Walter Smith Documents the Year 2020 in Review

Award-winning photographer/director Walter Smith looks back at the year 2020 with a very personal and creative perspective. He shares his thoughts, his imagery and words month by month in a streamlined and reflective FlowPaper format. “2020 Year in Review” is a great documentation of his ongoing experience of the pandemic as well as changes in his personal life. It's not always pretty but it's always honest. See history here and some of his thought-provoking images below. Find ongoing updates and personal work on Walter’s Instagram as well.

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Director/Photographer Peter Rodger Steps Up to the Challenge with HCA Healthcare Campaign

Peter Rodger thrives at being able to tell a compelling story. In a pandemic world, it has never been more important to show reality with authenticity and emotion‑‑especially for healthcare‑‑at the forefront of this global battle.

Recently, Peter was asked to collaborate on a multi-platform campaign by BPD Advertising for client HCA Healthcare. BPD wanted imagery that not only dealt with the deadly virus on the clinical side but also showed the human aspect. Peter’s award-winning cinematic style, sensitivity to his subjects and emotional impact on audiences have made him a director of choice for many BPD projects. He wanted to present the humanity and dedication of caregivers behind the HCA Healthcare mission during these challenging times—their promise of inclusion, fairness, compassion, respect for individuals and communities.

Exploring all walks of life in a thorough casting process, Peter found talent who could tell a story with their eyes and body language. Shooting in Miami, he dressed a studio in four different hospital environments as well as used several domestic locations for families and volunteer workers. Working in black and white‑‑all elements in place and scenes lit for powerful drama‑‑Peter started shooting as a photojournalist. Real moments, a glimpse of the soul behind each person’s eyes, even while wearing masks, bring the HCA Healthcare values to life: teams stepping up, the impulse always to help and never giving up.

HCA healthcare workers in action. below. Be sure to check out Peter’s latest work including commercials, film and still galleries. Regular updates appear on Peter’s Instagram as well.

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Director Peter Rodger Empowers the Voice of Doctors of the World

A world health crisis continues, but we still need professionally produced, compelling content. Award-winning director and photographer Peter Rodger answers the call for Doctors of the World. The charity asked 100 directors to submit clips that speak to the idea of hope. Working with Untitled.tv, Peter inspires with a powerful video of faith. The “Zaghrouta,” the long, wavering, high-pitched vocal sound representing trills of joy, is a thrilling shout out to the cause of worldwide humanitarian medical care. See it here.

Peter Rodger: The Art of Combining Motion and Print

The world has changed. Agencies and clients are rightly increasingly interested in combining the production of motion and video. And that’s where we come in. Peter Rodger is both an award-winning commercial director and award-winning photographer and also DP’s his own motion content.

Welcome to the Truppe: Jim Hughes Stills + Motion

We do not get the same moment twice in life. Life is made up of moments, and these moments pass quickly. To capture them in pure, honest form is a passion for Jim Hughes.

Peter Rodger Video Makes It All Possible for Allscripts

Allscripts patient technology makes all things possible, especially in this fluid 60-second broadcast video, internet and print campaign from award-winning film director Peter Rodger. Produced by Chris Lettley and EP Jim Evans of production company Untitled and working with creatives of Digitas Health New York, Peter captures the power and importance of Allscripts technology for caregivers and their patients facing critical situations with deep admiration and compassion in every cinematic image.

Blue Sky CGI: It’s All in the Family with PCC Animations

It’s a family affair when it comes to award-winning Blue Sky CGI and the CG animations they were asked to produce for Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC) for the 2017 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting Booth (PCC is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway).

Peter Rodger and Ford F-150 Go The Extra Mile

Grit, perseverance and built for tough— a winning combination that brings athletes and the Ford F-150 truck together in four of the most visually stunning, action-packed Ford USA TV commercials directed by award-winning filmmaker Peter Rodger.

VENTURE VISUALS: MY FORD MAG

Sporting a first-ever 10-speed transmission and a fearsome aluminum shell, the 2017 Ford F-150 is a wake-up call to every full-size truck out there. Ford turned to Venture Visuals to put this capable beast through its paces both on and off-road in Moab, Utah. With a dazzling new truck and a small arsenal of camera equipment, they were turning heads and tackling serious terrain, even with a trailer in tow.

Venture Visuals: Liv Cycling and Black Girls Run Give Voice to Women

Today, women’s cycling is the biggest growth sport, and the team at commercial production company Venture Visuals, with Director Tom Kranzle at the helm, has been at the forefront for spreading the message of empowerment to women looking to find a voice through physical activity and self care.

DOLLAR SHAVE CLUB

In this hysterical spot for Dollar Shave Club, the Venture Visuals team captured real-life DSC staffers as the ran around their Marina Del Rey headquarters showing us tricks to “easily” change your razor blade.

Interview to Venture Visuals by Spout Art →

Just over ten years ago, Tom Kranzle started Venture Visuals to address the growing digital content needs he saw clients having. He is now the founder and lead director/ DOP of the boutique commercial production studio and works from Santa Barbara, CA. They strive to grow brands through visual stories that inspire, empower and create more authentic connections with customers. Over the years, Thomas has been fortunate enough to work on projects for brands such as Apple, Google, Ford, Land Rover, Dollar Shave Club, UGG, Specialized, Tommy Hilfiger, Budweiser, Carl’s Jr., and many others. Read on to find out more.

WELCOME TO THE TRUPPE: VENTURE VISUALS

Doug Truppe Represents is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Venture Visuals. Together, we now offer our clients full service video production for all still photography and motion assignments.