San Diego Video Production

Semper Fi-ghting With "The Expendables"

July 26, 2010

It doesn't get more badass than this -- Sylvester Stallone and his tough-guy co-stars from "The Expendables" joining forces with the Marines at Camp Pendleton! This San Diego video production was actually the premiere of the new action movie, held at the 1,300-seat theater on the Marine base in Oceanside. Our San Diego video crew nabbed a TV exclusive for "Entertainment Tonight" as Stallone pulled up to a cheering crowd of Marines and their families in a Humvee. Also arriving in Humvees -- co-stars Terry Crews, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Randy Couture, a six-year military veteran. The crew stayed up close with the stars, grabbing tons of memorable moments as Stallone and the boys signed autographs, posed for pictures and high-fived Marines. Inside the theater, we rolled as "The Expendables" bolted down the carpet to thunderous applause and introduced their new film, which opens Aug. 13. Our footage aired on "ET" Monday, July 26, and was featured on the show's website, www.etonline.com.

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Keeping Up With Kathy Griffin

July 18, 2010

We couldn't have asked for a better gig than covering Kathy Griffin's book-signing for "Entertainment Tonight!" From start to finish, this San Diego video production was one belly laugh after another as Kathy lamented the engagement of her "My Life on the D-List" boy-toy Levi Johnston, and had a field day with Mel Gibson's phone recordings. The energetic comedian popped into Border's Books with her mom Maggie Griffin to promote Maggie's new book, Tip It! -- and sign copies of her own best-seller, Official Book Club Selection. My San Diego video crew and I squeezed in with the crowd of about 300 that crammed the bookstore to see and hear Kathy in person. And she didn't disappoint -- signing and posing for every last person!

Los Angeles Video Production

Solana Wins with 'Biggest Loser' Trainer

Solana Productions captured all the drama as Jillian Michaels, fitness trainer on TV's "The Biggest Loser," invaded a former Hollywood star's home for a complete diet and fitness makeover. ...more

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San Diego Corporate Video Production

San Diego Corporate video production gives us a chance to really differentiate ourselves from the competition. A lot of people can just hit record on a video camera, but small things make a big difference.

We’ll always remember when we were producing a video news release for Sony about a new laptop. A press conference attracted several crews. One camera operator showed up in a wrinkled t-shirt with musician Frank Zappa on the toilet. The caption was “Frank Zappa Krappa.” We doubt he attracts many new clients with that look.

Our crews approach every corporate shoot with professional dress and demeanor. These projects have their own kind of pressure and we make sure we’re never part of the problem. We take a collaborative, enthusiastic approach with zero attitude.

This has really helped us gain new clients and maintain long relationships with them. It began with Southwest Marine. They converted a cruise/ferry ship into a modern cruise ship at a cost of tens of millions of dollars. We documented the entire process over many months. This involved coordination with scores of trades and vendors to make sure crews were in place for key moments; like hoisted a multi-ton disco to the top deck!

Emerging technology is a focus for Solana Productions. When Sapphire Energy needed to document its product development, we got the call. The company is developing fuel from algae, and our crews captured every step of the process. The footage was used in a Video News Release that explained how their fuel powered a Continental Airlines jet.

We’ve found that our corporate clients appreciate professional, consistent, quality production services.