Just wrapped up this spot, featuring our good friend / model / athlete Eden Hoogveld, again - riding atop the latest release of the RED Gemini 5K camera. Our concept this time was a fairly straightforward 1 minute spot showcasing our talent and the great tasting Protein 2o water. With this in mind, I wanted to create an epic feel that was gritty and heroic, and have been looking for just the right project to collaborate with our talent (back in from LA), to do some work for us on-camera. Category Film & Animation Music in this video Learn more Music Last Fight Artist Tellent Studio | Premiumbeat.com https://www.drinkprotein2o.com If you are interested in the lenses used, lighting, post workflow, or some behind the scenes iPhone grabs; I've written up a small BTS here: https://www.travisduncan.com/blog-advertising-photographer-missouri-travisduncan/2020/4/26/artisan-skin-shot-on-red-gemini-5k-sar9l

In December 2019, I had the unique opportunity to shoot a new project with a good friend Josh Luttrell, utilizing the latest release of the RED Gemini 5K camera. 5K cameras are certainly not a new thing, but for me this was new, and as much a camera test as actual production. That said, the Super 35 format, resolution, and low light capabilities are significant features for me, as very often, I don't know what challenges to expect from project to project. As an owner/operator, the Gemini checks off many boxes for me, giving me the confidence to take on nearly any situation. As for the concept, I was looking for a somewhat unique story to tell, and have wanted to work with Master Finisher Josh Luttrell for many years. This short film would also be my first multi-day 5K RED shoot, so Josh's work fits the bill perfectly. His instruments have graced such talented musical hands as Steve Smith, CJ Lewandowski, Billy Bright, Baron Collins-Hill, Jordan Ramsey, Dan Bui, Tricia Ann Eaves, and more. This short documents Josh working over six days as he and constructs a gorgeous new finish on a Tom Ellis Custom A-Style Mandolin that features Adirondack Red Spruce on the top, and a premium grade Sugar Maple back. It was a special several days of shooting with Josh in his shop as I've always been a big fan of his work. Through this project I’ve found the materials that Ellis Mandolins uses to be some the most beautiful materials available to fashion an acoustic instrument from and the way Josh’s finishes them, is second to none. His technique in the application of every stage of the finish work, and extreme critical focus on the smallest details, clearly sets his work apart from the rest. The finish of the wood maintains its character, but the way Josh finishes it brings out a beauty that few would deny. If you are interested in the lenses used, lighting, post workflow, or some behind the scenes iPhone grabs; I've written up a small BTS here: https://www.travisduncan.com/blog-advertising-photographer-missouri-travisduncan/2020/4/26/artisan-skin-shot-on-red-gemini-5k Category Film & Animation Music in this video Learn more Music Dying Sun, Shape, and Solarfields Artist Firefly Music | Premiumbeat.com https://www.ellismandolins.com