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Little, Middle, and Big

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Each HD camera below had its particular function on today’s shoot in the Columbus, Ohio area.

The Canon 5D Mark II (and a nice set of prime lenses) is a versatile option for spontaneous or hard to capture b-roll…

The Panasonic HVX 200 is a workhorse that brings home better-than-should-be-expected images captured via hi-res P2 technology…

And the Panasonic HPX 500 is always a stalwart choice as an A camera for documentary-style shooting…

Yes, we miss the days of shooting 400 ft. mags of Kodak or Fuji 16mm (or 1000 ft. mags of 35mm), or even 100 ft. rolls on the Bolex.

But it’s hard to argue with the advances in digital technology and High Definition videography…

SKYPE Interview Lessons 101

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

We continue to marvel at the technological advances that are regularly changing the way our business gets done.

Today we did an interview about our new George Washington Carver film with a news outlet on the East Coast.  We’ve done plenty of interviews along the way, but this was a first:  the camera was the webcam on a laptop.  Yes, it seemed a little strange to be talking into the computer…

But the good people at CBN were able to put us into today’s newscast via Skype…

And in the process we learned what happens when you lean in too close on a live Skype broadcast interview, we identified a few lighting considerations we’ll bear in mind next time, etc.  Live and learn, right?

Here’s the piece…

:60 of HSB

Monday, February 22, 2010

Here’s a look at TJ’s just completed :60 trailer for the Homestead Blessings Complete Nine Pack DVD Set, including The Art of Sewing, which releases on March 3rd:

Minding the Family Business

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

We’re continuing production on our new film about Family Businesses.  We went to Alabama last week to spend time with three generations of the Cook family.

With Wade Myers (the film’s host) in the background, TJ checks the audio settings…

Mark dials in the camera settings…

TJ shoots b-roll in the back office…

Mark shoots steadi-tracker coverage of a company vehicle leaving the lot…

And Mrs. Cook shares about the journey since her recently-deceased husband took over the business in 1950, when Cooks Pest Control had one office (their house) and one employee…

Today, Cooks has 33 district offices, 1300 employees, and the unshakeable foundation of a family business rooted in honoring God in every facet of their operation.

We’ll continue shooting in March and April, then look for this exciting new film, featuring the expert analysis of Harvard MBA and serial entrepreneur Wade Myers, by mid-summer.

Monday Morning at the Mic

Monday, February 15, 2010

Hannah and CeCe put the very finishing touches on The Art of Sewing…

Frame Accurate

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Our composer on the George Washington Carver film, Tom Howard, sits in on the final day of editing, making certain that his cues are placed in just the right spot…

It’s a pleasure to bring Tom’s rich creative sensibilities to any project.  Nice work on this one, Tom…

Here’s an example of Tom’s artistry in the Carver film.  We call this cue “off to Neosho”:

The Voice of Voddie

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Enjoy this video of Voddie Baucham recording narration for George Washington Carver:  An Uncommon Way...

In the Hands of TJ Today

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

One of the things we love about filmmaking is its fusion of so many art forms.

Today, TJ Draper is bringing together images videotaped in high definition by director of photography Mark Schlicher (and others) and fluidly edited by Graham Fisher (and others) with the captivating narration of Voddie Baucham and the engaging original musical score by Tom Howard.

We’ll look forward to sharing the work of this team of filmmakers with you on February 1.

Good Call, Tracy

Monday, January 4, 2010

We offered a free copy of our new film to the first person who could accurately guess who would be the story’s narrator.

We flew to Houston today, where production personnel took their places in the recording studio control room…

The man with the golden voice took his place on the studio floor…

And Tracy Evans of Indiana, you picked correctly…

Dr. Voddie Baucham, Jr. will be the voice that leads viewers through George Washington Carver:  An Uncommon Way, which releases on February 1.

The film’s producer/director heads back to Nashville today very pleased with the contribution made to the film by the uniquely gifted man behind the mic today…

Congratulations, Tracy.  Lots of other people picked Voddie, too.  But you were first!

Dairy Delights…

Friday, January 1, 2010

Here’s a scene from the soon-to-be released Homestead Blessings: The Art of Dairy Delights DVD. The film will be available to order starting next week!