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Psychic Temple – Doggie Paddlin’ Through the Cosmic Consciousness

Director, cinematographer, editor, and special effects supervisor

Warning: This video contains flashing content.

Media Player for Psychic Temple – Doggie Paddlin’ Through the Cosmic Consciousness

T.J. Masters outside on a sunny day, shirtless, using a propane torch to ignite a fire that appears to be floating in mid-air. The effect is achieved through a pedestal disguised by a mirror.
Chris Schlarb sitting down in a river fully dressed. A camera on a tall tripod points down at him.
T.J. Masters outside on a sunny day looking through the viewfinder of a Krasnagorsk-3 16mm camera.

Technical Specs for Psychic Temple – Doggy Paddlin’ Through the Cosmic Consciousness

  • 16mm film
  • Camera: Krasnagorsk-3
  • Lens: Meteor 17-69mm f/1.9
  • Film Stock: Kodak Ektachrome 100, Vision3 500T (300’ total)

Description for Psychic Temple – Doggy Paddlin’ Through the Cosmic Consciousness

Music video for the 2024 Psychic Temple single from the album with the same name. Doggie Paddlin’ is a surreal journey through a bright and infernal landscape of body and mind. The film was shot in Austin, TX, Bastrop County, TX, and Pedernales Falls State Park on the last two days of December 2023. Special visual effects were achieved both in-camera and through the use of matte techniques in post-production.

Additional Cast/Crew

Chris Schlarb as himself

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