Center & Amplify Your Story
Counterflow Media
a partnership between Ben Phan Studios & Counterflow
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Bring the experience to them.
Capturing a program in words can be challenging, yet this is often the only way to convey the impact of community work to funders or supporters. It may not be possible for a potential funder to visit your organization and be moved by the experience of the work in action. This is where video can bring the experience to them. An exceptionally well-produced video can paint a more accurate picture of an initiative or program and bring your programming to life. It also allows participants to share the impact of your program in their own voices.
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Center the human story.
We are intuitively designed to connect, yet we live in a society where those with different experiences are often “othered.” Using video to share the human story can be a powerful way to remind us of the many universal ties that bind us together in the human experience. Ties that can move us to a place of understanding, action, and even change. Storytelling has been used as a healing practice for many cultures for generations. In our experience, capturing videos has created an opening for healing for both the viewer and those involved in making it.
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Amplify your cause.
Promote an upcoming event, ongoing community work, or your mission to a wider audience through video clips. Maximizing engagement with your organization can be done in so many different forms in this day and age. Counterflow Media specializes in centering your community story so that you can make the most of the various platforms at your disposal without compromising authenticity in the process. Our years of experience working in and with community means creating a safe enough space to share is always our number one priority.
Tell your story
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What you don't prepare for, you pay for in performance. From location scouting, planning shot lists, budgeting, logistics, scheduling, equipment/crew selection, and executing legal release forms for locations and protagonists, we take care of everything, so you can focus on your ultimate goal - amplifying your story in a way that moves the viewer to an authentic experience of connection.
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A powerful video does not happen by accident. To achieve maximum impact, we take the time to truly understand your vision. With our professional experience, we work collaboratively to create a narrative that authentically brings your vision to life.
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Deep personal connection is at the heart of an effective interview. After preparing prompts and achieving a professional image, we sit down and connect. We relate as human beings, creating a safe space for open and authentic dialogue. We listen with compassion, gently guiding the conversation towards the common vision we identified in the pre-production process.
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Cinematography comprises all on-screen visual elements, including lighting, framing, composition, camera motion, camera angles, lens choices, depth of field, focus, color, exposure, and filtration. With our shot list and script, we use a range of professional video and audio equipment to create a video that effectively supports your message.
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The final stage of visual storytelling includes editing, audio engineering, color grading, motion graphics, and selecting legally licensed music to underscore your video. In addition to using our professional software to achieve the highest quality final product, we will safely store and backup all your raw footage for life.
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Based on your project needs, we can collaborate with you regarding media distribution, press releases, film festival submission and more.
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Every project and budget is unique. Reach out to us about an idea that you want to bring to life. We offer a sliding scale to increase accessibility. Click the “Book a Consultation” button to get started.