Peter Roof brings more than two decades of television production to Alt Gobo. He's familiar with nearly all phases of production. Part of his success is his versatility, flexibility, and ability to deliver quality services to a constantly evolving industry. Below is a partial list of the scope of services possible at Alt Gobo.
Pre-production
Technical Production Management
I have helped clients evaluate their technical resources and make recommendations for upgrading their facility to meet their current and expected needs. I have also helped beginners and seasoned veterans master traditional skills and learn newer technology. Sessions can be with individuals and small groups.
Single-camera Production
Most projects fall into this category. Camera packages and crews are prepared for many types of productions. Please refer to the “Tools of the Trade” section for available equipment. Specialty and supplemental equipment can be rented from preferred vendors.
Scope of assignments include:
- sit-down interviews
- news events
- live shots
- speeches
- PSAs/commercials
- profiles
- public and congressional hearings
- non-fiction programming (single programs & series)
- fiction narratives
- sports
- press conferences
- b-roll
Multi-camera Production
Free cost estimates for standard projects in 24 hours if you send COMPLETE details (more time may be needed if extensive external resources are required). For complex projects production planning based on technical management services.
I have the knowledge and the crews to cover live events from multiple angles. Packages are mobile and can travel locally or across the nation. Our crews are disiplined in camera, lighting, sound, graphics, tape, etc. Some cameras can be on booms, in unique places with robotic contols, or have long lenses.
Live events covered include:
- press conferences
- speeches
- concerts (classical to rock)
- plays
- performing arts
- awards programs
- sporting events
Facility Personnel
If you have an installed facility like a studio or mobile production truck I can help on the crew. Specialty is camera (hard or hand-held) but can run many VTRs, sound boards, and switchers. If you need a complete crew I can fill your crew list from my roster of excellent freelancers.
Aerials
Stock B-roll material
A growing inventory of classic beauty and iconic images of our Nations Capital in high definition. I have the shots of the seat of US government, Washington memorials, the region, and the nation that your production needs.
Time-lapse
Compressing a period of time into a shorter viewed clip is another way to experience our surroundings. Alt Gobo has done time lapse projects as short as a half-hour to several days. Examples of applications are construction projects, establishing shots, and major entertainment productions that start/finish in an empty space. Alt Gobo has been collecting material around Washington that includes the major landmarks with sun, moon, or clouds passing. If you have a subject that might benefit from a time-lapse treatment please contact us early. We need to evaluate the setting to see what resources and procedures are needed to get the desired result.
Live and almost-live
Cameras capable of outputting HD-SDI and SD-SDI with embedded audio (composite NTSC/PAL + analog audio too) to uplink facilities.
If you don’t need or want the expense of real-time coverage I suggest using our “almost live” services. With the P2 workflow it’s possible to cover events and quickly turn around material suitable for posting or made available to news outlets. Material can be ingested, edited, compressed, and uploaded as the event continues. Connectivity made possible at facilities at or near the location or through WiFi or a “tethered” mobile phone.
”Speakerphone” interviews
Late-breaking events
Many events are not planned. There are also times when the decision to include a subject comes late in the process. Our extensive news experience enables us to swiftly mobilize resources and get the material you need. While it is preferred to take a more measured approach we can gather suitable material in a matter of hours provided crew and gear is available. It can be more expensive than planning in advance but this gets you what you need.
Post-production
There are many options today as to where and how you assemble your material into a final product. I can perform basic edits in the field and in my home office. For more involved projects I have select people who can pull together the elements to make a dynamic program.
DVD Authoring
I have the capability to create fully authored DVDs. This allows you to have comprehensive menus and/or sophisticated playback options of your material. Clean and creative menus help enhance the viewing experience.
Alt Gobo caters to the professional television trade. If you are interested in having a family event covered (wedding, bar mitzvah, funeral, etc.) please continue your search, there are plenty of people who would be glad to offer these retail services.