We're always up for a challenge, and even more up for a good cause. That's why when Singer/songwriter John Roderick of The Long Winters approached us about doing a music video for The Give, we jumped at the chance.
The challenge of course was to do a music video with a small budget and even less time. To get this done we assembled a dream team that included Director Branson Veal, Lenz Film, Olin Padilla (Editor) and Angela Morgan (talent). We then propped for 4 days straight, painted through the weekend, and got little sleep. Despite the exhausted state we were in, we knew all the while it was worth it.
We recorded the song on December 7th at Clatter & Din in Seattle:
Art Director Kristi, Copywriter Sarah, Producer Kaylin, & Director Branson
John At The Studio
We started filming on the 8th at 3pm in the Creature conference room, which you won't even recognize in the video. That's what 4 days propping will get you. Thanks to a lot of coffee and some dedicated folks, we went all through the night and wrapped at 6:00am the next morning.
The video itself combines both stop motion with real time motion to create a great story. We even got animal talent, Mischa (one of our designer's dogs) to make an appearance in the video...SO CUTE! Stay tuned for the final cut in the coming week...
