As part of our continuing effort to expand and improve our visual capture capabilities, we just completed the acquisition of the Helix Jr. 3-axis Gimbal.

A 3-axis gimbal allows for smooth shots not tied to a tripod.

This amazing device, allows the operator to mount the C 100 cinema camera (or the 7D Mark II) to the gimbal, power up the gyro motors, and walk through a scene with the camera at eye level, while maintaining a gyroscopically stable attitude. The primary purpose of the rig will be to add visual interest to outdoor shoots or large indoor spaces, where a “walk-around” or “pass-by” shot is desirable. Without the rig, shoulder mounted or hand-held shots will often create an amateur or ragged style that might be fine for “event” projects, but not appropriate for marketing productions. Several projects scheduled for early 2016 will take advantage of the new equipment.

The annual “Ignite the light” fundraising luncheon was held on Tuesday, Nov 10 2015 at the Chehalem Cultural Center.

The fundraising video was part of the annual “Ignite the Light” luncheon. Watch the video.

The fundraising video produced by Jungle Media was played as part of the event. CYFS relies on donations from community members and businesses to support the variety of services that it offers to youth and families. YouTube Link.

On the heels of producing the conference “kickoff” video for the annual gathering of LPL Retirement Plan Advisors, Jungle Media was invited to the conference itself at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona to interview the best of the best.

2015 LPL RPAC Conference, Scottsdale Arizona

The kickoff video was played on November 6, 2015 to over 300 of the best LPL retirement plan advisors in the country. Jungle Media and that new Canon 35mm 1.4 L lens showed up in Salon M at the Camelback Ballroom on Saturday, November 7, to capture some testimonial footage for a new LPL project.

Building on the exceptional results obtained this year using the Canon 50mm F1.2 L Series lens, we decided to add additional flexibility to our production shelf with the purchase of the Canon 35mm F1.4 L Series lens.

The newly released Canon 35mm F1.4 L Mark II

Canon has just released this amazing lens, signified by the “Mark II” designation, replacing the 1998 “pre digital” model with the same field of view. The reviews promise more great imagery when coupled to the C100 Cinema System.

The primary benefit to the customer will be greater choice of shooting locations for indoor interviews, especially when space is tight. With the 50mm on the camera, smaller rooms tend to make the footage look a bit too cramped. Adding the 35 mm option will allow for wider shots while maintaining exceptional optics and that smooth soft focus background that people love. With both lenses in the bag, we can also offer a mix of medium and close shots from the same shoot.

Look for samples of work that will utilize this lens as early as next month.

LPL Financial is the largest organization of independent financial advisors in the United States.

Jungle Media will be producing the video testimonial overview for an upcoming event. Pre-production is underway and principal photography will begin the week of October 5 at three locations across the United States.

Jungle Media has agreed to produce the 2015 fundraising video for Chehalem Youth and Family Services.

Annual fundraiser to take place November 10, 2015

A large portion of the project will be produced pro bono as a community service. CYFS is a nonprofit organization in Newberg, Oregon that provides residential services, counseling, supervised visitation and other services for children and families of Oregon. Prinicipal photography began the week of September 7, with interviews of staff and students in and around Newberg.

Loren Berg Chevrolet has just completed a mutli-million dollar remodel of its dealership. To spread the word about all of the customer friendly improvements, Jungle Media will create an online video tour for the Loren Berg website.

New showroom to be featured

A brighter, cleaner showroom, new customer service waiting room, expanded parts department all make the facility a more inviting and attractive place to be. Look for the campaign to launch by the first of August.

Jungle Media has just completed the first lesson in a 20 part series being launched to educate healthcare professionals.

Soul & Science will educate healthcare workers

Soul & Science is an organization founded to help healthcare organizations improve their “whole health” capabilities. The series will feature nationally known speakers and their collective knowledge on how to help patients by paying attention to both the soul and the science.

Watch the first lesson here: YouTube link

Unilux is the world leader in stroboscopic lighting. Jungle Media will be producing the next marketing video for one of their vertical marketing campaigns. Principal photography has already begun at customer locations in the midwest.

Unilux is the world leader in stroboscopic lighting

A key ingredient in the recording process is the use of the clear scan shutter capability in the C100 cinema system. In order to capture the visual effects of strobe lighting on fast moving objects, a synchronized shutter is required to accurately show the effect in video. Post-production is scheduled to begin immediately.

Jungle Media has just completed the acquisition of the Canon 7D Mark II camera. While our business is professional video production, often our clients will ask whether they can have high resolution still images from a shoot.

Canon 7D Mark II provides high resolution still and video option

The recent acquisition of the Canon 7D Mark II, serves two purposes. First, it provides additional cinema style video capability to our toolbox. While not as versatile as the C100, the Canon 7D Mark II provides a “second camera” CMOS option for shooting situations when shallow depth of field is desired. Second, it provides 20+ Megapixel still image capability at the shoot location.  This purchase underlines our commitment to providing high resolution, high quality image capture at affordable prices to our customers.