Mirador Studios News & Forum

Mirador completes high-end graphic spot for EmployeeLeasingQuotes.com

2009-11-03T13:44:00.000-08:00

Employee Leasing Quotes.com needed a promotional video on the front page of their website to explain what their company does and encourage viewers to utilize their quotes page. After consultation with the owners, a script was agreed upon and production commenced.

First, an actor was shot against a greenscreen. Then, using Apple's Motion, a complex animated graphic presentation was created. The keyed-out actor was integrated into the environment and music and effects were added to finish the piece. The result is a dramatic and engaging video that really helps the viewer understand the site and what it offers.

Please visit the client's website at EmployeeLeasingQuotes.com to find out more.

Mirador completes high-end graphic spot for New Horizons

2009-08-25T20:57:00.000-07:00

This video was compiled from a series of photos and motion graphics. Mirador Studios wrote the script, produced the imagery, recorded the custom score and edited the entire piece together. Additionally, we are working on a series of similar style videos for New Horizons Worldwide. Once those are complete, we will post them here.

Mirador completes script to screen commercials for ID Pro and PC Cop

2009-04-21T13:02:00.000-07:00

Mirador completes production on national spots for Identity Pro and PC Cop software products. These :60 spots will air in select markets nationally and will appear on the websites of each product. Shooting took place at several location in Gainesville, FL shooting in High-def with our dolly rig. We also did all the interactive screen graphics on the prop computers, all the animated titles and the backing music.

Mirador does script to screen production for PC Updater and PC Power Suite

2009-04-03T17:14:00.000-07:00

Mirador Studios wrote, shot and edited a commercial for a national software products, PC Updater and PC Power Suite. The production involved throwing computers from a 3rd floor balcony and capturing their smashing demise in slo-motion. Here is the PC Updater version of the finished commercial.

Mirador shooting video for iPhone Apps!

2009-03-20T14:59:00.000-07:00

It's been a run of industrials for Mirador Studios. We've been shooting video for two new upcoming iPhone Apps (when they are released we will link to them) and various commercials for both national broadcast and the web.

Upcoming shoots include several live events, more commercials and soon a webisode series. Details forthcoming.

Mirador completes 4 :30spots for Thornebrook Village

2008-12-01T14:27:00.000-08:00

Thornebrook Village wanted a series of commercials to highlight the diversity of their casual, outdoorsy shopping village. Mirador shot with our HD and film lens package to create a cinematic look in the various shops and outdoor areas. Sketch special effects helped to create the rustic hand-drawn animations at the front and back of each spot.

The spots are currently airing on various cable channels.

Mirador crew shoots for Pinks All-Out, Speed channel again

2008-12-01T14:25:00.000-08:00

Mirador's camera crew traveled to Montgomery, Alabama to shoot another episode of Pinks All-Out for Pullin Entertainment and the Speed Channel. All went smoothly at this first show of the new season, albeit a little chilly. The all HD episode will air in June or July.

Mirador completes promotional DVD for The Oaks, Equestrian Community

2008-11-02T16:23:00.000-08:00

Mirador Studios produced a promotional DVD for The Oaks of Lake City, shooting for 4 days on location in Lake City and one day on location in Virginia. Equestrian Olympians, David and Karen O'Connor, developer Brad Dix and many others appeared on camera for the project. Hosted by Lauren Nordvig. As more O'Connor Signature communities come online, Mirador hopes to develop their promotional materials as well.

Mirador shoots a live DVD for James Hall in Brooklyn

2008-11-02T11:27:00.000-08:00

Mirador traveled to Brooklyn last week to shoot a live DVD for James Hall and the Voices of Citadel. We used a 4-camera setup with the venerable Sony V1U HDV cams, along with an 15' Jimmy Jib and roaming Steadicam unit.

The 3 hour show is now in post-production at Mirador Studios and will be completed in a few weeks. Media Concepts Group organized the show and is doing the marketing and management on the DVD Project.

Mirador completes commercial spot for the Hippodrome, Woman in Black

2008-10-06T00:53:00.000-07:00

Filmed inside the Hippodrome State Theatre's back stairway, the dark and creepy imagery promotes the Hippodrome's Halloween season play, The Woman in Black. Filmed in HD and composited in several layers with fog and smoke and animated foliage to give it an otherworldly appearance.

Mirador videos for Alter Ego Fitness

2008-10-05T18:35:00.000-07:00

Mirador Studios recently filmed and edited a facility tour for Alter Ego Downtown, as well as a series of interviews with the personal trainers that work there. The trainer videos are designed to be shown on the website by each trainer's profile. The tour is a promotional video to showcase all of the offerings at the facility. Alter Ego has already received a good response from the tour video.

Mirador completes two spots for "The Rock School"

2008-08-16T15:16:00.000-07:00

Mirador Studios completed two :30 spots for the Rock School in April this year. The Rock School opted for HD production with our high-end film lens package. The actors (students at the school) performed extremely well and the imagery came out amazing. Take a look at the spots and see for yourself. Thank you to Jill Nash at Advantage Advertising for hiring us and brokering the job.

Mirador finishes principal photography for 'The Fireside Kitchen' cooking show pilot

2008-05-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

Mirador Studios travelled to North Carolina in early May to shoot a two-episode pilot for a cooking show titled, "The Fireside Kitchen". Jane Davidowski and Jason Hedges hosted the shows. The shows were filmed in HD and are currently in post-production at our Florida studio. Mirador Studios is planning on brokering a broadcast deal from a major cable network to produce the series later this year.

Mirador shoots for Speed ChannelPinks - All Out

2008-04-22T19:57:00.000-07:00

Mirador Studios has been busy as usual. Riad Saidi and Alex Davidowski worked as camera crew for the Speed Channel and Pullin Television, shooting for their show, "Pinks - All Out" and "Pinks - All Outtakes" over the past weekend.

The Pullin Television and Pinks cast and crew are a great bunch of people to work with and everything went smoothly. The shows will air in a few months and hopefully include a lot of footage shot by Mirador Studios.

Mirador completes New Horizons HD commercial

2008-03-12T16:27:00.001-07:00

Mirador Studios recently shot and edited a high-end HD commercial for New Horizons Computer Learning Center in Gainesville. They wanted a national look to their :60 spot, so the decision was made to shoot in HD with our film-lens package, giving the footage that cinematic quality that is prevalent in higher budget national commercials.

Shooting was done on-location at New Horizons and against a green screen. Thanks to the Hippodrome for renting us the space to shoot the green screen work.

Click on the video box to view the finished product. It will be airing on various COX cable channels beginning immediately.

Mirador in Charlotte, NC for New Horizons Infomercial

2008-02-25T21:55:00.000-08:00

Mirador Studios recently returned from Charlotte, NC where we were shooting on location for a New Horizons Computer Learning Center infomercial. The 15 minute program is now in post production to be completed early march.

Additionally, we will be shooting a high-end HD commercial for New Horizons Gainesville, in the next few weeks. We will be using our spider dolly, steadi-cam unit, and film lens packages to achieve a national commercial look. We will post in HD, including motion titles and greenscreen work. With permission, we will post the commercial here after post-production has been completed, sometime in March.

"Career Upgrades", an infomercial which Mirador shot for New Horizons Gainesville in 2007, is accessible from their front page.

ADDYS - Best of Show commercial

2008-02-17T17:25:00.000-08:00

Here is the commercial spot, for those of you who haven't seen it.

Click the play button above.

Mirador Studios wins top ADDY award

2008-02-17T15:46:00.000-08:00

Mirador Studios won gold at the Gainesville ADDY Awards on Friday night. Our "O!O Tapas & Tinis" :30 spot, won a gold ADDY and won BEST OF SHOW for Broadcast.

Producer/Director/Editor Alexander Davidowski and Cinematographer Riad Saidi are credited on the gold trophy. Wish us luck as the :30 spot goes on to regional competition.

Thank you to Jill Nash at Advantage Advertising & Promotions for hiring us for the job, to O!O for funding the production and to the Advertising Federation of Gainesville, for putting on a wonderful Awards Gala & Banquet.

News and Forum started

2008-02-17T15:44:00.001-08:00

Mirador Studios has finally started our news and forum blog. Here we will list current events and upcoming projects. Please check back often for updates.

Thank you.