The show follows survivalist Steve Rinella as he shows viewers how to get by in extreme conditions.

These two tracks and others can be licensed through APM Music.

This is a song he wrote, recorded, mixed and mastered himself.  More proof positive of the quality work Bravo Productions can bring to your project!

BARRELBRIGHT

One of the biggest joys of what I do is getting to play a small part in the creation of a collaborative work of art.  This is rarely more true than when I’m handed the responsibility of mastering a complete album for a band or songwriter, like BARRELBRIGHT‘s debut CD The New West.  I’m lucky enough to know all these guys (and girl) personally, and have proudly watched the band go from an idea in front man James Dean’s head to a full length 13-song CD.

My primary goal for mastering the record was to take this collection of songs recorded in fits and starts over more than year and turn it into a great-sounding and cohesive new entity unto itself, a challenge to be sure.  Also, one of my biggest problems with recorded audio is it often doesn’t communicate the physical sensations of the live experience.  BARRELBRIGHT is well known for an incredibly engaging, tight and energetic live show.  My secondary goal was to make sure the listener “felt” as much of the dynamic punch of this band as possible.  I’d like to think I accomplished my task, but I’ll leave it up to the listener to make the final judgement.

The New West should officially drop toward the middle of May 2011.  Contact the band to get yours.  In the mean time, you can listen to a short before and after snippet on the mastering page.

By the way, The New West was recorded at The Quarry Studio – one of the best-kept secrets in Wichita, KS.  The facility is run by Kevin Harman and Moe Girard, two of my band mates from TAINTED.  If you’re interested in recording at The Quarry, contact me and I’ll put you in touch with them.

Click here to see the affordable new low prices and listen to audio examples of Bravo Productions mastering work!

Gone is the old look!

Tim has been working away this weekend to update the look and functionality of the Bravo Productions website. Gone is the dark look of the original site. In its place is a clean, bright, contemporary look and feel.

New additions include a new contact page making it easier than ever to get your project rolling, plus email subscription and social networking buttons.

Take a cruise around the site, then let us know what you think rocks…and if anything still needs some work.

Oh.  Look what we have here.  A television spot written, voiced, and animated by me.

Like the sound of it?  Guess who did the audio work.

What can I do for you?

Get a brochure for your business!

We’re happy to make print design services available to our clients. Whatever your print needs are – from brochures to business cards to event posters and invitations – Bravo Productions delivers design that’s contemporary, eye-catching, and gets your message across!

CLICK HERE to learn more.

Need a fancy invitation for your event?

One of the many things that made working with Brett so much fun is he’d completely bastardized the word “blog”.  He would use it as a verb.  He would use it as an adjective.  He would replace four-letter words with a new one: B-L-O-G.  You didn’t walk down to the convenience store, you blogged on down.  If you were upset, he’d say, “Why don’t you just blog about it?”

It just so turns out that blogging about things is something I also like to do.  Is he to blame?  Uncertain.  But what is certain is I have taken my love for all things media production and blended it with my love for blogging!

Introducing, The Media Production Nerd Zone.

My hope is to see it grow into an online community of production peers, sharing tips and ideas.  Because of the wide scope of Bravo Productions’ capabilities, all kinds of media production will be discussed – from how to record a piano in stereo to simple After Effects expressions.  You don’t have to be an audiophile or gear head to appreciate a conversation like that.  You only need to be curious.  So I invite you to join me on the ground floor of this new blog, and let’s expand our repertoires together!

Tim did both the voice over and the graphic animation for these award-winning spots.  Watch the video below to see and hear the talent Tim could bring to your next project!