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Costamar Travel

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Costamar Travel

We were contracted by Trifecta Creative Collective to shoot these spots for Costamar Travel. Trifecta is a collective of creative minds that strives to imbue the projects they work on with an invigorating life by way of Concept Development, TV & Radio Commercials, Explainer Videos, Corporate Videos, Video Production, Audio Production, 2D/3D Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, and Web Design.

 

Costamar Travel is a multi-lingual travel agency originating from Elizabeth, New Jersey. Since 1980 they have managed to consolidate and provide their customers with all the travel services one might need when planning a vacation. They offer everything from booking flights, both national and international, tourist packages, cruise packages, and auto rentals.

 

We shot the three spots in our home of Fort Lauderdale, FL. We shot in Holiday Park, Downtown, and even built an airplane set in our studio space.

Grycon: Nova Southeastern University

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Grycon
Nova Southeastern University

Grycon is one of the premier builders in Fort Lauderdale, and they recently constructed a beautiful gym at Nova Southeastern University. We were excited to get out there and get some evening shots, as well as some drone shots of the gym. These images show off the pristine construction of the building, but if you show up any normal day of the week, you’ll find it packed with students working out and improving their fitness.

View looking in a gym and workout center at the university
View looking down a long white and blue hallway
School outside view of front of building
School gym and basketball court
Exercise room
Exercise room with step machine
Basketball court
Uniform storage
Lobby
Courtyard
Locker room
Front of University

The Manor

The Manor

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Engler Financial Group
The Manor Promotional Campaign

Our drone got quite the workout on this shoot. Commissioned by Engler Financial Group to showcase The Manor Luxury Apartments — one of their newest properties — and the desirable Fort Lauderdale landscape, we took to the skies for some top notch aerial and architectural views.

 

Back on the ground, we set out to capture the luxurious interiors and lavish amenities these apartments have.

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Two men using drone equipment from the street.
Two men using drone equipment while woman looks on.

Paradisio Del Mar

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Sotheby’s International Realty
Paradisio Del Mar

We were hired by Sotheby’s International Realty to shoot a video promoting Paradisio Del Mar, one of the most unique oceanfront, intercoastal estates in Florida. Sotheby’s is a luxury real estate brokerage agency that offers a collection of luxury homes, estates, and properties for sale throughout the world.

 

We shot this is one day using everything from jet skis to helicopters to get different views of the property. Sotheby’s focuses on finding the finest homes for its customers, worldwide, with choices to match any kind of lifestyle.

United GBC 3D Renderings

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United GBC Contracting
3D Renderings

It’s a fun exercise in creativity to imbue an abstract idea with a grounded aesthetic. Working in unison with United General Building, we have managed to give life to the blueprints, turning them to illustrious renderings depicting the future vitality of the homes they’ll soon inhabit in our neighborhood of Victoria Park, FL.

 

These experiences allow us to explore the furthest reaches of our #uncreativity, while allowing us to add our grain of sand to our ever-growing community.

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View of kitchen area of modern house.
Man walking through interior of modern house.

Art of Recruiting Docufilm

ART OF RECRUITING DOCUFILM

Art of Recruiting and similar docufilms, we host live educational forums that promote honest dialogue and the spread of new ideas, and we capture them on film in a way that is both dynamic and real.

 

These docufilms will stand as modern chronicles of our time, documenting this historical shift in the industry’s ideology for people to view and learn from well into the future.

 

Our ultimate goal: to spearhead a global community of recruitment professionals who feel informed and empowered to make a positive impact in their careers and in their daily lives.

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Architec Products

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Architec Products

We produced this video for Architec Products’ new website. Architec Products, creates homeware products, so we brought them into the studio for a video shoot.

 

The goal was to accurately communicate the Architec brand is all about. By marrying the concepts found in architecture and engineering to the things we use daily, Architec continues to perfect our time using home products — and ultimately — our lives.

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Woman in gray outfit posing for camera leaning on marble counter smiling
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Finn Partners | Get a Taste of Jamaica

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Taste of Jamaica

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The South Beach Food and Wine Festival takes place in Miami every year. However, they are trying to take this culinary celebration international.  The first extension was planned for a Taste of Jamaica, so for this year’s food and wine festival featured Jamaican cuisine. The South Beach Food and Wine Festival invited Jamaica’s most famous chefs to take over the festival and treat guests to a night of Caribbean flavors. We were asked to film the event.

 

Our mission was to capture the spirit of Jamaica at the South Beach Food and Wine Festival. They wanted a video that you could almost get a taste of Jamaica in every shot. The magic and success of this video lie in the post-production editing work and our equipment. We used awesome RED cameras capable of filming stellar shots in low light. Our cameras and camera work really preserved the color and atmosphere of the event. During post-production, we used a quick editing style to capture the vibe and pace of the event. This is why the video is so lively as if you are actually there.

 

We pulled off some magic to capture this story and tell an accurate narrative of the life and energy of the South Beach Food and Wine Festival in Miami. Perhaps we will be invited to Taste of Jamaica by Finn Partners again to help tell the next chapter of this exciting culinary saga.

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Purebred Breeders

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Purebred Breeders

This is a commercial we shot for Purebred Breeders. They have put their efforts into helping families find their new family member by putting together a set of screening services that make sure the breeders you deal with are ones you can trust.

 

They make certain the puppies coming to their respective new families undergo thorough health screening by their veterinarians shortly before getting adopted.

 

Purebred Breeders simply assists you with making sure future puppy parents are well informed and ready to provide their new family member with the needed love and care they deserve.

Storyboard art for Purebred Breeders.
Storyboard art for Purebred Breeders.
Storyboard art for Purebred Breeders.
Storyboard art for Purebred Breeders.
Storyboard art for Purebred Breeders.
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Ranger Technical Resources

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Ranger Good Works

Ranger Good Works is a nonprofit charity associated with Ranger Technical Resources in Fort Lauderdale. Their mission is to close the education gap separating school districts.

 

How do they achieve this? By supporting underfunded institutions across South Florida “through community outreach, donations, volunteering, technology distribution, marketing efforts, software services, and connections.”

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Technology and Proficiency

Computer coding is a present-day skill, designed for the future.

 

We live in a Digital Age, and our education system needs to participate in this.

 

Computer technologies are a requirement for standard education, today. Students without access to computer technologies are more likely to fall behind their peers in testing and reading proficiency. But we have to realize that…

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RESULTS

Not every school is funded equally.

Technology is expensive. In some areas, it is hard to justify spending on computers when other, more immediate expenses need to be addressed (like school lunches). Computers (a whole classroom’s full, to be exact) are just not in every school’s budget.

 

Unfortunately, it is the children who suffer these shortcomings.

 

Ranger Good Works recognizes this. They support the community by supplying underfunded schools with great learning materials. They believe that every child deserves an equal education… and they’re right.

 

Community Partners – C&I Studios and Ranger Good Works

RESULTS

The Hour of Code

The Hour of Code is an international initiative that promotes the importance of computer science in young learners.

 

We joined Ranger Good Works and a sea of volunteers to provide exciting, challenging learning opportunities for over 800 deserving kids at Dillard Elementary because we, too, believe that effective community outreach serves to empower individuals and groups.

 

Volunteering our marketing services meant helping Ranger Good Works fulfill their mission for the community. It was a no-brainer. Providing the means for disadvantaged youth to overcome present and future obstacles was a great honor.

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Truly Great Homes

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TRULY GREAT HOMES

603 E Calle Laureles, Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, California. The pinnacle of luxury and beauty, where homes are more than just a place to live, their a work of art.

Truly Great Homes commissioned a video and some photography for this house is tucked away in the hills. It is lavish in every detail of its design: from the cobblestone driveway to the large windows adorning the living room.

This property spent no expense in terms of aesthetics or comfort. Stacked with views, a balcony, and hardwood floors, this home is a haven in the mountains for anyone who fancies it.

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View of a patio area outside with black iron fencing surrounding grilling unit and lounge chair in the background.
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View of kitchen area of a house with granite countertops overlooking a valley. There is a large stainless steel refrigerator/freezer.
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View of a living room area with a large screen TV and wrap around couch. There is also a privacy screen in the background.
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Land Rover UK Savage Defender

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Land Rover
UK Savage Defender

Savage Defender brings the USA the beautiful Land Rover Defender. This was incredible to make and be a part of.

 

We hosted a Defender inside the studio during New Years in honor of its USA debut. This machine drips power and sex appeal, so we made a video to match its characteristics and show off the details of the interior and exterior of the vehicle.

 

The time lapse within the video was the actual New Years “Lets Get Weird” event we held with the Defender as the centerpiece.

 

Gold Coast Magazine

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Gold Coast Magazine

Capturing Culinary Standouts for Gold Coast Magazine

Every city has its hidden culinary gems, but someone has to shine a light on them. Gold Coast Magazine has long been that spotlight for Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant dining scene. When they needed a fresh, compelling visual narrative for their annual “Best New Restaurants” feature, our team stepped in to capture the soul of each restaurant and the chefs who bring these dishes to life.

 

Restaurants are more than menus. They are the lifeblood of local communities and tourist destinations, crafted by people working long hours behind kitchen doors most guests never see. Our goal for Gold Coast Magazine was to photograph not just the food, but the atmosphere, the people, and the passion that make Fort Lauderdale’s culinary scene so rich and ever-changing.

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Gold Coast Magazine

Capturing Culinary Standouts for Gold Coast Magazine

Every city has its hidden culinary gems, but someone has to shine a light on them. Gold Coast Magazine has long been that spotlight for Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant dining scene. When they needed a fresh, compelling visual narrative for their annual “Best New Restaurants” feature, our team stepped in to capture the soul of each restaurant and the chefs who bring these dishes to life.

 

Restaurants are more than menus. They are the lifeblood of local communities and tourist destinations, crafted by people working long hours behind kitchen doors most guests never see. Our goal for Gold Coast Magazine was to photograph not just the food, but the atmosphere, the people, and the passion that make Fort Lauderdale’s culinary scene so rich and ever-changing.

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Showcasing Fort Lauderdale’s Culinary Pulse

Gold Coast Magazine’s Best Restaurants and chef features capture Fort Lauderdale’s dining scene as it really feels right now. Our video and photos pull readers into these kitchens and dining rooms long before they ever sit down.

This kind of video production and photography keeps the story going long after the magazine hits the stands. It gives restaurants images that stay in people’s heads and push them to book a table at that place they’ve been meaning to try. Good visuals make people curious. And in the case of food photography, they also make them hungry.

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Chef presenting a vibrant Sushi dish with orange peel, cherry, carrots and lettuce.
Chef presenting french fries and burger with pickle and tomato
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Closeup of a fish dish with broccoli and peppers
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Helium Creative

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Helium Creative

Helium Creative is a design agency that we have worked with in the past. We’re actually neighbors here in FAT Village, so getting asked to be behind the camera for this project was very special to us.

 

We love creativity in the workplace and so does Helium Creative, which made filming their company profile all the fun we could have imagined it would be.

 

We love it when we get the opportunity to work with other local art communities that strive impact our community in the same way we do.

 

We firmly believe that we should solidify and fortify bonds with companies who are trying to achieve our same dreams and desires.

 

It is our belief that community comes before all, and the work we’ve been able to do with Helium Creative is the perfect example of the creative juggernaut our community continues to become.

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View of room with art, furniture and Christmas tree
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Basil Hayden

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Basil Hayden's Bourbon Whiskey

Basil Hayden is one finest bourbon whiskeys on the market today. Owned by the Jim Beam Brands Company, Basil Hayden prides themselves in everything that is handmade specifically with the finest ingredients available. Keeping that in mind, we approached this spot with a mindset of handcrafted precision and care.

 

We asked our friend Alicia Rose, who bartends at our Next Door location, to mix one of our specialty cocktails: The William Shakespeare. We like to build everything we do from the ground up in order to make sure we apply our high standards to the details of what we do, so collaborating with a brand like Basil Hayden is always a pleasure.

Bradford Marine

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Bradford Marine Yacht Sales: Jade Mary

Fort Lauderdale has always been a hub for yachting in South Florida. As such, nautical sports have always been an integral part of the community, and Bradford Marine Yacht Sales has been a staple name within the industry.

 

 

Today, the Bradford Marine Companies are renowned for their sales, charter services, as well as their full refit and repair services.

 

 

They recently approached us about developing a spot for their vessel: the Jade Mary.

 

 

We wanted to present how sleek, fast, and classy the boat is without losing its quintessence in translation.

Explore Cuisine

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Noel Elie

NOEL ELIE

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Day By Day

Having produced thousands of videos for an array of purposes over the years, we have our finger on the pulse of media creation that is unlike your typical marketing agency. So, a request for a “viral video,” while it may seem difficult to execute, was a welcome challenge for our team of craftsmen.

What really turned up the heat was the fact that we had a single day to produce both the one-minute spot and shoot crisp product photography. We were excited to take on the challenge and proud of the solution we conceived.

In the end, we cut a hilarious video that achieved the client’s goals. The commercial has over 3 million views and counting, entirely positive feedback, and you might just see it on your next JetBlue flight.

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We created a gallery of crisp lifestyle photography to support ongoing marketing initiatives revolving around GhostPillow’s new viral video content.

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Behind The Scenes

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Makeup artist wearing face shield and mask applying makeup on a female
Makeup artist wearing face shield and mask applying makeup on a female
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Makeup artist wearing face shield and mask applying makeup on a female
Makeup artist wearing face shield and mask applying makeup on a female

Tapping into certain distribution channels was an essential factor in the pursuit of viral success. We could not simply air GhostBed’s new video on cable television, Amazon, social media platforms and so on. We had to broaden our scope. So, we secured ad space on JetBlue and American Airlines. This not only positioned our content for immediate success, but it also broadened our viewership, essentially putting our commercial front-and-center for a wider range of audiences stemming across very unique demographics. We also thought the ad placement pretty clever as it would resonate more strongly than if the viewer had seen it while chilling on their sofa. Airplanes aren’t really known for their comfort, after all.

California Cowboy

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Video Production & Photography

We worked on tight timelines. So, we included both our video and photography departments on the first media days. We split up, filming instructional videos in one warehouse and photographing website content in another. During this time our marketing and web development teams collaborated to design, build and populate a new website in a month.

 

During our deep-dive into the brand, we decided that the best way to portray CarOffer was through moody, dimly lit media. Given that the brands in the used car industry, especially dealerships, use bright colors and sterile photography, we chose to flip the script. We needed the CarOffer image to dominate the visual field just as their software was expected to dominate the industry.

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Video Production & Photography

We worked on tight timelines. So, we included both our video and photography departments on the first media days. We split up, filming instructional videos in one warehouse and photographing website content in another. During this time our marketing and web development teams collaborated to design, build and populate a new website in a month.

 

During our deep-dive into the brand, we decided that the best way to portray CarOffer was through moody, dimly lit media. Given that the brands in the used car industry, especially dealerships, use bright colors and sterile photography, we chose to flip the script. We needed the CarOffer image to dominate the visual field just as their software was expected to dominate the industry.

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African American female model smiling and posing in a light blue and white bathrobe
African American female model smiling and posing in a bathrobe that is dark blue with orange Koi fish patterns on it
African American female model smiling and posing in a bathrobe that is dark blue with orange Koi fish patterns on it
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Female model with long blond hair smiling and posing in a dark blue and white bathrobe
Female model with long blond hair posing in a light blue and white bathrobe
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Fraternal Order of Police

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The Journey of Fraternal order of Police

Our goal with this project was to deliver an informative video, raise awareness, and build donations for the mission of the Fraternity Order of Police. We needed the video to evoke a sense of empathy from the viewer; seeing these officers act in such a selfless manner—to prompt the viewer to want to get involved and, hopefully, donate.

 

Capturing the gratitude and goodwill between the community members and their law enforcement officers was a great exercise in documentary-style video production techniques, involving on-your-feet improvisation and expert skill.

The Purpose

We were thrilled that this project came about during the time of the Turkey Drive, an annual initiative begun by the Fraternal Order of Police, in partnership with the Fort Lauderdale Black Police Officers Association, of delivering meals to underserved communities and families in need.

 

On the ground, our film crew worked its magic in capturing the event live while it happened. The action, the emotion, all candid and organic on film. Our RED camera systems following the boxed meals being passed from officer to officer in what is described by one as a “human chain,” serving a community reliant on these officers’ efforts as a means to feed their families for Thanksgiving.

 

Because it was a charitable organization, begun with the incentive of promoting community engagement, we emphasized showcasing the reactions of the community members themselves. We trained our lenses upon those live moments, during the distribution of Thanksgiving meals, to capture the pleasure, the gratitude on the faces of the community members, to immortalize the emotion of that day.

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Stills In Motion

The stills we lifted from this video proved just as emotive as the video itself, thanks to the cinematic quality of our 8k camera systems. In the end, it was a film for which we, and the Fraternal Order of Police, felt incredible pride.

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