Stoddard Communications is New Mexico based production company with a focus on developing documentary, narrative and educational programming. We support the film and video industry with services in pre-production, production, post-production and training, with a specialty in production /postproduction workflow.
film & video workflow consulting
Our workflow consulting services include the wide range of services required in developing a practical workflow from production through postproduction. These services include but are not limited to workflow design and research, film/video formats, technical support, camera systems, postproduction systems and integration.
Which film/video format best communicates your ideas? What technology is within your budget and targets your audience? Consult with us to develop a production/postproduction workflow that is efficient and viable. We can help you meet your production and distribution goals.
production
Our production services can begin in the early stage of concept development with research and script writing. Our services can be as simple as arranging locations and contacting talent, or we can produce, direct and post your entire project. However you choose, you will receive personal attention and service.
post-production
Post production services such as video and audio editing, color grading, motion graphics and post production system consulting.
training
Brad Stoddard is an Apple Certified Final Cut Pro Trainer, ACT Level 2 - Final Cut Pro Studio. Current classes are available at the University
of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. One-on-one instruction is available in video editing, video encoding and lighting for film and video. Cinema Techniques for Film, Animation and Motion Graphics, is no longer offered but the curriculum is offered here free of charge. An abbreviated version of the class is offered here as Basic Lighting for Film and Video.
credits and awards
Awards
- 2009 Leopold Legacy Film Series, Best Short Film Award for "An American Hero - Floyd Red Crow Westerman". Part of the Aldo Leopold Centennial Celebration.
- 2007 Co-recipient - "Volunteer of the Year Award" for Post-production manager at the 2007 Duke City Shootout
- 2007 Bronze Telly Award in co-operation with Friends of Film, Video and Art for "Director's Cut New Mexico - Art of the Interview"
- 2007 Bronze Telly Award in co-operation with UNM Research Service Learning Program for "Research Service Learning Program at the University of New Mexico"
- 2007 Apple Certified Trainer Final Cut Pro 6 Level 1 and 2 (re-certification)
- 2006 Apple Certified Trainer Final Cut Pro Level 2 and 3
2005 Co-Writer/Director “Sympathy for the Devil”, screenplay awarded first place in the “Peckinpah” category for the Duke City Shootout 2005 Film Festival.
- 2005 Apple Certified Trainer Final Cut Pro Level 1
2003 Best Picture Award (Editor) Flicks on 66 Film Festival for “Clown Camp”
- 2000 Communicator Award of Distinction for “Honeywell Knowledge Preservation“
- 1996 SIPI Faculty Senate Employee of the year 1996.
1995 Native American Film Festival Award for “A Native Encounter“ & “The Petroglyphs“
- 1994 Significant contribution to the SIPI College Bound Summer Program
- 1993 Silver Telly Award for “Ghosts of New Mexico “ a historical documentary on seven New Mexico ghost towns. (camera operator/assistant editor.)
Credits
- 2009 – Video Coordinator for the 2009 Motion Conference, produced by Zocoloco Studios. Coordinated a team of video camera operators documenting the conference sessions, activities and interviews.
- 2009 – Editor, and Camera Operator for “Dana Goldberg – Hot & Bothered”, Dana’s comedy performance for distribution on DVD and web streaming. Produced by 9 Point Productions and Dana Goldberg.
- 2009 – Editor, and XDCam Workflow Manager for "Indios Primeros" a short film, produced by Creative Spirit New Mexico, VSA North Fourth Arts Center and Southern California Indian Center’s Intertribal Entertainment.
- 2009 – Editor/Associate Producer/Visual Effects, "A Lonely Place for Dying" a narrative feature film by Director Justin Evans and Prodigi Pictures, LLC.
- 2009 – Assistant Camera Operator and Red Camera Workflow Manager for “Stuck”, a short film produced by Merilay Fernandez and Columbia University.
- 2009 – Director, Co-producer and Editor for "Cinema Caliente", produced by Ty Beh for Encantada TV 26. “Cinema Caliente” (Hot Cinema), is a half-hour television series exploring the art of filmmaking in New Mexico.
- 2009 – Co-Producer and Director for “Tish Hinojosa”, “Trout Fishing In America” and “The Story of the Church of Beethoven”, a music program pilot series produced for “Music From The Q” and Encantada TV 26.
- 2008 – Producer/DIrector/Editor, "An American Hero - Floyd Red Crow Westerman" a conversation with the legendary activist, actor, and musician, Floyd Red Crow Westerman.
- 2007 – Producer/Director/Editor "Pueblo 3D", a short film documenting pueblo artist, George Toya's painting exhibit opening at the Poeh Museum at the Pueblo of Pojoaque, New Mexico.
- 2007 – Producer/Director "Project Share", a seven minute fundraising promotional film documenting the many programs at Project Share that feed the hungry and homeless.
- 2007 – Producer/ Director “The Research Service Learning Program at the University of New Mexico”. A 21 minute documentary about the undergraduate service learning program.
- 2007 – Producer /Editor “Art of the Interview” a 30 minute segment for the series “Director’s Cut – New Mexico in cooperation with the Friends of Film, Video and Arts.
- 2007 – Post production manager for Duke City Shootout completing seven, 12-minute films in seven days.
- 2007 – Producer/Director "Black Eagle Pow-Wow 2006", a documentary of the 2006 Black Eagle Pow-Wow on interactive DVD. Includes over four hours of interviews, dances and ceremonies.
- 2006 – Producer/Director “Black Eagle Flying Free” music video for the Grammy Award winning drum group from Jemez Pueblo
- 2006 – Post production manager for Duke City Shootout completing seven, 12-minute films in seven days.
- 2005 – Co-writer /Director of short film “Sympathy for the Devil” winner of the Sam Peckinpah award at the Duke City Shootout.
- Director/Videographer/Editor for MediaDesigns, Inc. – "New Mexico Diabletes and Depression", “Operator Qualification”, “Breast and Cervical Cancer early Detection Program - Providers Training”, “New Mexico Court of Appeals - Forms for Self Represented Litigants - Civil Appeals”, “San Diego Riverside School”, “ACS Overview”, “ACS FY01 Year in Review”, “Circles of Support”, “Tobacco Intervention”, “Knowledge Preservation”, “Age of Cigars".
- Videographer/Editor for Armchair Entertainment film “Ghosts of New Mexico“.
- Director/Videographer/Editor for Indian Education Center for Excellence, film “A Vision for the Future“.
- Director/Videographer/Editor for DOI/Bureau of Indian Affairs films “The Petroglyphs“, “Records Management Training Program“ and “Antelope Relocation“.
Professional affiliations have awarded over forty awards for work in Communication Arts Field and the Professional Photographers of America awarded three merits of master of photography.
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