At CGull Cinema Productions, we had the privilege of working on an exciting series of videos for a non-profit organization right here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This project, titled "Stories of Lilyfield," was an excellent opportunity that allowed us to showcase our cinematic storytelling expertise and capture the essence of how much organizations such as Lilyfield truly impact Tulsa and surrounding communities.
Our goal for this project was to promote the impact Lilyfield is having on so many families in the North Tulsa community which would lead to funds being raised by donors which would be used to further Lilyfield’s reach in the lives of those who can find help and resources from Lilyfield. Working closely with Lilyfield, we developed a concept that aligned perfectly with their vision and continues to touch the hearts (and wallets) of all those to whom the videos are showcased.
We began the pre-production process over the phone by discussing the goals of the project and determining which days would work best for the people whose stories we thought would be the best to highlight. By conducting these meetings over the phone, we were able to come up with a detailed plan that would allow the production to be executed in the most timely and cost-efficient ways possible which was a must for Lilyfield’s production budget. One of the highlights of this adventure was filming at Lilyfield’s North Tulsa headquarters, John 3:16 Mission Family Youth Center and Rudisill Library which are central family service locations in this area.
Using our trusted Sony Fx6 as our A cam and a Blackmagic pocket 4k as a B cam, we chose rooms with lots of windows to give our scene depth and a bright feeling to convey the feeling that a future with Lilyfield helping in the community is bright and full of hope and possibilities. Along with the window lights, we also augmented the rooms we filmed in with art design and shaping of our artificial lights to continue adding depth to our frames. We also utilized our Mavic 3Cine drone to gather shots of the vast North Tulsa area showing how many people and families there are that Lilyfield can be a blessing to. In the editing room, we took the look and feel to higher levels in our color grade using Davinci Resolve, the industry-leading program for post-production color grading to create the masterpieces you see in the final edits that helped convey the intended message effectively.
Like any production, we faced our share of challenges. One of the biggest hurdles was framing broll shots around who we were and were not allowed to show on camera due to legal issues. Since the stories we were telling revolved around very real people, much of the broll captured was done so in a “fly on the wall” aspect giving us no control over who appeared in the shot, as long as certain faces were not shown. Unfortunately, as we entered the post-production stages, more people who appeared in the shots we captured were not able to have their faces shown due to legal issues which led to us having to physically blur their likenesses, which we accomplished in a way that we felt was not distracting from the story. As always, the final product met our high standards of quality. The biggest highlight of the whole project was that upon seeing the final product, all of the feedback we received from the leaders of the Lilyfield organization was extremely positive with some stating that the videos were the best Lilyfield has ever been able to produce, leading to a recurring partnership between Lilyfield and CGull Cinema Productions.
The final product was a series of compelling promotional videos that exceeded our client’s expectations and were played in front of a large audience at a donor event. We were able to tell a powerful story while showcasing the hope that Lilyfield brings North Tulsa, making this production a standout experience.
Our client, Dianne Smith, had this to say about working with us: “These are the best videos Lilyfield has ever had done, and our president cried when she watched them for the first time.” We take pride in our ability to bring our client’s visions to life and help them achieve their goals through cinematic storytelling.
This production adventure was a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate the power of storytelling through film in the heart of Tulsa, Oklahoma. At CGull Cinema Productions, we are always eager to take on new challenges and create visually stunning productions that capture the spirit of our community. Whether it’s a corporate video, commercial, or film, we’re here to bring your vision to life.
If you're in Tulsa or the surrounding area and need cinematic video production services, don’t hesitate to reach out to CGull Cinema Productions. Let us help you tell your story with the cinematic flair it deserves.
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