Now That The Dust Has Settled #FinishedProduct #TeamEffort #TimeToRelax
Whew. That was exhausting. FiveSix Productions has completed one of the biggest projects of the season, and probably of the whole year. A six-week project that took every available team member and resource (not necessarily all at once) to almost a dozen cities, and through hundreds of combined work hours is now completed and the file can be closed. The culmination of all this work came last night here in Vegas where an awards ceremony was held to celebrate some pretty amazing people. These people were rightly awarded and celebrated through stories and on our part, videos, while they were treated to some of the finest that Las Vegas has to offer.
I think I can speak for the whole team, when I say that our tireless efforts were all worth it, as we delivered a great product to commemorate and praise outstanding individuals who selflessly give of themselves year after year. So, until next year when we get to meet more amazing folks, happy shooting.
All Hands On Deck #TheHomeStretch #MountainsToClimb #TeamEffort
It's been a long month. The FiveSix team has been full steam on a huge entertainment project that has spanned the entire country. Our team members have been working tirelessly here in Vegas, out in California, in the mid-west, and out on the Atlantic Seaboard.
Our senior editor has all but stopped speaking to anyone, we're not sure if it's sleep deprivation, the stressful deadlines, or if he's simply taken his vows of silence. Rob and David have been working long hours, burning the midnight oil with our amazing production coordinator to make sure that all the travel and videos are made by deadline.
Along with all of this, we have a tried and true, senior team member who has carried the bulk of the additional jobs and projects we have taken on without breaking his stride. While the majority of our team cracks away at the 600 lb gorilla, Kevin has been on point keeping the rest of our awesome clients satisfied with top-notch work.
Only thirty hours left in this marathon, and we can all deflate just a bit before we get ourselves to the next Everest to climb.
DJI Inspire 1- We Love Our Robot! #drone #las vegas video production #atlantic city video prpduction
So, do you remember that scene in I-Robot with Will Smith, where all the robots are enveloping him and his lady friend? Yeah, it's cloudy to me too. Decent flick, but no where near as cool as the Isaac Asimov novel that inspired it. He instilled a lovely fear of robots and technology in us all.
Rob Jax of FiveSix has a drone. This drone has a camera. This camera is of quality design and build. We got some decent footage (I hope) of beach and establishing shots of Caesars Atlantic City from the ocean.
The trick is to compensate for the wind, equate for the sun, and watch the birds! Holy cheese, watch the birds! They attack at will. Tip: small birds attack, big birds observe; it's a a size, territory thing.
Drones are dope, they offer great shots for a great value- and are a huge addition to so many projects. Just remember that you're the master, not the machine.
Check the flight out here: https://vimeo.com/125388988
General Sessions are for Coffee Lovers
Good morning from general session! There is no better time for convention goers to shake off last night's Vegas frolicking than a nice general session.
Free coffee, hot breakfast, and occasionally, a riveting keynote speaker have all attendees winning and feeling like they have tiger blood flowing through their veins. Find yourself in fortune's graces and you might even get a Billy Bean or show by Vegas' own Jabbawockeez.
FiveSix' HPX 500 and crew of courageous artisans are knee deep in the excitement and morning joe of another inspiring general session. If lady luck is ready to take a break from the table games, and the hopeful dreamers who bet the farm there every day, maybe she'll provide a Cameron-esque cinematic masterpiece to get us to lunch.
Roadtrippin' #roadtrip #crosscountry #jetset
It's Chairman's season at Caesars, which means it's travel season for FiveSix Productions! We have the delectable delight of dashing about the country meeting and interviewing the best employees Caesars has to offer.
From Kansas City and Chicago, to the Atlantic seaboard, down on the Gulf coast and out to sunny Southern California- FiveSix' courageous crew of confident cohorts is flying and driving around this beautiful country in pursuit of excellence.
This venture ends at the pinnacle of opulence- Las Vegas Boulevard, where we will present a cinematic roundup of champions at the awards ceremony.
We are three winners down, and taking a much appreciated breather in amazing Chicago, U.S.A. Next stop: Louisiana- See you from the road.
"Roadtrippin' with my two favorite allies, fully loaded, we've got snacks and supplies..." -Red Hot Chili Peppers
A Day on the Links #HPX500 #ENGshooting #runandgun #fore!
FiveSix Productions recently spent a wonderful day on the links with the always rugged and dependable HPX 500, and a furry, Chipotle burrito inspired wind screen.
The HPX 500 is a wonderful ENG -centric camera that shoots brilliant, broadcast quality HD video, and is perfect for run and gun. The shoulder mounted design coupled with easy access menus and operating buttons/dials, and zoom lens makes this camera both versital and quintessential on any ENG type shoot.
Even on a windy day, with over a dozen interviews and pick-up b-roll, the camera allowed our crew an easy go of it; and our awesome wind screen made audio a breeze- the pun was definitely intended.
Our friends at F11 Rentals can help you get the HPX 500 and many more tools on your next shoot.