#kinopicz

[zachmhoover]

Donavan’s Story

As A Kid Again moves forward and expands outside Ohio, we at Kinopicz worked on a couple more story-focused videos. The opportunity provides further chances to test my A7 III’s slow motion capabilities for B Roll, as well as further gaffing experiences. The exterior interviews were especially challenging since the sun was rapidly moving overhead and causing some minor exposure issues. Both parents performed well on camera, and the video really captures the essence of A Kid Again.

[zachmhoover]

Outbound 2018: Anthony Iannarino Voice of God

Anthony Iannarino is a pioneer in the modern sales world. Through Kinopicz, I pulled together a short edit summarizing Iannarino’s reputation and many triumphs. The video’s purpose is to introduce the sales leader before presentations, and get the audience hyped. Pulling together so many resources into a fast-cut promotional video can be stressful, especially in a tight amount of time. However, the edit turned out nicely, and clearly compels Iannarino’s stature and style.

[zachmhoover]

A Kid Again: Family Stories

A Kid Again is an Ohio company that gives handicapped/challenged children, and their families, moments of relief and fun. On a series of videos, I have behaved as a B Camera and grip. Ever since I got my recording monitor, my A7s has been able to keep pace with the Sony F5, the Kinopicz in-house camera. The external 4k prores is a far better codec than the camera’s internal xavc, and I even got the two cameras to match in Davinci Resolve. Adding movement to my camera, besides looking cool, also attached weight and feeling to the family’s dialogue.

[zachmhoover]

A Kid Again: Grant’s Story

I was key grip and production assistant on Grant’s Story. It was great opportunity to capture some smiling faces at the Columbus Zoo, and in 16 bit RAW to boot. I have also learned the importance of the Director of Photography. In my experience, they not only use the camera, but they dictate the framing and lighting. It has become my duty to make certain the DP’s needs are met, even before he asks.

[zachmhoover]

Kinopicz Demo Reel

Well, it’s now been over a year since I started working as a production assistant. Many great times. Many more earned-skills  But forget that long story and check out our studio’s new demo reel! Also our website has been updated, so take a peek by clicking here.

[fuckyeahohio]

Columbusland: Episode 2 is now online!

(via GatewayFilmCenter)

[fuckyeahohio]

The first episode of Columbusland is now available online!

Check it out and see if it's as good as I said it was. 

Columbusland Episode 2: Casino is now showing, 20 minutes before most movie screenings at Gateway Film Center, and Episode 3 is currently in production.

I can't wait.

[fuckyeahohio]

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at Columbusland and, holy cow, you need to see this. We only have the trailer here. To see the whole episode, get to the Gateway Film Center 20 minutes before most movie screenings and prepare to have your expectations for locally produced entertainment blown away.

What else are you going to do? Go to a mega-chain theater and sit through half an hour of commercials and the same four celebrity trivia questions they've been showing all year?

Columbusland features:

Chris Hamel - President of the Gateway Film Center

Johnny DiLoretto - Columbus Media Personality

Amy Schmittauer - Vlogger, self-described "social media frenzy"

and all kinds of special guests

Columbusland is produced by:

Kinopicz American - Great looking video and design here in Columbus, Ohio. I know these folks and you couldn't ask for a nicer group of people or higher quality video production. We'll be talking about another project of theirs in the near future.

The Gateway Film Center - central Ohio's first dedicated film center. It's big and shiny and awesome, so you might assume it's part of some mega-chain, but it's independent. Now that I think about it, the awesomeness may come from being independent, so that shouldn't be a surprise. Even if you don't attend OSU or spend time near campus, the Gateway Film Center is worth the trip. Parking is easy, you can get some food and a drink and enjoy one of the best theater experiences around.

Bonus: Behind the scenes with Schmittastic: