Category Archives: How Tos

*Not my Swedish film professor

The Straightest Path to Better Cinematography

Or Developing “The Eye”

"Now I can blackmail Susie!"

For many “idea driven” indie directors, cinematography is a bit of an after thought. Sure, you’ve got that cool shot in mind, but the bricks and mortar shots that make up the rest of the film just “end up” based on … Read More

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Hard to Port. Loose All Sails.

It was some time ago that we raised the anchor, and even further back that we shoved off from the dock. Yet even up till several weeks ago a solid shout would reached the the ears of those on that same dock…so to say it’s been a slow beginning. Creatively … Read More

You’re only as good as your network.

Aspiring painters paint.

Aspiring writers write.

Aspiring filmmakers think about filming then go to bed early because that made them tired.

And therein lies the problem.  A filmmaker is not just an avid movie fan: a filmmaker is an artist.  They want to do what other artist do . . .  create art … Read More

Sizzler 2011
Sizzler 2011This video was shot by Brainroot at iModules' 2010 Summer Sizzler client conference. They then had us edit together this promo video to excite their clients about the 2011 Sizzler and increase attendance. (Attendance jumped from 250 in '…
Osage City
Osage CityThis video was made to show the radical lead that Community Covenant Church took to halt the rapid decline of their rural congregation. The video was sent to other churches within the Midwest Conference as part of a series of videos aimed …
Pre-College Art Lab
Pre-College Art LabEvery year, KCAI puts on their Pre-College Art Lab. It's a great opportunity for high-school students to spend some time on a real art school campus and figure out if art school is right for them. Brainroot worked with KCAI's …
Rural Water Access in India
Rural Water Access in IndiaThis short video was produced with footage Brainroot shot on a trip with Water.org to India. It highlights the incredible changes that are being made in the rural villages thanks to Water.org's WaterCredit program.
KCAI Overview: Kansas City
KCAI Overview: Kansas CityThis is part of a six-video series giving a complete overview of the Kansas City Art Institute, intended to be viewed by prospective student in America and abroad.
Photography & Digital Film at KCAI
Photography & Digital Film at KCAIThis is part of a series that describes the wide variety of programs that KCAI offers to students. This video highlights the experiences of several students in the program and the perspective of the department's chair faculty member.
Fampus
FampusVisualHouse, a Des Moines-based production group, gave Brainroot the privilege of asking us to team-up with them to create a nice animated piece for a new social-networking site for college campuses across the country. This video served as …
KCAI Overview: Closing
KCAI Overview: ClosingThis is part of a six-video series giving a complete overview of the Kansas City Art Institute, intended to be viewed by prospective student in America and abroad.
Animation at KCAI
Animation at KCAIThis video was part of a series that described the wide variety of programs that KCAI offers to its students. This video focused on the Animation Department.
KCAI Fiber Department
KCAI Fiber DepartmentThis video highlights a student's experience in the Fiber Department at KCAI. This video was part of a series that describes the wide variety of programs that KCAI offers to students.
KCAI Overview: The Campus
KCAI Overview: The CampusThis is part of a six-video series giving a complete overview of the Kansas City Art Institute, intended to be viewed by prospective student in America and abroad.
CloudClick
CloudClickIn gearing up for a large LivePerson developers conference, CloudClick came to Brainroot for help in developing an engaging promotional video to help excite the massive audience they were able to present to.
Printmaking at KCAI
Printmaking at KCAIThis video shares the experiences of a student in KCAI's Printmaking program. It is part of a series that describes the wide variety of programs that KCAI offers to students.
Alpha
AlphaThis video was produced so that the viewer could see how open and inviting the Alpha program is for new and struggling believers. It was shown to the congregation during church services and promoted on the church's website.
KCAI Overview: Intro
KCAI Overview: IntroThis is part of a six-video series giving a complete overview of the Kansas City Art Institute, intended to be viewed by prospective student in America and abroad.
KCAI's Painting Department
KCAI's Painting DepartmentThis video describes the perspective of the chair of KCAI's Painting Department. It is part of a series that describes the wide variety of programs that KCAI offers to students.
India: WaterCredit
India: WaterCreditThe Water.org team had just gotten back from India with a camcorder FULL of very compelling video...and no way to get it seen. Brainroot worked with them to help create a short video series showing the massive impact their having on the …
iModules: Technology Focus
iModules: Technology FocusA video describing iModules' philosophy on the importance of technology and how they implement and develop their software solutions. It's housed in a custom-built flash player on their website - so please forgive the letterboxing.
iModules Success Story 1
iModules Success Story 1One of a series of short testimonials describing the benefits iModules' clients receive. They can be seen implemented in fun and non-traditional ways throughout iModules' website.
Gown Gallery Fashion Show
Gown Gallery Fashion ShowThe Gown Gallery is one of the most trendy, fashionable galleries in the Midwest. They wanted a video that let people knew that, and Brainroot was happy to help.
India: Sanitation
India: SanitationThe Water.org team had just gotten back from India with a camcorder FULL of very compelling video...and no way to get it seen. Brainroot worked with them to help create a short video series showing the massive impact their having on the …
The Haiti Challenge
The Haiti ChallengeIn September of 2009, Water.org launched a social-media campaign to raise money for water access and sanitation initiatives in Haiti - long before the world turn its eye to the island after hearing about the earthquake. Water.org is an …
World Water Day 2010
World Water Day 2010This video was shot, edited, and upload for the world to see on March 22, 2010 in India. 10,000+ women gathered for a day long celebration on the changes that have been coming to both the urban slums and distant rural portions of India. It …
KCAI's Sculpture Program
KCAI's Sculpture ProgramThis video shares the experiences of a student in KCAI's Sculpture program. It is part of a series that describes the wide variety of programs that KCAI offers to students.
Foundation Program at KCAI
Foundation Program at KCAIThis video was part of a series that describes the wide variety of programs that KCAI offers to students. This video explores the Foundation Program at KCAI.
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