While working on re-color correcting the Lamplighter Guild promo, I decided to try out Magic Bullet's Denoiser filter. It did a great job of minimizing noise without compromising the sharpness and details in the clip.
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The ‘Best Promotional Media’ Award went to The Lamplighter Guild, a 5-minute film that explains the vision of this one-week art school founded by Mark Hamby in which students learn the elements of radio theater production, including voice acting, sound design, script writing, music composition, and more from experts in the industry. Producer Phillip Telfer offered these thoughts on receiving the award.
“John-Clay [Burnett] and I are both very grateful for what Doug Phillips and Vision Forum have done to invest in filmmakers,” Telfer said. “When I was invited to attend the [Christian] Filmmakers Academy back in 2007, I had no provision at all for filmmaking. Last year, John-Clay and I, along with Colin Gunn, had a feature documentary film, Captivated. That opened the door for [us] to take some of the things we have been learning here and share it at Mark Hamby’s Lamplighter Guild. So we talked about it and also took that time to make this promotional.”
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
Exciting news!! I will be co-teaching a "Documentary Filmmaking Class" with Phillip Telfer at the upcoming Lamplighter Guild this year!
The Lamplighter Guild is an unprecedented opportunity to be mentored by master teachers in an apprenticeship-style format. These teachers are dedicated to imparting the secrets of their trade and inspiring their students to reach a high level of excellence in their God-given abilities.
A spectacular week is planned for forward-thinking adults and young adults (minimum age 16) who seek to engage in highly creative and strategic training in the dramatic arts, visual arts, and entrepreneurial strategies. Students will be inspired by visionary leaders who believe it is crucial to develop godly life principles while cultivating excellence in their craft.
Our goal is to provide students with a life-transforming week, which will inspire them to attain the skills needed to become diligent craftsmen, reaching the highest level of excellence in their work and life. We desire to provide a platform where students and masters will share ideas and explore new and strategic ways to be God’s image-bearer in today’s culture.
Learn the secrets of the dramatic arts!
The Lamplighter Guild for Creative Disciplines is an entrepreneurial platform whereby masters will mentor apprentices through passionate, creative, and compelling instruction, motivating each learner to cultivate a high level of excellence in order to uniquely reflect the image of God in their work and life.
LISTEN to the PROMO SPOT!
John Fornof is a writer and producer for radio, television and film, graduating from the Act One Writing Program and Executive Program in Hollywood, and winning two regional Emmy awards for his television documentaries. At Focus on the Family, John wrote and directed for the popular Adventures in Odyssey radio show, produced The Last Chance Detectives audio series, and also wrote and voice directed the Ribbits! animated series.
John produced and adapted two high-end audio dramas, Affabel and Rescued, for best-selling author John Bevere. For Rescued, John directed Roma Downey from Touched by an Angel, John Rhys-Davies from The Lord of the Rings, and Marisol Nichols from 24.
Todd Busteed struck fear in the hearts of electronic appliances from an early age. As early as 10 years old, he loved taking TVs apart to see what was inside. Putting them back together? . . . Why do you think he got into radio?
Todd's college education aptly prepared him for the duties that would follow. He graduated with honors from Loyola University with a degree in Psychology. There is no better degree for one who directs drama. It was during these college years that he began his association with Moody Broadcasting, an association that would provide numerous opportunities, experiences, and significant meetings.
Todd's studio, GAP Digital, has been in business since 1980, creating scores of radio dramas, including programs based on such classic stories as Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, and George Eliot's Silas Marner. The facility recently finished producing 144 half-hour episodes of a drama series titled Left Behind, based on the best-selling book series of the same name.
For over two decades, award winning composer John Campbell has written a variety of music for film, television and radio.
His vast and ever-evolving vision, combined with a diverse background in both creative composition and harmony, has helped John adapt to a wide range of musical styles. Over the years, John has earned himself a highly esteemed reputation within the music industry, establishing a continuous relationship with a long list of satisfied clients. John's motto to deliver music "on time and within budget" has kept people coming back, as he has demonstrated himself to be an invaluable asset in bringing a production's musical goals to a reality.
Possessing a keen musical ear, John demonstrates a dynamic style which is evident in all the music he composes. Whether creating an intense, percussive driven full orchestral score, or a soft and heartfelt emotional cue, John is able to contribute a meaningful dimension to a dramatic story.
Though he has mastered the live orchestral recording process, John's embrace of digital music technology has allowed him to progress in his musical vision and remain current in the world of popular music.
Allen Hurley is a media producer with special skills in the area of sound design, video editing, graphics, and motion design. He is as comfortable behind the camera on a video shoot as he is on a sound stage creating Foley (SFX), or in the studio mixing a 48-channel radio drama.
His career in media began at the age of 14 when he worked as an on-air radio personality in Maryland, later moving to Colorado to join the award-winning radio production team at Focus on the Family. From there, he managed the radio side at the ministry while also working as the senior recording engineer for Dr. James Dobson.
In 2001, Allen founded The Audio Suite, providing video production, graphic and web design, along with audio production, including sound design for Focus on the Family's Adventures in Odyssey and Messenger International's Rescued, starring Roma Downey, and Affabel with John Rhys-Davies.
Mark Hamby (M.S., M.Div., Th.M., D. Min. cand.) is founder and president of Lamplighter Ministries International. He lives in Northeastern Pennsylvania with his wife, Debbie. They have three adult children living in various parts of the country. Jennifer is the graphic arts and illustration director for Lamplighter. David works for Apple and oversees video production for Lamplighter. Jonathan, their eldest, is married, lives in CA as a commercial broker, and functions as his dad's personal counselor!
As author, speaker, and Bible teacher, what Mark enjoys most is helping his audience to remove the mask in order to expose the heart. Through the genre of storytelling and the life-changing power of God's Word, Mark's audiences learn that we serve a God with whom nothing is impossible.
READ MORE at: LampLighterGuild.com
We were so Impressed! We originally bought this for our 11-year-old grandson, but wanted to review it first! My husband [and] I listened as we took a day trip a few hours away, and were riveted! Needless to say, we are keeping this one and ordering our grandson another!
—Essie
Unforgettable adventure awaits the ready ears and imaginations of all who dare to find it. Introducing the Lamplighter Theatre Radio Drama Collection!
In this new and exciting, 4-album collection, visit the age of castles, knights, and fair maidens to meet a faithful king and his unworthy heir. Help a loving son render aid to his parents without falling prey to the love of money. Watch a little girl struggle between telling a lie and being punished by death for a crime she did not commit. And follow the perilous adventures of a young man kidnapped by Algerian pirates and forced into a world where the clash between Islam and Christianity brings certain destruction and death.
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Through March 6, the Lamplighter Theatre Radio Drama Collection is on sale for only $69 — a $16 savings! Don’t miss this special pricing on four unforgettable adventures your family will enjoy for years to come.
For decades, radio dramas entertained and inspired Americans of all ages. From masked cowboys protecting the western plains, to savvy detectives matching wits with the most ingenious criminal minds of their day, radio’s “Golden Age” created exciting worlds in the minds’ eyes of millions.
Now, with the brand-new Lamplighter Theatre Radio Drama Collection, you can enjoy the best elements of classic radio drama combined with a distinctively Christian worldview.
These audio albums make the perfect companion to chore time, on car rides, during school breaks, or even on a “Family Night” gathered around the stereo in your living room — just like families used to do!
Each album contains 2 CDs and is approximately two hours long.
To Learn More - Click Here!
in March we will be airing the radio drama of one of our best known titles, A Peep Behind the Scenes. But long before the day of the first broadcast, much must be accomplished to get the drama produced. The script must be written, actors need to be hired, the studio needs to be booked, and travel arrangements must be made.
For most of our dramas we head across the Atlantic to record with one of the world’s most talented radio theatre producers, Phillip Glassborrow at SoundHouse Studios, London. In the future, we’ll tell you all about Phillip. But as a precursor to that, I’d like for you to see some of our actors and production staff in action with these “behind the scenes” (pun intended!) videos from the recording sessions for A Peep Behind the Scenes. Enjoy!
(Source Article) - Visit the Lamplighter Blog for more info!
These incredible audio dramas have been an instant family hit...tuning in every week for each episode of these action packed and emotionally gripping stories!
"John Rhys-Davies is the host of Lamplighter Theatre, the voice you’ll hear at the beginning of each series, welcoming you Abington Falls, where Finnian Jones has a quirky little shop full of “more than you would expect.”"
Each story is comprised of 4-6 episodes, each approx. 30 minutes. So far they have produced...and aired 4 complete stories! Every week, beginning on Monday, you can visit their website and listen to the newest episode for free!
You can also listen to each new episode here on the ReelCast blog via the Lamplighter Theatre Player located in the sidebar.
This week marks the last chapter of their latest story, "The Captive." Next week will begin with Episode 1 of, "The Unexpected Return."
You can listen to the 60 second promo for "The Unexpected Return" below...
For more information, please visit the Lamplighter Theatre website.
A while back I posted info that Lamplighter was working on creating "Lamplighter Theater." Well, it is now here! "For twenty years our Lamplighter team has eagerly anticipated the creation of Lamplighter Theatre Audio Drama. We have prayed and planned while waiting for the Lord’s perfect timing. The time has now come."
I can't tell you how incredibly excited I am about this, I greatly enjoy radio drama and I really enjoy Lamplighter's books! They officially started broadcasting to radio stations in Sept, so this is really new stuff. They do have one finished album/"book" entitled "Sr. Malcom and the Missing Prince." Currently they are working on "The Basket of Flowers."
Of course, I have some links where you can get more info:
- You can hear the first episodes on this website. (I am assuming future episodes will be posted here though I'm not sure.)
- Lamplighter Radio Theatre Blog....and Official Website
- Visit the store
I found a place online where you can listen to their weekly broadcast of new episodes. It plays on Mondays @ 6pm ET.
...and "one more thing," according to this link, it looks like they might be venturing into the film making arena as well. I'll do my best to keep you posted!
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