STUDIO STORIES
The Making of Fire & Grace & Ash’s record “Partita Americana” on location in Big Sur, CA.
Video produced by Andy Zenczak/Gadgetbox. Filmed and edited by Shawheen Keyani.
CAPTURING THE CREATIVE
From the first noodlings to the final mix, the recording studio is often where the magic of music is captured - and there’s no better place to share an artist’s creative story than the place the music was created.
Whether it’s a look at the different instruments passing through an artist’s hands, or a listen to a heartfelt conversation between band members; an intense creative session where an idea is born or a hysterical candid moment that bring us closer to the process, our team’s collective experience in the studio gets our cameras and mics right where they need to be.
From wireless video feeds to multi-camera setups to recording talkback channels to ensure all the details are there, we feel truly privileged to be on the same side of the glass as all of the amazing artists we work with - and make the most of capturing every creative moment.
The Making of Quartet San Francisco’s “Pacific Premieres” at Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA.
Video produced by Andy Zenczak/Gadgetbox. Filmed and edited by Julian Faras.
A PEAK BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Being a “fly on the wall” for a studio session is no easy feat. Our primary goal is always to stay out of the way of the creative process so that it feels natural and uninfluenced by the cameras. But knowing our place as ‘invited’ audience members can also have it’s privilege - and it can often help artists engage that “certain special quality” that’s difficult to share in a performance setting, making for a unique perspective that fans typically only dream of seeing.
Our experience in the studio helps us stay in sync with the artists and producers we work with - and gives us an edge capturing those fleeting moments that only occur during the recording of a song.
Otherwise once they’re gone, they’re gone.
The Making of Kathleen Murray’s “Woodland Voices” record at Gadgetbox Studios, Santa Cruz, CA.
Video produced by Andy Zenczak/Gadgetbox. Filmed and edited by Julian Faras.
SHARE AN INTIMATE PERSPECTIVE
The making of a record is a moment in time - one that every artist will appreciate experiencing again. But for the fans who thrive on collecting and sharing as much detail about a particular artist as they can, the studio story is a direct mainline to the heart of what makes artists tick - and an invite to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch an artist seek and find their inspiration.
Getting an intimate look at the actual performances of what could be the “next big thing” is an opportunity to capture lighting in a bottle. Being able to share that spark in a well-crafted visual-story is a priceless opportunity to connect with an artist’s biggest fans in a very personal and genuine way.
From short-form vertical format teasers and reels for social media- to cinematic ultra high definition widescreen short films, the Gadgetbox team provides an opportunity to witness our favorite artists at work - with an intimate look that puts them right in the middle of the action.