Comments on: Grape Radio - Our First Documentary

By: Dan Klass

Dan Klass — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:21:41 +0000

Gorgeous. Just gorgeous. Well done all. Simply outstanding.

Dan Klass

By: Mark A. Ryan

Mark A. Ryan — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:24:22 +0000

Hi Bruce,

While I share your enthusiasm for the possibilities of podcasting, I must say that top-quality video doesn’t happen by accident. There is no substitute for working with a qualified and professional crew. I regularly direct and shoot for Discovery, BBC, MTV, etc. Jay Selman is a master producer, tireless organizer, interviewer, and idea-generator. Eric Anderson is also a top-rate interviewer with an encyclopedic knowledge of wine.

There aren’t any secrets, the formula is simple:

A professional crew.
40 hours of interviews over a one-year period.
4 weeks of editing, sourcing stock photos, music, color correction, and audio mixing.

Regards,
Mark A. Ryan
Director, “Stewards of the Land”

By: Bruce Sharpe

Bruce Sharpe — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:07:50 +0000

Outstanding! The production values are excellent and the writing, editing and pacing outclass many pro documentaries I have seen. It really shows the promise of podcasting: great things happen when high-quality tools become accessible to those who have a passion for the subject matter.

I would love to know more about how it was all done, from the cameras to the division of labor to the time it all took. I’m sure many other podcasters would be interested too.

Bruce

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:05:55 +0000

Thanks Brent! Your kind words are appreciated.

Michael

By: D. Brent Miller

D. Brent Miller — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:36:03 +0000

Michael, This is a great production, or should I say grape production!

You have been a leader and teacher in helping others start their podcasting, me included. So as this new media evolves, there is plenty of rooom for new productions on the Internet.

Thanks.

Brent