Archive for the ‘Work Samples’ Category

Thinking of starting a business in the tourism industry?

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Tourism Boost main Thumnail

The Small Business Development Corporation “Tourism Boost” program is aimed to help motivate and educate people starting a tourism based business in WA. The online video component of this program features the stories of 6 real WA business owners who share their experience in a range of areas including motivation, cash flow, marketing and business planning.

Filming an interview with Adam from Adam's Coachlines

Filming an interview with Adam from Adam’s Coachlines about how to stay motivated in business

Craig filming the tourists arriving by ferry at Penguin Island, Western Austalia

Craig filming the tourists arriving by ferry at Penguin Island, Western Australia

We loved being part of this project. It was so motivating talking to other business owners and listening to their struggles and how they overcame them. Definitely a watch if you would like to hear what it is really like owning a business, especially in the tourism industry.

Filming the penguins at Penguin Island, Western Australia

Filming the penguins at Penguin Island, Western Australia

We were lucky enough to receive this wonderful feedback from Kym regarding this project.

“Thank you so much!!!!! I have just viewed the video and absolutely love what you have done. It flows so well and is interesting to watch. It is exactly what we were after.
I can’t thank you enough, it is of such a high quality and you were great to work with.
You really have a wonderful talent. I’ll definitely continue to recommend you to whomever needs videos!”

To watch all 6 videos on operating a business in the tourism industry click here

Craig goes viral on Youtube – Our online video with over 1 million views

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

As video producers, every now and then when time prevails, it is great to shoot something for no other reason than the fun and the creativity of it. Recently Craig’s short comedic solution to our ongoing neighbourhood cat problem has gone global!
Between Youtube and some foreign video websites (who pinched it :-p ) the video has now received over 1 million views and now online is the most viewed short film ever produced in Western Australia.

While having an underlying message of responsible pet ownership, The video shows Craig’s improvised humane solution to our ongoing problem with neighbourhood cats urinating on our property, including our cars!

With what has been amusingly described as a “MacGyver like solution” Craig improvises a defense mechanism from automotive and household items. Putting his camera rigging skills to the test he then documented the results for the world to enjoy with a combination of night vision, motion sensors, and high resolution photos.

Some facts we thought were interesting:

  • For a period in May according to TrendsMap the video was the second most discussed video in Australia on twitter, just one spot behind lady gaga’s latest song.
  • Shortly after upload the clip received over 200,000 views in a 48hour period.
  • The video has just under 800,000 views on Youtube.
  • The video has been featured in numerous online humor, technical and media websites worldwide including The Guardian UK.

Most interesting for us has been seeing the potential global promotional power of online video, whether it be for a message, idea or product. Considering the video was not at all intended for promotional purposes, it is interesting that we have had requests from numerous people who are ready and wanting to purchase the cat spray.

Check out the video below and tell us know what you think on facebook

Are tree crops the future of WA’s Wheatbelt?

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

In Shot Productions Kristen Farlekas shooting at a new brushwood plantation

Covering an area larger than Tasmania, late last year we ventured into the far corners of the Western Australian whealtbelt, to film how WA farmers are benefiting from tree crops.

Produced for the Australian Sandalwood Network, the first video is a short documentary on Sandalwood production and its deep history in Western Australia’s wheatbelt.

Did you know? Sandalwood was once Western Australia’s biggest export commodity, also Sandalwood oil is a ingredient in some of the world’s favorite perfumes including “Obsession” by Calvin Klein and “Opium” by Yves St Laurent. Sandalwood – “The Golden Harvest” can be viewed here.

The second video is a series of Interviews of Farmers sharing their stories on the benefits of treecrops which was produced for Avongro Wheatbelt tree cropping. “Greener Horizons – 5 Western Australian farmers share their experience with tree crops. ” can be viewed here.

Thank you to all the families who put us up for the night during our travels through the wheat belt and for you assistance and contribution to the shoot.

Kinetic Ball Sculpture Re-Launch – The Rockingham Ball Machine

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Rockingham’s Kinetic Ball Sculpture or “ball machine” is a one of a kind sculpture created by George Rhoads. This iconic sculpture resided at Rockingham City Shopping Centre and entertained children and adults alike for years. The sculpture was removed from the shopping centre when the centre went through a demolish and then a massive upgrade a few years ago. Once the upgrade was complete the ball machine was not returned. The people of Rockingham started a facebook page to bring the sculpture back and Rockingham City Shopping Centre listened. We were then lucky enough to be hired to film the re-opening of the Ball Machine sculpture.

A real feel-good project to be part of.