Bonesteel Films

HGTV Green Home 2012 - "Curb Appeal" video

2012-02-08T16:00:00.000-05:00

Bonesteel Films produced three videos for HGTV on-line and their Building of the HGTV Dream Home website. Set amid the beauty of Utah's Wasatch mountains and along the Provo river, these videos focus on the homes design and construction and feature GMC's Sierra truck passively integrated into content.

GMC - "Curb Appeal" from Bonesteel Films on Vimeo.

New Biltmore Spot - "Biltmore Speaks"

2012-01-31T14:20:00.000-05:00

Bonesteel Films collaborated with Biltmore to produce two new broadcast commercials highlighting seasonal specials and the imaginative storytelling of Biltmore's audio tour.

Bonesteel has a New Website!

2012-01-26T11:35:00.000-05:00

We are excited to announce the launch of our slick new website, and a fresh new logo! Take a look over at www.BonesteelFilms.com and let us know what you think. We're always adding new videos so check back often to see what we've been up to!

Promoting healthy eating for Go RVing.

2011-09-07T13:51:00.000-04:00

We crafted a spot for air on FOOD TV to promote healthy eating while RVing. Of Course, sponsored by GO RVing. Shot in Florida in the middle of winter.

Loctite vignette for GAC.

2011-08-24T13:11:00.000-04:00

Singer-songwriter Paul Cataldo stars in a new piece of branded content for the GAC network.

Bonesteel Films flips the switch on new spot.

2011-08-10T11:35:00.000-04:00

We created a fun, effective :30 commercial for electrical device manufacturer Leviton. A perfect spot to run on their key demographic networks HGTV and DIY.

Sandburg doc and Winston-Salem's RiverRun festival reviewed online

2011-04-14T14:38:00.001-04:00

Sandburg doc and Winston-Salem's RiverRun festival reviewed online — The Day Carl Sandburg Died

Winston Salem's RiverRun International Film Festival's line up, including The Day Carl Sandburg Died documentary was reviewed by Winston Salem's Yes Weekly, with a flattering little nugget about the film, "masterfully constructed and inspirational visual essay on the legendary poet, writer and folk singer"... This precedes the world premiere on, April 15th, 16th and 17th!

The Day Carl Sandburg Died

Carl Sandburg documentary film completed

2010-12-29T16:28:00.000-05:00

After more than five years of research and production Bonesteel Films has completed the feature documentary "The Day Carl Sandburg Died" telling the story of Sandburg's remarkable life and the resurgence of interest in this revolutionary American writer. For more back story on the film visit; www.thedaycarlsandburgdied.com and the blog site connected.

ThermoFisher Scientific marketing

2010-12-29T16:24:00.000-05:00

Bonesteel Films has recently created marketing videos for ThermoFisher Scientific communicating essential product attributes for an international marketplace. Relying almost entirely on visuals, a variety of camera and lighting techniques were used to create exceptionally modern imagery of these scientific devices.

HGTV Dream Home 2011

2010-12-29T16:19:00.000-05:00

Once again, Bonesteel films produced a series of video for HGTV on the Building of the HGTV Dream Home 2011 in Stowe, Vermont. Working closely with the home planner, Jack Thomasson and the home builder, Brendan O'Reilly these three minute video capture the real stories from the foundation to the finishing of the home help the avid on-line community follow the ins and outs of building the remarkable HGTV Dream Home.

Biltmore on the big screen

2010-12-29T16:17:00.000-05:00

Bonesteel Films produced a dramatic theater presentation for Biltmore's reception ticket center. This four minute film features aerial cinematography and other complex camera work to present the dramatic imagery and fascinating history of America's largest home. Catch it at the reception/ticket center theater at Biltmore.

Bonesteel Films' ADDY Awards

2010-03-10T12:21:00.000-05:00

Bonesteel Films is proud to announce that four projects it was involved with received ADDY awards at Asheville's inaugural AAF Awards or ADDYs presented on Feb. 20 in Asheville, N.C..

Our creative collaboration with Biltmore netted two awards; "Biltmore Christmas" won a Gold ADDY® for National TV, and "Biltmore General Awareness" took a Silver ADDY® as well (both can be seen in previous blog posts below).

In addition a PSA for the Western North Carolina Aids Project (WNCAP) which we produced won a Gold ADDY® Award and Mosaic ADDY®.

Our friend Connie Aridas, of Connie Aridas Creative also won a Gold ADDY® Award and BEST OF SHOW ADDY® for a spot we edited for her client, Carolina Alliance Bank.

An almost unbelievable Christmas at Biltmore

2009-12-04T07:30:00.000-05:00

Possibly the most complicated spot we've ever produced, the spot rolls along to a majestic conclusion with no signs of the complexity behind it. We shot almost the entire spot 'day for night' effecting the daytime footage into magical Christmas evening as a family heads to Biltmore.

The moon, stars and the cars headlights, even the images you see out the car's windows and the reflections on them were added in post. In fact, the car was in a studio not even moving during the shooting of the interior scenes.

Editing, Compositing and Color Grading by Evan Schafer, Producing by Matthew Gellert and an original music score was created by Steven Heller.

HGTV Dream Home

2009-10-14T16:30:00.000-04:00

For the fourth year in a row, Bonesteel Films has produced broadcast and web content for the Building of HGTV Dream Home. From the foundation to final landscaping Bonesteel Films produced segments ranging from radiant floor heating to Contemporary Adobe design.

This years location in New Mexico featured unique challenges for the crew; including rattlesnakes and tarantulas...

Working with Scripps' producer Amy Wilson and V.P. Sue Pendleton is always a pleasure.

Shooting HGTV Dream Home planner Jack Thomasson on site

Smooth Air

2009-10-14T16:18:00.000-04:00

Shooting new aerials for Biltmore allowed us to use the latest technology for camera stabilization, the Cineflex HD system. Dodging weather and getting the shots required close collaboration with the folks at Biltmore and the helicopter crew, all coordinated by Bonesteel Films' producer Matthew Gellert. In the air was director Paul Bonesteel and Biltmore staff producer Robin Turner Oswald, pilot Rudy Ribbeck and camera operator Frank Ryde.

The Magnificence of Biltmore

2009-09-01T14:54:00.000-04:00

This summer, the personal nature of a visit to Biltmore was the focus of a new spot created to communicate the introspection that visitors can experience on the estate.

Classical and serene, this spots intentions are to broadly engage the viewer with the magnificence of Biltmore.

Polaris Ranger 'Short Story'

2009-08-12T14:59:00.000-04:00

Produced for the DIY Network, Bonesteel Films was responsible for production on a series of integrated commercials called 'Short Stories', this time featuring the Polaris Ranger.

Cast and shot outside Minneapolis, Minnesota the story follows the renovation and construction of a family firepit and patio.

HGTV - Short Stories - Polaris from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

PSAs for Western North Carolina Aids Project

2009-07-12T14:47:00.000-04:00

In June, WNCAP, Western North Carolina Aids Project kicked off it's "I need you to Know" campaign of PSA. Bonesteel Films produced these in coordination with the WNCAP team.

Producing four versions with variations on the same theme, the PSA have since been re-edited for use nationally by other Aids advocacy groups. They are available to see on the WNCAP site.

Chicago/Galesburg Trip

2009-06-22T16:03:00.000-04:00

Paul, Neeley and Evan made one more trip though Chicago and out to Galesburg, Il to the birthplace of Carl Sandburg to shoot some recreation footage for the Sandburg documentary. We used local Galesburg-ian actors to play the roles of Carl as a 12 year old, Carl in his mid-twenties, Carl's traveling salesman partner, George Dickenson and the farm wife they sell Stereoscopic viewers to.

Aside from shooting at the birthplace, we also shot in the beautiful Orpheum theatre in downtown Galesburg, some of the many corn fields in the area and along dusty, dirt roads.

Many thanks go out to the folks at the birthplace for once again letting us invade their space, our actors and our tireless PA Keegan.

The Orpheum Theatre. Galesburg, IL

DIY Network - Craftsman Tools Commercial

2009-04-07T13:37:00.000-04:00

Bonesteel Films was hired by DIY network to produce a series of spots for Craftsman Tools, highlighting real people using their products. Production on this spot took place in Florida and was edited here in house. The spot is airing currently on the DIY network with more spots in the series to follow soon.

Craftsman Commercial from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

Bigger, Better, Faster, More!

2009-04-06T13:46:00.000-04:00

If the term "Over 300MB/sec with 6TB of storage." doesn't get you as excited as it does for us, let us break it down for you.

We just received delivery of our new storage solution and now have the ability to do multiple streams of full-res uncompressed HD. Also, because it's a RAID, all of the data is protected. If a drive fails, the data is automatically rebuilt and the work can continue.

Biltmore New Rooms Campaign

2009-03-17T12:13:00.000-04:00

Recently, we produced a new series of spots for Biltmore, advertising the grand opening of their new suite of rooms. The process of re-doing the rooms was a three year project for Biltmore, and Bonesteel Films was there to capture all of the different stages. Shot completely in HD, the commercial combines before and after images to showcase the amazing restoration process.

Digital effects were created in house, adding the lens flares and shafts of light emanating from the rooms which created the dramatic mood intended.

Biltmore "New Rooms" from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

CapStrat Anti-Smoking Campaign

2008-08-13T16:25:00.000-04:00

Bonesteel Films was hired to produce a series of Anti-Smoking spots for the advertising agency CapStrat. Production was done around the Asheville area.

TRU - "Playground" from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

TRU - "Interview" from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

Biltmore Summer 2008

2008-06-01T14:58:00.000-04:00

Our latest spot for Biltmore. A high speed camera and a Steadicam are a beautiful combo.

Biltmore - "Summer 2008" from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

Biltmore Festival of Flowers 2009

2008-04-21T12:09:00.000-04:00

It was a busy 2 days over at Biltmore shooting footage for Festival of Flowers 2009. We always try to stay a year ahead so we are able to launch the commercial right as the flowers are coming up. This years production included a 30' jib arm that was flown above the gardens, giving us a unique birds eye view of the patterns of flowers. All the footage was captured in pristine HD with the Zeiss Digi Prime lens system, giving us stunning optical and image quality.

Biltmore Festival of Flowers 2008

2008-03-21T11:24:00.000-04:00

Festival of Flowers is back at Biltmore and the first wave of spring flowers is in full bloom. Check out this years spot.

Biltmore - "Festival of Flowers 2008" from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

Renuzit Short Stories

2008-02-16T10:28:00.000-05:00

We recently wrapped production on another wave of HGTV Short Stories, this time for Renuzit air fresheners. Shooting was done in Asheville and lasted 2 days and post production, including editorial and color grading, was done in house. Check out the first of 3 segments here.

HGTV - "Renuzit" from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

Renuzit Webisodes

2008-02-15T11:42:00.000-05:00

In addition to the Short Stories, we produced 6 webisodes for Renuzit based off the theme "Designing with the Senses". Sight, Smell, Hearing, Taste and Touch were all highlighted as host Taniya Nayak guides the viewer through different tips and ideas to bring the senses in to the design of a house.

These videos break the mold of traditional T.V. and web productions by using a Bonesteel dubbed "Host Cam" mixed with conventional shots and angles.

HGTV - "Renuzit Webisode" from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

Biltmore Christmas

2007-10-25T16:16:00.000-04:00

No one does Christmas like Biltmore and it took 35mm film, one hundred feet of dolly track and two overnight shoots at American's largest home to capture the magic of a little girl's Christmas morning dream.

Biltmore - "Christmas" from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

Carl Sandburg Documentary

2007-10-01T16:18:00.000-04:00

On-going production and research continues on director Paul Bonesteel's tenth documentary film on American icon, Carl Sandburg. For more in-depth news and a variety of interview clips, check out Paul's Carl Sandburg production blog.

Biltmore Fall Spot

2007-09-15T17:07:00.000-04:00

Biltmore - "Harvest" from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

Shooting HD in France

2007-09-10T15:53:00.000-04:00

The HDX900 spent it's first trip oversees with Director Paul Bonesteel and crew in Lyon, France shooting HD material for a documentary telling the story of Biltmore's extensive efforts for authentic historic restoration of several of it's rooms.

CFNC.org

2007-07-16T16:10:00.000-04:00

Dairy farm. Soccer Field. Kitchen. Asheville's got it all.
Real world locations set the tone for a 3 spot package we produced for the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) with Winston-Salem's creative juggernaut Cassels.Caywood.Love.

CFNC - "Farmer" from Paul Bonesteel on Vimeo.

HDX-900

2007-07-01T16:10:00.000-04:00

We have been shooting HD for awhile, but we finally added a full-size HD camera package to our in-house arsenal. Say hello to our little friend: the HDX-900. With the same image sensor as the trusted Varicam, but with updated electronics and smaller tapes, this is a solid HD camera.
and what better way to welcome the HDX to the Bonesteel family, than sticking it on a jib arm and swinging it out over the roof of the Biltmore.