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    Why We Use EOS! - The Front Porch: Season 2 - BONUS EPISODE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 38:38


    0:00 Intro:57 What is EOS?2:30 What our company was like before EOS2:53 What is everyone watching?6:00 What was our operational structure before EOS13:05 Where we were 5 years ago and how we've changed13:20 Setting up the framework for EOS15:30 How EOS helped with leadership transitions16:20 Operating with a 60-90 day window16:30 Rocks17:00 Integrator and Visionary19:02 EOS has lead to company growth22:25 EOS has let the team excel at what they are good at25:05 L10's and problem solving29:32 What is your favorite thing about EOS?36:05 EOS has impacted personal life as well

    Are Video Game Adaptations Getting BETTER?! - The Front Porch: Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 65:13


    0:00 - Introduction1:58 - Ethan's entrance 2:28 - Talking about video game adaptations4:00 - video game movies have gotten a bad reputation5:38 - our general opinions on video game adaptations9:15 - First video game in 1993, Super Mario Brothers 17:25 - Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter18:30 - Tomb Raider and Cradle of Life19:35 - Resident Evil21:30 - Silent Hill24:40 - Comparison to movies based off of books 27:05 - Sonic 28:30 - Video game tv series, Halo 29:00 - The witcher30:34 - Arcane League of Legends31:50 - The Last of Us38:39 - Uncharted43:50 - Angry birds46:43 - The highest grossing video game movie, Super Mario Brothers50:00 - What worked well in new Super Mario Brothers movie57:40 - Future video game movies, Minecraft, Animal Crossing

    The Art of Making and Capturing Live Events! - The Front Porch: Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 45:51


    0:00 - Introduction2:10 - What have we been watching?6:58 - Covid and the transition to live/virtual events16:55 - Future of live events17:30 - Engagement 18:40 - Pre recorded content19:35 - Live event issues21:30 - Coaching clients for best practices during live events22:31 - Steps involved in live events 26:50 - Troubleshooting problems27:30 - Graphics, headshots, run of shows27:50 - Strengths of the team35:00 - Virtual participation is becoming less and less36:20 - How we wow clients 38:00 - Strengths to in person events39:50 - Future of live events, how technology will change live events44:24 - tune into next episode, video games!

    Things We Notice In Movies - The Front Porch: Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 49:40


    0:00 - Introduction1:38 - What we notice in movies that others might not2:08 - What we have been watching12:24 - What were your favorite movies growing up?14:25 - Jurassic Park18:12 - Action movies19:00 - Favorite movies now19:40 - The Revenant, Prisoners, Bladerunner 2049, Deathly Hollows Part 120:32 - Top Gun Maverick22:21 - Game night, Arrival, Everything Everywhere all at once23:00 - Horror movies24:06 - Are you easy or hard to watch movies with?28:16 - What do you notice in movies now, that you didn't before?28:36 - Continuity errors29:45 - Lighting continuity30:30 - Pacing, amount of cuts32:00 - Directors choices33:15 - Season changes34:50 - What's something everyone loves to see in movies that you don't like to see?36:05 - Unnecessary use of score 39:25 - Are your friends or family impressed by your movie taste?40:10 - How do you recommend movies and shows to people who don't work in this industry?44:40 - If you had the chance to work on any movie, what would it be?

    Is Physical Media Dying Out? - The Front Porch: Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 42:22


    0:00 - Introduction1:14 - Thoughts on physical media6:20 - Streaming services dropping shows6:29 - West World7:55 - Why do we think physical media is on the back burner?15:40 - Buying media digitally and rights16:52 - Video games18:30 - Owning a physical copy of media23:30 - Buying physical media as a hobby24:38 - Quality of watching physical media vs streaming28:01 - Harry Potty streaming vs in theaters29:20 - Cons of owning physical media31:22 - Convenience of streaming services35:30 - Special features on physical media38:19 - Are you loyal to physical media?

    Let's Talk About Frame Rates. - The Front Porch: Season 2 - Ep 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 45:28


    0:00 - introduction1:20 - what have you been watching?8:59 - what is the persistence of vision theory?15:00 - various frame rates ranges for different platforms16:49 - TVS with motion smoothing17:48 - how shutter affects frame rate19:52 - the history of high frame rates in movies20:01 - Blair witch project21:36 - Paranormal activity22:25 - The Hobbit28:45 - Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk29:50 - Gemini man35:38 - Avatar40:50 - final thoughts

    Is AI Taking Our JOBS?! (it's not) - The Front Porch: Ep 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 40:34


    We're kicking off the official start of Season 2 with some AI technology-goodness! Artificial intelligence has progressed leaps and bounds in the past few years, resulting in lots of incredible software that is definitely worth having a porch convo about. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and keep a watchful eye on that computer of yours that is definitely not an evil AI robot.0:00 - Introduction2:05 - What have you been watching?6:25 - What Adobe is doing with AI7:50 - Adobe Audio Enhancer9:40 - Adobe time saving tools10:20 - How Adobe is commercializing AI11:35 - is AI going to replace us? 12:45 - Chat GPT12:44 - How AI can make what we do better15:20 - How search engines are disrupted by AI15:46 - Timeline of notable artificial intelligence systems16:50 - Language and image recognition capabilities of AI systems rapid growth 17:40 - Industries that may benefit from AI 19:30 - Discussing where we will be in 10 years20:50 - Andy's experience with Chat GPT22:39 - AI and security24:50 - AI art25:40 - Movies about AI26:40 - How media predicted where we are today28:42 - Deep fakes32:20 - AI appliances32:50 - Will AI take over Post Production?

    The Front Porch - CES 2023 Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 43:26


    In lieu of a trip to CES this past week, our traveling troupe of gentlemen recap their experiences with new tech, what they look forward to in the future, and why you should consider attending yourself! Viva Las Vegas, indeed.Listen to 730 Eddy team recap their trip to CES 0:00 Welcome to the front porch!2:00 - what did you see that had the biggest impact on you?6:51 - what technology trend will die the fastest?11:40 - the team talks about the Metaverse15:10 - was there anything you saw that you thought you need immediately?23:20 - who had the best booth?36:20 - how many miles did you walk?36:40 - what did you see at CES that will be a game changer in 5-10 years41:00 - telling a story "untethered"42:30 - final thoughts Want more porch time? Subscribe and share https://landing.730eddy.com/the-front-porch-podcast-from-730-eddy-studios Subscribe to our blog, Back Focus! https://www.730eddy.com/backfocus Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin https://www.facebook.com/730Eddy https://www.instagram.com/730eddystudios/ https://www.youtube.com/user/730EddyStudios https://www.linkedin.com/company/730-eddy-studios/Let's talk video, contact us! https://www.730eddy.com/contact?hsCtaTracking=418fecab-4f50-4ef4-8d66-852057e392e7%7C6d77aa3a-b4a4-4118-a2d5-153e794f5a4f

    Halloween Spooktacular Pt. 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 69:49


    Want more porch time? Subscribe and share https://landing.730eddy.com/the-front-porch-podcast-from-730-eddy-studios Subscribe to our blog, Back Focus! https://www.730eddy.com/backfocus Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin https://www.facebook.com/730Eddy https://www.instagram.com/730eddystudios/ https://www.youtube.com/user/730EddyStudios https://www.linkedin.com/company/730-eddy-studios/Let's talk video, contact us! https://www.730eddy.com/contact?hsCtaTracking=418fecab-4f50-4ef4-8d66-852057e392e7%7C6d77aa3a-b4a4-4118-a2d5-153e794f5a4f

    Octoberfest! (Halloween Spooktacular Pt. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 51:23


    2:04 - what is everyone's costumes?4:00 - what shows are you watching6:44 - what are your favorite Halloween movies?15:08 - what is the best horror movie?21: 26 - what is the worst horror movies? 32:22 - what is your favorite Halloween candy?34:08 - what is the worst Halloween candy?38:19 - Aubrey joins the podcast!50:02 - Ethan talks about part 2 of the Halloween podcast series featuring the office ghost!Want more porch time? Subscribe and share https://landing.730eddy.com/the-front-porch-podcast-from-730-eddy-studios Subscribe to our blog, Back Focus! https://www.730eddy.com/backfocus Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin https://www.facebook.com/730Eddy https://www.instagram.com/730eddystudios/ https://www.youtube.com/user/730EddyStudios https://www.linkedin.com/company/730-eddy-studios/Let's talk video, contact us! https://www.730eddy.com/contact?hsCtaTracking=418fecab-4f50-4ef4-8d66-852057e392e7%7C6d77aa3a-b4a4-4118-a2d5-153e794f5a4f

    Favorite Shot of the Week and Recent Travel!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 46:54


    Why Do We Have So Much Gear?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 37:43


    Reminder to post the podcast today!Why so much gear show notes below:50 - Ethan, Kevin, Dane introduce the most common question on our video production sets: “why so much gear?”3:56 - what shows/movies are you watching right now?10:50 - how much gear we used to have vs how much gear we have now16:19 - Ethan talks about CRI and color rendering index from LED lighting17:00 - discussing the pros and cons of LED lighting17:55 - Dane talks about the benefits of Aperture Lighting18:50 - Ethan, Dane and Kevin talk about having the most gear of all video production agencies in the area due to the range in video production projects 26:20 - Ethan talks through the importance of buying a good lens29:39 - what are your favorite pieces of gear?Subscribe to our podcast, The Front Porch https://frontporchthepodcast.com Subscribe to our blog, Back Focus! https://www.730eddy.com/backfocus Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin https://www.facebook.com/730Eddy https://www.instagram.com/730eddystudios/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/730-eddy-studios/ Let's talk video, contact us! https://www.730eddy.com/contact?hsCtaTracking=418fecab-4f50-4ef4-8d66-852057e392e7%7C6d77aa3a-b4a4-4118-a2d5-153e794f5a4f

    Introducing Dan and Wagner!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 35:07


    3:45 - Do you have a highlight in your career that made you feel like this was the career for you?12:08 - Talking benefits of being a Jack of All Trades16:12 - Learning gear, camera settings and editing19:10 - Discussing importance of color grading19:30 - What was the most important thing you learned working in the field?20:50 - What was the most important thing you learned in college and as a free lancer26:55 - Do you have any favorite creative projects you've worked on?28:40 - When you have a day off what do you do for fun?28:45 - Video game and console discussion32:55 - What are you watching?

    The Front Porch Video Production Podcast - Time For Film Trivia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 31:42


    This week on The Front Porch we kick things up a notch. With a star-studded cast of wacky characters and Austin at the helm, we decide who knows the most, and the least, about film (from those who didn't go to film school). Grab a snack and break out the apple juice. This is a good one.What should our next podcast topic be?:42 - We have 3 categories today, famous lines from a movie, famous scores and famous shots1:50 - Meet Bailey, our intern! 2:10 - What shows/movies are your watching right now?3:15 - I want to see if you can name 5 films from the top 100 from the American Film Institute 5:45 - Trivia, you have 30 seconds to name the film this line is from "I'm going to make you an offer you can't refuse"7:01 - "Here's looking at you kid"7:45 - "May the force be with you"7:58 - "Mamma always said life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get"8:35 - "Say hello to my little friend"9:14 - "My precious"9:52 - "Nobody puts baby in a corner"10:40 - "I feel the need, the need for speed"11:42 - "I'll get you, my pretty and your little dog too"12:45 - "Hold on to your butts"13:20 - We'll play 10 songs, you name the movie13:40 - Daft Punk, Derezzed - Trong: Legacy (2010)14:44 - He's a Pirate, Klaus Badelt - Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)15:29 - Prologue, John Williams - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)15:50 - The Shire, Howard Shore - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)16:27 - Star Trek Main Theme, Michael Giacchino - Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013)17:22 - A Dark Knight, Hans Zimmer - The Dark Knight (2008)18:43 - Bathroom Dance, Hildur Guonadottir - Joker (2019)19:25 - Wakanda, Ludwig Goransson, Baaba Maal - Black Panther (2018)19:57 - Washington Ending/Raiders March, John Williams - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)21:09 - Lux Aeterna, Clint Mansell - Requiem for a Dream (2000)22:00 - Famous shots, you need to name the movie based off of these images22:24 - The assassination of Jessie James by Howard Robert Ford23:05 - Taxi Driver24:00 - Gone with the wind24:46 - Lawrence of Arabia 25:15 - The Space Odyssey (2001)26:28 - Raging Bull27:04 - Citizen Kane27:58 - Star Wars29:12 - Mad Max29:38 - JawsSubscribe to our podcast, The Front Porch https://frontporchthepodcast.com Subscribe to our blog, Back Focus for more video production tips! https://www.730eddy.com/backfocus Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin https://www.facebook.com/730Eddy https://www.instagram.com/730eddystudios/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/730-eddy-studios/ Let's talk video, contact us! https://www.730eddy.com/contact?hsCtaTracking=418fecab-4f50-4ef4-8d66-852057e392e7%7C6d77aa3a-b4a4-4118-a2d5-153e794f5a4f

    Special Guest Dale Jackson!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 35:46


    This week on The Front Porch we have special guest and former employee, Dale Jackson! Listen to her unique journey working in film and her courageous decision to go back to school to be a veterinarian - her dream job!1:09 - Dale introduction2:50 - did you always have in interest in vet school?8:27 - was there a favorite trip you had while working at 730 Eddy Studios?10:12 - if you could work in any profession ever, what would it be?13:44 - do you have a favorite animal you've worked on at the vet?14:34 - outside of film and vet life, what are your interests?18:07 - what horse size animal would you be? 18:50 - How has the transition from film to vet school been?20:33 - What does your future look like?22:35 - what is your favorite type of cat?23:17 - What are some invaluable skills you have picked up from this field that could transfer to any field?27: 40 - What are you watching?Subscribe to our podcast, The Front Porch https://frontporchthepodcast.com Subscribe to our blog, Back Focus! https://www.730eddy.com/backfocus Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin https://www.facebook.com/730Eddy https://www.instagram.com/730eddystudios/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/730-eddy-studios/ Let's talk video, contact us! https://www.730eddy.com/contact?hsCtaTracking=418fecab-4f50-4ef4-8d66-852057e392e7%7C6d77aa3a-b4a4-4118-a2d5-153e794f5a4f

    Topic Roulette - 4th of July Extravaganza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 45:40


    Grab your Uncle Sam hats and your sparklers because we're dropping our 4th of July Extravaganza Special episode of The Front Porch!!! Not only do we welcome Dale, a former employee, onto our porch (Ethan's mom's porch, to be exact), but the gang engages in a lengthy tell-all game of Topic Roulette. (Warning: lots of tomfoolery)1:50 - Favorite concert?7:15 - Songs, bands or artists that you immediately turn off?11:47 - What you are your red flags that you have?19:15 - What would be the coolest animal to scale up to the size of a horse?22:30 - What is your most embarrassing moment?30:28 - What are your pet peeves?34:35 - Weird things you believe as a kid?40:10 - What year would you travel back to and why?Subscribe to our podcast, The Front Porch https://frontporchthepodcast.com Subscribe to our blog, Back Focus! https://www.730eddy.com/backfocus Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin https://www.facebook.com/730Eddy https://www.instagram.com/730eddystudios/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/730-eddy-studios/ Let's talk video, contact us! https://www.730eddy.com/contact?hsCtaTracking=418fecab-4f50-4ef4-8d66-852057e392e7%7C6d77aa3a-b4a4-4118-a2d5-153e794f5a4f

    Meet the Project Managers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 29:42


    This week on The Front Porch the project management team joins us! Get to know the PM team and all the organization that on behind the scenes at 730 Eddy Studios!4:55 - What is everyone currently watching at home?8:20 - What is the most enjoyable part of your job?11:25 - Is it challenging to keep the team in line?13:28 - What is your favorite project you've worked on? 18:16 - What is the one tool/platform/app that you use the most day to day? - Outlook and colored pens!!!20:10 - Do you have any fun stories from a client relationship?22:50 - What upcoming projects are you looking forward to?25:38 - Any final thoughts?Subscribe to our podcast, The Front Porch https://frontporchthepodcast.com Subscribe to our blog, Back Focus! https://www.730eddy.com/backfocus Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin https://www.facebook.com/730Eddy https://www.instagram.com/730eddystudios/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/730-eddy-studios/ Let's talk video, contact us! https://www.730eddy.com/contact?hsCtaTracking=418fecab-4f50-4ef4-8d66-852057e392e7%7C6d77aa3a-b4a4-4118-a2d5-153e794f5a4

    The Front Porch: Top 5 Places We've Travelled!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 47:11


    This week on The Front Porch the 730 Eddy Studios team sits down to talk about the top 5 places we've traveled for work and interesting travel stories along the way! Tune in to find out Andy's ridiculous amount of sky miles, any guesses??!!1:28 - what is one thing that you must have in your carry on3:56 - what are the top 5 places you've travelled?4:22 - Kevin's top travel locations 5. Philadelphia 4. San Diego 3. Santa Fe 2. San Francisco 1. Seattle9:15 Andy's top travel locations 5. San Juan Islands 4. New York City 3. San Diego 2. London 1. Rome11:20 Austin's top travel locations 5. Minneapolis 4. Denver 3. Dallas 2. Santa Fe 1. Albuquerque14:30 Dane's top travel locations 5. New York City 4. Birmingham MI 3. San Diego 2. Nashville 1. Boulder Colorado 25:30 - Kevin's podcast/playlist must have on trips29:36 - Interesting South Bend stories33:50 - What's a new place you would like to travel for production?39:35 - How many sky miles do you have? Find out Andy's ridiculous amount of sky miles.42:20 - What show are you watching?Subscribe to our podcast, The Front Porch https://frontporchthepodcast.com Subscribe to our blog, Back Focus! https://www.730eddy.com/backfocus Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin https://www.facebook.com/730Eddy https://www.instagram.com/730eddystudios/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/730-eddy-studios/ Let's talk video, contact us! https://www.730eddy.com/contact?hsCtaTracking=418fecab-4f50-4ef4-8d66-852057e392e7%7C6d77aa3a-b4a4-4118-a2d5-153e794f5a4f

    Sound: The Unsung Hero of the Moving Image

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 36:58


    This week on The Front Porch we take a break from your standard film-fare and sit down with our Senior Editor, Nick, to explore what is arguably the most important part of any film: sound design.:40 - What is Slate?1:25 - Tell us about your audio journey?2:34 - What audio classes did you take in college?5:40 - What else do you classify into the field of audio?6:20 - What is Foley?8:20 - Austin quizes Nick with what sounds are made from in a few well known movies8:28 - Lord of the rings - eerie sound is actually created by red solo cups and ping pong balls9:22 - Jurassic Park - what components were mixed together for the T-Rex. Elephant, Tiger and Alligator11:04 - Ironman - what sound components are used for ironmans suit when he is walking. RC cars12:20 - What is the most common way we capture audio on production?14:10 - In which scenarios do you mic up individuals differently? 17:08 - has there been a movie with an issue with the mix of dialogue 19:10 - Nick talks about sound effects, synchronous and asynchronous23:20 - How are scores used in films? 25:40 - How do we use scores/audio to help with emotional scenes in films?27:10 - Do you have a favorite score? Jaws, Back to the Future, Dark Knight, Lord of the Rings and Lion King32:40 - Do you know the score in Lion King? 34:24 - What is the biggest take away you would like the audience to remember about sound? Want more porch time? Subscribe and shareSubscribe to our blog, Back Focus! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, LinkedinLet's talk video, contact us!

    The Front Porch takes on Nashville

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 36:35


    Welcome to the Front Porch - on the road in Nashville! Things get interesting as the 730 Eddy Studios team film a podcast during production downtime, in a very 70's recording studio known as Welcome to 1979!2:20 - What we do on the road 4:05 - What has been your favorite recordings you've worked on?7:54 - Andy runs through all the projects we've travelled for and highlights the interesting industries we've learned about along the way9:15 - What is your favorite thing to do on the road? Dane talks about collecting Hard Rock shirts12:55 - Andy gives the team kudos for being able to grab and go to travel for production14:40 - Team talks dinner on the road, Julia talks about her struggles crossing the street in Nashville16:33 - The team talks about the level of "hot" sauces at Hattie B's Hot Chicken in Nashville18:00 - Julia talks about life changing gluten and diary free ice cream sandwiches at the Baked Bear19:51 - Andy talks about his appreciation for everyone's individual niches/personalities on the 730 Eddy team20:40 - Julia talks about what got her into the video/film industry22:04 - Andy talks about playing the violin23:13 - The team all talks through what instruments they play 29:57 - the team debates what the difference between a jingle and a ditty are30:49 - Dane plays the Metallica "Jingle" on a guitar in the background32:00 - Andy talks about bringing a guitar hero in the office next week for Julia to learn guitar 36:00 - Dane bring ups Will Smith, Andy kicks Dane off the front porchWant more porch time? Subscribe and shareSubscribe to our blog, Back Focus! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, LinkedinLet's talk video, contact us!

    Best Food on the Road!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 35:00


    This week's podcast we talk best food on the road! We love food - listen to the team talk about the best San Diego tacos, Denver burger places, buffets, airport food, bad pizza, old gas station food, Seattle haunted bars and even a picnic in the rain on Orcas Island! :42 - What are you currently watching? Andy is watching Star Track Discovery, Discovery season 4, Castle. Andy is watching Peacemaker finale. Austin is watching Love is Blind season 2 and Full House4:32 - What was your first 730 Eddy trip? Kevin went to Minneapolis and had pretzels and beer at a German bar. Andy's first shoot was in Chicago and had the best golden rice at a Greek restaurant. Austin's first trip was to Sante Fe 9:05 - Top 5 places you've eaten on the road? Andy and Kevin talk fantastic tacos12:39 - Orcas Island picnic under a tree in the pouring rain12: 56 - Andy tells the story of a "break-in" at the office before a big trip16:28 - Any bad food on the road? Bad buffet and pizza 18:26 - Would your advice be to avoid hotel food? 19:10 - What is your guilty pleasure food on the road? 22:20 - What are your favorite road snacks? 27:22 - Where are the places you'll be visiting this year? 28:40 - Go to places in Grand Rapids? Sanchez, Tupelo Honey, Founders…Want more porch time? Subscribe and shareSubscribe to our blog, Back Focus! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, LinkedinLet's talk video, contact us!

    We Welcome Tom Greenberg of Braincell Camera

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 38:46


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    Let's Talk Gaming!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 27:59


    This week, we take a break from film production to sit down with Nick, Austin, and Ethan to talk about one of their favorite hobbies outside of work: video games! Fromthe Sega Genesis to the Oculus Rift, relive your childhood and dip your toes into video game history. 1:02 - Nick, our Senior Editor joins the front porch for the first time and talks about his role at 730 Eddy Studios 2:26 - What shows we're currently watching 4:42 - What was your first game system? 7:05 - What system are you gaming on now? 8:10 - What are the benefits of having a gaming PC vs a game console? 11:00 - Nick talks about all of the musical equipment he owns and uses 13:30 - What games we are currently playing 17:00 - What are some of your all-time favorite games? 19:03 - Do any of you dabble in VR (virtual reality)? Do you see it taking off? 20:30 - Fortnite, what is it about the game that has millions of people playing it? 23:10 - Do you want to talk about our favorite gaming moments? Want more porch time? Subscribe and saveSubscribe to our blog, Back Focus!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin

    The Oscars!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 40:07


    1:03 - What is the earliest Oscars you tuned in to?5:45 - What makes a movie more likely to be nominated?11:20 - Are the Oscars what they used to be or have they turned into something else?15:10 - What are your favorite Oscar moments?16:40 - Dane's least favorite Oscar moment and rave review of Mikey Rourke's "The Wrestler"20:00 - What Oscar moment upset Kevin?23:20 - What category would you add to the Oscars?29:20 - Most deserved Oscars wins?35:30 - What is the most recent thing you have watched?Want more porch time? Subscribe and shareSubscribe to our blog, Back Focus!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin

    Interview w/ Contractor Tyler Grimm!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 38:45


    0:45 Current TV shows you're watching?2:40 How did you get started?4:32 What was your experience like at Calvin College?6:42 What was it like coming out of film school?8:28 What was your first project like as DP (Director of Photography)?11:45 What is your process for pre-production?15:35 Do you pick out your own camera package?16:50 Do you pick out your crew or do you typically have a crew assigned?17:40 Let's talk about your first feature film, "Debt". What was that experience like for you?22:20 Were you involved in the coloring/editing process of "Debt"?27:19 If you had only one piece of gear to use, what would you use?29:17 Do you have a favorite project that you areproud of?32:32 How did you get connected with 730 Eddy Studios?37:14 Where can people find out more about you?Want more porch time? Subscribe and shareSubscribe to our blog, Back Focus!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin

    The Best and Worst Movies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 36:02


    In our third episode of the Front Porch podcast, listen along with the 730 Eddy Studios crew as we talk "The Best and Worst movies"! 03:00 - Last movie you've watched• "Fantastic Four" (2005)• "The Tragedy of Macbeth" (2021)• "Scream" (2022)28:38 - Best Movies• "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare" (1991)• "The Blob" (1958)• "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004)• "Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003)• "Finding Nemo" (2003)• "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (2015)• "Back to the Future" (1985)• "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" (1987)• "Psycho" (1960)• "Jurassic Park" (1993)08:02 - The Best Worst Movies• Roger Portman's "Fantastic Four"• "Silent Night, Deadly Night: Part 2" (1987)• "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975)• "Troll 2" (1990)• "The Stuff" (1985)13:12 - Movies That Were a Big Let Down• "Don't Look Up" (2022)• "The Other Guys" (2010)• "Holmes and Watson" (2018)• "The 15:17 to Paris" (2018)16:57 - First R Rated Movie• "The Blues Brothers" (1980)• "My Cousin Vinny" (1992)• "Rumble in the Bronx" (1995)Want more porch time? Subscribe and shareSubscribe to our blog, Back Focus!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin

    Film School or No Film School? Our team discusses the pros, cons and what's at stake.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 31:20


    Episode 2 -Film School or No Film SchoolIn in our second episode of the Front Porch podcast, we talk about "Film School or No Film School" and our different school experiences at 730 Eddy Studios! 00:52 - Liberty Romanik - talks about getting her editing experience from a video production club at the University of California San Diego and editing wedding videos for a friend! 04:00 - Donny Miller - talks about his experience in broadcast school in the UP at Northern Michigan University and working at the local news station everyday at 4am before class! 05:15 - Ethan Engeseth - talks about his experience at Compass College Cinematic Arts learning to direct, shoot, write and photography.Want more porch time? Subscribe and shareSubscribe to our blog, Back Focus!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin

    We Launched a Podcast! Welcome to The Front Porch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 30:14


    Episode 1 - We Launched a Podcast! Welcome to The Front Porch!In our first episode of the Front Porch podcast, we introduce you to the 730 Eddy Studios team!01:20 - Andrew Atkins CEO talks about how his passion for video began in 4H club as a kid growing up in Montana, and his career in TV/News that lead him to starting his own video production company, 730 Eddy Studios!09:53 - Dane Covey - Director of Photography and Production - Dane talks about his start in video at Grand Valley State University on his first film, to music videos, short films to corporate video16:56 - Ethan Engeseth - Content Producer and Photographer - talks about how his interest in video began in high school broadcast and theater classes! 24:29 - Dylan Dault - Sales Manager - shares how he started out as a personal trainer in the west Michigan area and the recent exciting career jump into Sales!Want more porch time? Subscribe and shareSubscribe to our blog, Back Focus!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Linkedin

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