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The Rock Star Principles of Success Astronaut Cady Coleman and Ian Anderson Duet in Space Episode 005
Episode 005 of the Rock Star Principles of Success Podcast resulted in a great video story where Dayna Steele talks to her friend Astronaut Cady Coleman about her duet with Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson from space on his flute. The video was produced and edited at Citizen Doug Productions own post suite. NASA archival footage…
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Live Streaming Audio for Video on Facebook for United
Citizen Doug Productions supported Live Facebook streaming from the open United International Terminal E at IAH Bush Intercontinental. United was celebrating the announcement of it’s Star Wars themed 737. Four Cobham wireless Sony 55’s captured a Squad of Storm Troopers, Droids, The HCC Wind Ensemble, and United executive leadership with broadcast mix and full iso…
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Location Sound Recording for Key by Amazon
Interviews on location are still the bedrock of the work that Citizen Doug Productions provides. For this series of ads for Key by Amazon produced by Shooting Stars Pro. Lectrosonics lav and hypercardioid boom were mixed through a Sound Devices 633 hard wired directly to a Red Dragon.
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Political Commercial Audio “I’m an Indie”
In this highly charged political era, it can be a challenge to be a sound pro. Following the First Amendment is still the most professional approach, such advocacy being occasionally wrenching. One cannot appear to endorse a party and lose the gig from others. Add to this the Citizen’s United decision and you have a…
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Fashion Audio with Clint Capela
Working for the NBA, I got to record Houston Rockets player Clint Capela and NBA Playmaker BULL1TRC at Dick’s Sporting Goods on this two camera shoot. We get to hear some of what catches Clint’s eye when it comes to NBA fashions. Audio was recorded on a Sound Devices 633 with Lectrosonics wireless and IFB.…
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Case Study: Don McGill Toyota: Drive Houston Home with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October
I’ve been building a rig capable of covering a music event and the BTS elements of the performers in a seamless way. This is the first time I have begun to see that potential. During this surprise car giveaway to a cancer patient by Don McGill Toyota, a day of ENG, a radio interview and…
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Bag Drop Car Audio for Don McGill Toyota Houston – High Up Highlander
Among the skills that must be mentioned is the bag drop. Often audio pros cannot safely ride in a vehicle and stay out of the shot. A common solution is to guess at the levels, pull the trigger and drop the bag in the car. This means that anything you get is very zen. This…
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Wild Audio Interview for October and ALDI
It’s a simple formula, and it still works. Record an interview in the office, and cut the location shots over it. ALDI‘s Karla Waddleton was wonderful. It was a pleasure to work with October.
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Interview Audio fo the Joy School “Why would parents want their child to attend The Joy School?”
Here’s another in the series at The Joy School doing location sound interview audio for Ticking Clock Productions. The school is an amazing Houston institution where children with cognitive differences find a safe and supportive environment in which to learn, grow, and thrive. The interviews were shot on a Red Epic and a Sony A7s…
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What makes The Joy School unique or special? Interview audio with students
I recently got to record student interview audio at The Joy School for Ticking Clock Productions. The school is an amazing Houston institution where children with cognitive differences find a safe and supportive environment in which to learn, grow, and thrive. The interviews were shot on a Red Epic and a Sony A7s with sync…
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Sport Illustrated Swimsuit 2017 Simone Biles Behind the Scenes Audio
I always wondered what it’s be like to work on a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition video. It is a truly world class professional experience. The 2017 SI Swimsuit featured two 2016 Olympic Gold Medal Gymnasts, Aly Raisman and Simone Biles. On a short stop in Houston, Texas during their post Olympic tour, the SI team…
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Sport Illustrated Swimsuit 2017 Aly Raisman Behind the Scenes Location Audio
I always wondered what it’s be like to work on a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition video. It is a truly world class professional experience. The 2017 SI Swimsuit featured two 2016 Olympic Gold Medal Gymnasts, Aly Raisman and Simone Biles. On a short stop in Houston, Texas during their post Olympic tour, the SI team…
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Citizen Doug Game Day Audio mixer for Dynamo revitalizing East Downtown | Get Me In There: Houston
Got the chance to work for Major League Soccer as game day audio mixer for “Dynamo revitalizing East Downtown | Get Me In There: Houston” Every time I work on a video that has Mario Enrique Gonzo Figueroa Jr. in it, I am never scheduled on his day. Bummer. He’s amazing. The weather was awful:…
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Citizen Doug Records 360 Virtual Reality Audio for Spike at Bellator 149
Use the YouTube app on your mobile device. Douglas Robertson provided location audio services as recordist for Bellator and Spike’s first venture into virtual reality. Sound was recorded at the Toyota Center on February 19, 2016. You’ll see a lot of Houston sound pros in the video supporting the traditional coverage, but not me. This…
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Audio for Webcasting, APM Works 2016
My mom called me the other day and asked me what I was working on. I told her lately a lot of wedcasts. They have become a growth segment of my business. She asked, “What does that mean?” The very next day I was working for a new client, APM, a wholly owned subsidiary of…
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Death, Sex & Money Podcast Tape Sync Recording
I was honored to be asked by Death, Sex and Money to record Dr. Jonathan Clark at the Center For Space Medicine. He shared his experiences as the husband of Laurel Clark, one of the crew of space shuttle Columbia’s tragic last mission STS-107. Tape syncs, also known as double-enders, have almost left the world…
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Location Children’s Voice Overs The Studio at Children’s Learning Adventure Virtual Tour
While the shoot goes on full steam, grab a couple of the kids and have Citizen Doug Productions record the voice overs to your script complete with direction. The Studio at Children’s Learning Adventure – Cinco Ranch produced this virtual tour with True Story Films for their new concept The Studio in Houston. The Lighting…
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Citizen Doug Mixes ENG Audio for NBAE Finals Game 4 Rockets vs GSW
Doug Robertson was hired by NBA Entertainment to provide location sound as an audio operator with an ENG kit for the Rockets home games during the 2015 NBA Playoffs. Thanks to Evan Gelber of Spivas Productions for recommending me. Working the 2013 All Stars Game
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Doug Robertson recordist for Trucker for Life – Mobile Delvac Behind the Wheel
Working with Hamilton Williams as he drove from McAllen to Tomball, Texas was a great experience. Mobil Delvac Behind the Wheel and Moxie Pictures designed a great opportunity to capture the relationship between a truck driver and his rig. Shot on a Sony F5 and Canon 5D with double system sound via Sound Devices 633,…
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“Run for a Reason” Aramco Services and Houston Food Bank Houston Half Marathon
I have a long family history with the Houston Marathon and have gotten to work with the Houston Food Bank several times. So it was with great interest and pride that I got to provide location audio services for Zen Film’s production of “Run for a Reason” and coverage of the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
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