I have not been around for a while. I have been lazy and busy, sorry.

Last week we completed a thirty day project for Freelife. The project was a lot of fun with a chance to do lots of nice table top and green screen. The client reports the release was a huge success. The clients happiness really is the greatest reward.

Lizarlandvideo.com has been very fortunate do work on many MLM (Network Marketing Videos) the last few years. These companies always demand the highest quality and have the budget to get it done.

Lizette and I also went to LA last week to purchase a few new items and have a couple of HMI lights repaired. It is very nice to be so close to LA and all the vendors.

Lizardland will be participating in Networking Phoenix's Spring signature event. We are all very excited about this opportunity. We look forward to seeing many old friends here and meeting many new ones.

Lastly Lizardlandvideo.com will be relocating our offices and studios in the coming weeks. Our new facilities will be larger and more client friendly. I will keep you all posted when we have a confirmed address.

Grips Versus Carnies (The Body Count)

Now, as we all know on the field of battle brave warriors must fall. In the battle of Lizardlandvideo.com V Carnies there were many fearless combatants who gave all for the glory of victory.

Once a Phoenix video production crew establishes a beach head they are hard to dislodge without a fierce counter attack. Lizaarland was firmly entrenched on enemy (carnie) territory when the first reports of casualties were reported to HQ.

It was noted early in this campaign that a particularly devious carnie was sniping at the lead force of grips. It was further noted in dispatches from the front that this carnie was a female. Although, I must admit from the dossier I received this is still undecided.

Her form of attack was to divert the grips attention by constantly circling their encampment and offering compliments to the boys. Now, you should know that this attack is very effective as grips seldom receive any female attention.

Just when it appeared all would be lost the fe-carnie mounted a zipper (no, not a grips, a carnival ride). This was a huge error in judgement as this sniper was soon lost to the dreaded Zipper Seizure. Soon an ambulance was called and the first casualty was carted away to the nearest hospital.

Even though this was a clear victory for the grips their spirits were crushed with the sudden loss of attention. Being the brave warrior, the Lizardland grips forged on and established a solid field of battle at the carnies strongest defense. The Zero Gravity Ride!

Oh, I must now report severe casualty from the grips. As two of the bravest soldiers (grips) ever to strap on a tool belt attacked this fearsome machine head on as others wailed in horror and sorrow. The final total from this failed assault: Two grips with serious tummy aches.

The loss of such men is hard to stomach but the film team fell back re-formed thier attack with renewed vigor and finally the carnies began to fail.

Slowly, one by one, the carnies silenced there massive machines of death, furled their flags, stilled their generator and retreated to the carnie rear.

Almost as soon as the battle began on that parking lot it was over and the Phoenix video production community stood alone on the field of battle, victorious once more. The Lizardlandvideo.com flag was hoisted and not a dry eye could be seen.

Once Every 43 Years!

I know I said I would be continuing my story of Lizardlandvideo.com versus the carnies and other tales from the Phoenix video production community. However, I have taken today off to celebrate the once in a lifetime appearance of my beloved Saints in the Superbowl.

Saints win! Saints win! Saints win!

les bon temps rouler' !!!!!!!!

I will continue the story from the battle front tomorrow.

Now the story continues with the tale of how one Phoenix video production team stared in the face of the menacing carnies and all the carnage that followed.

When the crack team from Lizardlandvideo.com showed up at the carnival in Mesa AZ two days ago they all had their game faces on and were prepared for the battle to ensue.

To make a strong showing and to provide maximum shock and awe to the dreaded carnie, all crew members arrived in force. We stormed the beach, um well parking lot, with grip trucks, generators and crew vehicles in mass. The carnies at first were a bit stunned and reeled under the initial attack but being the more seasoned warriors they quickly recovered and met us enforce before we could cross enemy territory.

Being the gentleman warriors and men of chivalry the generals of the opposing factions began the hostilities with a handshake and then the battle began. Grips began unloading lights and cables and approaching the lines of battle as the carnies gathered their forces and prepared a defense.

As the electrician for Lizardlandvideo.com prepared to lay the powerline the first counter attack was well underway by the carnies. Never before had a Phoenix video production seen such a shrewd defense. The two electrician stood toe to toe at the intersection of the carnies power cable and the film crews power cable as the carnie's electrician announced "there was no way the film genie power cable would cross the carnie's genie power cable".

This was a most unexpected development. Such resistance was not expected! After a brief skirmish the grip used his superior intellect and resources and quickly erected a pontoon bridge of apple boxes and successfully spanned the carnie's power line.

The opening skirmish had taken place and the mighty Lizardlandvideo.com grip had prevailed but the battle was far from over

Stay tuned for more tales from the Phoenix video production battle front tomorrow.....

Grips Versus Carnies

OK, so something I have always wondered about was an actual observable experiment last night.

I have always thought film crews were not much different than carnies or circus folk. I mean, think about it. Trucks roll up a bunch of unsavory looking characters bailout out, throw up some less than stable looking (very temporary) rigs, a lot of shouting ensues and then everything comes down and goes back in the trucks. Then the next morning. when the good locals arise, everything is gone except for the trash and smell of the celebration.

Lizarlandvideo.com, a Phoenix video production company had the rare pleasure of shooting a video at carnival in Mesa, AZ last night. There were many amazing shots gathered and many interesting moments observed as the much anticipated clash of the carnie and the grip finally occurred.

Stay stunned for more stories tomorrow.................

Education

Lizarlandvideo.com a Phoenix, AZ video production company is beginning a series of education videos designed to educate young film makers about all aspects of the video business. Joe Rawlins will be directing this series and Lizardland plans to make it available free of charge through it's website.

In the past two months Lizardland has wrapped up a number of exciting jobs utilizing almost all of their extensive inventory of HD video equipment. These jobs include a music video and several spots featuring motorcycles and stockcars. Be sure and visit our Vimeo page for updates or visit Lizarlandvideo.com a Phoenix video production company for samples and a complete equipment list.

Niche Media and Lizardlandvideo.com team up

Niche Media Teams up with LizardLand Video to Offer Innovative New SEO and Video Service Phoenix, Ariz., Jan 04, 2010 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Niche Media (http://nichemediaonline.com/) and LizardLand (http://lizardlandvideo.com/) are proud to announce that the two companies will be working together to provide "Video Search Optimization," a new facet in marketing that combines premium HD video production with search engine optimization services. Together, Niche Media and LizardLand aim to help clients remain relevant in the evolving search landscape by offering services that cater to the latest developments in search and video. Niche Media, LLC a Phoenix SEO (http://nichemediaonline.com/natural-search-engine-optimization) consultancy, was established in 2007 and has since been providing search optimization services to clients through pay per click advertising, traditional search optimization, social media and public relations. Niche Media has earned a reputation for leveraging both traditional and innovative tactics to increase visibility and cultivate brands in the online space. LizardLand, was also established in 2007 and has since produced award-winning HD videos for clients from their studio in Mesa. LizardLand, a Phoenix video production company (http://lizardlandvideo.com/), has primarily served large brands in the Network Marketing and/or Direct Sales industry. Paul Hudson, Executive Producer for LizardLand, is an Emmy-award-winning producer with a well-known reputation in the Dallas Advertising arena. Mr. Hudson and his small team of partners specialize in high-quality video production services on a national scale. Real time search has truly changed the world of search optimization. Companies and brand managers have historically spent years optimizing their web assets in hopes of eventually gaining visibility in the leading search engines. The growth in popularity of social media sites and blogs has changed the focus of search from stagnate pages to up-to-the-minute updates on everything from current events to product launches. Together, LizardLand and Niche Media aim to provide cutting edge multimedia and traditional content to help their clients stay ahead of the curve. "By leveraging traditional search optimization services in conjunction with video and social media we are able to help our clients remain visible in the highly competitive world of search," said Amanda Joyce (http://nichemediaonline.com/about), founder of Niche Media. "With the introduction of real-time search comes the responsibility of continuously producing quality multimedia content that speaks to both your target audience and the leading search engines." "YouTube is the real 'decision engine' out there," said Joe Rawlins, Associate Producer for LizardLand. "For a brand to permeate into the next decade, it must dominate now on YouTube as well as the leading search engines. By teaming up with Niche Media, we can offer 'Video Search Optimization' that establishes our clients in both arenas." To learn about these and other services offered by these two innovative companies visit them online at www.nichemediaonline.com or www.lizardlandvideo.com. About Niche Media Headquarted in Phoenix, Arizona Niche Media provides full service SEO, Public Relations and Social Media services to client throughout the United States. Established in 2007, Niche Media is quickly becoming one of Phoenix's most respected search marketing consultancies. To learn more about Niche Media, LLC contact us at 602.400.7178 or visit us online at nichemediaonline.com About LizardLand Video With operations in Phoenix and Salt Lake City, LizardLand's partners have a strong history with well-known brands, starting with large names like Pepsi and Samsung and such Direct Sales Companies as Isagenix and The Limu Company. Specializing in videos featuring packaged goods, we are looking to raise the bar of video production values in the Phoenix Valley. To learn more about LizardLand visit us online at www.lizardlandvideo.com or call as at 480.695.5085.

Teaser Campaign

Lizardlandvideo.com a Phoenix video production company has been in heavy production since the week after Thanksgiving on a new teaser campaign for a national client. These TV spots are very funny and a blast to produce. We have had to pull out our whole bag of tricks for these spots -- two fully loaded grip trucks, dollies, slider, HMI's -- pretty much everything.

We have been blessed by great creative, crew and, of course, the amazing Arizona winter weather.

We will post these videos very soon for everyone to enjoy.

It also looks like we are booked pretty solid through April, so things are going very well. So well in fact, we just added a new HD editing suite to our studio and new grip and lighting rental packages.

Visit Lizardlandvideo.com, a Phoenix Video Production Company for samples and more details.