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8:00AM

The American Bible Challenge

 Jeff Foxworthy hosts the game show that puts people's knowledge of the Good Book to the test. An interesting twist is that the contestants aren't playing to win money for themselves, rather each group represents a charitable organization. Looks interesting, check out the Behind-the-Scenes video below!

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8:00AM

Lamplighter Guild 2012 - VIDEO

2012 is the second year that the Lamplighter Guild has been held at the Mohonk Mountain House in upstate New York. Mark Hamby, founder of the Lamplighter Guild, asked me and Phillip Telfer to produce a video that captured the history and heart of the Guild with emotional and cinematic style.

In addition to teaching classes during the week about documentary filmmaking, Phillip and I filmed, edited, and presented this promo at the end of the 2012 Lamplighter Guild.

Learn more at: lamplighterguild.com

GEAR USED:
Canon 60D
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS
Vinten Tripod
Kessler Stealth Slider

8:00AM

ReelCast Update

Hope everyone is doing well out there :)

Sorry for the blog silence...I've been a bit busy with projects (Lamplighter Guild, Film Workshops, Movie Trailer). 

I was able to make it home for a few days and now headed out on another project till the middle of August.

I'm able to get a few updates out on Facebook once in a while, so be sure to keep checking there as well!

Till then, stand strong and carry on!

8:00AM

ReelCast Film Workshops

Announcing a New Service from ReelCast Productions!

ABOUT

ReelCast Film Workshops seeks to inspire young Christian filmmakers who are interested in taking Christian visual media to the next level, by providing custom workshops and quality training, in your area!

These workshops are unique in that they are not an “event” which people attend.  Instead, you gather your own group, and the teaching comes to you!

 

ReelCastWorkshops.com

 

Choose Your Workshop

 

1. Fast Track Workshop

Great for beginners or individuals beginning to consider film-making.

Details

  • 1 Day
  • $165/student*
  • 10 students minimum
  • Workbook included
  • Great for beginners
  • Basic Overview
  • Munch and Mentor
  • Course Certificates

 

Sessions

  • Have a Strong Foundation – (developing your story)
  • Pieces of the Puzzle - (storyboards, top downs)
  • Shooting your Story – (camera techniques)
  • Lighting Tips – (3 point lighting, technique)
  • The Cutting Edge – (editing, music, graphics)
  • Communicating with Color – (color correction)
  • Available Equipment and Software
  • Making Of: “Snack Bank” (30 sec commercial)
  • BONUS: Munch & Mentor
    - 30min of Q&A during lunch with 2-3 students

10-14 Students / $165   -   15-19 Students / $110   -   20-25 Students / $85
* Prices cover training, workbook, and instructor’s travel.

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2. Full Training Workshop

Great for beginners or individuals looking to go more in-depth about the process of film-making.

Details

  • 2 Days
  • $250/student*
  • 10 students minimum
  • Workbook included
  • All Sessions
  • In-Depth Training
  • More time for Q&A
  • Interactive demonstrations
  • More Munch and Mentor
  • Course Certificates

 

Sessions

  • Realities of the “Christian Film Industry”
  • Have a Strong Foundation – (developing your story)
  • Camera Techniques – (angles, tools)
  • Pieces of the Puzzle – (storyboards, locations, wardrobe)
  • Shooting your Story – (on the set)
  • Lighting Tips – (3 point lighting, techniques)
  • The Cutting Edge – (the art of editing)
  • Music, Sound, and Motion Graphics
  • Communicating with Color – (color correction)
  • Available Equipment and Software
  • Tips for Filming With a DSLR
  • Documentary vs. Narrative Storytelling
  • Behind the Scenes – (styles and ideas)
  • Making Of: “Snack Bank” (30 sec commercial)
  • Making Of: “4 Tips for Camping” (4 min comedy)
  • Making Of: “The Week Before Christmas” (5 min video)
  • Vision for the Future (Closing Session)
  • BONUS: Munch & Mentor
    - 30min of Q&A during lunch with 2-3 students

10-14 Students / $250   -   15-19 Students / $175   -   20-25 Students / $125
* Prices cover training, workbook, and instructor’s travel.

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3. Exclusive Workshop

Great for groups who are seeking to take their project to the next level!

Details

  • Custom length*
    (2 Days recommended)
  • $200/per person/per day
  • 3 students minimum
  • Workbook included
  • Perfect for teams
  • You pick the sessions
  • Focused Q&A
  • More Munch and Mentor
  • Quality personal training
  • Advice for your project
  • Course Certificates

You Pick Your Sessions

  • Realities of the “Christian Film Industry”
  • Have a Strong Foundation – (developing your story)
  • Camera Techniques – (angles, tools)
  • Pieces of the Puzzle – (storyboards, locations, wardrobe)
  • Shooting your Story – (on the set)
  • Lighting Tips – (3 point lighting, techniques)
  • The Cutting Edge – (the art of editing)
  • Music, Sound, and Motion Graphics
  • Communicating with Color – (color correction)
  • Available Equipment and Software
  • Tips for Filming With a DSLR
  • Documentary vs. Narrative Storytelling
  • Behind the Scenes – (styles and ideas)
  • Making Of: “Snack Bank” (30 sec commercial)
  • Making Of: “4 Tips for Camping” (4 min comedy)
  • Making Of: “The Week Before Christmas” (5 min video)
  • Vision for the Future (Closing Session)

* Pricing includes training and workbooks. Instructor’s travel is additional.

 

Bring a workshop to your area!

ReelCastWorkshops.com

8:00AM

"Monumental" - NOW ON DVD!

Monumental is the story of America’s beginnings.  Presented, produced, and starring Kirk Cameron, the 90-minute true story follows this father of six across Europe and the U.S. as he seeks to discover America’s true “national treasure” – the people, places, and principles that made America the freest, most prosperous and generous nation the world has ever known. 

Monumental is heralded as “inspiring,” “beautifully executed,” “powerful,” and “one meant to teach.”

Long regarded as “the land of opportunity,” there’s no question the tiny band of religious outcasts who founded this country hit upon a formula for success that went way beyond what they could have imagined. How else can you explain the fact that they established a nation that has become the best example of civil, economic and religious liberty the world has ever known?

What formula did they discover? What motivated them to come here in the first place? More importantly, how can we apply these same foundational truths today?

Take your family on a new adventure to discover the true national treasure of America.

Movie Website: MonumentalMovie.com

12:51PM

25 Hill - NOW ON DVD!

Synopsis

Writer/Director Corbin Bernsen leads an all-star cast in 25 Hill, a testament to those who find the courage to confront their pain and the faith to stay committed to values they hold dear.

12 year-old Trey Caldwell (Nathan Gamble, A Dolphin's Tale) is shattered when his father is killed in Afghanistan, leaving a hole in the boy's life and an unfinished Soap Box Derby car in the garage. A final gift from his dad, the car is a constant reminder of all that could have been. But when Trey meets Roy Gibbs (Corbin Bernsen, L.A. Law, Rust) a grizzled Fire Chief devastated by the loss of his firefighter son on 9/11, a new relationship forms and old wounds finally begin to heal. As the unlikely team works to complete the Soap Box car and train for the upcoming Derby, they'll learn that life isn't about the starting line or checkered flag - it's about the incredible journey in between.


Movie Website: 25hill.com

3:16PM

"The Eleventh Coin" - FA 2012

I was blessed with the opportunity to be one of the leading teachers at the 2012 Filmmakers Academy in Austin, TX. FA is a week long film camp that gives students a hands-on opportunity to walk through the full process of creating a short film. You can view the short film at the end of this post.

This year they opted to produce a silent film due to time constraints and location logistics.

We had two units, Unit A filming the Bible-time side of the storyline, and Unit B (my group) produced the modern-day side of the film.

 Just remember, this is a project made primarily by students in one week.

1:33PM

Redemption - Behind the Scenes

Watch the 1st Behind the Scenes video here!

Synopsis:

Henry is a hard man, getting by in the old west the only way he knows how: robbing banks. After his latest heist goes wrong and his partners betray him and leave him for dead, Henry is surprised to find extraordinary kindness from a widow and her children. With the influence of this family, Henry begins to question the choices he’s made in his life. Just when things begin to make sense again, it’s all ripped away from him when his old partners show up. Will he seek the revenge he desires or finally find his Redemption?

Be sure to "like" the Facebook page! They post new bts pics almost every day.

Facebook Page: Facebook.com/RedemptionMovie

Movie Website: Redemption-TheFilm.com

11:42AM

October Baby - DVD Coming Soon!

Get ready to celebrate the sanctity of life in your home: OCTOBER BABY is coming to DVD September 11! A hit upon its theatrical release this spring, OCTOBER BABY opened as the No. 8 movie in the country and the No. 1 limited-release film. Throughout its run, OCTOBER BABY has continued impacting moviegoers with its powerful story of forgiveness.

 

Available on DVD Sept. 11, 2012!

 

Check out the bonus features that are part of the OCTOBER BABY DVD:

  • Commentary by the Erwin Brothers and the October Baby Family
  • October Bloopers
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Finding Hannah
  • Shari's Story
  • Gianna Jessen: The Inspiration
  • Singing the Praises of October Baby
  • Q&A with Rachel and Jason
  • Every Life Is Beautiful Stories
  • The Afters "Life Is Beautiful" Music Video

We even have a sneak peak of the October Bloopers for you.

OctoberBabyMovie.net

2:00PM

Alone Yet Not Alone - Official Trailer 2013

Their Faith Became Their Freedom. Alone Yet Not Alone feature film out April 5, 2013.

The year is 1755, and the English colonies are being ravaged by the atrocities of war.

Opposing European powers have clashed over the fertile Ohio valley, and entire families are devastated by the ensuing violence. Hostile native tribes are raiding the vulnerable frontier farms, and two young sisters are among those taken captive.

While hoping for rescue and return to their home, they are comforted with the words of a family hymn: Alone Yet Not Alone. But when the sisters are suddenly and cruelly separated, their tender faith is brought to a stretching point.

Forcibly immersed into a primitive foreign culture, the older sister, Barbara, clings to her beliefs. Yet now a deeper fate threatens, and she makes a difficult decision: to risk her life in an attempt to escape.

Pursued by a relentless and cunning warrior, Barbara and her three fellow captives must cross over two hundred miles of raw wilderness in their effort to reach friendly territory.

Will their courage and trust in God be enough to see them through? And if they do succeed, will they find their family? Will Barbara ever see her sister again?
Alone Yet Not Alone depicts the riveting true story of a family at a critical juncture in our nation's history.

Starring: Kelly Greyson, Natalie Racoosin, Clay Walker, Jenn Gotzon, Joanie Stewart, Ozzie Torres, & Tony Wade
Directed By: Ray Bengston Co-Director: George Escobar
Written By: James Richards
Screenplay By: James Richards & George Escobar
Executive Producers: Bud Smith, Ken Wales, & James Richards
Producers: Barbara Divisek & Cynthia Walker
Co-Producers: Mike Snyder & George Escobar

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