O.A.R. Red Rocks/Standing on a Burning Hot Sun

This past summer Vital Companies worked with O.A.R. to produce their “Live on Red Rocks” DVD and its accompaniment, the 45-minute documentary, “Standing on a Burning Hot Sun”.  Vital traveled to New York and Maryland with the band to film two shows on their Summer Crush concert tour, using this footage to create the short documentary. 

While touring with the band, the crew captured O.A.R.’s most personal and genuine moments to create a video that truly shows what a summer concert series means to the band as well as the fans.  It includes 22 live songs, interviews with O.A.R. as well as interviews with its fans along with backstage footage and fan provided content.  The Red Rocks release is the first live DVD to include the horn section that joined the band on their past two summer tours.  Released in conjunction with the DVD is the live audio CD.  They are both available in physical form and also in HD on iTunes. 

The Red Rocks package was released November 20, 2012. 

Emmy Awards

We attended the Regional Emmy Awards this year in Louisville, KY in late July.  Even though we were nominated for two Emmies we failed to bring home the statue. After winning last year it made it a bit of a long ride home, but we’re still thankful for what we accomplished. It truly is an honor to just be nominated.

Thank You for a Great 2012!

All of us at Vital Companies would like to thank our clients and friends for a terrific year in 2012!  We extend a warm welcome to our new clients and are excited to start building long-lasting relationships.  We are already off to a busy start in 2013.  2012 saw the first year of FFOCOL and we want to thank all of the supporters and sponsors, what a great success it was!  We are already lining films up for 2013 so be on the lookout for more news throughout the year! 

New Hires 2012

In 2012, three new employees were added to the Vital team.  Halle joined in June, with a BFA in both Photography and Sculpture from Ohio University.  She previously worked at Nordstrom as well as a local restaurant group.  With the goal of getting back into the creative scene, she came to Vital to work directly with the development team, managing client relations as well as assisting the creative team on video and photo shoots.

A recent graduate of The Ohio State University, Fontine came to Vital in September from The Jerome Schottenstein Center.  Fontine was heavily involved with the first year of The Film Festival of Columbus.  Her seasoned production skills and go-getter attitude helped the event skyrocket past its initial expectations.  Fontine is Vital Companies’ new Front Office Manager.

By way of Chicago, Natalie joined Vital in October.  She received a master’s degree in Cinema and Media Studies from the University of Chicago and became an inside sales coordinator at local Chicago company, Equipment Dynamics Inc.   This past Fall Natalie moved to Ohio and joined Vital as their new Projects Manager.  She works with the development team as well as production. 

CCAD MFA + Portfolio

Vital recently joined forces with Columbus College of Art & Design. CCAD is in the third year of its MFA program.  Vital is producing an overview recruitment video of the new graduate studies experience. Vital interviewed students and staff about the program as well as followed them through their day-to-day classes and personal art practice in their studios. 

Vital is also creating CCAD’s new “Portfolio How-To” video for prospective students.  Through interviews as well as motion graphics, the video focuses on the general guidelines of what makes a strong portfolio and steps for how to put one together. The video aims to help all art students with their portfolio, not just CCAD applicants.  The collaboration is an exciting opportunity for Vital to work with fellow artists.