Lasse Gjertsen
Lasse Gjertsen | |
|---|---|
 Lasse Gjertsen 2005 | |
| Born | July 19, 1984 Norway |
| Occupation(s) | animator, musician, and videographer |
| Known for | "Hyperactive" and "Amateur" videos on YouTube |
Lasse Gjertsen (born July 19 1984) is a Norwegian animator, musician, and videographer known on YouTube as lassegg.[1] He is best known for his short pieces "Hyperactive" and "Amateur", which string together short clips of video to create a unique form of video akin to stop-motion animation. His "Hyperactive" video has over 10 million views.[2][3]
Biography
Gjertsen was born in Larvik, Norway. The 23 year old studied animation at Kent Institute of Art & Design in England, and in Volda, Norway.[2] His time at Kent Institute ended with his teachers failing to appreciate his work, specifically Hyperactive.[4] He currently lives with his parents.[4]
YouTube
Lasse originally submitted Hyperactive to YouTube after seeing a copy uploaded by another user with poor sound quality.[5] Over the next six months Lasse uploaded 16 more videos, many created during his animation course. As of May 12th 2007 he has the 31st most subscribed channel, and four videos have been featured on the YouTube front page, Hyperactive, Hva faen, Speil?, Amateur, and Sogno ad Occhi Aperti. While Hyperactive has been the most popular,[2] Amateur was featured in an article in the online edition of the Wall Street Journal.[4]
Lasse Gjertsen's video Hyperactive was nominated in the category Most Creative video in YouTube's 2006 Video Awards.[6] The video achieved third place.[7]
Hyperactive was copied [4] by Cartoon Network in an advert for the show "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends". Lasse initially considered legal action but after talking to a lawyer decided it would be too arduous[5].
It was also spoofed in an advertisement for the 3rd season of the FX TV show "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia." Whether this was done with or without Gjertsen's permission is unclear.
Beyond YouTube
The YouTube success has resulted in offers from international companies like Chevrolet and MTV.[8]
In addition to his video work, Lasse has a self-produced album of electronica music.[4][9]
During a 5 month break from new content, Lasse worked on a two part music video collaboration, named Sogno ad Occhi Aperti, with the Italian Cellist Giovanni Sollima.[10]
In 2007, Gjertsen made the music video for the Swedish rapper Timbuktu's song "Get Fizzy".[11]
Software
Lasse has stated he uses the following software in the creation of his videos:[citation needed]
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- Debugmode WinMorph
- FL Studio
Music
Lasse uses FL Studio to create original compositions in his videos. Although he claims not to have much skill with instruments, he has sampled himself using Drums, Piano, Guitar, Harmonica, and singing.
The only videos without original compositions are the two music videos, Home Sweet Home by Norwegian Rapper Sirius, and Sogno ad Occhi Aperti by Italian Cellist Giovanni Sollima.
YouTube video chronology
2006
| Title | Release Date | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. "Hyperactive - Lasse Gjertsen" | May 8 | 2:06 | Viewed over 3,238,081 times [2] |
| 2. "Machine Man - Lasse Gjertsen" | May 9 | 1:43 | |
| 3. "The Businessman - Lasse Gjertsen" | May 10 | 2:09 | |
| 4. "Us - Lasse Gjertsen" | May 10 | 1:21 | |
| 5. "Commercial (Norwegian) - Lasse Gjertsen" | May 21 | 0:40 | |
| 6. "Lasse vs Teknologi - Lasse Gjertsen" | July 28 | 0:42 | |
| 7. "Ghost or something?! Watch the left hand top corner.." | July 30 | 0:32 | |
| 8. "Hva faen, Speil? - Lasse Gjertsen" | August 25 | 1:02 | featured on YouTube front page |
| 9. "Lasse vs Teknologi II - Lasse Gjertsen" | October 29 | 2:13 | |
| 10. "Rødmaling - Lasse Gjertsen" | October 30 | 1:13 | His most popular animation, with over 1,159,249 views |
| 11. "Sirius - Home sweet home" | October 31 | 3:35 | Music Video |
| 12. "Jeg går en Tur - A self portrait by Lasse Gjertsen" | November 1 | 3:14 | Submitted as an entrance exam for animation school in Norway |
| 13. "Hvordan passere en veibane - Lasse Gjertsen" | November 1 | 0:27 | |
| 14. "Fotball NM '97 - Lasse Gjertsen" | November 1 | 4:08 | |
| 15. "Den Lille Valpen - Lasse Gjertsen" | November 2 | 1:21 | |
| 16. "Amateur - Lasse Gjertsen" | November 7 | 3:12 | The most viewed video on his account, with over 5 million views on YouTube as of June 2007. |
2007
| Title | Release Date | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17. "Sweet Memories - Stine Mills" | January 31 | 1:33 | Video directed by his ex-girlfriend, in which Lasse produced the effects |
| 18. "Giovanni Sollima - Sogno ad Occhi Aperti (Daydream) PART 1" | May 9 | 6:20 | Video for Terra Aria |
| 19. "Giovanni Sollima - Sogno ad Occhi Aperti (Daydream) PART 2" | May 9 | 5:53 | Video for Concerto Rotondo |
See also
References
- ^ lassegg on YouTube
- ^ a b c d "Superkjendis på Youtube (Super Celebrity on YouTube)". NRK. 2007-01-11. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Ruud, Hans-Martin Thømt (2007-01-11). "Amatører blir kjendiser på YouTube (Amateurs get Celebrity status on YouTube)". Dagbladet. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c d e Rutkoff, Aaron (2006-12-12). "TIME WASTER". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2007-05-10.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b HVIDSTEN, SIGRID (2007-05-11). "Kan en cellist ha seks armer? (Can a cellist have six arms?)". Dagbladet. Retrieved 2007-05-12.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ 2006 Video Awards
- ^ 2006 Video Awards Most Creative listing
- ^ Jannerling, Lisa (2007-01-11). "Videosajten har gjort Lasse till superkändis (Video site has done Lasse to a super Celebrity)". Expressen. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Lasses Shit at NRK
- ^ VG.no: Norske Lasse lagde video for Timbuktu
- ^ VG.no: Norske Lasse lagde video for Timbuktu