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Location & Post Audio, Color Correction

4Sight Studios and American Mutt Studios called on Ceridwen Productions for location audio and audio post-production on a set of PSA commercials for the Red Cross. Once the audio work was done, we performed Color Correction and composed a score for one of the two.


Featured Web Video for "Istaria"

In early 2010, Ceridwen Productions produced the new homepage featured video for Virtrium LLC's online roleplaying game "Istaria: Chronicles of the Gifted." Using game footage provided by the Istaria developer's team, Ceridwen Productions edited together a promotional video, accompanied by a score by Douglas E. Bischoff. The final results can be seen at their website!


Music Video for "Oak and Ash and Thorn"

Director David Doersch's vision for a wild ride through the strange lands of Celtic Fae is executed by the editing skills of Ceridwen Productions' Douglas Bischoff. The results are spectacular! Check out the music video for Oak & Ash & Thorn!


DVD and Audio Project Released

Celtic Rock band Coyote Run contracted with Ceridwen Productions for an ambitious DVD release of their live concert "A Kilted Christmas." The DVD featured footage shot at Colonial Williamsburg's Kimball Theatre, and includes a digital download card for access to the high-quality audio mixes from the concert.


Video Trailer for "Istaria" Produced

Third in the ongoing series of promotional pieces for Virtrium LLC's online roleplaying game "Istaria: Chronicles of the Gifted." The final product, "The Bitter Pickle," featured a full video trailer created in cooperation with Moonjammer Studios.


Second "Istaria" Piece: "Sigrun's Letter"

Second in a series of audio/video marketing pieces for Virtrium LLC's online roleplaying game "Istaria: Chronicles of the Gifted." The final product, "Sigrun's Letter," was announced on their community forum. This installment of the series featured video in addition to the audio work: using still images supplied by Virtrium, Ceridwen Productions created a complete audio/visual presentation.


New CD Release Features DVD and Music Video

Celtic Alternative Band Coyote Run's latest album, "Places," features video production work by Ceridwen Productions. The album is a 2-disc set, the second disc of which is a DVD shot, produced, and authored by Ceridwen Productions.
Included on the DVD is the band's first music video, "But For Blood", produced and directed by Ceridwen Productions' Doug Bischoff.


"The Insect Chorus" at the Boston Film Festival

The Insect Chorus won "Best Set Design" and was the only short film nominated for "Best Motion Picture" at the 2006 Boston Film Festival. Ceridwen Productions served as the Post-Production clearing house for the film; color correction, re-digitizing to eliminate interlacing, secondary editing "cleanup," final assembly of audio & video elements, and the production of the DVD for the film.
We are proud to have worked with director Chloe Aftel on this film, and thrilled with the success it has garnered!


Ceridwen Productions in 48 Hour Film Project

Ceridwen Productions joined Moonjammer Studios and "Team Zissou" in the 2005 Philadelphia 48 Hour Film Project to produce the short film "Just Friends".
This film was shot in just over 48 hours and was screened in early April before a full house at the Philadelphia Film Festival. Ceridwen Productions provided lighting, camera, and editing services to help make this short possible.


"The Chalice" Selected as Feature Film

My Movie Fest.com again awards a Ceridwen Productions short video: this time it is the action short "The Chalice".
We are excited to be a part of the growing community at MyMovieFest.com, and thrilled to have another of our productions featured there!


"Bedford Village" Receives Honorable Mention

Ceridwen Productions' short video "Bedford Village" was awarded "Honorable Mention" in Serious Magic's "Give Us Your Best Shot" contest.


"In the Eyes" Featured

My Movie Fest.com has awarded Ceridwen Productions' short video "In the Eyes" "Featured Film" status.
   "Definitely a must see short film." - MyMovieFest Editor, George Schmick III


"Photocomposition" on MyMovieFest.com

Ceridwen Productions has put the short film "Photocomposition" online in the My Movie Fest.com collection. This service offers reviews, ratings, and more for independent films.


Mokey/Monet Forum at Creative Cow

Doug Bischoff has been selected to be a Forum Leader in Creative Cow.net's Mokey/Monet forum. The forum is dedicated to users of Imagineer Systems' Mokey and Monet software packages. If you aren't familiar with these powerful video post-production packages, contact us or check out the forum at Creative Cow!


"Photocomposition" Wins DVXUser Contest

Ceridwen Productions' short film entry entitled "Photocomposition" was awarded first place in the June DVX User short film contest.


"What Lies Beneath" Wins Award from CG Networks

The international computer graphics community awarded Doug Bischoff of Ceridwen Productions 3rd place in the CGChallenge.com September 2003 Visual Effects Challenge entitled "What Lies Beneath."


About the Studio

Contract

Short Films

Equipment

Ceridwen Productions' Video Production Services

Video is rapidly becoming the medium of choice for reaching a your audience. With over ten years experience in video production, Ceridwen Productions' crew can assist you through all aspects of your project: from pre-production planning to high-definition video to editing, scoring, and color correction in post production.

If you are already producing videos and need assistance in raising the quality of your projects, we can help! Whether you need a director of photography, lighting grip, location audio recordist, editor, post-production audio engineer, color correction technician, or DVD designer... give us a call!

Ceridwen Productions Location Audio Recording Services

We are fully equipped to handle on-location professional audio recording tasks both large and small. Whether you are recording direct-to-camera with an audio mixer or need a separate recording system for sync in post we have you covered.

Location audio gear includes shotgun mics and booms as well as wireless lavalier systems for optimum capture of audio performances. For smaller shoots we can capture 2 sources to discreet channels. For large shoots we can stream up to 16 distinct sources to a laptop recording rig!

Post-production audio services including ADR, cleanup, mixdown, and scoring complete the package. We specialize in working with HDSLR/DSLR videographers: let us bring professional-quality audio to your videography!

Client Video Work

Here are some examples of work Ceridwen Productions has done for our clients. In each example, Ceridwen Productions was responsible for either shooting the footage or providing the final edit or both. We provide video services from one-man ENG digital video shoots to fully-crewed videography sessions with audio and lighting support. Our workflow supports Hi-Definition video and top-quality audio, including editing, mixdown, and compression for a variety of delivery platforms.

Oak & Ash & Thorn (Music Video)

Director David Doersch of Celtic Rock band Coyote Run turned to Douglas Bischoff of Ceridwen Productions to mix the music and edit the video for their 2010 music video. This fast-paced, evocative video presents the band's fan favorite "Oak & Ash & Thorn."


Romeo v. Tybalt

This video was shot and edited by Doug Bischoff for the Virginia Shakespeare Festival's 2007 production of "Romeo and Juliet" to showcase the fight choreography of fight director David Doersch.


But for Blood (Music Video)

Shot for the band "Coyote Run", this music video tells the tale of a simple ex-soldier drawn into a duel by standing up to a nobleman. The audio for this clip was recorded during Coyote Run's live concert by Live Sound, Inc. and mixed and mastered by Ceridwen Productions.


Bad Reception

Brandon Kaplan, director of this short claymation film, commissioned a soundtrack from Douglas Bischoff to underscore the strange, sad world that it portrays. The film is ©2006 Brandon Kaplan.


Centex Homes - The Orchard at Glenwood Estates

All the footage for this video was shot by Ceridwen Productions, including the interview footage and audio. This was a contract job for HotOn! Homes.


Centex Homes Design Center

All the footage for this video was shot by Ceridwen Productions, including the interview footage and audio. This was a contract job for HotOn! Homes.


Short Films

The creative team at Ceridwen Productions has produced or been the production house for several short films. Here is a selection of our past work. Looking to produce a short film project of your own? Contact us to learn about how you can take advantage of our experience to create a professional-looking film with top-quality video, audio, and perhaps even a musical score written specifically for your work!

Curtains

Ever wonder what happens immediately after you die...? Ever wonder what that bright light is they talk about...? This was made for the 48Hr Film Project 2011 in Richmond, VA, shot at the beautiful Sycamore Rouge in Petersburg, VA, produced by Iconograph. Ceridwen Productions provided location audio, post-production audio, and a score by Douglas Bischoff for this short film.


Goodbye to Muffy

"Goodbye to Muffy" is a family comedy short film about how a young family deals with the loss of a pet. The film was produced by Alexander Films. Ceridwen Productions provided audio post and a score by Douglas Bischoff.


The Road to Hell

One man's life takes a dramatic turn while walking home one night... when he discovers that there are things out there that are preying on us!


Bones and All

Based on an intentionally vague script, this short was shot as an entry for a DVXUser contest. "Bones and All" was produced by Moonjammer Studios and features Digital FX and a score by Doug Bischoff.


Waffles

A short film designed for a DVXUser contest. Featuring Nicholas Horvat's debut performance! The piece also showcases Moonjammer Studios' audio engineering, and a score by Doug Bischoff.


Bedford Village

A young girl in colonial America is confronted by a difficult choice. This short film is set in a small village during the French and Indian War. It was created to test the DVRack software package.


The Chalice

After a long journey, the Mage and the Warrior have come to the place shown on the ancient map. It could be the answer to their prayers, the reward for their long days of travel. But The Chalice is not so easily taken as that...


In the Eyes

An amateur photographer in the city takes an accidental snapshot of something best left hidden. This video was submitted as a contest entry to the DVX User Group.


Shooting Gear

  • Canon T2i DSLR High-Definition Still/Video Camera
  • Leica, Canon, and Pentax/Cosina Lenses
  • Shoulder-mount camera stabilization rig
  • Audio-Technica AT-897 Shotgun Mic
  • Audio-Technica AT-835a Shotgun Mic
  • Rycote Windjammer
  • Sennheiser G2 & G3 Wireless Lavalier Microphones
  • 8-channel Field Recording Mixer
  • 2 Britek 600W open-face lights with Softboxes
  • Britek 200W open-face light
  • Tota OMNI Light (12V battery or 110V)
  • Lowell iLight
  • Various Reflectors & Diffusors
  • Various C-Stands & Light Stands

Editing Gear

  • Dual 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Intel Mac Pro
  • Dual Flatscreen Monitors
  • Apple Final Cut Studio
  • Discreet Combustion 4
  • Blender 3D Suite
  • Imagineer Systems' Mocha Pro
  • 2.0 Terabyte SATA RAID
  • KRK VXT8 Nearfield Reference Monitors
  • 6.1 Surround Audio Editing Capabilities
  • JVC Color Reference Monitor