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2022 BSidesPGH Live Stream

BSidesPGH 2022 Live Stream

ABOUT

Since 2019, Cut ‘N’ Run has been asked to help provide live streaming services for the BSidesPGH events hosted at the Rivers Casino Event Center. We devise a plan to record two separate “tracks”, or presentation spaces, for simultaneous speaker sessions to be recorded and streamed. 

PROCESS

During our initial meetings with the client, we formulate our strategy from top to bottom starting to where we are going to set up to how we are going to stream multiple presentations at the same time in various spaces throughout the venue. We deploy two teams of camera operators and technical directors to control the production. The presenters have control over advancing their own slides which are displayed on the in-house projectors while viewers online can see the switch between the speakers and presentation slides. We have used both vMix and ATEM switcher systems to accomplish the setups. 

RESULTS

We live stream these events to both Facebook and YouTube. The post-action work includes editing each speaker’s portion of the event into their own independent video for easier playback and archiving in case any of the topics spoken are of particular interest to the viewer.

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NEEF – SCA – National Public Lands Day 2022

National Environmental Education Foundation

ABOUT

Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use of open space for education, recreation, and health benefits.

National Environmental Education Foundation, or NEEF, reached out to us to capture video and photos of the National Public Lands Day event in Pittsburgh at Riverview Park. Volunteers formed different groups and trekked out on various trails throughout the park to work on some necessary cleanup and construction on portions of the trails. 

PROCESS

With just a two-person crew and knowing we would be relocating to various locations on the trail, we had to remain as mobile as possible with our equipment. We mainly shot handheld with the Canon C200 and a light loadout with the Canon 5D Mark III so we could endure the hikes throughout the park. We provided shots of the volunteers working with an array of trail building tools as well as staff members training the volunteers. We also conducted interviews of a few staff members and even volunteers to help create a highlight video of the event.

RESULTS

One of the final products was a video just over four minutes in length that highlighted what NEEF is, working with the Student Conservation Association, National Public Lands Day, and the importance of upkeeping trails and public lands. We also sent the client nearly 200 edited photos from the day featuring all the different aspects of trail building and maintenance. 

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Bethany College 2022 Commencement Live Stream

BETHANY COLLEGE

ABOUT

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Bethany College has decided to start live streaming their commencement ceremonies so that everyone can be part of the event.  

PROCESS

Cut ‘N’ Run provides multiple camera angles including a drone for aerial coverage along with PA system and wireless microphones.  A link and an embed code is provided so viewers can watch either on Bethany’s website or through social media.

RESULTS

Videos are streamed to Vimeo.com and embedded on the website.  Simultaneous social media streams are also available for streaming.

Rivers Casino

Rivers Casino

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Allegheny County

ALLEGHENY COUNTY

ABOUT

Allegheny County wanted an effective way of delivering a critical safety message regarding open fires on residential properties. Commercials and billboards were decided on. Red House Media created the foundation of imagery and conceptualization then hired Cut ‘N’ Run to handle the production and post-production.

PROCESS

Based on the script provided by Red House Media, Cut ‘N’ Run obtained the appropriate equipment, crew, and talent in order to complete the one-day shoot. Aerial drones were a necessity in order to shoot imagery that could be used for special effects in post-production. Video and photography were conducted simultaneously. Mothlight Creative was brought on to create the special effects of the smoke and text floating through the air.

RESULTS

The campaign was appropriately channeled through numerous media platforms such as television, social media, Pandora radio, and billboards. 

The commercial spots were delivered in ProRes HQ format for television broadcast. The high-quality photos were sent via Google Drive and used for billboards around Allegheny County.

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Pittsburgh Marathon

PITTSBURGH MARATHON

ABOUT

The Pittsburgh Marathon assigned Cut ‘N’ Run with the job of covering the annual Great Race. The purpose of the project was to produce numerous social media videos focusing on different aspects of “Race Weekend”. The Kids’ Marathon, 5K, Health Expo, Pet Walk, and full Marathon were all a part of the weekend coverage. This production posed as one of the most complex projects because of the positioning, timing, and angles in which our operators needed to cover the event.

PROCESS

Three camera operators were positioned in different areas of the race course in order to capture racers at the appropriate times. Different events were also happening at specific times during the days which required our operators to wrap quickly on location and move to the next. Mobility was limited because of traffic restrictions and lack of transportation.

RESULTS

The countdown is ON — Registration opens in less than 24 hours! Check out this recap of our 10th Anniversary celebration and get ready to MOVE on to year 11 of the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon! #MOVEPittsburgh Posted by Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, August 5, 2018

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Schultheis Bros

Schultheis Bros – Heating, Cooling, & Roofing

ABOUT

Katie Rullo, the granddaughter of the founders of Schultheis Bros., contacted Cut ‘N’ Run with the need for a marketing campaign to build their customer outreach. We developed a plan to shoot some active job sites and conduct interviews along with other types of content to give them enough videos to post online and remain relevant with their online presence.

PROCESS

Cut ‘N’ Run delegated their crews to specific roles to be as efficient as possible given the allocated time to shoot on location with the Schultheis Bros staff. We conducted interviews and shot lots of B roll to create as much content as possible featuring various services the company offers.

FINAL DELIVERY

The videos Cut ‘N’ Run provided to Schultheis Bros were delivered via Google Drive for use on their Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.

RESULTS

The videos Cut ‘N’ Run provided to Schultheis Bros were delivered via Google Drive for use on their Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.

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TruGreen

TRUEGREEN

ABOUT

Pretty Up Beechview and TruGreen discovered a vacant lot in Beechview that needed renovation. It was decided that this would be the location of a new community garden called “Jardín de Unidad” or “Unity Garden.” The lot just so happens to be two doors down from Cut ‘N’ Run Studios so the decision for a production facility was an easy choice. During a six-month process, Cut ‘N’ Run covered the reconstruction and transformation of the vacant lot into a beautiful new garden.

PROCESS

Drone footage, as well as traditional coverage mixed with interviews from Pretty Up Beechview and Trugreen, were cut together for a short promotional video. Important events such as excavation, planting, and final touches were planned so coverage would include every important step in the process. A final grand opening ceremony marked the the last step on the production end. A two-minute video was edited with graphics and animation.

RESULTS

Jardin de Unidad

Watch how TruGreen’s TruNeighbor grant helped revitalize and transform a blighted vacant lot in Pittsburgh into a unified community greenspace to help neighbors #LiveLifeOutside.

Posted by TruGreen on Friday, July 28, 2017

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FASHION-19

FASHION-19

ABOUT

Actress and model Kendall Yeaman was planning on entering in the 2020 Pittsburgh Fashion Week when she and her mom were faced with the government shutdown of in-person events due to the coronavirus. The fashion show went virtual with various degrees of fashion and art interpretations, including the possibility of film submissions. They reached out to Alan from Cut ‘N’ Run Productions to see if we could create a short film about Kendall’s passion for fashion.

PROCESS

Over the course of about a month or so, we all got together to shoot when everyone was available. The locations spanned from in the studio to around downtown Pittsburgh and its suburbs.

FINAL DELIVERY

The video was produced as a submission in the short film category for the 2020 Pittsburgh Fashion Week that went virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was selected and aired during their showtime for all viewers to see.

RESULTS

The short film is now available to see on the Pittsburgh Fashion Week’s website and YouTube archive.

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Keystone Oaks High School

Keystone Oaks High School Graduation 2020

ABOUT

Keystone Oaks High School was faced with a difficult challenge of managing a senior class’ graduation ceremony in the midst of a government shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They asked Cut ‘N’ Run to help piece together a graduation video to commemorate the class of 2020 in as traditional of a way as possible.

PROCESS

Cut ‘N’ Run Productions collaborated with the faculty at Keystone Oaks High School to coordinate the logistics and production of a virtual graduation ceremony. With one camera operator and camera, we were able to safely produce a finished piece in accordance with social distancing guidelines over the course of a two-day period to fit in each graduate. Additional pre-recorded elements were inserted throughout the video as well as senior portraits for those who were unable to walk and receive their diploma.

RESULTS

Thanks to some planning and preparation, Cut ‘N’ Run Productions was able to help Keystone Oaks High School execute their 2020 commencement ceremony as traditionally and standard as possible.

The school received the file via Vimeo.com to be live streamed during their rescheduled commencement time and date. The families each received a downloadable copy to keep and watch at any time.

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