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Doing the do

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

I’m one of those people that climbs out the shower, dries my hair with a towel and moves on. It should therefore come as little surprise to find that I’m not one for hairdressers. After high school I avoided them at all costs. Waiting until I couldn’t see through the wild bush on my head before begrudgingly making my way to the hairdresser.

After two and a half years of hoping my hair will magically look cool I took to the internet to find the perfect do. The metro sexual in me searched the internet for cool hairstyles and made its way to the salon prepared with over 30 pictures.

To my horror, the hairdresser whipped out products and an iron. I grimaced as the smell of heating hair filled my nose. OK, it wasn’t that bad. In fact, I enjoyed being in control of what was happening with my hair for once.

As you can see by the pictures, it’s not perfect yet, but it’s a step in the right direction. At least I look human again, sort of…

Marc Williams

Frank’s Hat

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Frank’s Hat was an idea born months ago. What if a man fell madly in love with his hat, so much so that they would spend every moment together? We then took it one step further, what if Frank’s hat cheats?

This is our most diverse Srizzil video to date, covering many different locations and shot over a few weeks. It’s mind blowing to think that just one and a half minutes of video can take days to film.

Due to difficulties in using an actual shopping centre we had to create our own shop for Frank to meet his hat. This turned out to be a blessing as it allowed us to create our own space. Look out for small things that symbolise different aspects of Srizzil and myself (Marc Williams) scattered around the shop.

I’d like to thank Wimpy, Nu Metro and HCF for allowing us to film at their venues and for being so accommodating. Most importantly, however, I’d like to thank Mandy Rothquel – a new addition to the Srizzil team, who was instrumental throughout the entire process. Welcome to the team.

Comment, subscribe, like, but most importantly watch. We love feedback, you guys rock.

Marc Williams

You’re questions answered

How did you film the last shot?

Normally the correct method to film the shot would be to move the camera in one direction and zoom in the opposite at the same speed. Unfortunately, because we currently don’t have access to a trolley system we had to use the cruder method of getting the main character to do the moving instead of the camera.

Are you study film in South Africa?

Although I am in South Africa, I can’t afford to go to film school. It would be a dream to study film in Los Angeles. Instead of waiting for something to happen to me and falling behind actual film students, I’ve been teaching myself.

Srizzil makes a comeback

Monday, May 31st, 2010

After a rather trying 6 months, Srizzil is back. We’ve been bubbling over with anticipation to get out and film some brilliant, funny, charming videos for you but the evils of the education system have held us at bay. I would like to thank-you, many of whom have become fans on Facebook, followed me on twitter and kept checking the website, waiting for more. Your wait is over.

If you haven’t already

Follow me: twitter.com/Srizzil

Like Srizzil: facebook.com/Srizzil

But MOST IMPORTANTLY subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/Srizziler

(To subscribe, create a YouTube Account and click the Subscribe button on our YouTube Channel or above any of our videos on YouTube)

Today we officially launch the comeback of the year. To start off with Msizi and I have filmed the following quick and quirky update to what’s happening on Srizzil:

So whilst you wait for us to finish filming and editing the first of our brilliant videos, you can check out our shiny new Music YouTube channel. Subscribe, comment, and do loony dances around the house. Feel free to insult us, love us, or even tell us what to do – we love it.

Thank-you again for the amazing support, and if Spud brought you to this website – the movie is going to rock, hang tight.

Peace

Marc Williams

“Compostable” Chip Packets

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

All hail the genius that is nature.

Litter will soon be a thing of the past if the North American chip manufacturer, Sun Chips by Frito-Lay, has its way.

They’ve invented a chip bag made from plants that will naturally decompose in just 14 weeks. You can see more information on their website: www.sunchips.com

It’s fantastic to see companies making more natural products, working with and using nature instead of fighting it.

Five Minute Test

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

This is a test I have been given time and time again. The infamous Five minute test.