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Pursuit of the Story
Thursday, June 25, 2009
A fundamental axiom of production is that you never know what you might have access to if you don’t ask.
At the George Washington Carver museum at Tuskegee, the curator graciously allowed us to get within the protective Plexiglas to shoot artifacts.
The grounds crew had yet to reach Carver’s grave when we were ready to shoot. A call was made, and they were happy to oblige.
Documentary filmmaking requires an awareness of peripheral stories that augment the core subject. We came to focus on Carver, but couldn’t ignore Booker T. Washington. Below is his famous monument “Lifting the Veil of Ignorance”.
Similarly, we had to pay visual homage to the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen.
We’re now nearly finished with principal photography; the George Washington Carver DVD should be ready for release early this Fall.
Production Continues at Tuskegee
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
A handy iPhone app denotes our production endeavors today…
While part of our crew is shooting exteriors…
... others have donned the necessary apparel required for admittance to the incredible Archives at Tuskegee. We’re researching and scanning documents and photos from George Washington Carver’s illustrious years here.
Two young production interns have earned their keep schlepping tripods, dollies, lights, and cameras - all while learning more about the inspiring life of George Washington Carver.
Tuskegee
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
It’s quite warm in southern Alabama today, but the weather hasn’t dampened our enthusiasm for the task at hand.
The George Washington Carver story includes fascinating material from Carver’s time at Tuskegee Institute, where we’ll be shooting over the next three days.
Summer at the West Farm
Monday, June 15, 2009
The Gardening and Canning shoots went well, and we’re pleased to say the same about last Friday’s shoot of the third title in the new Homestead Blessings series, Herbs. Look for these three new titles from the West Ladies later this year.
He Walked With Carver
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
We traveled to Los Angeles today to interview 98 year old Frank Godden, who attended Tuskegee and was tremendously influenced through his many hours spent under the mentoring of Dr. George Washington Carver.
Production continues in the weeks ahead on this story of Dr. Carver, a great American hero…
Have You Heard Them Sing?
Friday, June 5, 2009
On the new Homestead Blessings DVDs (Gardening, Canning, and Herbs), there will be a special bonus feature on each disc…
In the Can
Thursday, June 4, 2009
The next Homestead Blessings DVD with The West Ladies is (as we say in the parlance of production) in the can.
The technology of the Panasonic High Definition tapeless camera (shooting in full resolution on P2 cards) met the timeless craft of preserving food…
The bounty of the Wests’ garden…
Smiles were plentiful throughout the day of shooting…
Coming soon: Homestead Blessings - Canning with The West Ladies…
Round Two
Friday, May 29, 2009
Shooting began today for our three new titles in the Homestead Blessings series. First up: Gardening…
Stay tuned for updates about the exciting new DVDs in the Homestead Blessings Series.
The Edit Marches On
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sales and Marketing. Finance and Accounting. IT and Operations. Human Resources, Business Communications, and Business Law. Vision and Venture Analysis.
Over 35 hours of premier entrepreneurial education.
Venture Academy - the new DVD series from Wade Myers and Franklin Springs. Coming soon.
On the Job Training
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
At the back of the grip truck, the producer/director gets a few things explained by the key grip - as three Production-Assistants-in-training take note…