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Simple Commercial with Big Drama

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A Simple Commercial can Deliver Big Results Believe it or not, this simple commercial was shot with a crew of one. The folks in Pierre, South Dakota wanted a TV commercial to show off the amazing display of Christmas trees at the state capitol. This spot alludes to the reaction most people have the first time seeing this spectacular display. Our models were volunteers and they played the part perfectly. The shoot was only 2.5… Read more »

Oz Theme Continues for Aberdeen Promotion

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If you’ve seen the Broadway sensation, Wicked, you probably remember how each Oz character came to be. Unfortunately, the production is 100% incorrect in relating how the Scarecrow and Tin Man came to be. The Tin Man was named Nick Chopper and he was a normal dude. He fell in love with a sorcerer’s daughter who disapproved of him. The sorcerer put a spell on him that caused him to cut off his limbs while… Read more »

The Return of Oz

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Video Production in Aberdeen, SD – Years ago, when I first came back to Aberdeen, I got involved in the newly formed Oz Festival. Me, my mom and my dad made costumes, props, signs, banners and all sorts of promo material. Then it ended. It was designed to be a cultural event that recognized the fact that Wonderful Wizard of Oz author, L. Frank Baum, lived in Aberdeen from 1889 to 1891. He did a… Read more »