Boston Brightcove User Group

McElroy Films just got back from it’s first Boston Brightcove User Group Meeting in Cambridge, MA. Tonight’s topic was  ”New Enhancements in Transcoding”

We enjoyed excellent presentations about the new enhancements with transcoding and video optimization. Basically really boring stuff unless you’re a geek like us! We had numerous conversations with the Brightcove support team about future updates and releases that will enhance the user and client experience. Topics ranged from correct aspect ratio for videos, enhancements in analytics for mobile videos, paywalls & Brightcove videos and much more. Some exciting news about mobile video publishing in the near future too.

For those who don’t know who Brightcove is.. they’re basically the Cadillac of Online Video Content Management Systems. Click here to learn more information about Brightcove.

Internet Video Channels Powered by Brightcove

McElroy Films is now utilizing one of leading video publishing systems available on the web called Brightcove. This unique and powerful platform was introduced in 2006 and with it’s flexible business packages, Brightcove allows video content producers like McElroy Films to utilize it’s revolutionary online video tools.

McElroy Films has been producing and publishing videos to the web for several years. We’vebeen on previous video content management systems in the past but nothing compares to Brightcove. McElroy Films is excited to launch an all new McElroyTV channel powered by Brightcove. We have also utilized Brightcove for our partner company McElroy Weddings.

To find out how McElroy Films can build your Internet TV Channel, please contact our Sales & Marketing Director, Ruth Marvin at rmarvin@mcelroyfilms.com or 1-888-303-2744 x701.

Click here to see Brightcove’s latest pricing.

Leominster Credit Union – Grand Opening Highlight Video

McElroy Films Teams up with Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Corporate New York 

McElroy Films will produce three vignette videos to help promote the 2010 Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis. McElroy Films will be on location Friday for interviews and Saturday June 5, 2010 at the walk.

The Crohn’s and colitis community in Massachusetts is committed to continue awareness and fundraising efforts because we need to find better therapies and ultimately a cure for our friends and neighbors who struggle daily with these terrible digestive diseases.

2010 Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Boston, Massachusetts

Walk with us!  Saturday, June 5 at Boston Common 4:00 pm

Click here to learn more information.

Coalition for AR Jobs Video

Bridges NH 2010 Video

Video Production at The Fenn School

McElroy Films will be working with The Fenn School of Concord, MA this May. We will be working with this local private boy’s school to create five videos that will promote their school on the web. Specifically four vignettes for Athletics, Performing Arts, Lower School and Academics. We are also producing a full overview video that will encapsulate the four vignettes.

The Fenn School is a prestigious all boys school from grades 4th-9th.

About Fenn,

Educator Roger C. Fenn opened The Fenn School in 1929. His goal was to provide boys with the individual attention they need to become responsible, caring, well-educated young men.

Mr. Fenn put in place many of the principles that define the school and its approach to education. He recognized the importance of understanding young boys—their enthusiasm, rich imaginations, and need to have places as responsible individuals within a larger community. He used that understanding to educate “the whole boy,” as the school does today.

Click here to read more about The Fenn School.

Gary Vincent – The Man Behind the Mask Video

We just wrapped up another Music Video in April featuring Christian Country artist, Gary Vincent. The Song was from Vincent’s latest album, Somewhere Down the Road. The song is called The Man Behind the Mask. We shoot the entire video at the Collins Center in

Andover, MA. We had a small crew with great talent. We chose to shoot the video on the Canon 7D because of it’s portability and lens options. We’re sad that it’s over but we’re excited to be apart of this great journey with Gary Vincent.

About Gary,

International recording artist Gary Lee Vincent makes his debut into Contemporary Christian music with his newest album, Somewhere Down the Road. Vincent’s music can best be described as a combination of country and soft rock, intertwined with Christian/soul influences. His sound is best compared to the likes of Keith Green, David Meece, and Mickey Gilley.

The first single, The Man Behind the Mask is an emotional tapestry, displayed by the feeling behind the vocals and the representation of the lyrics. It has a darker and more morose sensation that allows it to cross over into different musical genres, with hints of a Jim Steinman/Meat Loaf sound.  It features several guitars, the keyboard, soothing background vocals, and the drums.

Click here to watch the video on YouTube.

Click here to watch the video in HiRes.

Video Credits:

Crew

Kathy Farrelly, PreProduction & Producer

Benjamin J. McElroy, Producer & Director

Stephen Troy, Director of Photography

Jonathan Barbato, Script Supervisor

Brittney Marvin, Production Assistant

Talent

Gary Vincent

Krystal Spoon, Pianist

Laura Pizzuti-Gamache, Actress & Vocalist

Terri Nobleman, Actress & Vocalist

Vanessa Leigh, Actress & Vocalist

Rebecca Dennis, Actress & Vocalist

The Man Behind the Mask | Music Video

South Shore Habitat for Humanity | 2010 Video