Denver video and photography for web, business, PR and non-profits

Artistic Portrait for a Consummate Artist

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:39:43 +0000

Meeting and interviewing Larry Johnson, landscape photographer, was a great privilege, a bit of pressure to perform and unexpected fun.

One look around Larry’s gallery at his exceptional imagery, and I knew I had to make the perfect portrait. The goal of the portrait was a three-way spotlight: Larry’s jovial personality, his art and his jewel-box of a gallery.

We sat for the interview on well-positioned benches in the middle of the gallery, and as we talked shop I realized Larry’s casual pose and open attitude were perfect just as he was. Not straight seated, no serious expression, no folded arms. An open, inviting, generous pose; totally natural. Surrounded by his artistry and the artful way he designed his gallery. Identity plus!

Here’s a shot in his photo gallery, and a link to see more of Larry Johnson.

Corporate sponsorship animated slide show

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:17:35 +0000

There’s no better way to highlight donors to a cause than an innovative slide show with eye catching imagery backing sponsor logos.

The “credits role” shown at a fund raising event or on line will never be deadly dull with Fusion animation. We make the audience pay attention with photographs from the organization’s activities. After some special Photoshop techniques, the blurred background makes the perfect place to turn the spotlight on your honored supporters.

Monumental art: animated slide show from inception to installation

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:37:11 +0000

Multiple PR uses are the fortunate, pre-planned result of the history of a very large triptych by oil painter Jeffrey Keith.

It is hung in a newly finished office building lobby. The artist, building management, architect, designers, installers and leasing agents all benefited from this visual storytelling that explores every stage of the making and placing of the artwork.

Interview: the culture of volunteering in the arts

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:20:48 +0000

Denise Sanderson talks about her many decades’ rôle in support of arts organizations.

She reminices what volunteering means to her and her grateful community.

The Blackouts girl band animated slide show

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:56:33 +0000

Both experienced performers with a following and new bands just starting to book appearances can benefit from all the publicity they can get.

Stills for this animation were made at a practice session in an unattractive basement. A little Photoshop – well ok, a lot of Photoshop, careful cropping and sequencing, a good music track and voila! they look like seasoned pro performers. And they are!

The best web content…

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:59:00 +0000

…is Fusion Media – a mix of video, animated still photographs and eBooks to excite your web guest.

Fusion Media is HD video, still photography, animated stills, interviews, narration, graphics, music and live sound and more – all uniquely combined to fit your company’s goals for growth and identity . It is the golden opportunity for professionals and businesses to visually demonstrate their credential, recent projects and personnel. Diversity of elements in key for high ranking web presence. Your video message will be stronger, more lasting and reach a wider audience with a thoughtful production by Karl Arndt and Sara Frances.

There are 5 main types of Fusion Media for corporate, small business and professional application:

Identity profiles
One minute shorts
Animated slide shows
Detailed tutorials, interviews and fund raising appeals
Presentation longer duration video

Email or phone us right away to tell us about your business! We’ll be glad to explain in detail and help you decide what kinds of Fusion Media will work best for you and your budget.

Photo Mirage HD is based in Denver, Colorado, and is available throughout Colorado, the Rocky Mountains, the American West and worldwide.

Our Hours are your hours; our studio is your studio.

Book trailer for international cookbook laced with memories

admin — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:16:30 +0000

Once upon a time there was a villa in old Acapulco…

…where artists gathered to learn from famous painters and to enjoy the high life AND gourmet dining. Fling Colors cookbook is destined to revisit two decades of colorful memories along with the recipes for delectable dishes that brought guests back again and again. The goal of this part animated , part live video, part voiceover narration is to intrigue purchasers, whether past artist-guests or not, with tales of the witch doctor interspersed with the call to feed.

Roaring Fork Resort Aspen Colorado eBook

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:06:28 +0000

Just the name “Aspen” conjures a tinging desire to travel and delve into winter sports, summer concerts and generally relish the high times and high life.

The Roaring Fork Club eBook is an easily emailable PR brochure featuring the facility’s sparkling, romantic arrangements for a wedding. The eBook can open full scree for an almost “being there” experience for the prospective guest. click here for RFClubEBook

Ultimate Light Box Tutorial Video #1

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:29:13 +0000

Evangelist Sara Frances shows her secrets for using the awesome flash on camera light modifying device the Ultimate Light Box from Harbor Digital Design. No, that’s not Sara in the picture; it’s Karl working at the CamelBack Inn in Scottsdale. Find more of Sara’s ULB tutorials at Ultimate Light Box.