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The location is the Coconut Grove theater at the Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools. The colonnade at the sides and rear of the auditorium is similar to that of the old ‘Cocoanut Grove’ nightclub. The school was built on the site of the Ambassador Hotel, where Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated.

Here is a 360′ / panoramic view of the location:

We are proud to be continuing our work with StudentsFirst again in 2012 with corporate animation videos, corporate motion graphic, motion graphic video, web page videos, and
web video production.

Later this year I will be opening a new program which subsidizes work for non-profit clients like StudentsFirst, the Alliance For Education, and other associations and charities that need corporate video production, but do not have enough funding.  Their work is too important, and we will be opening a new discounted rate structure for them.  Stay tuned.

Maury Rogow
Rip Media Group

One of our new clients has utilized our production services in motion graphic video to have the following created by our team.  Having cut hundreds of title sequences and created many corporate video production sequences, it was a fun job for our team.  The video is an early announcement for an event – see the video - will be an amazing day of lessons, learning, speeches, and networking.  Its the ‘TED Conference’ for cause related issues…And so much more.  Happy to be a help to them, and thought we would share the work with you.

Creating corporate animation videos, and corporate motion graphic stories, is completed with the expertise in multiple editing programs, and the power of story is unlimited.

Starting with the Dream, The Goal, The Pain, and the Call To Action, I use to start.  We then story board the concepts, and, when doing corporate motion graphic production you have the world as your canvas.  Any shot, any idea, any concept can be created without the expense of travel and a full production team.  They can be very powerful and useful as a
company intro video, or even web page videos.

More information on how to design and create video as a part of your marketing campaign is coming in my new book: The Sales Force.  Look for an announcement soon.

Looking forward to a great week of film, film makers, learning, and renewed excitement to create good story.  The short films may hold some incredible new talent yet to be discovered, and may be doing corporate motion graphics, animation, and are forming the art of telling a full story within a few minutes.  The best and brightest story tellers will be there.  New techniques, equipment, software, and ideas are everywhere.

Most of our team are in the office and happy to help make your company intro videos, what we like to call  “movie trailers for your business”.  We have new clients creating several corporate motion graphic videos, we will post the links in the coming weeks…The conversion rates from viewers- to- sign- up has already DOUBLED for one client.

We are very proud the motion graphic video has had such an impact.

Be well.

PaySimple helps small to mid size business receive payments quickly and on time. Our team worked with them on corporate video and motion graphics to increase client conversion. They are a fine group.
PaySimple is an expert in digital marketing, the article is worth a read.

Have a great day -
Maury

Coming in at #1 – The Forcewagon!

The spot features a pint-sized Darth Vader who attempts to tap in to “The Force”. Of course he gets some assistance from his father; it definitely goes to show that dreams should not be spoiled.

In the #2 spot – T-Mobile Royal Wedding

Watch the wedding entrance dance to top all wedding entrance dances. T-Mobile’s Royal Wedding Dance celebrates the marriage of William and Kate with the help of a host of royal look alikes and music from East 17!

Next up in the #3 spot – Chrysler Eminem Commercial

Very impactful use of a celebrity figure to showcase the product. There was also a great deal of emotion shown through this video marketing effort.

In the #4 spot – The Hollywood Megabowl Commercial

This commercial has it all, with an almost aliens like introduction all the way to scenes from Zombieland. And all they are looking for is nothing but a good time!

Last but not least at #5 – Jennifer Aniston for SmartWater

The goal of this marketing video was to go viral, and with over 10 million views it definitely achieved its goal!

As long as there is constant increases in technology there will be better and better advertising hitting our minds. One can look forward to the day when the advertisements are 3d holograms or perhaps even smell-o-vision.

Video #1 – There is a soldier in all of us…

Video #2 – Its time…

Video #3 – Screaming for Bieber…

Video #4 – Grand Theft Auto

Video #5 – Christmas Advertising

Each of these videos has received over 5+ million views, in a very short amount of time. The creativity used to construct these showcases the power of utilizing video marketing and video advertising to best connect with the consumer.

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LA Film Financing Townhall at Raleigh Studios Hollywood

Film Meets Finance:
Networking & Education for Filmmakers & Financiers

Five Insightful Talks by Leading Experts & More

1. The Pitch: How to Win Over Studio ExecsEllen Pittleman (bio), veteran studio exec w/ worldwide experience in theatrical, TV & home entertainment production & distribution; Prez at Hybrid Entertainment, manages int’l development slate w/ films from Australia, Brazil & US; fmr. SVP of Int’l Co-Production & Worldwide Acquisitions at Paramount, in charge of feature, TV & video development, production & acquisitions; launched & grew Paramount Home Entertainment’s DVD Premiere Production & Worldwide Acq. division to $200M+/yr; oversaw 8-10 productions/yr; fmr. SVP of Acquisitions at Live Entertainment … »
2. Distribution Pitfalls: Lessons LearnedStephen Verona (bio), Oscar-nommed filmmaker & grandfather of music video; directed earliest vids for Beatles, Santana, Chicago, Johnny Cash, Boy George, Natalie Cole, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minelli, Simon & Garfunkel, Leonard Bernstein, Mick Fleetwood, 100s more; moved on to write, produce &/or direct “Lords of Flatbush” (Sylvester Stallone, Henry Winkler, Armand Assante), “Boardwalk” (Ruth Gordon, Lee Strasberg, Janet Leigh), “Talking Walls” (Barry Primus, Sally Kirkland), “Pipe Dreams” (Gladys Knight); discovered & launched careers of Stallone, Winkler, Gere … »
3. Closing the Gap: How to Finance Your Film with IncentivesDan Clifton (bio), CEO at Jarvus Film, creates software solutions for film industry incl. CreditScout app; expert navigator of “shark-infested waters” of tax incentives & soft money for movie production; Producer at Onset Films, exec. produced Gold Circle Films’ thriller “ATM” (Alice Eve, Josh Peck, Brian Geraghty) & produces their romantic comedy “Sex on the 1st Date”; Exec. Producer at Top Right Corner, specializing in commercials, branded content & web development; BFA in Film & TV Production from NYU … »
4. Pathway to Profit: Marketing Indies w/ Social MediaMaury Rogow (bio), Prez at RipMedia Group w/ 20 yrs in marketing, biz dev & sales; expert in social media & video marketing; Producer & Marketing Officer for comic book legend Bob Layton (“Iron Man”), writer/director John Harrison (“Dune”) & Anne Marie Gillen (“Fried Green Tomatoes”); Exec. Producer of “Bedrooms” (Moon Bloodgood, Julie Benz); part owner of investment bank McKim & Co.; TV host for E!, Time Warner & Style Network; previously generated $40M+ in sales for Avaya, Lucent, GeoTel, Cisco; among 1st employees at GeoTel, sold for ~$2B … »
5. Micro-Budget Filmmaking: Make Every Penny CountGio Messale (bio), who just produced indie “Love or Whatever,” starring Jennifer Elise Cox & Kate Flannery; seasoned Production Coordinator (for Paramount) & Producer w/ experience finding investors, negotiating funding, coordinating budgets & schedules; worked on “Shutter Island,” “Indiana Jones 4,” “Star Trek,” “Mission: Impossible 3,” “Stardust,” “Aeon Flux,” “Love Guru,” “Longest Yard,” “Manchurian Candidate,” “Paycheck”; fmr. Associate to Co-Presidents at Gilbert/Coates Mgmt, helped manage A-list crossover British actors … »

On average 60 percent of individuals are visual learners. Numerous studies have been conducted especially in our school systems to back the findings. When a company has a prospect they tend to look at them as a student or trainee, the old school method of “sell” has changed to “educate”. Whenever a message is being communicated it is important to deliver it in such a manner that can be easily understood. Visual aids such as photos, PowerPoint’s and more predominantly video clips can greatly enhance the education process with your end consumer.

Reason #2: No time.

When someone is visiting your website or even checking out an e-mail that you sent to them you typically have their attention for only a few seconds and if you are lucky, a few minutes. Since we live in such a fast paced society marketing messages need to be kept interesting. Video marketing has an ability to add the one thing that every human can relate to, “emotion”. It is important to touch someone’s heart before you touch their wallet.

Reason #3: Ability to Share.

The effect of video marketing has greatly increased with the advent of social media. Apart from having the ability to host your videos on sites such as YouTube! to build a subscriber base, your viewer has the ability to quickly share the information across multiple social platforms like Facebook. If the message was compelling enough and contained enough value or even incorporated a unique humorous event people will talk about it.

We are proud to have been a help in her campaign, and hope that our videos – in English, Spanish, and Chinese – were even a small part of the deciding factor in the close election.

Small or large, video is the most powerful medium online to convey your message.

The beneficiaries are the parents, and children of her district.

Congratulations, all!

MR