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R & B Communications has produced and videotaped
thousands of hours of television programming and video
productions since 1982. Below, you can read about some
interesting and noteworthy productions we have had the
pleasure to work on. Please check back as we continue to
update our news of fun and recent projects. Let us know
how we can be of service to you. We are always seeking
new challenges.
thousands of hours of television programming and video
productions since 1982. Below, you can read about some
interesting and noteworthy productions we have had the
pleasure to work on. Please check back as we continue to
update our news of fun and recent projects. Let us know
how we can be of service to you. We are always seeking
new challenges.
Holmes County Amish Community Featured on Weather Channel Program
The Weather Channel recently called upon R & B Communications to provide a
production crew to videotape an episode of the series Forecast Earth. The story
focused on the Amish community in Holmes County, Ohio, the largest Amish group
in the United States, and their use of solar power. The Amish live a simple life
style and are not connected to the electrical grid. But their religion allows for the
use solar energy for battery operated devices. The crew from R & B
Communications shot video footage of various solar power installations along
with several interviews and much scenic b-roll over three days.
The Weather Channel recently called upon R & B Communications to provide a
production crew to videotape an episode of the series Forecast Earth. The story
focused on the Amish community in Holmes County, Ohio, the largest Amish group
in the United States, and their use of solar power. The Amish live a simple life
style and are not connected to the electrical grid. But their religion allows for the
use solar energy for battery operated devices. The crew from R & B
Communications shot video footage of various solar power installations along
with several interviews and much scenic b-roll over three days.
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R & B Communications Shoots XD Cam Format for Home Shopping Network
R & B Communications provided Sony's new XD Cam production format to Home
Shopping Network that featured a tour of Waggoner's Chocolate factory in
Canton, Ohio. The crew shot footage of the entire factory highlighting the process
of making gourmet sweets. The XD Cam format records video to disc as opposed
to tape in either high definition or standard definition. The footage can then be
randomly accessed in editing and imported by copying the files as opposed to
digitizing video. The factory tour will be shown on HSN throughout the upcoming
holiday season when HSN features the sale of Waggoners chocolate on air.
R & B Communications provided Sony's new XD Cam production format to Home
Shopping Network that featured a tour of Waggoner's Chocolate factory in
Canton, Ohio. The crew shot footage of the entire factory highlighting the process
of making gourmet sweets. The XD Cam format records video to disc as opposed
to tape in either high definition or standard definition. The footage can then be
randomly accessed in editing and imported by copying the files as opposed to
digitizing video. The factory tour will be shown on HSN throughout the upcoming
holiday season when HSN features the sale of Waggoners chocolate on air.
New York Yankees Fans Reality Show Taped by R & B Communications
Producers from the YES Network's reality show YES' Ultimate Road Trip recently
contracted R & B Communications to shoot and episode in Ohio. R & B
Communications provided a crew and equipment to videotape the
competition-based reality show at Lorain County Community College. Contestants
had to complete a high-level ropes course. The winners received tickets to the
Yankees verses Indians series at Jacobs Field in Cleveland. Although the Indians
lost the series, they went on to beat the Yankees in the post season playoffs.
Producers from the YES Network's reality show YES' Ultimate Road Trip recently
contracted R & B Communications to shoot and episode in Ohio. R & B
Communications provided a crew and equipment to videotape the
competition-based reality show at Lorain County Community College. Contestants
had to complete a high-level ropes course. The winners received tickets to the
Yankees verses Indians series at Jacobs Field in Cleveland. Although the Indians
lost the series, they went on to beat the Yankees in the post season playoffs.
R & B Communications Tapes Program for PBS Series
R & B Communications was recently called upon to videotape a variety of
locations for the PBS I Believe. The series features interviews from various
religious leaders from around the country and provides insight into each religion's
beliefs. The crew from R & B Communications traveled to three different churches
to videotape two-camera 60 minute style interviews with church leaders. The
crew also shot b-roll of the unique architecture and features of each church. The
series I Believe is aired in selected PBS markets
R & B Communications was recently called upon to videotape a variety of
locations for the PBS I Believe. The series features interviews from various
religious leaders from around the country and provides insight into each religion's
beliefs. The crew from R & B Communications traveled to three different churches
to videotape two-camera 60 minute style interviews with church leaders. The
crew also shot b-roll of the unique architecture and features of each church. The
series I Believe is aired in selected PBS markets
Lebron James Skills Academy Videotaped by R & B Communications for Nike
The best high school basketball athletes from around the world came to Akron,
Ohio recently as they attended the Lebron James Skills Academy. The event was
sponsored by Nike. R & B Communications was asked to videotape three days of
activities that included lots of coaching, drills and scrimmage games. College
coaches from all over the United States were there to check out these amazing
high school athletes. The video clips will be shown on Nike's basketball website.
The best high school basketball athletes from around the world came to Akron,
Ohio recently as they attended the Lebron James Skills Academy. The event was
sponsored by Nike. R & B Communications was asked to videotape three days of
activities that included lots of coaching, drills and scrimmage games. College
coaches from all over the United States were there to check out these amazing
high school athletes. The video clips will be shown on Nike's basketball website.
R & B Communications Covers Cleveland School Shooting for Associated Press
The tragedy took place around 1:50pm on October 10, 2007 when a gunman
opened fire in a Cleveland high school. R & B Communications had a crew on the
scene just one hour later covering the story for Associated Press TV. The crew
videotaped b-roll footage at the scene as the story unfolded. Students were still
inside as the SWAT team stormed the building to apprehend the shooter. The R &
B production team videotaped scenes of parents reuniting with their children as
police gave the all clear and released the students from the school. The crew
covered a press conference at city hall later that evening. In the end, it was
revealed that the gunman, a student at the school, fatally shot himself.
The tragedy took place around 1:50pm on October 10, 2007 when a gunman
opened fire in a Cleveland high school. R & B Communications had a crew on the
scene just one hour later covering the story for Associated Press TV. The crew
videotaped b-roll footage at the scene as the story unfolded. Students were still
inside as the SWAT team stormed the building to apprehend the shooter. The R &
B production team videotaped scenes of parents reuniting with their children as
police gave the all clear and released the students from the school. The crew
covered a press conference at city hall later that evening. In the end, it was
revealed that the gunman, a student at the school, fatally shot himself.
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R & B Communications Acquires New HD Camcorder and Lenses
R & B Communications recently took delivery a Panasonic AJ-HDX900 camcorder
and two Canon HD broadcast lenses. The tape-based camera represents the
latest high definition DVC Pro HD camcorder from Panasonic and records both
1080i and 720P HD formats. The HDX900 is a full 2/3" DVCPRO HD camcorder that
records pristine 100Mbps HD images in any of 11 video formats, encompassing
60Hz and 50Hz production. The versatile camera provides high-quality 4:2:2
intra-frame recording that holds up through layers of special effects, graphic
overlays and constant editing and processing. With 1080i, 720p, 24p and 25p
capabilities, the AJ-HDX900 is perfect for long-form HD programming and an
invaluable tool for digital cinematography, cable and television production in any
format, sports and events, and for use in documentaries and features. The Canon
HD broadcast series lenses are perfect companions for the camera. R & B
Communications took delivery of a Canon 11X4.7 wide angle and 22X7.6
telephoto zoom lens.
Click on images below to view the Panasonic HDX900 camera with a Chrosziel
mattebox and a Canon 22X7.6 and 11X4.7 wide angle lens.
R & B Communications recently took delivery a Panasonic AJ-HDX900 camcorder
and two Canon HD broadcast lenses. The tape-based camera represents the
latest high definition DVC Pro HD camcorder from Panasonic and records both
1080i and 720P HD formats. The HDX900 is a full 2/3" DVCPRO HD camcorder that
records pristine 100Mbps HD images in any of 11 video formats, encompassing
60Hz and 50Hz production. The versatile camera provides high-quality 4:2:2
intra-frame recording that holds up through layers of special effects, graphic
overlays and constant editing and processing. With 1080i, 720p, 24p and 25p
capabilities, the AJ-HDX900 is perfect for long-form HD programming and an
invaluable tool for digital cinematography, cable and television production in any
format, sports and events, and for use in documentaries and features. The Canon
HD broadcast series lenses are perfect companions for the camera. R & B
Communications took delivery of a Canon 11X4.7 wide angle and 22X7.6
telephoto zoom lens.
Click on images below to view the Panasonic HDX900 camera with a Chrosziel
mattebox and a Canon 22X7.6 and 11X4.7 wide angle lens.
Steel Production Documented in HD for Discovery Channel
A crew from R & B Communications recently supplied production support for a new
documentary series Commodities to air on the Discovery Channel in October,
2008. This episode focused on the production of steel. The crew videotaped in
the Cleveland steel mill of Arcelor Mittal Steel Company for two days. R & B
supplied a CamMate camera jib and audio support to the production. The
CamMate was used to reach out 25 feet into areas of the mill that were too hot
or hazardous for the crew. The shots were spectacular as hot molten steel was
poured from huge vats overhead. The crew shot with two Panasonic HDX900 DVC
Pro camcorders to capture the footage in high definition.
A crew from R & B Communications recently supplied production support for a new
documentary series Commodities to air on the Discovery Channel in October,
2008. This episode focused on the production of steel. The crew videotaped in
the Cleveland steel mill of Arcelor Mittal Steel Company for two days. R & B
supplied a CamMate camera jib and audio support to the production. The
CamMate was used to reach out 25 feet into areas of the mill that were too hot
or hazardous for the crew. The shots were spectacular as hot molten steel was
poured from huge vats overhead. The crew shot with two Panasonic HDX900 DVC
Pro camcorders to capture the footage in high definition.
