about

They’re Using Tools! is Melinda Rainsberger–a freelance creative type person with a penchant for mixing digital and traditional materials and techniques in her design. With 5+ years experience, she is known for her work using live action, 2D and mixed-media animation. Resourceful creativity is the base of her unique style.

They’re Using Tools! work specializes in distinct areas, including

photography, web design, broadcast animation and experimental video.

Recent accolades include winning the GR Select Nation Hummus Brand Competition, the Genius Rocket Amazon Services Video project, and Best Editing, Cinematography and 1st Runner Up  in Providence’s 48 Hour Film Project competition (2011).

“They’re Using Tools!” is equally influenced by HP Lovecraft, classic cartoons and a sense of surprise when zombies use hammers. Contact Melinda Rainsberger to find out more about working with They’re Using Tools!

Trivia: The line “They’re Using Tools!” comes from the movie Bride of the Re-Animator–a sequel to Re-Animator. The Re-Animator is based on a book called Herbert West–Reanimator by H.P. Lovecraft. If you’re really curious, here it is, the line: “My god, they’re using tools!” (it’s near the end).