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Behind The Lens - Minneapolis, MN “Adidas”

We are proud to release the latest episode of our Behind the Lens series, "Adidas - Minneapolis, Minnesota".  This 3rd installment offers a detailed look at the making of the spec. / test project, "Adidas: Head to Head."  The project showcases a literal “head to head” match-up of two rising stars in the world of table-tennis.

Collaboration has never been more of a key element in the creative industry.  Working on this production, our most elaborate test shoot to date, we tapped some of Minneapolis’ most talented production partners for a fast-paced evening of action sports capture.  This Behind the Len’s episode offers a glimpse into life on set shooting and producing visuals, as well as the key developments in post-production through editing, music and sound design. 

A common reaction to our Behind The Lens videos is that people don't realize just how much support and behind the scenes manpower goes into creating a project on this scale.

The episode was shot and edited by Nathaniel Schmidt, view the full list of cast and crew below and keep an eye out for some of them in the video.

Produced and Directed by Jonathan Chapman / JCP


Production - Bobbi Peacock


Assistant to Producer - John Fontana
Edit - Nathaniel Schmidt


Assistant Director - Tony Franklin
Director of Photography - Alex Horner
Aerial Photography - Picture Factory
Second Camera - Eric Schleicher


First A/C - Jules Ameel
Talent - Ahmed Zain / Henry Klaverkamp
Behind the Scenes - Nathaniel Schmidt / Bill Hickey
Art Department / Props / Wardrobe - Alison Hoekstra

Lighting - Michael Handley / Tasty Lighting Supply
Location Scout - Anne Healy 


Production Assistant - Angie Marasco
Production Assistant - Nicole Klein
Production Assistant - Jaclyn Greeman
Color Grading - Jonathan Chapman
Original Music - Nick Mihalevich / Cape Status
Behind the Lens Music Track - Egg Music
Foley Artist - Nick Leisenheimer