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Garden of the Gods | American Photographic by Lewis Carlyle

March 8, 2012 / Dollys and Sliders Showcase, KC In the Wild, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos

We recently chatted with Lewis about his new film. Kessler University (KU): Tell me a little about yourself. Lewis Carlyle (LC): Greetings from beautiful Colorado Springs! My name is Lewis Carlyle and I am the owner and creative director for Sun Gallery Photography. Together, my partner Danielle and I take on both video and photography projects all around the world. We shoot everything from food and fashion to portraits and landscapes. KU:Why did you choose Kessler over other companies? What

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“Life in Singapore” by Rick Macomber

February 13, 2012 / Dollys and Sliders Showcase, KC In the Wild, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos

Rick Macomber was recently in Singapore and shot a nice piece using the Kessler Pocket Dolly. We recently chatted with Rick to find out a little more about the film as well as his experiences. About Rick Rick’s coverage of the Cambodian refugee camps in Thailand for CBS Boston has won him a prestigious Boston Press Photographers “Best of Show” award. In addition he has covered the nightlife scene with access to some of the world’s best rock bands like

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Signal To Noise by Douglas Koke

February 2, 2012 / Basic Controller Showcase, Compositing, Dollys and Sliders Showcase, Education, Featured, Motion Control Showcase, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Post Production, Showcase Videos

Kessler University Interviews Douglas Koke By Preston Kanak We recently had a chance to chat with Douglas about his film, “Signal To Noise”. We have included part of the interview below. Kessler University (KU):Tell me a little bit about yourself. Douglas Koke (DK): Well, I’m 36, and I’m originally from Calgary, AB, Canada, but have lived in Denver, Colorado since I was a little kid. Up until a month ago, I was the Creative Director at a Streaming Media company,

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Alex Savage’s ‘Western Gold’ Teaser

January 31, 2012 / Dollys and Sliders Showcase, KC In the Wild, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos, User Generated

About the Film Western Gold, a feature-length North American bouldering film, will be released on HD Download and DVD in early 2012. Experience the beauty of bouldering in an action packed film set in the stunning locations of Red Rocks Nevada, Castle Rocks Idaho, Leavenworth Washington, and Squamish British Columbia. From the hardest to the tallest the West Coast has to offer, get ready to see something new. We recently chatted with Alex to find out some more about his

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Epic Skies by Tony Rowell

January 26, 2012 / CineSlider Showcase, Dollys and Sliders Showcase, Motion Control Showcase, ORACLE Showcase, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos, User Generated

About the Film Epic clouds and stars were captured while filming in Arizona’s Saguaro National Park, Redwood National Park, Utah and several areas in the Eastern Sierra. Equipment used included a motorized Kessler Crane 5ft dolly and Pocket dolly. Nikon D700, D300s and D7000 cameras as well as telescope tracking mounts. Kessler University Inverviews Tony Rowell KESSLER UNIVERSITY (KU): Tell me a little bit about yourself. TONY ROWELL (TR): I’m inspired by my father, renowned photographer and mountaineer, Galen Rowell

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India Morning. 0642

January 25, 2012 / Dollys and Sliders Showcase, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos, User Generated

We recently chatted with Trevor Ward about his film, “India Morning. 0643″ to find out what it was like traveling and shooting with Kessler Crane Gear. We have posted part of the conversation below. Comments are encouraged! . KESSLER UNIVERSITY (KU): Tell me a little about yourself. TREVOR WARD (TW): I’m a freelance documentary film maker. In 2006 on a trip to India, I met an Indian man and heard his story and decided to make a documentary about his

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Sky News Beijing Bureau Cameraman Andy Portch using Kessler Crane Gear

January 13, 2012 / Blog, Dollys and Sliders Showcase, Featured, KC In the Wild, Pocket Dolly Showcase

KC in the Wild Sky News Beijing bureau cameraman Andy Portch reports on a year with the Panasonic AF101 and GH2 cameras. He also talks about how shooting with the Kessler Crane Pocket Dolly is a creative bonus. If you would like to see Andy Portch and the Pocket Dolly in action, visit DSLR News Shooter. &nbsp

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Still Motion’s “A Game of Honor” Premiering on Showtime on December 21st

December 20, 2011 / CineSlider Showcase, Cranes and Jibs Showcase, Dollys and Sliders Showcase, KC Complete Crane Showcase, KC In the Wild, Kessler Shooter News, Motion Control Showcase, ORACLE Showcase, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Revolution Head Showcase, Showcase Videos

A Closer Look On December 21st, Still Motion’s “A Game of Honor” will be airing on Showtime. We recently caught up with Patrick from Still Motion to find out more about the project. KU Chats with Patrick Moreau from STILLMOTION Kessler University (KU): Tell me about the project. What is the concept behind the project? Patrick Moreau (PM): Our first feature length documentary, A Game of Honor, follows the lives of both the Army and Navy for an entire season.

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Tom Lowe’s “TimeScapes 4K”

December 6, 2011 / Blog, CineSlider Showcase, Cranes and Jibs Showcase, Dollys and Sliders Showcase, Featured, K-Pod Showcase, KC Complete Crane Showcase, Motion Control Showcase, ORACLE Showcase, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Revolution Head Showcase, Showcase Videos, Shuttle Pod Showcase, Tripods and Heads Showcase

Last night, Tom Lowe released some more footage from his upcoming film, “TimeScapes,” a portrait of the American Southwest. Tom has spent approximately two years working on this masterpiece and I cannot WAIT to see it! It was shot on the RED Epic and Canon still cameras, utilizing Kessler Crane gear as well. Support the Film! You can pre-order the movie “TimeScapes” here: timescapes.org/pre_order.asp Follow the film here: 1) twitter.com/timescapes 2) facebook.com/TimeScapes 3) gplus.to/tomlowe Music by Nigel “John” Stanford: johnstanfordmusic.com

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Address Is Approximate by Theory Films

December 2, 2011 / Blog, Dollys and Sliders Showcase, KC In the Wild, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos, User Generated

Google Street View Stop Motion Animation Short Recently, Tom Jenkins from The Theory took it upon himself to create a unique stop animation film utilizing Google Street View. In this short two and a half minute piece, Tom takes the viewer on a unique journey. The Story A lonely desk toy longs for escape from the dark confines of the office, so he takes a cross country road trip to the Pacific Coast in the only way he can –

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Matthias Lehnherr’s ‘Forest’

October 21, 2011 / Dollys and Sliders Showcase, KC In the Wild, Motion Control Showcase, ORACLE Showcase, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos

What starts out as just another test of the Kessler Pocket Dolly and Oracle Controller turns into an almost entrancing journey through the forest. Matthias takes his time showcasing just how well these two pieces work together, taking us from the forest floor to the tallest tree tops in slow and sure motion. Don’t be fooled, however. This may seem like something to sit back and relax to. But it is actually a fantastic way of showing a slower, more

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Yamaha – Behind the scenes

October 12, 2011 / CineSlider Showcase, Cranes and Jibs Showcase, Dollys and Sliders Showcase, KC In the Wild, Motion Control Showcase, ORACLE Showcase, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Revolution Head Showcase, Showcase Videos, User Generated

What is better than Yamaha watercraft? That’s right, a behind the scenes look at the what it takes to shoot product photos of these magnificent vehicles. Dan Schultz and crew bring us an action packed timelapse collection of their latest shoot for Yamaha. In an interview with Dan, he answered a few questions about the BTS, check it out: KU: Was the BTS just for fun or is it being used for anything specific? Dan: The Video was

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The Kessler Pocket Dolly Completes The John Muir Trail

October 3, 2011 / Dollys and Sliders Showcase, KC In the Wild, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos, User Generated

This past month, the Kessler Pocket Dolly was put through the ringer with Co-Directors/DPs Rick Serena and Jason Fitzpatrick on the John Muir Trail and their team of multimedia artists while on the very long and intense John Muir Trail. This 225 mile trek goes through every landscape that is seemingly imaginable. Starting in Yosemite Valley, the group finds themselves in picturesque meadows, ancient forests, traversing high mountain passes and end at Mount Whitney. Their mission is this: to capture

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Renan & Camp 4 Collective Make Vimeo Staff Pick!

August 19, 2011 / Dollys and Sliders Showcase, Kessler Shooter News, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos

This awesome piece comes from Kessler Shooter Renan Ozturk and Camp 4 Collective. Shot on the Pocket Dolly v2.0 for National Geographic, this mini documentary follows veteran climber and athlete Jimmy Chin as he shoots some of his fellow climbers in Yosemite National Park. Watch as Renan and Camp 4 Collective masterfully use the Pocket Dolly to evoke the passion these athlete’s for their art. Check out the video on the Staff Pick wall at vimeo.com/staffpicks#27786807 Find out more about Camp

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A Timelapse Journey with Nature

August 5, 2011 / Dollys and Sliders Showcase, Featured, KC In the Wild, Motion Control Showcase, ORACLE Showcase, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos, Turntable Showcase, User Generated

This is some truly amazing timelapse footage from Henry Jun Wah Lee. A Los Angeles-based photographer and independent filmmaker, this video is the the result of two years worth of Henry’s talents and his experience with the Kessler Crane Pocket Dolly, Cineslider, Turntable and Oracle controller. The locations span Mono Lake, Monument Valley, Yosemite, Death Valley, and many more, even including the lunar eclipse of 2010. It’s time to sit back, relax, and take a journey with nature. For more about Henry Jun

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Camp 4 Collective’s Ennedi Expedition

August 3, 2011 / Dollys and Sliders Showcase, Motion Control Showcase, ORACLE Showcase, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos

Kessler shooter Renan Ozturk of Camp 4 Collective has become something of a legend here at Kessler U. An amazing shooter, Renan and Camp 4 Collective frequently does projects for The North Face, and is a sportsman himself. It was his fall in the mountains that brought him directly into the spotlight a few months back. But through his resilience and good humor, he recovered, all the while editing the final cut one of his and Camp 4 Collective’s expeditions

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Nokia Shorts 2011 “The Rider”, Shot On KC-Lite and Pocket Dolly

July 26, 2011 / Dollys and Sliders Showcase, KC In the Wild, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos, User Generated

Mobile electronics seem to be edging their way into the filmmaking community more and more every day. Need evidence? Take Nokia for example. They recently held a short film contest where the main rule was that only their new Nokia N8 phone could be used to film the short. The winner and seven other top films would recieve an opening at this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival. One of the shorts that made the top eight was “The Rider”, shot

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Cristina Valdivieso & Jon Connor’s Knockout Promo

July 22, 2011 / Dollys and Sliders Showcase, KC In the Wild, Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly Showcase, Pocket Dolly Showcase, Showcase Videos

At 24, Amir Khan is already no stranger to pressure. At just 17 he won the silver medal at the Athens Olympic Games. At 18 he turned pro. His Vegas fight of 2010 earned the fight of the year award. This Saturday, Khan faces perhaps his toughest and most equally matched opponent: Zab Judah. All of this and more is the subject of Kessler shooters Cristina Valdivieso and Jon Connor’s latest television promo for the upcoming fight. We were able

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