BlackStripe is a NON-UNION production company.
All productions are shot
on a Cannon XL-1s digital camera. We edit on a Video Toaster 3 system.
BlackStripe has a substantial gaffer / lighting
package. Over half of our income is lighting and makeup work.
All the administration work is done in our home
office
in Putnam, CT
BlackStripe has worked in conjunction with many
other local directors, producers, and businesses.
We have done this in the past for minimal compensation in the spirit of
advancing the local indie scene.
However our workload is so heavy now that we have to
be very selective about which other productions we will assist on for
minimal pay.
Don't be afraid to ask us, but keep in mind
that you will have to pitch a price that's competitive with other
production companies now. Everyone wants to make a movie. You can work
with people less experienced for less, but you will be paying for it
with stress and most likely low production quality.
In many cases we have helped productions wrap UNDER
BUDGET. Simply beacuse productions run faster, smoother, and more
cost effective with our experienced talent and crew. BlackStripe
is a collection of people. Not an individual with a camera.
We can assist from pre-production to
post-production. Even with distribution options.
We are a friendly bunch of people. Looking to create
marketable products and great artistic works. We represent actors,
models, and comedians in the local area. All of whom are the best
talent we have found after THOUSANDS of auditions.
After over 15 years of production experience. We
have a phenominal reputation for keeping our word, doing great work,
and most of all. Communicating effectively. If you have specific
questions e mail us at Kobra@BlackStripe-Video.com or call 860-933-2974
The Directors personal
history
with video.
Kevin Nicholson - Artist, Director,
Lighting, Lightwave animator, editor, and writer.
Stephanie Bombara - Actress, Makeup, Special effects.
Andrew Morrison - Writer , Boom operator,
Assistant Director, and an entertaining slate.
Cynthia Klemm - Actress, Assistant
Costume and Makeup, Script Supervisor, Production Assistant.
Rachael Mard - Actress,
Producer, Assistant makeup, Script supervisor.
Kayte Klewin - Production Assistant,
Actress, Assistant Director, set design
Donald LaFrancuios - Sound , Editing, Director of photography.
Neal Thomason - Director of Photography, editor, producer ,
Industry Networking Master, and manager.
