The Quinn Bros. Band: A Gut-Busting Romp

Tom and Ben Quinn recently called on Three Coin Productions for another project.  Our last project with these guys was a spontaneous short film created specifically for Ben's well-read blog, The Unmighty.  This time they said the project would be "a little bit different."

"How different?" I asked.

"Well, we actually have a budget."

They had my attention.

Tom and Ben have a band, and are trying to get some more exposure.  They wanted us to produce the video coverage of their upcoming concert.  Sure, why not?  We do event coverage all the time: incentive trips, product launches, seminars, trainings, and even an occasional concert.  So the date was set.

The concert was absolutely hilarious.  Ben and Tom had the audience in hysterics, never letting up.  The shoot went well, and we look forward to producing a full concert DVD for them.  For now, here's a peek at the event.

Find out more about The Quinn Brother's Band here. 

"Webmaster Jam" filled with bevy of talent

October 3rd and 4th CoffeeCup Software hired Three Coin Productions to produce a DVD series for their "2008 Webmaster Jam" Seminar.  Our crew was thrilled to be invited, so we packed our cameras, loaded up on tapestock, and headed to Atlanta for the weekend.

We weren't to sure what to expect, but were amazed at what we saw.  The seminar introduced us to an entirely new world of development and design gurus who are leading the trends and and in front of the pack when it comes to web design advancements.  It was fascinating to sit behind the camera and listen to speakers such as Jeff Croft or Jason Ford discuss the latest trends in interactive web development.  Other presenters included talented designers like Garrett Dimon and Rob Weychert.  J Cornelius, from CoffeeCup, even hosted a "Website Smackdown," where attendees could have their own websites critiqued by a panel of experts, in front of the entire conference.

After 22 hours of footage was shot, we wrapped up and headed home.  I look forward to finishing the editing now, and will be sure that our designer implements some of the tips that were given as he prepares the DVD menus for the series.

Congratulations to the entire CoffeeCup Software crew for putting together a fantastic event.

Shooting Sting Rays? Proceed with Caution...

Recently, a direct sales company awarded about 1500 associates with a 6-day cruise to the Bahamas, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel.  We got to go along for the ride, and to create the on-site highlights videos.

One thing we have learned from years of highlight shows, for a variety of clients, is that each show has to be different.  The more creative we can be with the trip attendees, the better the show is going to be.  By now, a

ll the attendees have seen the typical "Happy-Faces" video, in which the cameras are just a fly-on-the-wall, desperately trying to grab any sort of a wave or a smile.  That, to me, just isn't good enough. 

Equipped with 3 Sony HVR-Z1U High-Def Cameras, an HDR-HC1 with underwater housing, a complete on-site editing bay, some field mic audio kits, and about 12 miles of DV tape, we were set to cover the expected, and the unexpected.

By the end of the trip, we had delivered 14 different shows, including daily activity reels, two "Office" style mockumentaries featuring the plight of attendees and a water slide, two mock-commercials promoting in the style of a Geico ad, a hilarious "Rock the Boat" music video montage, and the masterpiece, "Cruizine," an homage to the abundance of food available on a cruise ship.  The client was pleased with the videos, and the attendees loved seeing themselves throughout the week on the ship's closed circuit broadcast, and jumbo screen.

On a side note, I find that the more effort we put into making the video fun for the viewers, the more highlights we get to experience ourselves.  On this particular trip, the client invited us on several excursions, including a trip to swim on a sandbar, where we were visited by a pack of sting rays.  Or maybe it's a tribe of sting rays?  Or a school?  Whatever it is, it was covered in the highlights.

NOTICE: Experienced Sales Person Needed

Three Coin Productions is a leading production facility and DVD Design/Authoring house with clients all over the nation. We are seeking an ambitious, self-motivated sales professional to join our team as we expand our services. A self-motivated salesperson, with knowledge of the production process will be responsible for meeting with clients, making new contacts, and offering our services.

Your schedule can be flexible. Work from home, or from our offices.

The ideal candidate qualifications:

Professional skills
Excellent Sales Ability
Basic Knowledge of Production, Post Production, and DVD processes.

* Some college.
* Be comfortable with business to business calling.
* Must be team oriented.
* Creative
* Organized
* Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Send resume and cover letter to info@threecoinproductions.com

Prepping Broadcast Material for "Liken"

If you are one of the few who has yet to see one of Lightstone Studio's "Liken" DVD series, your excuses are quickly running out.  In addition to having a strong presence in the DVD market, the company has successfully obtained several new distribution outlets, and has secured dozens of broadcast opportunities for their titles.

Three Coin Productions' relationship with the creatives over at Lightstone actually began when both companies were located in Southern California.  We had just completed design and authoring on HaleStorm Entertainment's feature film, "The R.M." when Lightstone (formerly One South Studios) contacted us to arrange a meeting.  We met at their Pasadena offices, and forged an immediate business friendship.  They subsequently contracted us to design menus and author their first DVD, "Nephi and Laban."

After several years, our businesses each relocated to Utah, and the relationship continued.  Our latest collaboration: editing and mastering each of Liken's Bible programs for syndicated broadcast television.  This has been an intense process, involving editing host breaks, green-screening intro segments, and finishing commercial spots.  We've also acted as the dub house for dozens of 90 minute Beta Masters, fulfilling station orders nationwide.

Aside from a great business relationship with Liken, I have come to know several members of their creative team, and I am continually impressed at their commitment to produce high-quality, uplifting, family entertainment.  Lightstone's Ken and Dennis Agle are dedicated to the Christian principles that they so creatively bring to life in their titles.  

My hope is that the "Liken" DVD series will continue to receive support from television stations, DVD distributors, and families nationwide.

-Garrett Batty

President, Three Coin Productions