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These videos were for the last conference in a series of conferences we did with Sapling Events. We live-produced and live-streamed all the talks. At the same time we filmed interviews and tons of b-roll so we could make several other videos. These conferences are always a blast because the people are great! The above video […]

This year we joined with the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association to create a series of videos. These videos portray what it means to be a badger in order to reengage with alumni. We spent six days with a cast and crew of around 20-30 people all over campus. The pictures above are from a University […]

We’re live producing the 2014 Madison Area Music Awards Red Carpet Experience on July 22nd 2014. It’s going to be awesome. Check out the press release below:

I’m pretty sure I’ll never get bored with the experiences and opportunities that working in video production brings our way. Recently, we’ve been fortunate enough to begin working on live productions projects. This means 2-5 cameras being live-switched and recorded or streamed to the internet. This is perfect for conferences and talk series as it means […]

Every year thousands of video geeks and retailers gather in Las Vegas. The geeks (us) are searching for ways to improve the way we work, and the retailers (they) think they have it. This is year I’m putting money on Blackmagic Design. Just this morning I received a lovely email detailing all the updates to […]

and lots and lots have been going on. Since our last post in November we have: Started filming a feature This is a full feature length film, little less than an hour and a half long! It’s called ‘The Princess Knight’ and is written/directed by someone I went to high school with named T.C. Dewitt. […]

Good storytelling affects us emotionally. At Backflip we experience this everyday as we work to tease the emotion out of an interview or shot. The best part is that more and more studies are being done that support this and tell us a little bit about why it works. It boils down to the fact […]

Looking back at the experience this Friday, I am filled with excitement and gratitude. Thank you for your enthusiasm, creativity, confidence, commitment to excellence, and professional attitude. Beyond the fact that it is just plain FUN to work with you, Backflip makes it so comfortable to be vulnerable- to be just who we are. I […]

UPDATE 1: Check out the behind-the-scenes below! This year we joined forces with Firmament Films to tell a story of mistaken identity for the Madison 48hr Film Project. Last night at the award ceremony we received many awards including: Best Director Best Cinematographer Best Ensemble Cast Best Graphics Audience Award Best Film

The people over at Magic Lantern are geniuses. They have added much-needed features to a camera that, while it captures a great image, is annoying to shoot with. Now they’ve stepped up their game and enabled the Canon DSLR’s to shoot raw video! Specifically our Canon 5D MarkII can shoot raw!