SolidLine Celebrates 11th Birthday // VOTE NOW: SLM Intern Editing Challenge // Adds 4th Motion Graphics Artist Position

Issue No. 308

August 2012

SOLIDLINE CELEBRATES 11 YEARS OF PRODUCTION

After celebrating a decade in business in August of 2011 the SolidLine crew is excited to add another year of production to the history books. And the last year at SLM has been an exciting one, which was kicked off by the opening of SolidLine's brand new production facility in Chicago's loop. It also brought on a plethora of great new production projects and clients as well as four new full-time SolidLine crew members. What does the SLM crew have to say? Find out below!

ARTICLE: SolidLine Director of Social Media Marcus Leshock's candid discussion with the crew about the SLM anniversary and what the future holds.

To learn more about SolidLine, visit our website.

VOTE TODAY: SLM INTERN EDITING CHALLENGE

The SolidLine Summer Interns are dueling again, but this time there will be no bowls of ice cream or mascots to cheer them on. Interns Dylan and Ryne were given one day each in the editing suite to create a unique production about SolidLine's past 11 years, utilizing the same footage of staff interviews about the anniversary. The interns had full control over their edits with only three rules: Keep the video under three and a half minutes, feature each SLM staff member at least once, and get it done in one day! They were also allowed two hours of motion graphics artist time from the SLM Art Department.

The edits are in and it's now time for our fans to vote. Click on the link below to check out each of the edits and vote for your favorite intern video. The winning intern will receive an amazing trophy and respect from the SLM crew. Voting will be opened until August 22nd.

SOLIDLINE TO ADD 4TH MOTION GRAPHICS ARTIST

The SLM Art Department continues to push out high-end motion graphics and 3D animations each and every day, and our need for top-notch artist talent continues to grow as well. SolidLine is beginning the search for a new addition to the Art Department. The fourth Motion Graphics Artist position is currently being explored, which will enable SolidLine to produce even more motion graphic and 3D content, while still maintaining high SolidLine quality standards.

"It's exciting to see the Art Department continue to grow," exclaims SLM Art Director Mike Petrik. "It's always crazy busy in the Art Department so the new position will enable us to get our graphic sequences to the editors even more efficiently!"

Qualified candidates are encouraged to send their resumes and demo reels to jobs@solidlinemedia.com.

Last Month's Puzzler

In what year did the US begin covering the Olympics on National Television?

A. 1942

B. 1952

C. 1960

D. 1965

Congrats to last month's Puzzler Winner! Responding with the right answer was SolidLine fan and client Richard Borland of Husqvarna. Richard responded with the correct answer (C) winning himself a set of SolidLine-branded coasters. Congrats Richard and thanks for playing!

The New Puzzler!

That's right folks, we are celebrating our 11th Birthday with pride, happiness, and a red solo cup of champagne! It's funny to think how quickly these past eleven years have flown by but great to remember the many wonderful production experiences we've had over the years. Of course, we would not be where we are today without the awesome crew and clients we've been able to work with. We here at SolidLine couldn't be more pleased with our past and excited for the future!

The Question:

Other than SLM's business owners, how many years has our longest employee been a part of the team?

A. 3 years

B. 5 years

C. 7 years

D. 9 years

Think you know the answer? Send it in to puzzler@solidlinemedia.com. If you're the first correct respondent, you will win a box of stylish SolidLine-branded coasters. Good luck and thanks for playing The SolidLine Puzzler!

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HAPPY SOLIDLINE CLIENTS

"Thanks to you and the team for creating the opening video. Heard great comments about the video from the attendees. SolidLine did a great job!"

Deborah Sprindzunas,

Executive Director,

AHRMM

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.

View Our Demos Here!

MEET THE CREW

DylanDorritos

2 Qs with SolidLine Summer Intern Dylan Ptak

So, what do you feel you've learned most during your time with SolidLine?

I've learned a lot during my time with SolidLine but I'm mostly grateful for all my experiences on set with the crew at various locations around the country. I definitely gained the most from our shoots and witnessing interactions with clients as well as how we worked through problems that arose while on production.

If you could relive any birthday, which one would you choose and why?

I would relive my 16th birthday because the feeling of freedom when you turn 16 is like no other. I convinced my dad to let me go to school late so I could get my license before and drive to school. It was great! My 21st birthday is a close second for obvious reasons...

ASK THE CREW

We're blowing out the SolidLine 11th Birthday candles! What's your wish?

Mike Petrik, Art Director

I wish I had the key to Ed Boe's heart. But some gal swooped in and stole it from right underneath me. I've already moved on to getting Dylan's heart key, but still. I was so close to Ed's heart key, I can't help but feel defeat.

Ed Boe, Director of Photography / Editor

A new Canon 5D mark 3, or barring that some popcorn from Garretts, and some Portillos Italian Beef, and some Lou Malnatis Deep Dish Pizza, and a Hot Dog from Hot Dougs, you know... dinner Chicago style.

Kevin Wright, Producer

I wish I was a little bit taller, wish I was a baller, wish I had a girl who looked good I would call her, wish I had a rabbit in a hat with a bat and 6-4 Impala.

Marcus Leshock, Writer

My wish is for every social network to join forces into one Super Social Website. That way I'd only have to post in one place and we would all have more free time!

Justin Younger, Motion Graphics Artist

I wish that science advances fast enough in my lifetime to allow me to travel to the stars and see the human race ascend in to the singularity and live forever under foreign stars and multiple dimensions.

John Courchane, Editor

More coffee.. Oh look, my wish already came true!

Adam Marzec, Motion Graphics Artist

I wish SolidLine would get a masseuse to rub our shoulders and feed us grapes after a hard day of work...

Allison Miller, Production Coordinator

A nap. I wish for a nap... And some cheesecake.

Dylan Ptak, Summer Production Intern

I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger.

Ryne Knudson, Summer Production Intern

I wish I was a real boy.

Michael Kromm, Director of Post Production

Another healthy SolidLine year.