Art & Taxes: When Art Imitates Life, The Only Certain Thing is a Flying Moose

Online, March 30, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Contact: Simone da Rosa
simone@stillsitting.net

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March 30, 2010. Widely known as leaders in providing dynamic video production for corporate and training clients, Flying Moose Pictures also has a deep history partnering with the arts community, which reciprocates by informing the Moose's energetic graphics and animation style and understanding. The Moose's trademark of high energy, mesmerizing but strictly germane visuals, staging and cuts, successfully integrate into performance on stage or video productions that document and market the performing arts.

Comedic monologist Josh Kornbluth (film 'Haiku Tunnel') and his seven-year internationally toured 'Love & Taxes' garnered many enthusiastic reviews, complimenting The Moose on the "innovative" and "fun" design of the graphics.

Following a wry Kornbluth observation about his Uniball pen obsession (they don't explode in your pocket, but just expire gracefully - like the Camille of pens), he values function following form: do your job elegantly, and never let them see your work. Similarly, the Moose's visual storytelling skills are designed to help draw in the audience, and include behind-stage animated graphics that reinforce and enhance Kornbluth's performance, all while never distracting spectators.

Another art-as-function value-add the Moose creative team brings are their tips for successful script development (moosepix.com > News) - including 3x5 cards, live and computer-voice draft readings, and Skype - which American Conservatory Theater (ACT)'s latest interpretation of Bertolt Brecht's Caucasian Chalk Circle (moosepix.com > News) benefited from. This show and its producers faced the challenge of selling audiences on Brecht's reputedly dry academic style, represented by a nearly bare stage, harsh lighting and breaking down of the fourth wall (actors speaking directly to the audience). The goal of Moose's video was to echo director John Doyle's (Sweeney Todd) creative stylization and present this world premiere as an engaging, playful and emotional experience. Using innovative and unique music, direction and scripting that tells the story without the audience having to learn the history of Brechtian theater, the Moose's behind-the-scenes video (moosepix.com > News) showcases the piece as bright, energetic and magnetic.

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About Flying Moose Pictures: A nine-year old San Francisco-based video production company, the Moose serves near and far marketing, training, and sales clients, in industries ranging from the arts to major construction, science, technology, and Fortune 500s. Principals Mark Leialoha and Jonathan Luskin focus on excellent client experience, and specialize in delivering engaging and effective visual storytelling. Contact the Moose: 415.647.6586 or moosepix.com > Contact, and see how visual storytelling can work for your firm.