Clip and Clarity

Join Nate and Karl this episode as they dive into directing, Karl's journey into film, and the importance of

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About Taproot Pictures:

Whether you have an idea or need help uncovering it, we can help. We work with agencies, companies, organizations, and others - helping them transform their best ideas and stories into equally great commercials, films, and videos.

From discovery to development and concept to completion, we understand the path to creating great work. We partner with some of the best companies in the industry to provide services that help brands create meaningful work.

Capabilities:

CONCEPTING Script Writing, Storyboarding, Campaign Development

PRODUCTION Collaborative partnerships from pre-production to finish

EDITORIAL Documentary & Film, Television, Product Promo, Social Video

FINISHING Color Grading, Sound Design, Polish

ANIMATION 3D, 2D, Character, Realistic

VFX Motion Tracking, Compositing, Modeling

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Join Nate and Cole this week as they chat through some concepts and basics of post production.

WE HELP PEOPLE AND BRANDS SHARE MEANINGFUL IDEAS—THROUGH FILM.

Visit our website

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About Taproot Pictures:

Whether you have an idea or need help uncovering it, we can help. We work with agencies, companies, organizations, and others - helping them transform their best ideas and stories into equally great commercials, films, and videos.

From discovery to development and concept to completion, we understand the path to creating great work. We partner with some of the best companies in the industry to provide services that help brands create meaningful work.

Capabilities:

CONCEPTING Script Writing, Storyboarding, Campaign Development

PRODUCTION Collaborative partnerships from pre-production to finish

EDITORIAL Documentary & Film, Television, Product Promo, Social Video

FINISHING Color Grading, Sound Design, Polish

ANIMATION 3D, 2D, Character, Realistic

VFX Motion Tracking, Compositing, Modeling

2024 TAPROOT PICTURES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION IN GRAND RAPIDS 415 NORWOOD AVE. SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, 49506

How to balance caring for the craft while running a business? What is the right level of production for the project? How do you move beyond just being a checkbox for your clients? How do you not let your identity become married to your work? Join the guys in this needed discussion, and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

WE HELP PEOPLE AND BRANDS SHARE MEANINGFUL IDEAS—THROUGH FILM.

In this episode we welcome producers Bryan Fellows and Annie Varberg to talk through the art of the bid, budget estimates, directors, and the process of winning the job. Share your questions and feedback in the comments. We'll address them in the next episode!

On this episode we're joined by Brittany from Howling Music. She brings her unique perspective to the conversation about agency producing and transitioning to the music side of the industry. She talks about finding rhythm in the work and in the industry.

In this episode we sit down with Max Sznewajs. Max is an agency producer and filmmaker who recently released his first short film which debuted at Cannes Documentary Film Festival. We talk about the critical role a producer plays on any project and how the production process can be helped or hurt, by a producer.

Welcome to Clip & Clarity — a Taproot Podcast.

This week, Karl, Josh, and Nate talk though film budgets. There's a lot that goes into making a budget, and what that entails when it comes time for production.

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