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First week at MVP

June 5th, 2012 | Categories: Intern Blog Tags: , , , ,

My first week at MVP Video Production was a great learning experience.  I was used to using adobe premiere, but this past week I got the chance to use final cut.  It was great to learn how to use final cut because I will now have the chance to edit at MVP and I’ll have more experience.

Along with learning how to use final cut, I also got to go on two shoots.  In the past I’ve been involved in shoots, but they were for school projects.  The two shoots I got to go on this past week were professional shoots with clients which is a lot different than a school project shoot.  Working on the two shoots gave me the chance to get familiar with the equipment (Panasonic AG-AF100’s, Canon 5D Mark III, and a Canon 60D) that MVP uses and how they set up/put on a shoot.

Overall, this past week has given me the chance to work with new equipment and enhance my experience.

Make sure to check in again to see what I get to work on next week!

Samantha Byers

MVP Video Production wins Three Industry Awards

May 2nd, 2012 | Categories: News & Awards Tags: , , ,

MVP Video Production recently received three industry awards for videos created on behalf of Iowa clients.  MVP Video Production earned recognition for three videos in the 2012 Communicator Awards competition. “It’s great to have our Gold Excellence Winnerwork recognized by our peers, and a fantastic nod to our clients about the work we do for them.” said Kirk Monson, President of MVP Video Production.  The videos that received the honors and awards are:

Mobile Demand – A study at Ben E. Keith – Here Comes the King – Excellence Winner
Mt. Mercy University – David – Distinction Winner
Tipton – Welcome to Tipton – Distinction Winner

The Communicator Awards are judged and overseen by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA), a 550 + member organization of leading professionals from  various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.  The competition received over 6000 entries this ear.  The Communicator awards is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for communication professionals.

“We would like to thank our clients for giving us the opportunity to produce some really fun and creative video projects for them.  They are a pleasure to work with.” Stated Jeff Zahrt

The Communicator Awards

YouTube Statistics!

April 26th, 2012 | Categories: Blog Tags: ,

It’s not a foreign site to anyone anymore.  And, it seems that everyone is using it.  For everything.  Whether you just want to rant about something, show someone your expertise on something, give an opinion or a demonstration.

YouTube is getting 3 Billion views a day.  Yes, “Billion”, with a “B“.  The population of the entire world as of right now is a tick over 7 Billion.  That means that the entire population of the world is logging on to YouTubes site every 2.5 days.

The site is no longer just for quirky little videos.  Businesses have dedicated channels, individuals have dedicated channels, Much like a TV channel.  As a matter of fact, there is more video uploaded to YouTube in a month than the three major networks created in the previous 60 years.

You can really focus in on the topics that you want to see.  Find those companies or individuals that are talking about or showing something specific that you are interested in and focus in on those topics.  You can then subscribe to their channel, and whenever they post something new, you will know about it.  For many, this is not new news, but surprisingly enough, it’s still news to some.  And, if you can’t find the exact video topic you want, you can create one and upload it.  Chances are, someone else wants to see it.  And you never know. It could bring you some business.  Google is even searching YouTube now.  So the more relative video content you have on your YouTube channel, the better.
So the question is really, “Do you have a YouTube Channel”? If not, why not?  Create your own channel.  What are you waiting for?  3 Billion views a day!

One more note about YouTube, watch the video below


MVP wins 3 Silver ADDY’s!

February 28th, 2012 | Categories: News & Awards Tags: , ,

MVP Video Production, and our very own Kirk Monson were awarded three (3) Silver ADDY’s this past weekend at the annual ADDY award ceremony.  It was a great night and the CSPS hall looked fantastic.

Kirk was awarded three Silver ADDY’s for elements of advertising.  They were:

– Cinematography – Virginia Gay Hospital : Matt
– Cinematography – Eastern Iowa Airport : Take Me Away
– Special Effects – Eastern Iowa Airport : Take Me Away

Congratulations to our very own Kirk Monson for his great work on these spots.  Well deserved praise.

GoPro HD Camera Vs. Fire Truck!

February 28th, 2012 | Categories: Blog Tags: , ,

 

The pieces that we initially found

Who says that GoPro camera’s are indestructable?  We have proof that they aren’t.  Especially when being run over by a really really big Fire Truck.

Our task – show the underneath side of a vehicle (specifically a fire truck along with a couple of other vehicles), using a product that a local company makes.  This product, is a device that when activated flips down to the wheels, and spins in conjunction with the wheels, and spins around chains that fly under the vehicles wheels giving it traction in the snow and ice.  Pretty cool huh?

Well, the hurdle was how do we film under the vehicle and see the product working.  Kirk didn’t really want to be strapped under a fire truck driving through snow, so we had to get a camera under the truck.  Enter a GoPro HD camera.  Perfect!  It’s little, easy to position and shoots in HD.

Well, after some maneuvering, we got it attached to the underside of the truck.  Unfortunately,

GoPro versus Fire Truck

not good enough.  On one of the trips out, down went the GoPro and since it was basically right in front of the wheels, it got run over, and batted around by the chains.

As it would happen, we still needed the card out of the camera, and it looked like the card may have survived.  So we had to tear apart the camera.  It was trashed anyway.  So, now you can see what the inside of a GoPro looks like.  As it turned out, the SD card did not make.  DOA.  We tried several times to revive it, but alas, it was not meant to be.

As a follow-up.  Kirk did get a second GoPro HD camera rigged underneath the truck, and we got some great footage!  Pretty cool what it looks like under a fire truck.

 

More carnage

Carnage!

More Carnage

Firetruck 1 - GoPro 0

 

Jumer’s Casino & Hotel new TV Spot “Office Escapism”

February 21st, 2012 | Categories: Blog

Here’s a brand new TV Spot that we just finished for Jumer’s Casino and Hotel.  This spot was produced in collaboration with Henry Russell Bruce here in Cedar Rapids.  The entire spot was filmed in one very long day.  Almost all the shots are at the casino, with a few of the office sh0ts actually done at a local business about 10 minutes away from Jumer’s.

It was a jam packed day that started early and ended fairly late.  The crew was great to work with.  Our talent was a good sport all the way through the day.

You can see the spot on the local TV stations as well as some of the cable channels.  It’s airing now!

Mt. Mercy University Basketball Commercial

January 9th, 2012 | Categories: Blog

Here is the latest commercial for Mt. Mercy University that we just completed.  This spot has a lot of history behind it.  David, the subject of the spot is the third person of his family to play basketball for Mt. Mercy University.  His father and brother both played basketball for Mt. Mercy.  And, his father met his wife (David’s mother) at Mt. Mercy while going to school.  So you could say it’s truly a family affair, and that Mustang pride runs deep in his family.

Mt. Mercy University Commercial

December 7th, 2011 | Categories: Blog Tags: , ,

We recently wrapped production on a brand new commercial for Mount Mercy University featuring NAIA National Champion in the Javelin throw, Jenna.  You may have seen her picture before if you have been driving around Cedar Rapids as she is on a number of billboards.

We filmed the spot a few weeks ago, when it wasn’t all that cold yet, and Jenna was a great sport.  We were assured of her accuracy so we naturally had her throw the Javelin at the camera for a couple of shots.  20 to 30 feet, was no problem.  So, we upped the challenge for Jenna, and Kirk moved down the field a good 100 feet or so.  then we had her throw it again, and again and again.  Great accuracy!  A fun afternoon working with a National Champ.  And as usual, Mount Mercy were great hosts.

Hit the link below to see how the spot turned out.

 

 

Intern Isaac has been busy at Stanford

November 11th, 2011 | Categories: Intern Blog Tags:

Well…..it’s pretty quite around the studio without our two interns that we had over the summer.  However, we know that they are actively involved at their respective schools (Stanford University and the University of Iowa), so we forgive them for not checking in with us and keeping us updated on what they are doing.

But, we did get an email today from Isaac, our Intern from the past three years, who is now at Stanford.  Seems the young lad has landed himself on the student Senate, as well as is writing for the Stanford Daily.  To see his first article that got published in the Stanford Daily, click the link.

And, it has come to our attention that he is attending the Jay-Z / Kanye West concert as press for the Stanford Daily.  Way to go Isaac!  We are sure he will have a blast!

Kent Stock in Studio

October 14th, 2011 | Categories: Blog Tags: ,

We had the pleasure of having Kent Stock in Studio this week while we were working on a video for him promoting his speaking.

Kent Stock in the edit suite

Kirk and Kent take a break for a picture - yeah, that's Sean Astin on the monitor

Kent Stock, for those of you who don’t know was the subject of the the film “The Final Season” staring Sean Astin and Powers Boothe.  The movie is about the last season of baseball at storied Norway High School.  Kent was the last baseball coach and took the team to being the the State Champions for the 20th and final time.  The movie is based on Kent’s final season and his book that he wrote “Heading For Home”.

We had the luxury of working with several of the clips directly from the movie as well as some footage from some of his speaking engagements.

It was great having Kent in studio, and of course being the Cardinals fan that he is, it’s all about baseball right now.  Go Cards!

 

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