BURBANK, CA, May 06, 2013 (Press-News.org) Hawaiian naming practices are steeped in tradition and carry many different meanings. Origins of the name given at birth can range from dream or spiritual inspirations to family names that are passed down, or an event that happens around the birth of the child. The documentary film E Haku Inoa: To Weave A Name, follows filmmaker Christen Marquez on her personal journey to reconnect with her estranged mother and find out the meaning of her 60-letter-long Hawaiian name. The story touches on Hawaiian culture and the struggle to support traditions in a world where there are many forces working to erase them. The film will screen as part of the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival on May 7th and May 11th, 2013. http://asianfilmfestla.org/2013/
Before beginning post-production Director and Producer, Christen Marquez and Editor, Regina O de Freitas consulted with AlphaDogs editor and colorist Sean Stack. Stack comments, "I knew this would be a fun project to work on, the clients were nice, the images were beautiful and it was an interesting story filled with family drama, Hawaiian culture and a positive point of view." Working collaboratively, the team scanned through the film to find a creative approach that would best convey the up-close and personal story of Marquez. "I was surprised at how extremely welcoming AlphaDogs was in wanting to work on an independent documentary project for public television. They were great in explaining the post-production process, and in making sure delivery went as smoothly and efficiently as possible," said Marquez.
To keep costs under control, the consultation included instructions for film editor, Regina O de Freitas on preparing the Final Cut Pro project for audio and video finishing. Several different formats in the offline edit needed to conform to ProRes422(HQ), along with the timeline being optimally organized in preparation for the online. O de Freitas re-organized the timeline with the majority of video on track one, while moving the graphics—including lower thirds and subtitles created in After Effects—to upper tracks, saving substantial time and cost in the color correction process. "The sequences were delivered ready to Send To Color with the video footage that needed color correction on the lower tracks. The upper levels didn't need correction, so I removed them from the timeline, pasting the graphics and text layers back in after color correction was completed," said Stack.
Archival black and white film footage of Hula dancers in Hawaii—including Marquez's mother as a young Hula dancer—had artifacts and glitches in the images resulting from the film-to-video transfer. Using masking techniques, Stack was able to get rid of intermittently appearing horizontal lines. "Sean cleaned up some very glitchy areas on the archival video footage. I didn't even ask because I figured it was beyond repair, but he went above and beyond and fixed it. It was wonderful. Sean is not only a great colorist, but skilled with fixing other problem areas," said Marquez. Clean-up restoration dramatically improved picture quality without any of the glitches being noticeable to the viewer. Stack comments, "I loved the reaction when the clients saw the improvement."
Audio Mixer Curtis Fritsch used Isotope RX plugins to remove noisy parts of the audio shot on older equipment removing any undesirable sounds without making the voices of the characters in the film sound altered. Marquez comments, "Curtis did some really amazing things with cleaning up audio that was pretty rough in spots." The soundtrack included a lot of singing tracks requiring Fritsch to make sure the songs flowed together smoothly throughout the documentary. Fritsch comments, "I made sure that the singing on camera sounded as good as the singing in the title sequence along with the audio from other sources including a clip of grainy Hawaiian TV footage, that was treated separately from the rest."
Stack also performed secondary color correction to fix iris shifts and automatic color adjustments that occurred in the handheld camera footage. Digital Heaven Reincarnation plug-in filters were used to fix dead pixels in the picture, with final delivery output to 1080i HDCAM for PBS Network. "I am very happy with the final delivery and didn't have to worry about the technical specs at all," said Marquez. "The artistic help with color and sound design was great and I would most definitely use AlphaDogs again because they were very supportive all the way through the project. Their customer service just doesn't quit, and by far exceeds my past experiences in working with other post facilities."
E Haku Inoa: To Weave A Name was produced in partnership with PBS Hawaii and is supported by the Independent Television Service (ITVS), Pacific Islanders in Communications, and the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, and an incredible amount of family and community support. The film will screen at, The LA Asian Pacific Festival in May of 2013, and on PBS nationally in May of 2014. To learn more visit: http://www.hakuinoa.com
About AlphaDogs: Founded in 2002 by acclaimed editor and colorist Terence Curren, AlphaDogs is an independently owned post-production facility located in the center of Burbank's Media District. AlphaDogs' skilled team brings a dynamic combination of creative talent and technical expertise to clients' projects. Paying extra attention to detail, AlphaDogs prides itself on delivering the quality of a large post-production facility with the personal attention of a small boutique. State-of-the-art editing bays, color correction, audio mixing, motion graphics, visual effects, production offices and equipment rentals are available. Since 2003, AlphaDogs has been giving back to the post-production community through its Editors' Lounge series of discussion panels and product demonstrations. To learn more visit http://www.alphadogs.tv and http://www.editorslounge.com.
Alpha Dogs is a full service post production company. Operating in the heart of Burbank's media district, Alpha Dogs offers state of the art editing bays, color correction, audio mixing, visual effects, production offices and equipment rentals. To learn more http://www.alphadogs.tv
Much Aloha Found At AlphaDogs
The documentary film E Haku Inoa: To Weave A Name, follows filmmaker Christen Marquez on her personal journey to reconnect with her estranged mother and find out the meaning of her 60-letter-long Hawaiian name.
2013-05-06
ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:
Biggest Loser Doctor, Joanna Dolgoff, Headlines Health Care Franchising Conference
2013-05-06
Pediatrician and CHILD NUTRITION/WEIGHT LOSS EXPERT, Joanna Dolgoff, M.D., will be a keynote speaker at the 3rd Annual Franchising and Health Care Conference, Oct. 2-3, 2013, in Chicago. Dr. Dolgoff will discuss methods for medically-based businesses to employ the media as a marketing asset for business growth.
Dr. Dolgoff is the official Pediatrician and Child Obesity Specialist for NBC's current season of The Biggest Loser. She is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and author/creator of the childhood obesity program, Red Light, Green Light, Eat ...
Universal City Nissan Sued by California Auto Fraud Lawyer
2013-05-06
Universal City Nissan, the popular Los Angeles, California Nissan dealership, has been sued by prominent Southern California auto fraud attorney Michael R. Vachon, Esq. for allegedly repossessing a consumer's automobile when it had no legal right to do so. The lawsuit alleges violation of California's automobile repossession laws, and was filed in the California Superior Court on April 23, 2013 (Case No. BC5067890).
Claims Made in the Lawsuit
The Complaint in the Harris v. Universal City Nissan lawsuit alleges that the defendant car dealership illegally repossessed ...
Miami's Marlow Rosado Wins 2013 Grammy for "Retro"
2013-05-06
The concept behind "RETRO" is one of taking some of the strongest songs from the 1970's, maintaining the essentials of the originals, but metamorphosing them in Marlow's 21st-century conception until they become entirely his own. Besides Tito Puente, Jr., other invited artists on the album, some of whom reprise parts of their originals, are Ismael Miranda, Bobby Cruz, Papo Lucca, Kevin Ceballo, Marlon Fernandez, Luigi Texidor, Quique Dominich, Salvador Cuevas, and Tony Vega.
A native of Puerto Rico, Marlow is a salsero at heart, but has successfully written, ...
HubShout Announces Latest Winner of SEO Reseller Online Marketing Scholarship
2013-05-06
On April 15, HubShout, an SEO reseller, website reseller and online marketing firm announced the recipient of its Spring 2013 Future Online Marketers Scholarship. California Lutheran University student Kiana Parker was selected out of a pool of highly qualified applicants due to her eclectic resume and interest in using online marketing to promote and diversify the graphic design business she plans to establish following graduation from CLU. In addition to two marketing internships and a dual major of multimedia and graphic design, the scholarship committee was most impressed ...
Spectrum Retirement Opens Groundbreaking Residence Club in Overland Park
2013-05-06
Spectrum Retirement Communities, national owner/operator of senior living communities that deliver luxury at an affordable price, now offers one of its first transitional memory care programs in the U.S. on the campus of its Park Meadows Senior Living community, located in Overland Park at 5901 W. 107th St.
The company, which has been developing and managing senior living communities for 10 years, recognized a growing need for a new environment - one that supported seniors with mild cognitive impairment, while still offering a high level of independence. In early 2012, ...
Recent Analyses of Internet Marketing Strategies Wins Attention of Madwire Media, Complaints of Online Consumer Outreach Addressed
2013-05-06
For Madwire Media complaints regarding internet marketing tactics are commonly experienced among new clients who seek optimized development, marketing and design services from the full-service firm. While Madwire Media helps clients better navigate the Internet as a marketing tool, the company notes that it is critical for all business owners to remain aware of the constantly evolving nature of digital marketing and to understand what tactics work for reaching specific groups of individuals.
For example, Madwire Media notes in a recent press statement, "It is a ...
CEO Sam Lehrer Offers Tips for Presenting to the Modern Investor
2013-05-06
As the American economy recovers, many new businesses are looking for investors to finance lofty development projects, but according to entrepreneur Sam Lehrer, today's presenter has to make a strong case for his or her business. A recent article from Entrepreneur discusses some of the important elements that entrepreneurs must consider in order to gain recognition--and more importantly, financing--from prospective investors. Sam Lehrer, CEO of the Laser Outlet, comments on these strategies, and notes that some investor pitches should be handled in the same way that a sales ...
Marnie Zahn Resnick Comments on Post-Recession Bakery Trends
2013-05-06
Marnie Zahn Resnick, co-founder of Annie's Euro Bakery, has paid close attention to the baking industry since the recession hit. Here, she comments on an article posted by Modern Baking that asserts that consumers have opted to cook at home instead of dine out at restaurants or fast food organizations. While this is true, consumers have been spending less money eating out, Resnick asserts that this does not necessarily mean that families have had to forgo what some may consider the luxury of dessert.
When the recession hit, many families lost their financial footing ...
Brandon Santypal Comments On The Importance of Training Employees on Social Media Use
2013-05-06
Brandon Santypal, who has worked extensively in training employees for a number of organizations, is issuing a statement to the press on a new article detailing how to train staff members on properly maintaining the company image on various social media platforms. Brandon emphasizes the importance of uniformity when it comes to portraying a brand on Facebook or Twitter.
Employers should put a social media policy in place for all staff members to adhere to, but should also go beyond the written rules. While these regulations are important, employees must also understand ...
Women's Equality Advocate Vivian Obiamalu, Esq. Encourages Female Professionals to Become Leaders
2013-05-06
Vivian Obiamalu, Esq. is a strong supporter of gender equality in the workplace. She believes in empowering young women. In response to an article on CNN Money she voices her opinion on the matter.
According to the article, the one leading the charge for change and equality is ideally the United States, when in reality, they are the ones falling behind. "Companies in countries just now shaping their economies have higher percentages of women business leaders than in the U.S.," relays the article. Not only does this trend encompass female leadership on company ...
LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:
Family Heart Foundation appoints Dr. Seth Baum as Chairman of the Board of Directors
New route to ‘quantum spin liquid’ materials discovered for first time
Chang’e-6 basalts offer insights on lunar farside volcanism
Chang’e-6 lunar samples reveal 2.83-billion-year-old basalt with depleted mantle source
Zinc deficiency promotes Acinetobacter lung infection: study
How optogenetics can put the brakes on epilepsy seizures
Children exposed to antiseizure meds during pregnancy face neurodevelopmental risks, Drexel study finds
Adding immunotherapy to neoadjuvant chemoradiation may improve outcomes in esophageal cancer
Scientists transform blood into regenerative materials, paving the way for personalized, blood-based, 3D-printed implants
Maarja Öpik to take up the position of New Phytologist Editor-in-Chief from January 2025
Mountain lions coexist with outdoor recreationists by taking the night shift
Students who use dating apps take more risks with their sexual health
Breakthrough idea for CCU technology commercialization from 'carbon cycle of the earth'
Keck Hospital of USC earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Depression research pioneer Dr. Philip Gold maps disease's full-body impact
Rapid growth of global wildland-urban interface associated with wildfire risk, study shows
Generation of rat offspring from ovarian oocytes by Cross-species transplantation
Duke-NUS scientists develop novel plug-and-play test to evaluate T cell immunotherapy effectiveness
Compound metalens achieves distortion-free imaging with wide field of view
Age on the molecular level: showing changes through proteins
Label distribution similarity-based noise correction for crowdsourcing
The Lancet: Without immediate action nearly 260 million people in the USA predicted to have overweight or obesity by 2050
Diabetes medication may be effective in helping people drink less alcohol
US over 40s could live extra 5 years if they were all as active as top 25% of population
Limit hospital emissions by using short AI prompts - study
UT Health San Antonio ranks at the top 5% globally among universities for clinical medicine research
Fayetteville police positive about partnership with social workers
Optical biosensor rapidly detects monkeypox virus
New drug targets for Alzheimer’s identified from cerebrospinal fluid
Neuro-oncology experts reveal how to use AI to improve brain cancer diagnosis, monitoring, treatment
[Press-News.org] Much Aloha Found At AlphaDogsThe documentary film E Haku Inoa: To Weave A Name, follows filmmaker Christen Marquez on her personal journey to reconnect with her estranged mother and find out the meaning of her 60-letter-long Hawaiian name.