2024 Black Alumni Reunion Weekend
Every two years, the Penn State Alumni Association hosts the Black Alumni Reunion at the University Park campus. This year the event was held over the October 25-27 weekend, and we were invited to go along for the ride, capturing footage from each event to create a highlight reel to be shown on the Alumni Association’s social channels. In addition, we were asked to create two video packages: a welcome video to be shown at the event kickoff at Hintz Alumni Center, and a thank you video to be shown at the closing brunch at the Penn Stater Conference Center.
While getting to take in the camaraderie, festivities, and incredible history from the weekend was a blast, I truly enjoyed piecing together the bookending videos, since it entailed sitting down to speak to a number of influential black alumni and community members about their thoughts on the event, the role of culture at Penn State, and their place in helping current students find a sense of community here in Happy Valley. These interviews also took me to Old Main and Beaver Stadium, making me really think through what it would take to create the best equipment setups for each situation. While I enjoyed the challenge, I was never more glad to be back in the comfort of our own studio for the final interviews!
From the Client:
I had the pleasure of working with Chris Wahlmark of CW Studios on several key projects for the Penn State Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Reunion, and I can confidently say he exceeded every expectation. He was responsible for the welcome video, thank you video, and recap video — and each one was absolutely outstanding.
From start to finish, his professionalism and commitment to excellence were clear. Chris is always on point, arriving prepared and ready to get the job done. Chris can jump in and make things happen and quickly pivot when asked without missing a beat.
Working with Chris is a truly seamless experience, and I’m grateful for the care and attention he puts into each project. I would highly recommend CW Studios to anyone looking for a video production team that truly goes above and beyond. Chris is the Penn State Alumni Association’s go to for all of our video needs.
About the Project:
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Sony FX9
Sony FX6
Various Sony GM Lenses
Aputure 200d/Amaran 60x with Light Dome II and Mini Modifiers
Sennheiser MKE 600
Ronin RS-2
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Sony FX9
Sony FX6
Aputure 300x with Light Dome II Modifier
Amaran F21x Hairlight
Amaran 60d with Lantern Fill
Amaran P60 and T4C RGB for Background
Schoeps CMC414
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