Half the time I spent at Mini O’s was spent wondering when my package from Quiksilver would show up at my door… and.. well… it arrived TOO fast.  After having to wait 4 days until I could get home and open up my much anticipated package, I was not to be disappointed… it was well worth the wait.  That’s It That’s All is an amazing movie.  I loved the Cineflex footage, especially the abundance of surrounding environmental shots… way cool.  Really awesome soundtrack as well… being different is always inspiring.  On top of that it was cool to see that some people at Mini O’s who were influenced by my post to buy not one, but three copies of the movie! Awesome!

Anyways, Benjamin Bixby is gunna be sporting some new snowboard clothing this winter thanks to Quiksilver… I think that’s the first time I’ve ever talked about myself using the 3rd person… hmm – Anyways, I should be tearing up the slopes fashionably in no time!  Can’t wait!

Kevin Kelly (No, not that Kevin Kelly of DMXS Radio) brings some interesting facts into view.  It’s funny when he talks about how amazing the WWW is, and the fact that “we’re not amazed!” – which I get a kick out of even though it is quite true.  What’s really interesting is his idea of the impossible and the need to never accept it, but to believe in it,  and to always challenge it.

Other riders include Brodey Gould, who handily won the 85 Sr. class, James Moore and Jarett Pesci in the Schoolboy class, and Clay Woeste in the 50 and 65 classes.

I’d like to personally thank Pat at Baja Mx for putting on such great races, as well as all the other activities Baja has to offer. The facility and faculty will make you feel right at home at Baja – you won’t want to leave! Finally, I’d also like to send a big thank you to Harold and Becky, as well as Sean at Cobra Motorcycles.

I’m happy to finally announce the opening of my new website! A lot of you know my work, so be sure to check out the WORK page to see videos, pictures and links, old and NEW. Be on the lookout for new content to be posted on a fairly regular basis. I’ll be using this page to update all of you on new work from 2008 and beyond, as well as local event coverage such as the recent Baja Brawl, where you can already view photos – video to come soon.

Back to work!

My brother Corey and I spent Labor Day weekend August 29th – September 1st at the Baja Brawl taking photos and video. Here are some of the pictures… video to come soon!

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The Prospects MX

presented by Motoplayground Magazine

• Produced by GK Films
• Edited and filmed by Wes Williams, Benjamin Bixby, and Matt Crutchfield.
• Title motion graphics designed in collaboration with Matt Crutchfield, animated by Benjamin Bixby.
• Rider introduction motion graphics designed and animated by Benjamin Bixby.

Click on any image below to play a riders comp

Menu Motion Graphics

Location: Las Vegas International Speedway – Las Vegas, Nevada

Event: 2007 World Minis

Role: Created and animated the introduction for the daily video updates from the Vegas World Minis.

The city that never sleeps! Las Vegas could be one of the most beloved, and at the same time, most hated amateur motocross event in the circuit. For 2007, there was great racing, great big sand storms, and less than stellar hotel arrangements (don’t ever book your stay at the Emerald place!). Now that we’ve got that out of the way… Never has my laptop been so red hot as if it were to burst into flames than the two days that I spent in our hotel developing and animating this design. Included in the spot are many of the hotels and the various other places of interest that Las Vegas has to offer. You can spot the MGM Grand, Stratosphere and Hard Rock cafe, all in this introduction. Complete with a little bit of Elvis Presley inspiration and you’ve got something worthy of introducing the 2007 Las Vegas World Minis.

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Location: Oak Hill Mx Park – Decatur, Texas

Event: 2007 Oak Hill Amateur National

Role: Created and animated the introduction for the daily video updates from the Oak Hill GNC’s.

Throughout the bumpy, 13+ hour drive to Decatur, Texas, I sat/stood in the back of the 15 foot GK Films box van and designed this comp. Designed entirely in Photoshop; then animated in After Effects. We threw in a little video from each day and called it good. Big thanks goes out to all the Racer X Illustrated crew for posting our videos on Racer X Films, DMXS Radio for always supporting us, and the rest of the Allegiance crew, especially Ricky Krishart. I’d also like to thank my dad, for always supporting me, especially at Oak Hill.

Click on any image below to play a comp – Each one is from a different day

view Quicktime of base design