Hit and Run History Week 4 at WGBH...

Well here comes the fourth installment of the Hit and Run History web series for WGBH of Boston at their website www.wgbh.org/history. Taking place in Boston as well as the gorgeous Fort Hill in Orleans, MA and is tackling the subject matter of Joseph Barrell, one of the backers of the expedition.

This one happened to be one of the easiest mixes yet, aside from some rather large amounts of wind noise at Fort Hill. Having not been not been in attendance at these locations the production tracks were actually not too bad to deal with. And who doesn't love a little Van Halen-esq type music!

Well, enjoy the latest and stay tuned for the rest!

ga

Week 2 at WGBH...

Well there is a new episode up at wgbh.org/history from Hit and Run History telling the background of John Ledyard and how he came to be a player in the story of the ship Columbia. This was an important person in the story as he himself was a major traveler.

As you will notice the production is relatively the same as the others having been shot on a Canon HF100 in HD at 24p for the most part. Budgetary constraints have not yielded a nice shotgun mic just yet, but they make do with a couple wireless lav's now and then.

Be sure to check out this latest episode.

more later...

ga

Cape Cod Times Features Hit and Run History!

Today, the Cape Cod Times had a nice feature on the 'Hit and Run History' WGBH web series in their Art and Entertainment section. The web series which can be found at www.wgbh.org/history will be running for the next 10 weeks and featuring 10 different webisodes on the key players (financiers and such) involved in the Columbia Expedition.

Sometimes these blogs become more of a marketing tool than standard information! :)

more later...

ga

Hit and Run History's new saga...WGBH premiere!

Well, with all the hard work put in over the last couple years of trying to bring the story of the Columbia ship to the world, we have finally landed a stepping stone.

In a collaboration with WGBH of Boston, Hit and Run History brings you the first in a 10 part exclusive web-only series on the backers and key persons that made the voyage possible. HRH uses short 5-8 minute vinettes to tell a story of how the people that backed the voyage came together, which includes people such Charles Bulfinch and Thomas Jefferson! See the places they came from and hear about the travels they made. Learn about the history of this ground breaking voyage that many do not know...after all, that is what history is about.

What is my role in all of this? Well in guerilla style audio, there is ALWAYS cleaning and editing to be done...here is no different! Being on set is not always possible and having the best gear and people to run it can be tough to come by. So when it's bad, I must use my tools to keep the dialogue legible as well as dynamic with each scene. Of course if it is too clean one must add back in ambience so as to not distract the viewer.

In this premier episode, I was actually behind the camera for a lot of it! Do take note that how this reality style of run and gun filming keeps viewers attention, waiting for the next thing. This is more akin to Anthony Bourdain 'No Reservations' style, which definitely works or it wouldn't be on.

So, check out what Hit and Run History has to offer and let them know what you think!

www.wgbh.org/history

You can also find out more at:

hitandrunhistory.com

facebook.com/hitandrunhistory

Until later...

ga