GEORGE KAMPER + HYDRANT
October 28, 2021
A fan of pro tennis player Sloane Stephens, George was excited that wellness drink, Hydrant, selected him to produce stills, video interviews, and BTS content for their product.
George shot at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando, FL, in one of the ballrooms and in one of the suites. He was tasked with producing footage that had an authentic, spontaneous feel while maintaining a cinematic quality to the video. The crew was hoping to get outside for a few shots of Sloane on the court, but in typical Florida fashion, it ended up pouring rain.
Our first thoughts are always about the talent and how to accommodate them, so they are at ease on set and comfortable in front of the camera. Sloane made the shoot fun and easy. After the first five minutes of meeting her, George was in the groove and on the same page. He really couldn’t ask for a better subject!
Loud Cloud Animation Studio wins second Heartland Emmy for "Love Next Door" We're proud to represent Loud Cloud Animation , and we're even prouder today. Under the leadership of founder Mason Drumm, Loud Cloud just took home their second Heartland Emmy, this time for their stop motion spot "Love Next Door," created for Title.com. The project brought together Loud Cloud with Finch Digital and Brian Lawes, and the result is the kind of work that reminds us why we love representing this end of the roster. In Mason's words: "This project was easily one of the most ambitious stop-motion swings we've taken as a studio. Massive handcrafted sets, countless tiny details, long nights, problem-solving, experimentation, and an incredible amount of heart from every artist involved (and only like five panic attacks). Grateful to our collaborators, clients, crew, family, and everyone who continues to believe in what we're building at Loud Cloud." Loud Cloud also put together a full process book unpacking how "Love Next Door" came to life, from early mood boards and storyboards through puppet fabrication, set building, and post. It's a rare, detailed look behind the curtain of a stop motion production, worth a read if you want to see just how much craft goes into 90 seconds of film. http://bit.ly/45Irlhi Congratulations to Mason and the entire Loud Cloud team on a well earned win. Handcrafted stories and worlds, one stubborn detail at a time.
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