Throwback Thursday: Arcade Fire, Spike Jonze and the filming of "Scenes From The Suburbs"

In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, I've assembled an edit of some of my favorite photos from the production of the Arcade Fire/Spike Jonze short film "Scenes From the Suburbs," shot in the summer of 2010 in Austin, Texas. Currently Arcade Fire is touring full force for their latest release "Reflektor," a killer double album and true Gesamtkunstwerk. I've been lucky enough to photograph for Arcade Fire a number of times since then and am looking forward to seeing them play in Win and Will Butler's hometown of Houston next week.

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Day One

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

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Day Two

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

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Day Three

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

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Day Four

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

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Day Five

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

Behind the scenes of "Scenes From the Suburbs," by Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire, Austin, Texas, April, 2010.

"The Suburbs" wins a Grammy for best recording package

Most excellent designer Caroline Roberts won tonight's Grammy awards for her design of the recording package for Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs" deluxe package released in 2011. Kudos to Caroline and I thank her for her kind acknowledgment. Thanks also to the band and their associates for the opportunity to work with them. I look forward to the next time!  

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Scenes from the Suburbs - Day 2

Another set of photos from behind the scenes of the making of the Arcade Fire/Spike Jonze film "Scenes from the Suburbs" can be found on my website here.  

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"Scenes from the Suburbs" - Day 1

In April, 2010, I had the opportunity to shoot the behind the scenes still images for the Arcade Fire/Spike Jonze production of the short film "Scenes from the Suburbs." The movie, screen-written by Arcade Fire, illustrates themes explored in their Grammy-winning album of the year, "The Suburbs."  

For five days, I shot a mix of Illford HP5 and Kodak Tri-X film using two Nikon F5 cameras to shoot the images that eventually were included in a booklet released with the DVD of the movie. The grain you see in the film is a result of "pushing" the film three stops in some cases. It effectively raises the ISO (sensitivity) of the film. The trade off is increased grain in the film. For this assignment, it seems to work well.

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To view images from the first day of shooting, check out the link to my website here.