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We can't show you all of the videos we've worked on this year (as many are either internal-only campaigns or not as yet released), but we can tell you about them. Since January, we've produced videos for Genentech and Salesforce (via Bonfire Communications), and multiple videos for PerforceForwardPush MediaRolling Hills Pediatric Dentistry, and BIA For AutismWe also have projects in the works for two new clients!

In addition, over the past two years, we've been working closely with a team from Digital Workshop and Runyon, Saltzman & Einhorn on a series of videos for the California Department of Public Health to promote, celebrate and re-introduce the CalFresh program. If that's not confusing enough, let me add that CalFresh is the new name for the program formerly known as food stamps...yes, just like Prince.

CalFresh Outreach Video

The confusion and controversy around food stamps is one of the reasons we were asked to make these videos, and I'm extremely proud of the result. Instead of a series of training videos, we recommended a more narrative approach, and captured the amazing stories of people who often very reluctantly find themselves in a situation where they need food. The video is also designed to showcase the inspiring work of the people who administer the CalFresh program.

Calfresh, like many of our videos, weaves together a series of narratives to support and underscore our client's mission and message. One to One Box videos are built from those kinds of mini-narratives, from the stories being told by people on camera to the B-roll footage we use to underscore those points; from the way a person walks across the screen, bounces a ball, or moves their arm, to the precise frame in which a shot begins or ends. By paying close attention to these elements, we can ensure that your message conveyed on a deeper level and that the video is also great to watch.

Did I Mention, We've Got a New Web Site!

I'm very proud to launch our new 121Box.com Web site. And I don't say that lightly. This Web site really shows our capabilities as video producers and how we are able to bring out what's really special about the individuals and businesses we serve.

Web sites are funny things. Every company needs one but few truly live up to their potential. Like online video, the Web site is a phenomenon we're still learning to get the most from. So why do I like ours? For starters, we are a video company, so we obviously want video to be how we show what we can do. Our new home page has pretty words, graphics, and images arranged in a way that is, well, pretty. But above all, it's an elegant launch pad for the videos we've had the good fortune to produce. A mouse-over reveals play buttons to six different styles of video. In addition, the icons for companies we've worked with are also video links. That makes a total of 12 videos that can be viewed without leaving the home page. 

If you know me or have read some of my blog posts, you'll know that I've spent the last few years in search of the ideal medium for playing videos online. There are many factors to consider. Do we need them to be searchable, immersive, interactive? Can the video work across multiple surfaces and devices? I don't think anyone has definitively answered those questions and I'm not saying we have either. Still, our new design makes me happy. It's a place to share our video collaborations with current clients and give new ones an idea what they can expect when they sign on with One to One Box.

My sincere thanks to the team at Idean (Juulia, Risto, Arto, Bruce), who gave us this great design and proudly feature our videos on their home page, as do several of our clients. Thanks also to Charlie at Coastside, who brought our new Web site to life. And to all our great clients who trust us time and time again to share the fine work they do with the world.

One to One Box is a

Berkeley Video Production Company

Integrated Educational Video Media