SERVICES PROVIDED

consulting / project design
script-writing / storyboarding
line producing
directing
film/video/audio recording
training
editing
color correction/enhancement/grading
sound design/mixing
graphic design
motion graphics / animation
DVD/Blu-ray authoring
transfers

ALL FILM/VIDEO FORMATS:

Super35 & 35mm
Super16 & 16mm
Super8mm & 8mm
5K, 4K, HD, HDV, DV
HD CAM, DigiBeta, BetaSp, Betacam
3/4", VHS
more!

We work with ANY budget, big or small. The sample of videos below provides an idea of what's possible. You can also view our entire portfolio HERE.

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AGENCY OVERVIEW: We focused on 5 client stories to help a local nonprofit showcase the entirety of their 27 programs without overloading an audience with information. To keep future costs low, we recorded with upcoming projects in mind. Pre-production & post-production for a 7-minute duration. 5 Interviews. 5 Re-staged recording sessions. B-roll recording at 5 locations. 30 seconds of CG motion graphics. 30 digital photos. Writing, recording, supervision, editing, & cleanup for 4 minutes of professional narration. 2 VideoHive stock footage licenses. 2 AudioJungle music licenses. Delivery of all recorded media on portable drive. Less than $7,500

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Part of an awareness campaign for a local service provider. To keep future costs low, we recorded with upcoming projects in mind. Pre-production & post-production for a 30-second duration. 7 staged recording sessions with 8 actors. B-roll recording at 4 locations. Writing, recording, supervision, editing, & cleanup for less than 30 seconds of professional narration. 1 AudioJungle music license. 2 VideoHive stock footage licenses. Delivery of all recorded media on portable drive. Less than $2,700

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: A local nonprofit transitioned a classroom program to a virtual environment during the pandemic. To keep future costs low, we recorded with upcoming projects in mind. Pre-production & post-production for a 30-second duration. 2 hours of B-roll recording. 9 digital photos. 30 seconds of CG graphics / kinetic text. 1 music license from a local artist. Delivery of all recorded media on portable drive. Less than $1,600

PROGRAM PROMOTION: Inspiring future candidates to participate. An additional qualification I had for this project was the grief counseling training I had taken for my honor-mentary projects, to be more sensitive to the needs of those in grief, and create the best recording process & environment for them. To get the best coverage with the shortest amount of labor hours, we scheduled recording for a 24-hour period spanning the 1st & 2nd days of Camp, and another 12 hours on the last day for myself. The first & last days were also captured by 2 other cinematographers for a total of 16 hours each. To keep future costs low, we recorded with upcoming projects in mind. Pre-production & post-production for a 2-minute duration. 36 hours of recording by primary cinematographer. 32 hours of recording by secondary cinematographers. 512 total miles of travel for cinematographers. 7 interview sessions. 1 AudioJungle music license. Delivery of all recorded media on portable drive. Less than $7,600

CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT: An positive, inspirational run for re-election. Pre-production & post-production for a 3-minute duration. 13 interviews. 18 analog conversions. 46 digital photos. 1 music license from a local artist. Delivery of all recorded media on portable drive. Less than $2,900

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: One of the more complex events we've covered, this project called for interviews with rapellers at both the top & bottom of the building, coverage of each rappel from the ground as a gift to each participant, and highlights of the street fair below. Pre-production & post-production for a 3-minute duration. 10 hours of recording by primary cinematographer. 16 hours of recording by 3 secondary cinematographers. 1 AudioJungle music license. Delivery of all recorded media on portable drive. Less than $3,200

FUNDRAISING VIDEO: Inspiring donors to support an essential program. To keep future costs low, we recorded with upcoming projects in mind. Pre-production & post-production for a 5-minute duration. 3 interview sessions. 1 hour of B-roll recording. 1 complimentary music license. Delivery of all recorded media on portable drive. Less than $1,700

SMALL BUSINESS AD: A short welcome for a homepage. The client wrote the script and rehearsed beforehand to keep costs low. Pre-production & post-production for a 1-minute duration. 1 scripted recording session. 1 AudioJungle music license. Delivery of all recorded media on portable drive. Less than $700

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THE "I AM" PROJECT

The "I Am" Project is a multi-media collaboration highlighting the stories of Center for Human Services clients, staff, & supporters, through photography, video, a book, interactive experiences with the public, an ongoing gallery exhibit, & more!

The central theme starts with a statement “I AM . . .” Portraits & video of participants is captured in response to the prompt, “I AM. . . ” with words they have selected as statements of positivity, strength, and growth, such as:

I AM brave.
I AM in recovery.
I AM a dad.

Six of the participants were selected for video expressions of their respective stories. Each video portrait has it's own unique look, sound, style etc., reflecting the "I Am" statements of each participant, with the common theme of our shared humanity uniting them together. The entire project video series is below, including 2 behind the scenes videos. You can also see other media from the project HERE.

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ABOUT

El Nido Productions is a one-person, local, home-based business that developed out of my passion for visual storytelling. What this means for you is:

• When the project calls for it, I rely on a network of freelance artists & technicians who rival or exceed my own experience!

• Direct communication with the person overseeing every aspect of your project, from concept to delivery.

• Undivided, enthusiastic attention to all aspects of your project!

• A sense of zeal permeated throughout every project!

• Low overhead = low pricing!

• You can reach me any hour of the day, any day of the year!

Serving several local nonprofits & operating a small business since 2005 has given me a perspective about the essential need for storytelling by almost every organization. I have since decided to offer:

• Pricing based on the strong belief that every organization that needs this service deserves this service!

• The most flexible packages in the industry! YOU design the package for your own unique project, based on YOUR desires.

• Full cost transparency upfront!

• The lowest pricing for the highest standard of production value!

• Delivery of all original media files for every project!

I gained my wide range of artistic & technical experience by working on the sets of Hollywood films and attending classes at the San Francisco Film Society. I am also a certified expert on marketing by Vimeo.

I look forward to hearing from you! It would be my honor & pleasure to help your organization thrive!

Sincerely Yours,
Brian Bort-Zarka