Production

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.

Posted on 6/25 at 10:23 AM • ProductionPermalink

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.

Posted on 6/24 at 10:01 AM • ProductionPermalink

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.

Posted on 6/24 at 7:50 AM • ProductionPermalink

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.

Posted on 6/15 at 10:15 PM • ProductionPermalink

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…

Posted on 6/9 at 7:57 AM • ProductionPermalink

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…

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Posted on 6/5 at 2:46 PM • ProductionPermalink

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.

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The technology of the Panasonic High Definition tapeless camera (shooting in full resolution on P2 cards) met the timeless craft of preserving food…

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The bounty of the Wests’ garden…

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Smiles were plentiful throughout the day of shooting…

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Coming soon:  Homestead Blessings -  Canning with The West Ladies…

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Posted on 6/4 at 2:15 PM • ProductionPermalink

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.

Posted on 5/29 at 1:00 PM • ProductionPermalink

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.

Posted on 5/11 at 9:36 AM • ProductionPermalink

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…

Posted on 4/22 at 1:33 PM • ProductionPermalink
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