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Drew Brees Video Predictions Come True, New Orleans Saints Crowned NFL Champions at Super Bowl XLIV.
February 07, 2010, San Diego: Did two commercials filmed for the National Football Post last July foresee the Saints as Super Bowl champions? Featuring Saints quarterback Drew Brees, these spots were produced by Eddie Grace CMG, a San Diego agency specializing in television, web and print media. Logo animation for the spots was produced by Passage Productions, Southern California's leader in motion graphics and 3D video presentations.###
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Fox News/Chicago Tribune Covers Drew Brees Super Bowl Prediction Videos, Spots Produced by Eddie Grace CMG for National Football Post.
February 04, 2010, San Diego: The national press wire has turned its attention to San Diego in anticipation of Super Bowl XLIV. The interest is a series of commercials filmed last July by Saints quarterback Drew Brees. The video ads were filmed by Eddie Grace Creative Media Group for the National Football Post.
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Drew Brees Predicts a Saints Super Bowl in Commercials Produced Last Summer for the National Football Post to Benefit the Brees Dream Foundation
Janurary 29, 2010, San Diego: Super Bowl-bound quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees, offers his premonitions in two videos filmed in San Diego, CA, in July of 2009 for the National Football Post. The fun commercials spotlight Breesʼ other talents off the field - that of a soothsayer sushi chef and a pain-giving dentist.
See videos at: www.eddiegrace.com
These comedic, web-based spots were filmed to promote the fantasy football site NFPost.com, where partial game proceeds benefit the Brees Dream Foundation, advancing research in the fight against cancer and providing care, education and opportunities for children in need.
Most notable in both spots are Breesʼ direct predictions to a first Super Bowl for the Saints. As sushi chef, he offers a tasty new dish - the “Saints Going To The Super Bowl” Roll. He states, “Sounds kind of interesting at first, but once you taste it, youʼll be a believer.” Brees now has many believers.
In the dentist commercial, he makes a follow-up appointment with his patient - “Come back in February, after the Super Bowl.” Veteran improv actors Chris Lusti and Ron Christopher Jones are also featured, both San Diego natives with long stage and screen portfolios.
“I donʼt think Drew will be preparing fish or fixing teeth any time soon, but he definitely has acting skills,” says David Romero, producer at Eddie Grace CMG, the Southern California agency specializing in creative media for TV and web, who produced the spots.
“Most of what we did that day was improv, which takes comedic timing and experience. Especially the sushi chef scene...we used a single take, no cuts, no edits...and he nailed it. Heʼs a natural. Iʼd say heʼs ready for SNL.”
Also of note, Breesʼ character offers his picks for players of the year, which not only included Saints teammates Marques Colston and Jeremy Shockey, but ex-teammate LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers.
Filmed at actual businesses in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego County, the “Saints Going To The Super Bowl” Roll is sure to be a hit at Watami Sushi, where the sushi skit was filmed, and possibly restaurants nationwide. Collaborating on the motion graphics elements was Passage Productions, a national leader in 3D video technology and production.
Related Contacts for Drew Brees Commercials
*TV Broadcast: HD versions of both videos available upon request at Eddie Grace CMG.
Production Agency:
Eddie Grace Creative Media Group
David Romero, Creative Director dromero@eddiegrace.com 108 Orange Avenue Coronado CA 92118 619-564-9488 www.eddiegrace.com
National Football Post
Jack Bechta, Co-Founder & NFL agent jack@nfladvisor.com www.nationalfootballpost.com
The Brees Dream Foundation
info@drewbrees.com
www.drewbrees.com
Featured Talent:
Drew Brees, Quarterback, New Orleans Saints
Chris Lusti, actor
Ron Christopher Jones, actor
Mark Blumenthal, voice talent
San Diego Shoot Locations:
Fitness Quest 10
10006 Scripps Ranch Blvd. San Diego CA 92131 858-271-1171 www.fitnessquest10.com
Dentist Office Stephen Tuttle DDS
9982 Scripps Ranch Boulevard San Diego CA 92131 858-566-8510
Watami Sushi
9978 Scripps Ranch Blvd. San Diego CA 92131 858-695-8088 www.watamisushi.com
Motion Graphics:
Passage Productions
7125 El Cajon Blvd. Suite 1 San Diego CA 92115 619-667-0007 www.passageproductions.com
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QUESTION THE EXPERTS: 5 Qs About The 3D Video Push and Corporate Marketing
January 25, 2010 San Diego, California: Imagine using the same 3D video techniques used in the blockbuster movie Avatar for your next marketing campaign at a fraction of the cost. Through a proprietary technique, San Diego video production company Passage Productions is offering businesses nationwide a unique approach to brand marketing.
As 3D video presentations continue to permeate every faction of sports and entertainment, the business sector is clamoring for innovative ways to adopt the growing technology, a trend Passage is happy to accommodate. Having recently produced the high profile CONNECT.org Most Innovative New Product Awards in 3D for a live audience of over 800 executives, entrepreneurs and academics, Passage has established itself as the region’s leader in motion graphics technology and production.
Through 5 QUESTIONS, we learn more about this marketing approach and it’s growing possibilities in the corporate world.
1. What’s the current climate for 3D technology adoption? It’s been around for a while…why the sudden push?
Passage: 3D has been around since the early 1900s, but advancements in digital film making have finally enabled film makers to take advantage of the 3rd dimension in a much easier and cost effective way. Now, with all the ways to distribute and view 3D content, it makes sense to consider going beyond the traditional video project to create enthralling and immersive experiences in 3D.
2. What kind of business applications have you seen enhanced through 3D technology? Do you see other applications that might be considered?
Passage: As 3D moves out of the exclusive arena of motion picture production and becomes accessible to television, corporate and internet video, people are starting to reexamine the benefits and applications for 3D in their media portfolio. A 3D tour can give new perspective to a factory floor or a real estate offering. 3D interviews can put people face-to-face with their business representative or other satisfied customers. 3D training can bring a whole new depth of understanding to the viewer and boosts their cognitive understanding.
3. What kind of impact are you seeing in the corporate world through 3D technology?
Passage: Companies who want to add a distinctive “WOW Factor” to their next company event have incorporated 3D presentations into their events. 3D video conferencing is something many progressive companies are starting to employ.
Outside of the corporate world, 3D documentary projects, 3D film projects and 3D music videos are allowing for deeper and more visceral connections to the audience. And we’ve only scratched the surface of this new frontier.
4. What makes your system more affordable…how is it different?
Passage: Our goal at Passage was to create a 3D camera system that was versatile, high-quality, and that could be integrated into our existing pipeline. Right now, many companies are scrambling to invest in new, untested technologies and software as they try to begin the 3D production process.
Passage Productions has a 3-year head start on the competition, and we have been able to successfully customize our current software catalog for 3D production. We can set up, shoot, edit, and deliver 3D experiences across a wide range of viewing options at nearly the same cost of a traditional 2D production.
5. What do you see on the horizon for the technology?
Passage: This year, movies like Avatar and the unanimous support of television manufacturers at CES 2010 tell us that 3D is the new frontier. YouTube has created a new standard for viewing HD 3D content via the internet, and the 3D BluRay standard was just announced. Even the video game industry will be making the transition to 3D. With the whole industry embracing 3D, it won’t be long before 3D content will be the standard, and both consumers and producers won’t settle for anything less.
Examples of high profile 3 D video today:
- Last year’s Super Bowl
- This year’s upcoming Michael Jackson Grammy tribute
- NFL replays at Cowboy’s Stadium
- Multiple movie releases for kids and adults
- Technology support and prime focus at CES 2010
- Eddie Grace Creative Media Group
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About Passage Productions.com
Passage Productions is a San Diego based video production company that specializes in web videos, television commercials, 3D videos and corporate messaging through motion graphics. Leading the video marketing segment in the Southern California region, Passage Productions has produced numerous corporate programs including web videos, corporate archiving, advanced Keynote and Powerpoint presentations, live video presentations, award presentations, tribute functions, and trade show media.
Passage Productions Contact:
(619) 667-0007
contact@passageproductions.com
For further information, see www.passageproductions.com
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About Eddie Grace Creative Media Group
Eddie Grace CMG produces content for multiple media formats: print, photo, web, video, film.
619-564-9488
contact@eddiegrace.com
http://www.eddiegrace.com
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Passage Productions, a San Diego Video Production Company, Offers a Unique 3D Video Presentation at CONNECT's 2009 Most Innovative New Product Awards Dec. 11, 2009.
San Diego, California - After months of R & D, Passage Productions has developed a proprietary process for capturing video and presenting it in the 3rd Dimension with the use of standard 3D eyewear. Through their process, Passage makes the offering accessible to every form of professional presentation, while meeting budgets of all sizes, a process that was unthinkable to smaller and medium-sized businesses in years past. Under current marketing conditions, this offering is a refreshing alternative to average presentations.
As an official launch to their unique service, Passage Productions' first major presentation will happen this Friday, December 11, during CONNECT's 2009 Most Innovative New Product (MIP) Awards. The "MIP Awards", considered to be San Diego’s "Oscars” for regional innovation, will take place before a live audience of more than 800 top executives, business leaders, entrepreneurs, service providers and academics from the Southern California region at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.
The awards will consist of eight categories, along with a surprise presentation of the Distinguished Contribution Awards in Technology and Life Science. The William W. Otterson Award will also be awarded to a San Diego technology that has changed the world. This year's Otterson Award recipient is General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. for the unmanned air vehicle Predator.
This type of live awards presentation offered in 3D is a first for San Diego County, which Passage Productions is proud to spearhead. With a great number of entertainment presentations available in 3D (check your movie listings for new James Cameron movie AVATAR in 3D), bringing the next dimension into the business sector could only be possible using innovative designs developed right here in San Diego.
The 2009 Most Innovative Product Categories are: Action and Sport Technologies, Aerospace and Security Technologies, Clean Technology, Communications and IT, Hardware and General Technology, Life Science- Diagnostics and Research Tools, Life Science- Medical Products, Software.
About Passage Productions: Passage Productions is a San Diego based video production company specializing in television commercials, web videos and corporate messaging through motion graphics. Leading the video marketing segment in the Southern California region, Passage Productions has produced numerous corporate programs including corporate archiving, advanced Keynote and Powerpoint presentations, live video presentations, award presentations, tribute functions, and trade show media. Passage is the first to launch affordable 3D video solutions for 2010 and beyond, making this technology accessible to small and medium sized businesses and budgets. For further information, please visit www.passageproductions.com.
About CONNECT: CONNECT is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining the growth of innovative technology and life science businesses in San Diego. Since 1985, CONNECT has assisted in the formation and development of over 2,000 companies and is widely regarded as the world’s most successful regional program linking inventors and entrepreneurs with the resources they need for success. CONNECT focuses on research institution support, business creation and development, entrepreneurial learning, access to capital, public policy advocacy, awards, recognition and networking. More than 25 countries and regions have adopted the CONNECT model, including the U.K, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Australia, and China. For further information, please visit www.connect.org.
CONTACT:
PASSAGE PRODUCTIONS
Gulliver Parascandolo, Producer : gulliver@passageproductions.com
Michael Romero, Producer : michael@passageproductions.com
619-667-0007
CONNECT.org
Nancy van Dillen
Program Manager
Most Innovative New Product Award
Email: nvandillen@connect.org
Phone: (858) 964-1315
Fax: (858) 964-1301
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