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Operating as usual
Spent a steamy day partnering with Haaksman Media to film an on-location segment for Science Channel's "Mysteries of the Abandoned" series in Pine Bluff, Arkansas alongside former owner Kathy Majewska. The Saenger Theater was a marvel of it's time when it opened in 1924 but was eventually replaced by the suburban shopping mall cinema. It'll be a tough sell to get it restored but at least we were able to save it's story!
Worked with Loaded Sky productions on an interview with Patricia Puckett, granddaughter of the boarding house owners https://www.facebook.com/OswaldRoomingHouseDallasTx that Lee Harvey Oswald rented a room from in 1963. She had a lot of personal recollections...this was a fascinating historical recording.
RL Film Productions Dallas / Fort Worth updated their phone number.
Spent another day in "Jerry's House of Football Woe" last weekend but this time for a Nerf gun battle. This is the 7th year running and they sold 4000 tickets...that's 4000 kids shooting it out this evening. We followed the organizer, Jared, around reality style and I was amazed at what a heart he has for bringing smiles to kids faces with this event. Barely makes a dime but is incredibly committed. Everyone in the ticket line wanted to take pics with him. Who knew this happened at AT&T Stadium?!
When the client said they had a jet for the shoot they weren't kidding. This wasn't your dad's Cessna 172!
A breathtaking view from the 55th floor today in Austin. Thanks to my old friend Kenny Hada for taking care of sound. He got the guy with the hammer drill on the 54th floor to stop long enough to shoot the interview 😆
Today marks 10 years in business for RL Films! Thank you to all past clients and and crew. The shoot today put us in a suite with a superb view of Reunion Tower and the Margret McDermott Bridge. Too bad they wanted a green screen 😄. Great to work with Jay Prichard on teleprompter again!
Podcasting for a tech conference at the Hyatt Regency...got the "downtown view" side of the hotel! Thanks to Michael Gerrard for the assist.
Some days you just get "THAT" interview location! Top of the Plaza of the Americas in downtown Dallas.
Interviews of experts for a Science Channel show. As a one-man-band it's a lot of work to set up but then you get to hit record and let the producers carry the load on Zoom:-) Best part is I like these kind of docu-mysteries so the day was anything but boring.
RL Film Productions Dallas / Fort Worth updated their address.
And there was another camera right behind me! Shooting for an upcoming MTV show this week...so you can be sure the subject matter is NOT music :-)
This was a little comedy gem I shot for writer/director/actor Wendy Pennington-Smith early last year. Got everything in the can in one day! It's a fun watch and at only 7 minutes. Glad to see it's done well on the festival circuit and appeared recently on PBS! Special shout out to my 1st AC, Adam Field.
A short film, satire, about a teenage boy fed up with fake news and conspiracies so he invents a device that can, "change the world."
In reviewing admin stuff beginning the year I realized I never post anything. Kinda rude to the 400 of y'all that have liked the page so I promise to do better moving forward! 2021 was a great year with a couple more short films shot, several new (and repeating) clients, and lots and lots of freelance work. The Texas history documentary, http://OnThisSite.TV, that we've been working on for several years stalled with the coming of COVID and we haven't been able to get it back on track with that particular network. Bummer as they actually had sponsors lined up for us. But it appears they've changed the focus of their programming so we'll keep trying elsewhere. Looking forward to another banner year and we hope it's that way for y'all, too!
RL Film Productions Dallas / Fort Worth updated their address.
Greenscreen or chromakey is a great tool to enhance the visuals of your video. But beware the pitfalls of allowing reflected light to ruin your image!
Published: February 25, 2021. Recently a client contacted us needing help improving his home studio set up for Zoom calls. We met on Zoom with him in front of his green screen in a seated, one third-body shot.
If you're Zooming or podcasting you might be surprised to hear the quality of your audio is more important than that of your video...but it IS. I wrote this article to assist in getting the most out of your audio set up.
When we think of video presentations we tend to prioritize the visual elements. I mean, “video” is right in the name.
We're all using video conferencing more and more. Here are some tips to use light to enhance your natural beauty:-)
With virus concerns limiting face-to-face meetings more businesses and professionals have turned to video chat services such as Zoom or to video calls via cell phone. While this is a great alternative to being there it comes with some unconscious expectations from the viewer.
A sample of our most recent work for business clients and an example of how we use a video image to make a lasting impression.
I'm happy to say "Pandemic Mode" has given RL Films the chance to up our media game with a new website and sizzle reels, so please take a look and let us know what you think. Even more exciting news: Many of you know my wife Jennifer, who has been a part of the business in the background as writer, leader, organizer, and collaborator on several video projects already, but we've made the jump to a professional partnership making RL Films our official Family Business! She's a perfect fit for our expanded services and far easier on the eyes in an interview than I am;-) It is said two is stronger than one - and then there's that strand of three cords....:-) We are excited about how much more we can accomplish together for clients! To learn more about our story, go to http://rlfilmproductions.com/about-us-rlfilms/ .
We work hand-in-hand with you to create compelling images and storylines that will connect you with your desired audience.
I'm very proud to announce our Texas history show, "On This Site," pilot episode on legendary trail driver Oliver Loving was one of four finalists in the "short documentary" category at this past weekend's Lake Travis Film Festival! We didn't win the trophy but with a showing like that for our first effort I think this show has a real future:-) Thanks to fellow producers Jennifer Varela Jodziewicz, and Lance Eakright, the man who gave me the idea Bob Fraley, and special thanks to Devin Connelly of Ethos Media for introducing me to festival organizer Kat Albert at a Dallas Producer's Association event! Things do happen for a reason. http://OnThisSite.TV
I'm very pleased to report that the Texas history TV show we've been working on was selected as a semi-finalist in the short documentary category at the Lake Travis Film Festival! We'll be showing next Saturday the 29th at 10 AM at the Lakeway Resort and Spa (outside Austin). Considering this is our pilot episode I'm encouraged about what's in store for the show!
Texas celebrated the first "Quanah Parker Day" honoring the last chief of the Comanche Nation on September 14th. We had the fortune of being hosted at a celebration at Caprock Canyon State Park by the State of Texas Anniversary and Remembrance Day Foundation. STAR Day is dedicated to honoring "firsts" in Texas whether events or individuals and are also putting together a fund to support the State Bison Herd at Caprock. We put together this nice little promo about their efforts!
https://vimeo.com/363428827
The STAR DAY (State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day) Foundation works with state legislators and the TEA (Texas Education Association) to commemorate the stories…
Great to see the results of three overnights in a row and two additional night shoots! 😴 "Silent Partner" is my old friend Issa Currie's latest offering and a suspenseful little tale he hopes to grow into a feature. I served as the camera operator and steadicam flyer. Here's the trailer: https://vimeo.com/351653560 and you can find out more about contributing at
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-complete-our-short-film-silent-partner?fbclid=IwAR0LvJN4PCxtN0lYTbL0CB368vuwl5a-o1_GS2Fh2iTOcTTzyd5CV6vPcLo#/
Here's the latest reel of the film and television work we've made in the past few years. While I may create the image I want to acknowledge the Herculean efforts and deep trust the producers and directors of these films put in me to craft their vision. I make nothing if they don't believe in me. So my special thanks goes out to Eric Hanson, Calvin Walker, Natasha Paris-Morgan, Nene Nwoko, Jeramie Wilkinson, Shannon Houk, James LeJeune, Bob Fraley, Tim Sparks, Edgar Arreola, Issa Currie, and Angel Martinez. You allow me to become a better film maker!
https://vimeo.com/173795302
I'm a cinematographer, camera operator, and steadicam flyer (with my own equipment) based in Dallas, Texas and have discovered I love narrative film far more…
Live cutting a recent webisode for Ethos Media and Serendipitous Films with the Tricaster Mini for live streaming. There's a trend with live streaming becoming more and more popular and this is a great tool to make it happen.
Recent work with a client you've probably never heard of in Austin! Now for the holiday break 🎅. Merry Christmas everyone:-)
Proud to say this small but mighty camera is a mainstay for a lot of our productions. Now we can claim "as used in Hollywood" 😁
"The Possession Of Hannah Grace" is a new Hollywood thriller that hit theaters at the end of November 2018. What most theatergoers won't know is that it's
Recently completed work on a short film for Twisted Chain Entertainment! Our list of film making tools continues to get more sophisticated with inclusion of wireless monitoring and focusing.
So how did that feature I was crewing come out? Here's the new Steadicam reel...specifically the shots with the roofers and the cops:-)
https://vimeo.com/288990181
Find more of my work on my site www.RLFilmProductions.com.
Spending quality time with the Red Epic cinema camera on the Steadicam while filming this feature!
We continue forward with work on the TV series "On This Site: The Historical Markers of Texas." This is the TV cut of episode two about the Fort Worth Stockyards. We have landed a network home for the show and are closing in on a sponsor fund the completion of season one! https://youtu.be/TmAUREg62nM
(Updated 7-5-2018) Whether Cowtown was a final destination or a stop along what was dubbed the Chisholm Trail - the Fort Worth Stockyards became the place wh...
Our commercial demo reel for 2018 "Capturing the emotion of your story." Without that element a video will be flat and viewers will have touble connecting or even watching until the end!
Attracting new students is the first step for any private school. This video takes you inside MIS through the words of it's faculty and parents.
Just completed the new commercial and business video demo reel! "Capturing the emotion of your story" because the emotionless video is the forgettable one that no one connects with. http://restrunglefty.com/work/commercial-productions/
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