VIDEO TIP: deciphering video files

the difference between "high res" and "web res" files

 

We've received some confusion about the various files we send our clients and which is for what. Here is a simple breakdown of the 2 types of files we send after your shoot:

Web ready files (.mp4) These are usually sent via a Vimeo Link. Once an edit is finalized, we encourage our clients to download the web video file if one wants to upload the video to another account/online location.

High res files (.mp4) These are usually sent via WeTransfer or by mail via a returnable thumb drive. Once all editing is finalized, we prepare both the final edits and all the raw footage into high bit-rate H.264 MP4 files (that can be played on any computer) for the Client's archives (on an external hard drive dedicated for video), both for archival purposes and for possible future editing. If the Client were to edit/work with this video on their own or with another editor, these are the files that should be used. We always recommend that everyone get high res files from their videographers when investing in documentation! AND we recommend backing up your video archives in an additional location. Check out more info on that on our Blog.

LRP can support your crowdfunding!

Did you know that we also make crowdfunding campaign and other promotional videos? Crowdfunding has been a very successful means of raising money for many entrepreneurs and artists! I wanted to share with you a few recent campaign videos of some meaningful campaigns this season - check them out!

Nourish2Thrive's Window Aquaponics:

 

Author Rachael Maddox's new book "Sex After Trauma"

 

Smuin Ballet's annual shoe campaign:

The Fourth Trimester

As a baby is born, so is a new mother. Kimberly Ann Johnson's book The Fourth Trimester (published by Shambhala Publications) details how to care for the postpartum mother. The task is essential, and she will guide you through it. Loren made this short video, so take a peek if you are (or if someone you know is) crossing the threshold into motherhood or if you're just open to the wisdom of the mama.

Music: Dan Phillipson

Featuring: Wendy Taylor, Maria Slocum, Centehua Sage, Elizabeth Griswold, Kristin Hauser, Thomas Hauser

A special thanks to Circe Wallace

 

Smuin: Shoe Vitality!

Shoes are a vital part of the dancers' experience at Smuin Ballet. Not only do they provide support, but each type of shoe helps the dancer step into her character; you could say it has transformative powers. And believe it or not, a performer might wear 10 different pairs in one ballet! So each year the company raises funds for this essential part of work. If you'd like to help them put their best foot forward watch this video we directed and contribute to their campaign!

 

camera: Jenny Chu

performance footage: Rapt Productions

music by: Ben Beiny

"Ancient Children" for justice and healing

We are so excited to share this promo video we shot and edited for long time client, Embodiment Project. EP's latest work, "Ancient Children", is inspired by  Shakti Butler's film "Healing Justice" about how restorative justice can disrupt the school to prison pipeline. Artistic Director, Nicole Klaymoon, and her dancer collaborators talk about how they brought forth their own stories and also embody those of others to make this powerful piece. "Ancient Children" previews throughout the west coast in the upcoming months and premieres at ODC in June 2018.

Music: Tama Waipara - Pacifika (Cecil Beatdown)

Camera: Jenny Chu

Precarious SF

For its tenth anniversary season, Hope Mohr Dance responds to the current gentrification problem in the Bay Area with Precarious. A series, it began as a site specific work. It then re-framed and continued in a similar generative process, showing at CounterPulse with a walking tour and Mohr's signature intense and tactile thematic exploration. Check out this highlight edit!

Choreography: Hope Mohr in collaboration with performers

Sound Design: Theodore J.H. Hulsker

Lighting Design: Gabe Maxson

Video Design: David Szlasa

Costume Design: Tegan Schwab

 

Alonzo King: Blurring the "Lines" with Dance

Here's an example of how we can create an inspirational promotional film utilizing new and existing footage to motivate donors/potential donors. This was shown at Alonzo King LINES Ballet's annual Gala event and then was repurposed to live on the fundraising/donation section of their website:

LRP loves LINES!

Footage courtesy of:

Frank Thibault

Rapt Productions

Loren Robertson Productions/Jenny Chu

Andy Mogg/Dancing Images

BNP Foundation

Music by Jason Moran and Charles Lloyd; Scott Holmes

Tell Your Story with Lauren Marie Fleming

Our awesome client, Lauren Marie Fleming is a writer, educator, and the creator of Bawdy Love, a life-changing program in book form. Her book helps others articulate the stories of their own lives and the stories they want told, which frees them up to live those lives. As well as a book, Bawdy Love is an entire support program with access to a rich community of others who have more support on offer. The result? Positive and healthy living. Can't go wrong there, right?

video: Loren Robertson Productions

music: Gayle Skidmore

Dancing and Perceiving with Cunningham and Curtis

Leading UK disabled artist Claire Cunningham and international choreographer and performer Jess Curtis' "The Way You Look (At Me) Tonight" grapples with questions of how we perceive each other and the world around us. With dancing, singing, story telling, music, and video, this work is a living, philosophical and sensorial audience-engaged experience. Performed at CounterPulse. Here's an example of how we used a full show 2-camera edit to make both a quick sizzle reel and also a more in depth 5min. highlight edit for promotional and portfolio purposes:

Philosophical consultation by Alva Noe

Video by Yoann Trellu

Music by Mathias Herrmann

Texts by Claire Cunningham, Jess Curtis, and Alva Noe

No Dominion: The Ian Horvath Story

Loren had the pleasure to work with her beloved colleague Nel Shelby on a new film about the celebrated dancer, AIDS activist and arts advocate Ian Horvath. Check out this trailer she edited! To contribute to the fundraising campaign to fully produce this inspiring documentary, click here.

Cinematographers: Nel Shelby, Loren Robertson, Christopher Duggan
Performances by: Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, Boston Ballet, Ballet Tucson, Verb Ballets

Faith Material Activism

FAITH MATERIAL: ACTIVISM performed at CounterPulse, is a body- and object-bed performance about the urgent importance of believing in things that cannot be proven. The work utilizes physical practices of mediumship, ontological re-animation of objects, and full expression of faith to present a number of intimate domestic scenes of queer solitude-turned-futurism. Jesse Hewit's work is clearly influenced by Haraway’s “new materialism” politics, by the queer re-imagining/survival project of Pee Wee’s Playhouse, and by the creative faith-practices of artist/priest Amara Tabor-­Smith, poet/theologian Marvin K. White, and artist/healer Sara Shelton Mann.

Concept, Choreography, Text, Scenography, Performance: Jesse Hewit

Choreography, Text, Performance: Keyon Gaskin

Choreography, Text: Abby Crain

Light: Zoe Klein

Sound: Robbie Beahrs

Cameras: Jacob Marks, Rachel Marks

REVEL with Rainforest Action Network

ach year LRP has the privilege of documenting Rainforest Action Network's (RAN) event, REVEL. Here's a highlight video of this stellar organization's annual celebration of their successes, its show of gratitude to their community, and a reach for more and continued support in their work across the globe. We need RAN now more than ever!

Music: Afrolicious

Click here to see a good example of how to utilize a highlight/promo video in your organization's website.

 

Summer with Alonzo King LINES Ballet

We're excited about this promo video we crafted for the Alonzo King LINES Ballet summer program. This top notch training program not only offers students the opportunity to study and perform with master teachers and choreographers, but it also asks the pupil to explore oneself, body, mind, and spirit and honors every person's unique individuality. Watch these young dancers meet themselves, then take off and fly.

summer.lines.ballet.org

Videography: Jenny Chu

Summer Program performance footage courtesy of Andy Mogg/Dancing Images

Music by SilverHoof; Mozart played by Gianluca Luisi; Roman Razuvaev

LRP clients shining a light through 2016

Each year we make a video of the year in review. Here's a collage of the luminous, forthright, and expertly crafted performance we had the privilege to document in 2016. Have a watch; you'll feel so proud of your fellow artists! And get in our calendar for 2017. The world needs your diverse voices and perspectives. Happy New Year!

Cameras by: Jenny Chu, Laura Lukitsch, Jacob Marks, Rachel Marks, Loren R. Robertson

LRP recommends Two Camera Shoots!

In case you are tempted to spring for a 2 camera full show edit for your next event, take a look at this video LRP recently made of Christy Funsch Dance Experience's show "Le Grande Spectacle de l'effort et de l'artifice" at ODC. Angles, close ups, wide view, intimate, and yet captures all the action! The works!! https://vimeo.com/193560949

Choreography and Direction: Christy Funsch, Daniel Nagrin
Collaborative Performers: Arletta Anderson, Christy Funsch, Chinchin Hsu, Courtney Moreno, Karla Quintero, Nol Simonse, with Yvette Niccols and Desiree Rogers
Music: Daniel Steffey, Ryan Ross Smith, Ryan Page, Nick Wang, Arvo Part
Lighting and Visual Design: Delayne Medoff
Costumes: Christy Funsch
Cameras: Jacob Marks & Rachel Marks

An Annual Appeal for CounterPulse

  CounterPulse, who opened their doors in the Tenderloin this year, are positioned to help keep artists in SF and to support the revitalization of their new neighborhood by providing a platform for artists to speak their minds without barriers. Check out their 2016 Annual Appeal video that Loren edited, and send some love their way!

Cameras: Jenny Chu, Jacob Marks, Rachel Marks, Loren R. Robertson

Photography by Robbie Sweeny and Kegan Marling

Music by J.L. Kane