other. An abundance of stunning views await all who visit these picturesque landscapes.
Within this video, a music track by Tangerine Dream adds a heavenly element to the edit.
Ascending Soul - Cinematography




November 2008
Element Five, the natural beauty of the Earth, Often overlooked and forgotten by mankind but never forgotten by mother Earth. Stop and look around once in a while to discover all the great beauty of our World and feel it in your soul. Scenery from England's lush Northumberland countryside combined with futuristic music by Vangelis makes this small film a delight and inspiration.
Element Five - Cinematography



November 2008
England's Lake District, a perfect blend of golden autumnal scenery and crisp atmospheric conditions came together in this pleasing cinematic project. Inspired by the musical version of HG Well's classic novel "The War of the Worlds" "Forever Autumn" reminds us that love is very precious and the deepest and greatest expression of mankind.
Forever Autumn - Cinematography



November 2008
Hadrian's Wall...the Roman Empire's most northern frontier. An ancient monument of incredible engineering now travelling in time. This short film invites tourists to discover the history and grandeur of Hadrian's Wall. Accompanied by a music score of sheer magnificence this cinematic like film conjours imagery of Roman legions from long ago...
Discover Hadrian's Wall - Cinematography



November 2008
A short fun film featuring outtakes from 10.31. Camera, action, do it again!
10.31 Outtakes



October 2008
The autumn, a time of vibrant and warming colours, clear blue skies and beautiful sunsets. capturing these elements was pure inspirational magic. In the edit a music track has been added to further enhance the celebration of autumn. Fast and harmonious chord changes, lush strings and acoustic guitar working together with the visuals ensure a moving experience.
Autumnal Heart Strings - Cinematography



October 2008
The intent with version 2 of 10.31 was to create a deeper sense of atmospheric tension. By adding an alternative music score with an overall darker and sinister sound, and further subtly blended imagery, the film's overall feeling of tension is increased. 10.31 Halloween, bringing forth to the minds eye images of the macabre, monsters, demons and dark shadows. Within this nightmare, we are running from the darkness, the terror and the unknown, until we find the strength to vanquish the creatures of the night...
10.31 (Version 2) - Cinematography



October 2008
10.31 Halloween, bringing forth to the minds eye images of the macabre, monsters, demons and dark shadows. Within this nightmare, we are running from the darkness, the terror and the unknown, until we find the strength to vanquish the creatures of the night...
Complete with an atmospheric and hypnotic soundtrack, 10.31 takes you on a journey into a world of nightmare visions that stem from Halloween night.
10.31 - Cinematography



October 2008
Perhaps the Universe itself is one harmonic piece of music, nurturing, breathing life amongst the distant stars and planets as it weaves it's chorus of light and colour. To feel the harmony in your soul, one only has to listen...
Harmony - Cinematography



October 2008
Two Grizzly bears share a sanctuary in the high altitude of Grouse Mountain BC. To witness these two giants at play was an absolute joy. Accompanying the footage is a fitting music track of playful and charming qualities.
PLAY



September 2008
Ascending high above Whistler Mountain BC via float plane was a memorable and often breathtaking experience. Mixed with a music track of soulful emotion to encapsulate these special moments, this short film displays the beauty of Canada in all it's glory.
Forever Majestic



September 2008
The intention to capture the scenery from above Grouse Mountain BC courtesy of Helijet's Jet Ranger and Pilot Ryan Leslie was a complete success. Additional music from the Bee Gees adds a spiritual and heavenly touch which fits perfectly.
Where My Spirit Flies



May 2008
A short film of our Border Collie Jade. Filmed at Hadrian's Wall Northumberland, using the Canon HV20.
The Lonely Shepherd



April 2008
An exciting time for my amateur film making projects as I upgrade to HDV!
Legend suggests that in the cavernous castle vaults below the site of Sewingshield Castle, still hidden beneath the hills of Northumberland, lies King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and his band of warrior knights. They sleep soundly until the British Nation calls upon their help. Beside them, on a table, sits a horn, a sheathed sword and a garter. To awaken the great King, it is said that one must draw the sword, cut the garter and blow the horn.
Two men venture north beyond Hadrian's Wall to explore, study and capture this fabled land. A strange atmosphere surrounds as they meander deeper into the heart of Arthur's Kingdom.
Capturing Arthur's Kingdom



November 2007
Once Upon an Autumn



October 2007
A New Beginning



September 2007
England's Lake District has always held a special attraction for me with it's grand sweeping mountains and shimmering lakes. I am privileged to live so close to this grand area of phenomenal and inspiring beauty. A recent visit (with film production in mind) was the inspiration for 'Time Out from the World'. This small film features lush, soothing music from Goldfrapp. With accompanying imagery from the Lake District's mountains and lakes the intention was to make a peaceful film which takes you on a journey into nature and tranquility. The audio and visual mix works very well encapsulating the concept perfectly.
Time Out from the World



August 2007
S.O.S Earth



June 2007

Two ideas for short films that I have been working on recently have been inspired by classic motion pictures. The first film I have titled 'Wings Of The West' was inspired by the motion picture 'Mother Lode' starring Charlton Heston and Kim Basinger. My short film was recorded at the same location in Vancouver's Coal Harbor in which the small single engine aircraft can be seen leaving the Harbor and gracefully flying over the Lions Gate bridge in search of the Stick Iron river.
Wings Of The West



The second film I have been working on recently holds extra special value for me as it is based around the UFO phenomenon which I have always found to be hugely interesting. I have titled this film 'Project Rendezvous' which was inspired by the motion picture 'Close Encounters Of The Third Kind' starring Richard Dreyfuss. Filming at Devils Tower in Wyoming USA was a magical and very memorable experience. The huge column of Devils Tower does seem quite alien-like in it's position and really does look spectacular from every angle.
In Project Rendezvous the intention was to edit the recorded film in such a way that it looked like a top secret information film that the government had stored away after the events in the Close Encounters motion picture. Film grain was added in the editing for an extra vintage look which works very well.
Project Rendezvous



November 2006
Living within a short distance from Hadrian's wall there are many places to conjure inspiration along this magnificent structure in Northumberland's Tyne valley. It is indeed a land steeped with history and legends. With inspiration from the 2004 motion picture 'King Arthur' and it's wonderful soundtrack by Hans Zimmer I felt compelled to put a small film together to show the grandeur of Hadrian's wall with an accompanying soundtrack of equal magnificence. The result is a powerful blend of audio and visuals which I have titled 'Land Of Legends'.
Land Of Legends


Music Compositions




June 2007
Back in the 1990's I began to compose my first soundtrack style pieces of music after being inspired for many years by groups and composers such as Tangerine Dream, John Williams and Gerry Goldsmith. The motion picture 'Independence Day' inspired me to compose a small piece of music which has a grand but somewhat dominating or god-like sound to it's structure. I titled this piece of music 'Invasion'. What you will hear in the wmv file is the original recording of my demo tape. It does somewhat reveal the limitations of analogue recording techniques at the time but ultimately works well with a scene from the motion picture.
Invasion 4.71MB .wmv file

Working Together - Funding Project

I sincerely hope you enjoy watching some of my work on this web site. I thank you all for your kind comments, feedback and the sharing of your thoughts and feelings. I will continue to strive further in my work to bring new and innovative films for your viewing pleasure! :)

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