http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/ Bassist...director and film producer. Hell, I even cook. Most of the time, things happen for a reason. Zerogerman happened out of the necessity of tying my work with my life. My name is Gio Toninelo, brazilian, living in the US for over 8 years. Finally a place where you can browse through my work, while you learn what I did last week! en-us Copyright 2008 Wed, 14 May 2008 20:38:11 -0700 Wed, 14 May 2008 20:43:24 -0700 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I was fortunate enough (and frugal) to attend Heather and Stewart Mitchell's Wedding in La Spezia, Italy this May. Heather is my wife's sister and her (finally) husband Stewart is now part of the family. Great food, great people,... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2008/05/italy_2008.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2008/05/italy_2008.html Wed, 14 May 2008 20:38:11 -0700 http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2008/03/pondpatrolcom_t_3.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2008/03/pondpatrolcom_t_3.html Pond Patrol Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:20:16 -0700 It all started in San Francisco, when I came across the Gi Joe miniatures released by Takara called GI JOE"S GI JOE, released for the action figure's 40th Anniversary. "How about a 12" GI JOE filming a 1/35 scale... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2008/02/poster_design_f.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2008/02/poster_design_f.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:39:45 -0700 So, I turned 36 Last Wednesday. My argument that I'm not quite middle age is actually slipping away from me. Oh well. I still feel as good as I did through most of my 20's even though I may... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2008/02/gio_turns_36_ye.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2008/02/gio_turns_36_ye.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:06:26 -0700 Last year, photojournalist Anne Herbst contacted me regarding one of my websites: PondPatrol.com. She wanted to do a story about the site, me and the idea behind the whole thing. Her "piece" aired last year . It was entitled:... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/11/post.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/11/post.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:44:55 -0700 With the addition of a new wood stove for our house, Jena and I were in serious need of fuel (wood) to heat our home. Oh, boy...what a task. Since the old "Toaster Truck" has been gone since last year,... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/11/the_new_wood_st.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/11/the_new_wood_st.html Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:56:41 -0700 Here is my first entry for the FOUR BY FOUR BY 400 [4 X 4 X 400]. An art show featuring four hundred different works of art - each measuring 4" by 4"- at the Orange Cat Studios this... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/11/four_by_four_by_1.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/11/four_by_four_by_1.html Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:25:24 -0700 In the traditional sense, the Klingon people hold honor above life. And as a tradition at the Toninelo's House in North America, Halloween could not pass without proper remembrance. Here at our house (thanks to Jenny) we honor this pagan... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/11/nuqdaq_oh_puchp.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/11/nuqdaq_oh_puchp.html Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:37:36 -0700 It all starts with a cast of liquid latex rubber. It's better to apply a thin even layer at the beginning. Watch out for bubbles. Allow each layer (about 6 or seven) to dry completely. After your mold is... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/10/custom_head_scu.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/10/custom_head_scu.html Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:12:58 -0700 What's wrong with this picture? Well, nothing really. In fact the picture above is exactly the same as the one below. The difference: Lighting! I've been shooting Episode #72 down at my basement. Proper lighting and a fog machine... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/03/pondpatrolcom_b_1.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/03/pondpatrolcom_b_1.html Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:50:24 -0700 I got photos from our last trip from Brazil. It took a while but they are finally here... What a great time we had! OoRah! Even John Harris (from PondPatrol.com) had a blast. Click here, here and this link... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/03/finally_brazilt.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/03/finally_brazilt.html Sun, 04 Mar 2007 04:03:13 -0700 Calling all filmmakers with works in stop-motion animation of GI JOES! The 1st GI JOE STOP MOTION FILM FESTIVAL is now accepting works for the following categories: -- Short Film. Produced, written or directed by media makers using GI... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/03/1st_gi_joe_stop.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/03/1st_gi_joe_stop.html Sun, 04 Mar 2007 03:53:57 -0700 Thank you Dad! Thank you....thank you! Mr. Toninelo, I love you!... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/01/the_greatest_ma.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2007/01/the_greatest_ma.html trips Sat, 06 Jan 2007 20:29:20 -0700 A common condition, that captive turtle keepers like me face, is ear abscesses. It is an ear infection that is easily noticeable in the form of a lump on either one or both sides of the head. It may appear... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2006/11/turtle_problems.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2006/11/turtle_problems.html Turtles Thu, 02 Nov 2006 21:59:49 -0700 Halloween was fun....more than I expected. More photos here.... http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2006/11/halloween_evil.html http://www.zerogerman.com/blog/archives/2006/11/halloween_evil.html Thu, 02 Nov 2006 21:30:13 -0700