A Documentary Series
A Documentary Series
Just so everyone, backers and non-backers alike, know what's coming. Hope you enjoy! If you have any comments or questions, head over to the blog post.
A NEW KICKSTARTER FROM AREA 5. SUCCESFULLY FUNDED! : bit.ly/outerlands
Two examples that we released during the Kickstarter campaign that show the kind of content we're shooting for!
Rich Vreeland is Disasterpeace
Frank's Magazine Collection & The First Super Mario Bros. Review
The AREA 5 original series is back for a limited run
The AREA 5 original series is back for a limited run
We did a 24-hour livestream marathon last year for our Outerlands Kickstarter. During that marathon we promised that if we were successfully by its conclusion that we would deliver 6 new episodes. We were funded, and now we are going to deliver! This first episode is from our time at GDC 2015 where we comment about the numerous small titles that you won't see much of anywhere else. The next 5 episodes will be coming every 4-6 weeks, so makes sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel!
Back in the heady days of 2009, AREA 5 produced a show for just over a year (first edited and then some live shows just before it went away) that combined narratives skits and video game reviews into a show that came out just about every week. Lots of random friends who worked at various videogame websites and blogs would show up. More than just a love-fest for all the games everyone already knew were out there, CO-OP made a special effort to hone in on the small but significant experiences that were just getting overlooked by the larger games media universe. You can watch all the old episodes here.
Naughty Dog / Sony
Naughty Dog / Sony
Naughty Dog, creators of the multiple-award-winning Uncharted videogame series, were set to make a huge impact with their latest creation. An unusual studio with a unique, collaborative approach to videogame development, they needed an equally collaborative production team.
A feature-length exploration of the game's creation, GROUNDED: Making the Last of Us is a love letter to the trials of exploring new territory. There are no road maps or guide books for creating a new world. The only way through is to fail—over and over again. This is the story of how a team of artists, musicians, programmers, writers, actors, filmmakers, playtesters, and a lonely UI designer—came together and pushed each other to build something larger than themselves.
Through the course of five, short documentary episodes, key features of The Last of Us are shown.
A wordless study of the world, events, and characters through the lens of art. Set to a musical score from composer Gustavo Santaolalla.
Capcom
Capcom
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For one of the longest-running game franchises in history, Street Fighter creators Capcom needed something exceedingly special to accompany the release of their 25th anniversary edition of the game. AREA 5 produced, shot, edited, and finished a documentary that spans three countries, more than two decades, and tells the story of how a game not only birthed an entire genre, but changed the lives of a generation. More information in the blog post.
With only four months from conception to completion, AREA 5 finished the documentary in time for its inclusion in the 25th Anniversary boxed set.
AREA 5 is no stranger to foreign shoots and leveraging local talent. Thanks to expert partner 8-4, Ltd., we think no one will notice that we don't speak Japanese.
We pulled together a shooting schedule that featured a powerful selection of subjects and locations in a matter of weeks.
And Capabilities
And Capabilities
Feature-length documentaries, live-action commercials, weekly programs, trailers, motion design and animation, marketing and product videos, viral promotions, live-to-tape event production and coverage, all with a meticulous commitment to quality and staying on budget has made AREA 5 a go-to choice for top brands.
We've done it all: Ultra-HD (4K), 3D, motion-controlled timelapse like our shoots for the IMAX feature Panama, and quick, budget-conscious trailers for independent videogames and Kickstarter projects (including our own!). Even product and mobile app shoots for product launches. Reels and rates are available by request.
Here's a partial list of those who have trusted AREA 5 with their content needs.
AREA 5's strength comes from well over a half-century of combined, cutting edge, real-world problem solving in a huge range of production situations. Working with AREA 5 isn’t just hiring crew. You’re getting craftspeople that find the tales behind the facts and the stories behind the bullet points.
And with AREA 5, Brainstorming is always free!