Issue No. 209   September 2011

SOLIDLINE OPENS NEW PRODUCTION FACILITY IN CHICAGO LOOP

 

Atrium
The 12th Floor Atrium at 180 W Washington.

 

The new SolidLine offices are up and running in Chicago's downtown loop! After more than a year of planning and preparation the SolidLine crew has completed a large scale move that expanded the production offices and is providing a much more productive, creative work environment for the crew.

 

The new SLM offices, which occupy the entire 12th floor at 180 West Washington in Chicago, feature 3 Avid editing suites, a full Art Department, Digital Rapids encoding system, a 30x25 studio space with dressing room, and plenty of other production offices and creative spaces.

 

"It is great to have a work space that we were able to create

Edit 1
Upstairs in Edit Suite 1.

that flows seamlessly with our unique production process," states SolidLine Creative Director Michael Kromm. "We're still the same company, but now our space reflects who we are and is already working to make us all more productive!" 

 

So if you are in the Chicago area make sure to stop on by and check us out - we would love to see you!

 

SOLIDLINE TO PRODUCE 'LIVE' WEB BROADCASTS

 

Food Network celebrity chef and TV star Alton Brown is on deck for the first SolidLine produced broadcast for the National Society of Leadership and Success. The SolidLine Media crew will be producing 6 live webcasts from October thru March of 2012 for the Society. The Society is a nationwide community of college students and leaders who are dedicated to create lasting positive change within themselves, their communities, and their peers. The Society broadcasts will be produced at colleges and universities across the country, from New Jersey to Arizona to Utah.

 

The first live broadcast featuring Alton Brown will take place on October 4th in Madison, New Jersey.

 

SLM WORKS WITH HEY CHAMP ON "SILVER CITY" MUSIC VIDEO

 

The SolidLine crew worked with close friends Hey Champ on their new music video "Silver City" off their Anything at All EP. The production, which features their beloved Windy City, was shot throughout Chicago earlier this year. 

 

"The boys and I at Hey Champ appreciate SolidLine's production support during the 'Silver City' music video shoot in Chicago," states Hey Champ Lead Singer Saam Hagshenas. "Their expertise helped make the video a complete success." 

 

WATCH: Hey Champ's "Silver City" music video

 

BUS SCHEDULE
SLM Travel Map Sept 2011

 

Last Month's Puzzler

 

SolidLine's incorporated name is KV Media Group, Inc. What does the "KV" stand for? 

Congrats to SolidLine fan Marci Ammerman from Avfuel who correctly identified the "K" and the "V" as "Kromm" and "Vass" - the co-owners of this well-oiled machine we call SolidLine. Congrats Marci and thanks for playing!

 

The New Puzzler!

Fall is just around the corner and that means the apple orchards are raking in the cash serving up apples, hot cider, cider donuts, pony rides, and every other jam, jelly and dip creation imaginable. And, if you have ever been to an apple orchard, you've probably wondered just what exactly is a bushel of apples? Well, today, you can test your apple bushel knowledge and win yourself a fancy prize!

 

The Question:

What is the approximate weight of a bushel of apples?

A. 65 lbs

B. 28 lbs

C. 35 lbs

D. 42 lbs

 

Think you know the answer?  Send it in to [email protected].  If you're the first correct respondent, then you will be sporting your very own very exclusive SolidLine fleece jacket. Good luck!

 

CREW PICS

Truck Loading 

 

Interns   Lisa Leslie

SLM Sign 

SLM Atrium   Edit 1 

      

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HAPPY SOLIDLINE CLIENTS

Working with SolidLine has been an incredibly rewarding experience for the EPEC for Veterans Project. At every step of the way, from planning to filming to editing, they have been both professional and responsive to our needs. They have also contributed creatively to our videos - from our selection of subjects to interview to editing to the final shape of the videos. SolidLine's professionalism is unparalleled and we are looking forward to continued collaboration with them.

 

Josh Hauser, MD, Buehler Center on Aging, Health and Society Palliative Care
Northwestern University 

 

ABOUT SOLIDLINE

SolidLine Media is a full service production house focused on the development and creation of 'smart' video productions across the US and the world. Our full-time in-house crew of professionals can handle any video production project, and create a final product that is fun to watch, and entertaining.

 

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MEET THE CREW

 

Ali Miller 

2 Qs with SolidLine Production Assistant Allison Miller

 

You started 2 weeks before the office move...what's it been like seeing SolidLine transform into the new space? 

Exceptionally amusing and fun!  I was happy to be a part of the moving process and put my bubble-wrapping and packing skills to the test.  The crew is very deserving of such a respectable office to work in; not to mention the amount of space gained with the move!  Everyone's hard work has paid off and it's been an awesome experience thus far.

 

What's the most unique thing you have learned so far on set?

How to tighten the blade of a push lawn mower.  This is something I will never forget and will always be happy to share with others! 

ASK THE CREW

What's your favorite part of the new office?

 

Mike Petrik, Art Director

Having a window. 

 

Ed Boe, Director of Photography / Editor

That I get to share an office with Kevin.
 

Kevin Wright, Production Coordinator

The secret doorway that puts me in the head of John Malkovich...and that I get to share an office with Ed.

 

Justin Younger, Motion Graphics Artist

My fancy new Mac. 

 

Marcus Leshock, Writer

The shower, I love it!

 

Allison Miller, Production Assistant

The fact that the chairs in the Atrium match the new mahogany wood flooring. Phew!!!

 

Alex Blanchette, Fall Production Intern

The dry-erase wall in the Production Office. Who doesn't love writing on walls?

 

Michael Kromm, Creative Director

The new HD encoding technology, Digital Rapids. It has been quite a learning curve, but will greatly benefit our clients.

 

Greg Vass, Executive Producer

I love the comfortable spaces as well as the new signage and branding - the place is definitely SolidLine!

 

CREW PICS

Super Kevin 

Soundstage Filming 

Macs 

 

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