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Sound Design and Custom Music Online with 24-48 Hour Turnaround
Nashville, TN: www.esounddesign.com is adding over 200 - 30: second and 45: second available custom music and sound design tracks to their website now. The tracks are the finest available anywhere and can be customized to fit any needs. Shelby B. Craft is the president and CEO, composer / sound designer and Michael Weingartner is the partner and main composer featured on the sound design portal.

In the next few weeks the site will feature sound designers and composers from all over the world and showcase the top talent in the field of sound design and custom music for commercials, TV, games, multimedia and web.

"we at www.esounddesign.com are gearing up to have the premiere website for sound design and custom music on the internet. We have the best brand and the best composers and are open for business as we complete our website in the next few weeks."

"The sound design industry is exploding and will quadruple in the next 3 years. We are ready to revolutionize the way sound design and custom music is created and procured. We do it all over the internet with Apple's ichat video chatting system and mp3's. We have been in business for over 5 years perfecting this method. Producers and editors don't even have to leave their desk and we have a 24-48 hour turnaround time," says Shelby Craft. Check out these demos: [Track 1],   [Track 2],  [Track 3].


RK/music Gets Gold "Star" for Court TV
New York, NY: RK/music gives the "Star" treatment; accompanies Star Jones in her new, daytime talk show airing on Court TV.

Star Jones has a brand new TV show, and in her words, she's "holding nothing back!" Court TV tapped Manhattan based RK/music to create a complete music package consisting of show opens, beds, and bumps for the live talk show that hit the airwaves mid-August. RK/music had to invent a theme for the controversial host's bold re-entrance back into the limelight, after her departure from "The View" last summer. The catchy blend of pop and gospel beats create a smart, hip, and upbeat feel for the show. Exciting, yet serious, it's not too newsy or too controversial, but expresses the nature of Star Jones' personality. RK/music also produced a music package for the show launch package, which aired in early August.

"Star was great to work with" says Rob Kahn, owner and Creative Director of RK/music. "She was a very big part of the process, and she really knew what kind of sound she was looking for. It's her show, so the music has to express her personality."

RK/music's partner company, Mixology Post, produced all the audio post production, for the launch package as well. With over 40 spots including the tags, it was a huge amount of work, and getting it all out the door in time was a challenge. Zona Design created the design and logo for the show and launch packaging.

About RK/music: RK/music was founded in 1986 as a music production company with its sole purpose to create original music for television and radio. It has since expanded into a powerhouse for original music and sound design specializing in brand sonification, show openings, and promos. Client list includes Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, Fuel TV, BBC America, Court TV, HBO, Starz, American Express, Biography Channel, and BMW. It has a partner company, Mixology Post, which focuses on audio-post production and VO recording.

Founder/Creative Director is Rob Kahn, and Chief Engineer is Jeremy Borer. Location is 54 W. 21st St., New York, NY 10010; 212-229-2279; Also see www.rkmusic.com.


Dominion Post Edits 50-Year History of USMA Class of '58
Vienna, VA: Fifty years of military history was condensed down to about one hour for a documentary on the United States Military Academy Class of 1958. Several hundred photos and hours of video were sent in by

Bill Parks and Tom Carpenter confer about the next shot for the Class of '58 Video
classmates for inclusion in the project. All this unique source material was combined to tell the story of how the Class of '58 went on to become officers and generals, CEOs and industry leaders since graduating 50 years ago.

The Avid Media Composer was used to do the editing for the project. Extensive use of the photo pan and scan capability brought the still images to life. Care was taken to restore some of the original pictures back to the quality needed for modern video presentation. The final product is a DVD to be shown at the 50th Reunion gathering and given to each classmate and widows. Dominion Post provided all the editorial and finishing of the product.

"We got an excellent documentary on the Class, made even better by Bill's understanding of the Army combined with his incredible ability to tell our story using his editing skills," said Gen. (US Army-Ret). "This was a great project for me to work on," says Bill Parks, Jr. "I am proud to be part of the golden reunion for such an outstanding group of men," he added.

The video will go in the archives at West Point as a gift to the legacy of the Class of 1958. The memories and insights of this group of leaders will be available to the next generation of cadets as they graduate and face a future with new and different challenges.

Dominion is a media company specializing in high quality finishing of broadcast and corporate programs. Services include High Definition editorial, DVD authoring & encoding, internet media creation, sound design, graphic design, Closed Captioning & DVI, duplication and electronic distribution. We are your technical experts.

For more information contact Bill Parks at Dominion (703) 891-7400 or email Bill parks at bill@dominionpost.net. Visit the website at www.dominionpost.net.


Patriot Day Basilica Concert
Washington, DC: September 11 is now also designated as Patriot Day. In remembrance, the VA-National Medical Musical Group (VANMMG) inaugurated a new a concert at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at Catholic University,

The orchestra is composed of one hundred musicians and a two hundred person chorus, made up of doctors, nurses, and staff members at VA hospitals from around the country. VA NMMG asked Creative Video of Washington to video tape their concert. Creative Video has taped other concerts for the Group in years past at different venues, but Basilica was the most challenging.

The scope of the project was to capture the 120 minute concert with five standard definition cameras. The venue presented many challenges, not the least of which was its size. From the front door to the back of the building was over 250 feet. Fortunately, the Basilica had been pre-wired for Triax cameras. Creative Video's challenge was to find a SD Triax truck that would fit into the group's limited budget. The solution was to adapt CVW's cargo truck and turn it into a mobile unit. Peter Roof, Creative's Special Projects Manager, took on the challenge and built a wall within the truck that accommodated two window air conditioners and a door to create a controlled environment for the switch.

The next challenge was fitting all the equipment needed inside the truck. The switcher was based around CVW's Broadcast Pix Slate 2100 digital switcher. The Triax base stations output SDI, a format native to the Broadcast Pix. ISO recording of all five cameras and the switched program was done on Betacam SP. The long throws required long lenses, the longest of which was a Super 70 lens for the camera nearly 200 feet from the choir.

Two cameras 90 feet from the stage used 36x lenses to get close-ups. To get the spectacular flying shots, Creative brought in Doug Drew of Birds Eye View and his 24-foot Jimmy Jib. Equipped with a wide-angle lens and located to the side of the front of the stage area, it flew over the audience and orchestra capturing truly moving images. Another camera was located in the back of the orchestra and in front of the choir where Roof was able to get dynamic on-air trucking shots because of the smooth marble floor. Cameras were operated by Cameron Bartlett, Eric Bugash, Doug Drew, Peter Josendale, and Peter Roof. The show was tech directed by Matt Eidemiller and engineered by Sean Hovan.

Audio from the concert was recorded by Maryland Sound and will be sweetened before the multi-track recording is married to the show's video master. Postproduction will be done on Creative Video's Media 100 HD and released to the VA National Medical Musical Group on DVD. Visit the website at www.creativevideo.com.


"Aqua Kids" Launches New Season
Baltimore, MD: "Aqua Kids" aid North Carolina Aquarium staff in release of endangered Loggerhead sea turtle back to the wild. Photo by Stuart May.


Aqua Kids aid North Carolina Aquarium staff in release of endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle back to the wild
Adventure Productions announces the launch of the new fall season of "Aqua Kids", a multiple Emmy and Telly award-winning children's program.

"Aqua Kids" is designed for viewers aged 8-12, and educates young people about the diversity of marine animals around the world, and the importance of preserving their habitats.

In conjunction with the new season, the "Aqua Kids" website has been newly redesigned and updated to be a more effective and interactive educational tool.

National syndication for "Aqua Kids", an FCC compliant program, is handled by Showplace, and it is sponsored by Captain Kids, an organization dedicated to involving children in water activities of every description. To date, "Aqua Kids" airs in 78% of the U.S., and in several Asian and Middle Eastern markets.

Adventure Productions is an award-winning, full service production company operating in Baltimore, Maryland for 12 years. Adventure Productions has consistently produced acclaimed programming such as "Aqua Kids" (2 Emmys & 7 Tellys), "Around the House" (2 Tellys), "Bloomin' in the Garden" (2 Tellys), and numerous environmental and historical documentaries. They have garnered nearly 50 professional awards for creativity and excellence in photography, editing and producing.

For more information, contact "Aqua Kids" creator and producer George A. Stover III at 410-663-5093 or george@aquakids.tv.

Learn more at George Stover's website at www.adventureproductions.com.


Double R Productions Remembers Hurricane Katrina
Washington, DC: When the Red Cross approached Double R Productions about making a video for the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Double R staff was more than up to the challenge. They were honored.

Megan Kimball looking over some footage for the project


Double R Productions production assistant, Megan Kimball worked closely with the Red Cross staff screening hours of footage that the Red Cross accumulated after several months of working in the destroyed regions of Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The four- minute video depicts the journey from heart-breaking destruction to the compassionate recovery efforts of the Red Cross and community members. The video also highlights the Red Cross's Youth Enrichment Activities Program (YEAP), which provides children displaced by the hurricane with activities such as swimming and dance.

"Due to the large amount of footage the Red Cross gave us, the hardest part was deciding which pieces reflected both the significance of this event and the strength of the survivors" states Rosemary Reed, Double R Productions President.

Kimball coordinated with the Red Cross staff and edited the video under the watchful eyes of Double R Productions Senior Editor Michael Gionis. The video was made specifically for the Red Cross's Hurricane Recovery Program. It premiered as a video loop that played at the Anniversary event at the National Red Cross Building in Washington DC on August 29th 2007.

Double R Productions is a full service communication firm, specializing in film, television and all manner of media productions in Washington, DC. Projects include public service announcements, original programming, non-broadcast productions for corporate/non-profit organizations and government agencies as well as video news releases and commercials. learn more at www.doublerproductions.com.


Lost World Media Takes a New Approach to College Marketing
Lewisburg, PA: When Bucknell University, ranked one of the top ten liberal arts colleges in the U.S. by Washington Monthly, was asked to devise a new marketing video for future students, they sought out production

Lost World Media's Steve Gibson at Bucknell University
companies all over the east coast. Not wanting the "typical" video, they turned to the award winning services of Lost World Media located in Frederick, Maryland.

Most college marketing videos plainly state the statistics, faculty, and environment of the college. Steve Gibson, producer and director at Lost World Media, decided to take a different approach by using actual students and faculty to tell a story that, not only included these critical facts, but also kept the audience entertained.

With the assistance of a writing team, headed by Joel DiGiacomo, as well as a full professional production crew, the entire shoot was completed in about six days. With the use of a DVX100A camera with prime lenses, the 16:9 format project captured beautiful, sweeping shots of the campus, faculty and students. The end result turned out to be a stunning new medium in college marketing that is unlike anything that has been done before.

The project, later titled "Bucknell - The Movie", was premiered at the 2007 Bucknell Alumni Reunion Weekend and was welcomed with rave reviews. "I doubt Bucknell has ever looked better..." says Pete Mackey, Chief Communications Officer at Bucknell University. He goes on to say, "There are moments in this film that rise to the level of poetry; they are such wonderful combinations of scene, lighting and motion." Due its enormous success, "Bucknell - The Movie" has since been used in other alumni events, admissions presentations and several other various Bucknell events.

You can view a clip from "Bucknell - The Movie" by visiting, www.bucknell.edu/x36219.xml.

Due to an increase in post-production requirements, Lost World Media has opened its second location, aptly named 'Lost World Media Post'. Located at 113A East Church Street in the heart of historic Frederick, Maryland. It is the optimum location for work and play. Visit the website at www.lostworldmedia.com.


New Grip and Lighting Provider Chosen for Season Six of "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Laguna Beach, CA: Mention Curb Your Enthusiasm to regular HBO viewers and you'll likely hear great reviews of the show. Mention Burnie's Grip & Lighting (BG&L) to anyone in the video production industry in

Craig "Burnie" Burns in action
Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego and Palm Springs, and you'll likely hear great reviews of the company's range of gear and the top-quality customer service that comes with it.

Chosen for its personal service standards, flexibility and capabilities in the industry, BG&L (in conjunction with DLP) signed on to provide lighting and grip services to HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, starring Seinfeld creator Larry David, now in its sixth season.

"Most recently, we were hired for re-shoots for the new season," explains BG&L's founder, Craig "Burnie" Burns. "In partnership with DLP, we supply one 5-ton grip truck and one 10-ton lighting truck.

Due to our large supply of high-end equipment, our proximity to the areas in which Curb scenes are shot, and because we know the industry so well, we can service this client very efficiently. With our recent expansion and addition of several trucks and gear, we can service productions large and small. We're proud to have been chosen to provide grip and lighting services to Curb. It's a wonderful show, and this is an excellent experience for us. We are very thankful for the opportunity and look forward to helping them any way we can."

For more information about Burnie's Grip & Lighting, contact Craig "Burnie" Burns directly at 714.609.3545 or visit www.BurniesGripandLighting.com.

About Burnie's Grip & Lighting: The largest location film and television production supply company south of Los Angeles, BG&L was founded by Craig "Burnie" Burns who has been working in the video industry for close to two decades. Recently expanding service offerings through the addition of grip and lighting equipment as well as five trucks of varying sizes to serve a number of different jobs at one time, Burns has moved into competing geographic regions, and now serves Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego and Palm Springs along with Orange County. It is Burns' mission to become the largest provider of video production equipment in the west.


3 Point Production Group (3PPG) Announces Production Plans For New "Green" Home Design Television Series
Philadelphia, PA: 3 POINT Production Group (3PPG) and MiND TV announced production plans to produce a new reality television show featuring GREEN home design.

GREEN By Design! ...the responsible and sustainable design alternative!

GBD is a 30 minute reality television show documenting the exciting world of GREEN design and sustainable building.

The host will guide you through the process and introduce you to the team of specialist consisting of engineers, designers and experts in sustainable living, better known as the GREEN TEAM, the show will capture much of the drama and emotions that go in to the process of re-designing a property. GREEN TEAM will educate the audience about the many choices of sustainable materials and the determining factors to making the appropriate choices.

Watch how the team handles all the action and excitement of the transformation process� from choosing the materials, through the construction ...and ending with the sale of the home.

The show is planned to air on MiND TV, a new initiative from WYBE. For more information on 3PPG Pictures please visit: www.3ppgpictures.com.

For more information on MiND TV please visit: www.mindtv.org/styles/mind/www/index.html.


Guillotine Post Creates "Sneak Peeks" for TNT and TBS
Atlanta, GA: The Digital Content division of TNT and TBS Originals chose Guillotine Post to create "Sneak Peeks" for their original series shows. Writer/Producer Belinda Lott worked with Guillotine staff

Kyra Sedgwick, star of TNT's series "The Closer"
editors Christo Harris, Michael Koepenick and Michael Curtis to create Sneak Peeks for The Closer, Saving Grace, The Bill Engvall Show, My Boys, Heartland, and The Company. In a nutshell, Sneak Peeks are 4 minute excerpts of next week's shows that fans can check out on the web and be "in the know" as to what the upcoming shows will be about. They are also proving to be hot new ways for advertisers to reach target audiences who can often connect directly with products and services with the click of a button.

Due to the success of the Sneak Peeks, Vice President of Digital Content TNT/tbs Matt Bunting also asked the team to create a series of "Bitcoms", which are essentially four and a half minute synopses of sitcoms or "itty bitty sitcoms" as Belinda likes to call them. She and the Guillotine crew cut Bitcoms for Tyler Perry's House of Payne, The Bill Engvall Show, and The Office.


Kyra Sedgwick, star of TNT's series "The Closer"
"The challenge of the Sneak Peeks is to give fans an idea of what the upcoming episode will be about without giving away any crucial clues," says Koepenick. "The tricky part about the Bitcoms is trying to keep them funny despite the fact that the plot points are often the driest parts of the comedies". Check out the Sneak Peeks and Bitcoms on Guillotine Post's website at www.avidediting.com.

About Guillotine Post: Guillotine Post is a full service video post production facility providing creative editing and finishing for commercial spots and promos. Guillotine is also known for its signature work on long-form projects, like feature-length films and documentaries, television shows, award-winning corporate presentations and music videos. For more information contact Scott Stevens at 404-222-0522 or scott@avidediting.com. Visit the website at www.avidediting.com.


Crash & Sue's Sue Lakso Lends Her Color Correction Expertise to Some Desperate Housewives in Trio Of Breyer's Spots
Minneapolis, MN: The housewives from the hit TV series may be desperate, but those appearing in a trio of comic Breyer's spots from Campbell Mithun/Minneapolis, color corrected by Sue Lakso of Crash & Sue's, take desperation to a new level. While the campaign plays off the themes of guilt, desire and appetite, it gives a nod to the women's permissive indulgence in Breyer's low-fat double churn ice cream.

Lakso, working in a C-Reality suite with da Vinci 2K Plus color corrector, was challenged to give a different look to each of the three 30-second spots directed by Hungry Man's David Gray and cut by Fischer Edit's Randy Kramer. All of the humorous scenarios find women pursuing the object of their desire: an old-fashioned wooden ice cream churn portrayed by a costumed actor whose only visible human feature was his legs.

For "Pool,' Lakso was tasked with balancing the sunlight as it changed from scene to scene while two women basking by a pool, ogle the churn, which plays the part of the pool boy. She kept the visuals high key with rich colors using Power Windows to bring out shadow detail.

Lakso crafted a different mood for "Office", where a man-hungry female executive eyes the churn during an evening work session. The colorist kept everything low light, but finessed the nighttime palette and matched colors scene to scene.

The third spot, "Bedroom", features a housewife's worst nightmare: being caught in bed by her husband with...a bowl of ice cream. Sue Lakso maintained the flatter, saturated light in the bedroom scene but applied Power Windows on the edges to bring out detail like the Breyer's logo on the churn, which attempts to conceal itself from the irate spouse by hiding behind a lamp.

Crash & Sue's is an award-winning post-production house specializing in the seamless integration of CG, visual FX, animation, color correction, creative editing, finishing and audio services. For further information contact executive producer Donna Drewick at 612.338.7947 or visit www.crashandsues.com.


Celebrities, Film and Television Dominate Six Months at Buttons New York
New York, NY: During the last six months, Rich Macar and the team at Buttons Sound NY have produced exciting and creatively inspiring projects from the worlds of film, television and advertising.

Macar, Buttons' owner and chief engineer, and his talented team have welcomed celebrities like Britney Spears, who recorded voice-overs for her Midnight Fantasy Fragrance. Carmen Electra also graced the studios to record voice-overs for an infomercial for Kioseki Hair Rollers. Kelsey Grammar visited the crew to record dialogue for the new series Back to You in which he will star with Patricia Heaton.

Turning their attention to feature films, the team performed ADR of Danny Aiello for a film being release this fall called Stiffs. Macar's team also worked on sound design and final 5.1 theatrical mix for Still Green, starring Sarah Jones seen in the Fox hit, �The Wedding Bells.' Buttons also did sound design for The Pack, a docudrama starring Lucy Arnez inspired by real life stories and documented cases wherein secondhand smoke is believed to be the cause of a loved ones death. Buttons also helped produce trailers for two wildly popular hits, Shrek the Third and High School Musical 2, recording George DelHoyo.

From films to games inspired by films; Buttons performed dialogue and voice records for Midway Games version of the hit film Happy Feet. The team is well-versed in the nuances of the penguin flipper-flapping film - they performed ADR for the actual film, connected directly, to the producers in Australia.

In television, the team successfully delivered a full sound mix for 30 shows of TLC's exciting series, Cover Shot, in which supermodel, Frederique, and her team transform everyday women into supermodels. Buttons also mixed a 7-episode reality show from HGTV called Leader of the Pack, performing the sound design for the series about a family selecting the family dog. Starting with eight dogs, the show follows the family as they whittle down the pack, facing weekly challenges and comically heartbreaking eliminations. Look for the premiere this fall.

Radio advertising production also required the team's expertise this year. Buttons' sound designers helped two snowboarding friends on the slopes discover Hot Tamales Ice in a spot designed for the fiery treat. They also designed sound for a spot featuring a blind taste test for Mike & Ike. Television advertisers came calling, including ads for Pontiac, Mercury, Isuzu, Dodge, Lincoln, as well as another bank of famous Chuck E Cheese spots for broadcast and PBS.

Look for more on the high-quality work emerging from Buttons New York as well as news on the team and their passionate approach to their craft.

Buttons Sound, NY is an award-winning New York sound house, an independent sound facility breaking sound barriers for 20 years with the digital innovation and creativity of sound designer, mixer, and owner, Rich Macar. Designing and mixing sound in New York since 1986, Buttons' specializes in creating sound for feature films, television shows, and advertising spots. Clients include Universal, Disney, Original Media, City Lights Media, TLC, HGTV, BBDO, Young & Rubicam, Doner, Deutsch, and more. Buttons specializes is live action sound design, animation, and surround sound for DVD, theatrical films, and HDTV.

For more information: Visit www.buttonsny.com or contact Rich Macar Buttons Sound 212.764.8650 or by email at rich.macar@Buttonsny.com.


Fox Sports Net Taps Viewpoint Creative for Comprehensive Major League Baseball Branding Package
Boston, MA: On the heels of their successful work for Fox Sports Net's NBA coverage, the network has again turned to Viewpoint Creative, the creative agency specializing in entertainment and lifestyle brands, to create the comprehensive branding package for their coverage of Major League Baseball's 2007 season. The package will air extensively in all 22 FSN's regions to promote specific games/match-ups throughout the season. In addition, Viewpoint Creative is currently working the branding campaign for Fox Sports Net's upcoming NHL coverage.

"Fox Sports likes ideas that are organically rooted, concepts that have some real element to it," said Michael Middeleer, Viewpoint's Executive Creative Director. "They always challenge us to elevate their sport franchises conceptually, without alienating the core viewership. To us the idea of a pitching machine seemed like a perfect metaphor for the grit and determination embodied by the game."

The key component to the package is a :30 spot that opens with an exterior shot that captures the charged atmosphere and excitement of an MLB stadium in the form of a souped-up batting cage. A shot of waving pennant flags and game lights flashing take us into the cage where a gloved hand turns on the pitching machine. From there, the camera zooms inside the greasy inner workings of the machine as its metal gears and chains come alive. Gritty footage of top players in action is intercut with the mechanical forces inside the pitching machine. Each wind-up of the pitching arm captures both the tension and anticipation of the game and the showdown between pitcher and batter that is at the heart of baseball.

For Fox's Writer/Producer, Max Wanger, it was important that the overall environment and atmosphere look as dynamic as possible. "Max wanted to make sure that the sky environment looked as incredible and real as the machine itself," says David Shilale, Executive Producer for Viewpoint. "Many of the scenes were shot on green screen or the sky was completely replaced. Park lights were also added later to give it an authentic 'ballpark' feel."

Viewpoint Creative Director of Design, Joseph Kiely noted the challenge to create the heightened reality of a baseball. "We wanted viewers to feel of the menace of the machine and the power of major league pitching," said Kiely. "We also wanted to capture that feeling of pure baseball that mingles excitement, action and fun. In the end, we achieved something that captures the excitement of the pitcher- batter duel while still relishing the fun of the game."

Adds Middeleer, "Our relationship with Fox Sports Net is a good one. We understand who they are as a brand and to their credit they've challenged us with great assignments that test us on a number of levels. It's a challenge we love."

About Viewpoint Creative: With offices in Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA, and 19 years experience, the award-winning creative agency Viewpoint Creative has built a well-earned reputation for its ability to motivate consumers to act with immersive brand experiences. With a commitment to strategic thinking across every conceivable medium, the company has lent its considerable skills to such clients as ABC, Bose, Discovery, Fox Sports, Gillette, HBO, HGTV, PBS, Mattel, Sci Fi Channel and the Wall Street Journal. For more information check out their website at www.viewpointcreative.com.


Syndrome Directs Music Video for Swizz Beatz' New Single "Money In The Bank"
In August 07 hip-hop artist Swizz Beatz debuted the music video for his new single on BET's 106 & Park. "Money in the Bank" is the second single from his debut solo album "One Man Band Man", and the video was created and directed by Syndrome.

Drawing inspiration from 70's movie posters and blaxploitation films, Syndrome has created a visual that coincides with the avant-garde nature of Swizz' unique style. In keeping with the effortlessly cool and energetic tone of "Money in the Bank", the video is fun and humorous with a clean and polished look. The video is primarily a performance piece that puts Swizz front and center, as the imagery of his rhymes are created around him. Though the goal of the video is to showcase Swizz as the star, it is given a distinctive style with unique effects and edits. It is sequenced to the beat to give it a rhythmic dance-like quality, while reoccurring symmetrical layouts mimic the album's packaging. You can currently catch "Money in the Bank" in rotation on most music video networks.

Up against the age-old challenges of little time and no budget, Syndrome captured everything digitally to save on the cost of film, and turned this 100% green screen video around in 2 weeks. They used Maya for 3D and After Effects to composite custom environments. The video was conceptualized by Syndrome, who also directed and created all the graphics.

About Syndrome: Founded by three creative partners, Mars Sandoval, Micah Hancock, and James Larese, Syndrome is a creative studio that specializes in unique design for multiple mediums. With the collaboration of broad and creative talents, Syndrome brings their distinctive vision to all forms of media. For more information visit www.syndromestudio.com.



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