Jun 8, 2012
(June 18th, 2012) In the United States alone over 13.1 million viewers (100 Million Internationally) witnessed the beauty and grandeur of Niagara Falls throughout the world thanks to the ABC News special “Megastunts – High Wire Over Niagara Falls” featuring Nik Wallenda’s death defying high wire walk across the Horseshoe Falls. Additional world wide coverage from over 250 Media members from every major network throughout the world including Australia and China solidified Nik Wallenda’s place in Media history.
With this coverage came jobs for our highly skilled production professionals throughout Western New York as well as business for our hotels, restaurants, and equipment suppliers. The positive exposure for Niagara Falls was priceless and the production itself had and estimated economic impact of over 1.2 Million Dollars according to estimates based AFCI’s standard production matrix.
Along with ABC Networks 48 visiting crew members was the addition of IATSE 52 which saw over 5 Days of production work, with over 19 crew members enlisted, and NABET saw another 20 crew members hired to support the ABC Production which featured over 14 cameras and was switched from mobile production trucks on site featuring talent Hanna Storm, Josh Elliot, and Sam Champion.
Jan 11, 2012
(January 11th, 2012) Director John Dolan was in Buffalo recently shooting footage for a new national TV campaign. With a career spawned in theatre and short film,he’sestablished a unique position in commercial production directing high profile yet edgy creative for clients such as BMW, ESPN, and Volkswagon.
John took time out to give the Buffalo Film Office some feedback following his Buffalo shoot.
Your impression of Buffalo and the locations you chose?
I Loved Buffalo. It reminds me a bit of St. Paul, the city where I was born. There are some great locations there with real character. I especially like the street (Allen Street) where we shot. Great neighborhood with some real characters.”
You used an Arri Alexa to shoot your footage, why? Impressions of this camera? New features that you find useful?
The Alexa is incredible, especially in low light. I shoot almost everything now with it. Technically it produces a flawless image, but more importantly I like the texture and feel of the image. There’s an X-factor that distinguishes it from other digital camera systems. I suppose it looks more like film, which is a good thing.
Advice for aspiring Film Makers?
You don’t have to have great gear to make an inspired film. The best film’s, whether they’re commercials, features, etc. are about great concepts and ideas. About great acting. Concentrate more on the ideas, the writing, than on the technique. Audiences will forgive technique, but they won’t forgive tired or uninspired ideas. Or bad acting.
What inspires you as a Director?
Books. Art. Exercise. Nature. Travel. People. Lot’s of things.
Dec 14, 2011
(December 14, 2011) Dipson Theatres, Inc., a locally owned and operated cinema circuit, announced it has completed a multi-million dollar project to renovate the Flix Theatre in Lancaster, NY. Updates include stadium seating with leather high back seats and digital projection. Four of the theatre’s ten screens are equipped with 3D technology. In addition, the theatre has installed Motion D-BOX seats, the first to premiere in the Western New York Area. D-BOX uses motion effects specifically programmed for each film which are sent to a motion generating system integrated within the seat. The resulting motion is synchronized with all onscreen action, allowing the moviegoer an enhanced viewing experience. The first major DBOX release opens December 16th with Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.
Other updates include a brand new concession stand which will continue to serve the movie theatre staples, as well as new items such as personal pizzas, pretzel bites and also Crave, a Chocolate or Chocolate-Strawberry Milk beverage from Upstate Farms. Everything in the building from the carpeting to the ceilings will have a new look. There is a brand new party room available for patrons to host birthdays and other gatherings.
On Thursday December 15th at 7:00 pm, Dipson will host an invited guest only Grand Re-Opening Party to premiere all of the completed renovations and introduce the Crown Jewel of the Dipson Theatre chain.
Dipson Theatres, Inc. is a locally owned business which has twelve locations throughout New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan. They have been operating for seventy-two years.
www.DipsonTheatres.com
www.D-Box.com
Oct 31, 2011
(October 2011) Veteran Russian News Host and Political Commentator Andrey Kondrasov was in Niagara Falls filming a documentary on water for state-owned television station Rossiya 1.
The documentary addresses the critical connections between water and human health, the hydrological impacts of climate change, privatization and globalization, and touches upon international conflicts over water resources.
“The topic of Water focuses on its role as one of the most vital human resources. As most of the earth’s surface is covered with water, and a significant fraction of the human body is water. How we manage water resources now, will determine if we will survive tomorrow.” said producer Kirill Kisselev.
Rossiya 1 (Russian: Р РѕСЃСЃРёСЏ-1) is a state-owned Russian television channel founded in 1991. It belongs to the All-Russia State Television and Radio Company. Rossiya Channel was previously known as RTR. Rossiya 1 has the second largest audience in Russian television.
In a typical week, it is viewed by 75% of urban Russians, compared to 83% for the leading channel, Channel One. The two channels are similar in their politics, and they compete directly in entertainment. Rossiya 1 is the successor to the Soviet Second Channel. As of 2008, Oleg Dobrodeev, who was a founder of the original NTV, heads it. Rossiya 1 has many regional variations and broadcasts in many languages. http://www.rutv.ru/?d=0
Aug 1, 2011
(August 1st, 2011) Set in Buffalo with scenes shot in Downtown , The First Ward, and Kenmore, Henry’s Crime starring Keanu Reeves, Vera Farmiga and James Caan is now available on Blu-ray and DVD.
Henry’s Crime Official Site : Click Here
Jan 15, 2009
(January 15th, 2009) Admiral Video has the following equipment in the Buffalo region:
LIVE SWITCH MULTI-CAMERA VIDEO PRODUCTION TRUCK
Admiral Video now offers the areas largest mobile production facility.
Information about this 35 foot truck is available on the Admiral Video website:
http://www.admiralvideo.com
Contact:
Paul Halsey
Admiral Video Co.
503 Erie Street – Suite B
Lancaster, NY 14086
Office: (716) 651-9900 Office
Mobile Phone: (716) 553-7829
e-mail: Admiral-Video@verizon.net
