Truly fortunate to combine sports and cameras, and no better client than Bern Helmets. This year we hit the slopes, in the past it was trails and streets. Loved skiing at Cannon Mtn (Bern Partner), what a spot to hone the skills. Carrying 70 lbs of equipment and skiing is not easy, so shout out to my best assistant Shamus for being there as usual and doing most of the heavy lifting.
Roger That
I was literally just cleaning up my desktop and came across this video we made during Covid. It put a smile on my face, for two reasons. One, Covid feels like it’s fading away (knock on wood). Two, this was made when we were all wearing masks and suffering pretty hard and it still came out pretty damn good. Yes, Roger Williams, kudos to your perseverance in the tough times. Looking forward to many more good times as we collaborate forward.
Revisit the River
Rivers began working with Crowley Digital seven years ago. Over that time we updated their video portfolio and incorporated unique moments into a series of ten videos. Admissions applications jumped over 40% and has helped Rivers become exceptionally competitive in an already outstanding independent educational Boston market. This video is part of the school’s final touch, providing an authentic view from kids and teachers about the unique experience Rivers provides.
The Academic Adventure Begins
Filming at the White Mountain School, in Bethlehem New Hampshire, has been a blast. The only down side: knowing a unique outdoor experience was available for hands on learners like me (back in the day). School ends at noon, and then you continue to learn with your teachers on the trails, rapids, ledges and slopes until dinner at five. Here is our first trailer, the larger version to be released in the Spring of 2022. Welcome to the start of an academic adventure.
Fun Future
Thank you notes come in all shapes and sizes. A recent client wanted to thank their donors, for achieving the development goals. Though most couldn’t attend the event, the event was broadcasted live. The more funny of the two can be viewed here.
All is Calm
Delighted with how things are turning out with the holiday concert series for Saint Paul’s Choir School. By December 19, 2020, we will have 19 songs for a full concert. This will be included … for obvious reasons.
Home By the Sea
Working with one agency on a project is cool, working with two is cooler. We partnered with Hawthorne Creative on the concept and production, and Fogdall Studio for the creative writing and scripting. Perfect timing for the Summer ahead.
A Little Break With Action
With a little break in the action— we thought it was time to put something out on Instagram that was optimistic, hopeful and forward looking. We went back to some of the oldies, and some of the newer projects, and worked hard to keep it a tight 60 seconds. It’s short … but sweet. Shout out to Tyler Ramsy for his awesome song Birdwings.
Keeping it Local ... 7 years
There’s so much to love about Northeast Lantern. One, there products are amazing. Two, they are hand made. Three, they are local. Four, they were one of the first companies to take a risk on us to produce a video. It’s an oldie, it’s not slick, but the roots are strong. And right now, being local is everything. Thanks Skip, Chris and Jamie.
Playing the Union Card
There is a lot to love about Portland, Maine — ocean, beer, trails and restaurants. One restaurant in particular is outstanding. The Union at the Press Hotel. Yes, I’m bias as I just finished filming there early this week. But years ago after seeing the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra, I walked over with my family and loved it then too. Having spent some time with the crew and chef — I now have a better idea of the care and thought that goes into each drizzle of olive oil and touch of parsley, sage and … well you get the idea. Delighted to continue working alongside The Hawthorn Agency to produce exciting new film projects. Cheers.
Bikes & Beer ... Utopia?
Colonial Bike shop has been a huge part of the Seacoast riding community — especially in supporting kids learning to ride and race. At a recent weekly race series I started playing around with my new voice activated GoPro 7 black — and threw this together for their social media. Thankful for places like Colonial and guys like Pete Mead who dedicate so much time to getting kids involved with wheels … especially with all the not so positive alternatives out there.
Halfway to Fifty
Emmanuel College recently embarked on a 50 million dollar fundraising campaign. Crowley Digital has deep experience in helping the educational sector raise money, in fact over 100 million in the last five years. The film was launched privately about a month ago and has helped raise 25 million so far. We like to think we helped this process along …. looking forward to the next 25 million.
Urgent Care
Eliot Hospital was finding that their new urgent care center was not getting the traffic they needed. People in southern New Hampshire were accustomed to heading to Manchester to their other urgent care facility. So, we created a piece with real doctors, saying real things, to get real people in the door. Within two weeks of production the ads were running on Manchester’s local WMUR. Not that anyone wants people to get hurt or injured, but traffic is up in Bedford with a little help from Doctor Kev … and thirty seconds with Crowley Digital.
Old Yes, Effective Yes ... 75 million worth
Yes it’s one of our earlier films, but five years ago when it was new, it helped launch a 75 million dollar campaign. That campaign wrapped up and now the building stands tall on the campus of Phillips Exeter Academy. It was on this film that we introduced what we called a “trailer” - a piece that was embedded on ipads and sent around the country to gain seed money for the campaign. That little campaign helped raise 5 million dollars and helped pave the way for more mainstream giving that would occur afterwards.
New England Winter
When you think it’s too cold, just remember the silver lining: Winter Sports. As a tip to the current Polar Vortex, I thought I would re-release this old time favorite. Thanks to my assistant Scout for assisting in the production of this small film.
Skate Back in Time
It’s hard to believe this is 7 years old now. This was one of the films that helped me decide despite being a pro-photog for 10 years, it was time to move into motion. I was running with a different crew, and at that time experimenting with the fastest cameras of the day (this was shot at 240 fps). It almost made me want to try skateboarding … almost.
Still from Timelapse
During a recent hour-long timelapse of Emmanuel College’s new high-rise dorm, I pulled a single still and sent it along to my client. They loved it and turned the photo into a two page spread. Classic example of being open to creative ways of integrating technology and media.
We Are the Manchester Monarchs
When the Los Angeles Kings decided to leave town and bring their farm club closer to California — the New Hampshire Monarchs needed a fresh start. No more free rides, a deep connection needed to be made with the community. Bodies in seats is essential. We worked with them to create a quick pregame hype-vid and a new social campaign to continue to draw the team and the community closer together. Here’s the hype vid — which was presented at their home opener Friday night (October 19, 2018).
The Sweet Sounds in Harvard Square
You just can’t believe it, everything seems normal, the boys look like any other boy. Until they sing — and then it’s like nothing you’ve ever heard. I would compare it to professional sports, the play is clearly at a different level. But they’re just kids; how is this possible you ask? Well it is, and the boys of Saint Paul’s Choir School in Harvard Square are just simply amazing. You have to hear it to believe it. I believe.
Somaliland in New Hampshire
my wife: "we are hosting two kids from Somaliland for a week"
me: "what"?
my wife: "yup -- they can't risk going home to Africa -- they may not be able to return to school"
me: "that sucks"
my wife: "one of them is an elite runner -- could become an all American"
me: "that's cool -- maybe I get some footage of him running"
HERE IT IS
