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(Part of The Weekly Check In series)

I met Heather when I was in 6th grade when I gave her a copy of the 4 Non Blondes record. That was during the time I was hanging with brother Tom playing Blind Melon covers in their basement. We’ve kept up during the years and she also said I took the above photo in 2002 for her senior portrait, which I don’t remember, but it’s amazing if I did.

RR: What are you currently working on or just finished that you’re excited about?

Brantman: I just finished working on the VFX and main title sequence for the recently released James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace.  MK12, the motion graphics studio I work for, has been working with director Marc Forster for his past 2 movies and he decided to use us yet again.  Whatta guy.  Let me know what you think of the typography in the main titles – it was my baby.

RR: Where have you traveled so far this month?

Brantman: I went to London for the Bond premier.  People in London are so friendly, the city is (mostly) clean, and the architecture is fantastic.  Good times, great oldies.

RR: What’s your favorite music right now?

Brantman: I like to indulge in the complete randomness of iTunes shuffle…  I like getting hit with a Serge Gainsbourg song and then immediately after hear Ray Charles.  I was listening to a lot of Delfonics for a while. Once the winter season progresses, I will be listening to more Louis Armstrong, Max Roach, and Cal Tjader.  Music to enjoy a toddy alongside.

RR: Best food you’ve had in your neighborhood lately or while you were traveling?

Brantman: I just moved into an amazing house that has a superb kitchen, so I have been eating in a lot.  Warm, home cooked meals with loads of veggies.  YUM.  However, in London, all the Portobello Road street vendors’ food was scrumptious!  I had crawfish, a fresh fig, and a mushroom swiss crepe.  We also ate at a place called “The Cow” which I would suggest to any and all that venture to the land of Mary Poppins.

RR: Anything Else You Want To Mention?

Brantman: To those I know and those I don’t, a warm hello.  A Churchill quote has been stuck in my head for the past few days – “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”