A documentary about the evolution of the Beat Movement and beyond with Los Angeles as our starting point.
Over the past 2 decades the city of Los Angeles has been the home to an ever evolving and vibrant music scene. Beginning at the turn of the millennium the city gave birth to a new dimension of sound which focused its attention not on the vocalists as it had in the past, but the gritty bass-induced frequencies of the hip-hop instrumental, more commonly known as, the Beat.
A set of talented Los Angeles DJ’s stood on the frontier of what soon became known as the LA Beat Scene. Among these artists were Kutmah Fresh, DJ Take aka Sweatson Klank, Eric Coleman, and Orlando who would put history into motion by starting a night called, Sketchbook. Soon after Sketchbook had run its course, Low End Theory would emerge to carry the torch for the Beat Movement to enter its next phase.
Many artists have been able to develop careers stemming directly from the movement - Some of which are becoming very well known, like Flying Lotus, Ras G, Nosaj Thing, Sweatson Klank, Shlohmo, D33J, just to name a few. Today the beat scene continues to grow and flourish, constantly adding new artists to the mix who push the boundaries of music forward.
Chris Cole, aka Black Monk, was lucky enough to be a part of the early days as a musician, producer and engineer. Writer and historian for this film, Chris will lead us through the intricate web of people, places, and things that help shape the Beat Movement and its evolution. We will be capturing footage not only for the feature-length documentary film, but also for an episode based series to be released during the production of the film.
To achieve this mission, we need your help. By supporting this project you’ll be contributing to the history of this rich and evolving movement. Join us to help document the movement, it’s footprint in history, and everything in between.
Please visit http://www.hellochromavision.com for more info.
Here is our latest release under Chromavision, Episode #3, w/ Aria Rostami.
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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on October 19, 2012.
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An exclusive track download and a thank you on our website. Available immediately following a successfully funded campaign.
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A six-track Limited Edition EP, released in two parts: Three tracks available immediately following a successfully funded campaign - Three more VERY, VERY, exclusive tracks on January 1st 2013.
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A digital download of the feature length film. The Limited Edition six-track EP. Plus a thank you on our website. Digital download of feature will be available July 2013.
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A custom designed T-Shirt by the Chromavision Team. Plus the Limited Edition six-track EP. Plus a thank you on our website. International shipping charges apply.
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A custom designed T-Shirt by the Chromavision Team. A digital download of the feature length film. Plus the Limited Edition six-track EP. Plus a thank you on our website. Digital download of feature will be available July 2013. International shipping charges apply.
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A USB flash drive filled with hours of content. Including, but not limited to, all Chromavision completed episodes, behind the scenes footage, photos taken throughout the project, and all digital content listed above. Plus the limited-edition T-Shirt. Plus a thank you on our website. Digital download of feature will be July 2013. International shipping charges apply.
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One autographed Sweatson Klank pressed vinyl of his newest release. Plus a Sweatson Klank T-Shirt. Plus the custom designed T-Shirt by a designer within the Chromavision Team, a digital download of the feature length film, the Limited Edition six-track EP and a thank you on our website. Digital download of feature film will be available July 2013. International shipping charges apply.
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Limited Edition, hand-numbered, 250 press, 12" Vinyl of the six-track EP. Plus the custom designed T-Shirt by the Chromavision Team, a digital download of the feature length film, the Limited Edition digital six-track EP, and a thank you on our website. Digital download of feature film will be available July 2013. International shipping charges apply.
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Limited Edition, hand-printed 11"x16" poster, designed by the Chromavision Team. Plus the custom designed T-Shirt, a digital download of the feature length film, the Limited Edition digital six-track EP, and a thank you on our website. Digital download of feature film will be available July 2013. International shipping charges apply.
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The USB drive mentioned above, the Limited Edition hand-printed poster, and a copy of the 250 press, six-track 12" Vinyl. Plus the limited-edition T-Shirt and a thank you on our website. Digital download of feature will be July 2013. International shipping charges apply.
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A private screening here in San Francisco at Artists' Television Access, featuring an in-house dinner with the crew, a free plus one for you to bring along, and a special local micro-brew to satisfy your thirst. You also receive the USB drive listed above, the hand-printed poster listed above, the custom T-Shirt listed above, and a thank you on our website. Private screening and delivery of film will be in July 2013. International shipping charges apply.
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Associate Producer credit on the film. Plus a separate private-screening with all associated producers, your plus one to accompany you, and the filmmakers at Artists' Television Access in San Francisco. You will also receive the USB Drive listed above, limited-edition poster and T-Shirt, and a thank you on our website. Private screening and delivery of film will be in July 2013. International shipping charges apply.
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Chromavision will produce your music video, or live performance. The live performance option will be very similar to the Chromavision episodes that are now in production. You will also receive Associate Producer credit on the film. Plus a separate private-screening with all associated producers, your plus one to accompany you, and the filmmakers at Artists' Television Access in San Francisco. You will also receive the USB Drive listed above, limited-edition poster and T-Shirt, and a thank you on our website. Private screening and delivery of film will be in July 2013. International shipping charges apply. We will travel up to 500 miles to produce your project. Yes, 500.
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Chromavision will produce your music video, or live performance. We will also create a website for you or your business, using the latest in web standards, in addition to custom logo design for the site. The live performance option will be very similar to the Chromavision episodes that are now in production. You will also receive Associate Producer credit on the film. Plus a separate private-screening with all associated producers, your plus one to accompany you, and the filmmakers at Artists' Television Access in San Francisco. You will also receive the USB Drive listed above, limited-edition poster and T-Shirt, and a thank you on our website. Private screening and delivery of film will be in July 2013. International shipping charges apply. We will travel up to 500 miles to produce your project. Yes, 500.
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