There are several factors to consider when searching for a photographer or video production service. The creative element and the quality of equipment rise to the top of the list. Keepsake Media can shoot your TV or Web commercial in SD or HD and the results will astound you. We have chosen the dual purpose Canon 5D Mark II as our primary still and video camera. It's 21.1 megapixel image quality and outstanding high definition video capture capability has been hailed by the indy film industry as one of the most exciting technological advancements of the past decade.
Our post-production is done on a powerful Apple MacPro system using state-of-the-art software such as Final Cut Pro 7, Apple Motion and Adobe After Effects, to name a few. For our B-Roll camera we use Sony HDV video cameras. To get an idea of the camera's video capability, take a look at the film clips below produced with the Canon 5D Mark II. As a result of resent firmware upgrades this camera can now shoot in cinematic 24P, Broadcast 25P as well as 30P...all in stunning 1920 by 1080 high definition!
Watch this snowboarding video shot with the new Canon 5D Mark II DSLR
Keepsake Media has produced a number of documentaries on a wide range of subjects. One of our documentaries entitled 'USMLM - Demystifying the Premiere HUMINT Collection Unit of the Cold War', features the secret operations of a U.S. military unit working behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. The United States Military Liaison Mission, otherwise known as The Mission, carried out espionage activities against the Soviet military in a relatively hostile environment. USMLM served an important role historically which ultimately led to an end of the Cold War. Watch a couple of previews from this DVD below. It is available for purchase HERE.
The first segment of the USMLM DVD, entitled 'In Plain Sight' documents the historical aspects of USMLM with once classified photographs and video taken by military operatives behind the Iron Curtain. It is highly recommended viewing for anyone interested in learning more about the Cold War.
The second feature of this DVD, entitled 'On Tour: In Our Own Words' captures the essence of experiences shared by brave and talented Tour Officers and Tour NCO's who risked their lives performing dangerous duties behind the Iron Curtain, as told by those who were there.
We have also produced a number of Event videos, including several productions featuring Center Stage Dance Studio. Their 2009 Dance Recital 'Suess on the Loose' was shot on location at the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium in Battle Creek Michigan. The video captured at those performances was used to produce a feature DVD, which is available for purchase HERE.
