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This project actually wrapped a few weeks ago, but I’m just now getting around to writing about it and sharing it here.  Eskimo Joe’s Promotional Products Group held a client day and product exhibition in June, and I was asked to shoot interviews with EJPPG clients about their experiences with the company.  I asked each interviewee similar questions about EJPPG’s services, and edited the footage into seven, 1:30 minute or less videos.  Each video is edited to go along with a Frequently Asked Question on EJPPG’s website.  For example, the above video was edited to go along with the FAQ, “What can people order from EJPPG?”

I thought the concept of letting the clients answer the frequently asked questions was fun and different, and certainly reinforces the idea that EJPPG clients are happy customers.  The other videos answer questions about the quoting process, art department, and customer satisfaction guarantee.  Hopefully, EJPPG will update their site soon so I can link to all of the videos (I’m only sharing one since the EJPPG FAQ page isn’t finished yet).

This footage was shot with a Sony HVR-Z1U and edited in FCP 7.  I used a great filter from Lyric Media on some of the interviews that were shot when it got cloudy later in the day – it’s called ‘Shadow-Highlight.’ It gave much more natural results than just upping the brightness and contrast. Also, I have no idea why Vimeo decided to crop and squeeze a full-HD, 1920×1080 video. Obviously, I need to look in to that issue!

Got the word late Friday night that my talk submission was accepted for Ignite Tulsa #3!

My talk title is, “No One Wants To Watch Your Home Movies,” which sounds kinda harsh, but I’m planning to share tips & tricks for total video n00bs. I’ll talk about recording best practices, easy-as-pie editing, and of course sharing that little Oscar winner with the world when you’re all done.

Ignite Tulsa will be held Sept. 16 at the Blue Dome Dinner in downtown’s Blue Dome district. Tickets go “on sale” this week and doors open at 6:00 (tickets, as always, are free). Come hang out and cheer me on if you’re free that evening!

Of course, there are 17 other amazing speakers as well, so your evening will be well spent.

As a side note, it has been so much fun to be part of Ignite in Oklahoma. I blogged earlier about how events like Ignite make a difference in the community – and I’m still amazed at how Ignite has exposed me to people and ideas I had never heard of before. So, go check it out. I think you’ll be glad you did.

Jeremy Davis, Morgan Woolard, Jory Burson

A few weeks ago, I was asked to help produce a demo video for Morgan Woolard, Miss Oklahoma and OSU Sports Media student.  Morgan came in second at the Miss America pageant earlier this summer and has been non-stop busy ever since.  She’s auditioning for different hosting and television jobs, and definitely has the support of the entire school!

I’m glad I was able to help produce this for her by arranging interviews, coaching her performance and writing some of the script. Jeremy Davis was the videographer and editor for this piece. Many thanks also go to Dr. John McGuire, for introducing all of us!