Pixel Brothers Production Manager, Mallory Sohmers’ documentary film “The Living Documents” is set to premier on the Documentary Channel on August 3rd at 9pm. Reel Chicago recently spoke to Sohmer about the film, read the story here.
Pixel Brothers team members Mike Torchia, Nick Kofski and Scott Murphy had the opportunity to spend 5 days with Engine 7 and the Rescue Squad of the New Orleans Fire Department. They were there shooting a pilot for a possible reality TV show. Kofski and Murphy arrived on Wednesday evening and were no sooner on their first “roll” — smoke in a nursing home. Kofski and Murphy went on more than 25 calls with both the Rescue Squad and the Engine, including a 3 bell structure fire. Torchia, who arrived later in the shooting cycle said “This experience gives me a whole new appreciation for the work these guys do.”
The fire fighters gave the crew unprecedented access to all aspects of their jobs - something they’ve never done before.The shoot included 3 broadcast cameras and 2 rugged “helmet cams” that were attached directly to the helmets of the firefighters.
Pixel Brothers excels in producing this kind of reality TV pilot - or sizzle reel. With our years of reality experience with the Jerry Springer and Steve Wilkos shows we know exactly what kinds of equipment to use and the crtical shots needed to sell this type of programming.
Shootonline.com recently featured this Pixel Brothers News Release:
Richard Dominick, veteran Springer EP seeks Pixel Bros for reality projects
LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2009 | SHOOT Publicity Wire | — Former Jerry Springer producer Richard Dominick is one of several Chicago-Hollywood producers teaming with Pixel Brothers (PBI) to develop and produce original content in Chicago and Los Angeles.
PBI is presently working on a slate of 25 new TV shows and movie concepts, ranging in budgets up to $20 million, reported John Patterson, Pixel’s Business and Content Development director.
“We create, develop and sell original content that can be produced by our company in Chicago and/or on location,” said Patterson, who opened development offices for PBI in L.A. last month.
Teaming with writers and producers in Chicago and Los Angeles, Pixel Brothers is working with note-worthy talent on primarily unscripted programs in varying states of development; three of which are currently being negotiated for cable. “We are excited to announce the relationship with Dominick and look forward to the announcement of relationships with other known producers very soon”, says Patterson.
Dominick and PBI have had a productive client-vendor relationship for the last 15 years.
One of the hottest topics in marketing today is the Viral Video. Any social media expert will tell you that there is no specific formula to use in order to achieve the coveted Viral status, but there are a few things you can do to help the process.
Internet Marketing Expert and consultant to Pixel Brothers, Blair Zykan took us through some of the key ingredients that will help guide your video down the viral path. Blair is the Managing Director, Media On-Demand for Allied Vaughn, and has more than twenty five years of experience in executive and marketing management.
Recently Bob Sliga lead a breakfast talk about Color Correction and the edge it gives to a professional television, film or commercial project. He introduced us to the basics of color correction and demonstrated the impact and power of this art form.
With 30 years of color correction experience from short form spots to long form documentaries and feature films, Bob is considered worldwide as a leading specialist in Color. The last 5 years he has been working for Apple developing FinalTouch (predecessor to Apple’s Color) and then Color, after Apple released the product in April 2007.
Check out the highlights:
Recently, Leah Jones of Natiiv Arts & Media stopped by Pixel to lead a breakfast talk about social media and the skills that every company should have on their radar. She introduced us to Twitter, Facebook, RSS Readers and more.
Leah is a Social Media Coach who honed her skills working at Edelman PR before striking out on her own in 2009. She was joined by the Pixel Brothers Interactive team who introduced the concept of using a Social Network as your company’s intranet.
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