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2010-04-28T18:56:00.001-07:00

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:: WE NEED MORE SETS OF TALENTED HANDS ::

2010-03-07T15:34:00.000-08:00

Tell everyone you know...or, if you're looking for work, send us a reel and resume. We are currently looking for 2 great positions and we're wanting to fill them soon!We are looking for:MOTION GRAPHICS ARTIST- This person needs a strong design background and needs to be able to make some seriously awesome work using After Effects.EDITOR- We're an AVID shop, but that's not gonna stop us from

:: OKLAHOMA HONORS ::

2010-02-24T10:39:00.001-08:00

We're honored that four 15-second spots we created for Littlefield and their client Tulsa Health Department, have received awards from the Tulsa Advertising Federation. The commercials won Best of Show in the Electronic category at the Tulsa ADDYs on February 20th. In Wichita, they were also recognized as the Best of Broadcast and a received Gold ADDY.Check out the Tulsa World article here.

:: ADDY APPRECIATION ::

2010-02-12T10:08:00.000-08:00

The ADDY Awards always prove to be a good time and this year was no exception. We were honored with fifteen awards including two Gold ADDYs and the Best of Broadcast.Check out The Wichita Eagle article here. Thanks to all of our friends in the advertising community!BEST OF BROADCAST ::Tulsa Health DepartmentGOLD ::Tulsa Health Department, Museum of World TreasuresSILVER ::WSU Men's Basketball

:: SIGHTSEEING SPONSOR ::

2009-11-30T13:35:00.000-08:00

We're proud to sponsor, along with the Wichita Business Journal, the 2009 Travel Industry Outlook Annual Meeting hosted by Go Wichita. If you're a travel marketer, you'll be interested to hear their presentation about trends and challenges of the industry. To catch the video that we produced for the event, RSVP by December 2nd and plan to attend on December 11th at Exploration Place.

:: ANOTHER EXCITING YEAR ::

2009-11-25T10:00:00.000-08:00

We're excited to announce that we're providing production services for Wichita State Athletics for the sixth consecutive year. We will executive produce sporting events, create the game opening video segments and player introductions for Men's/Women’s Basketball, Volleyball and Baseball. We'll also continue to provide location shooting, art direction, motion graphics production and video editing

:: IN THE COMMUNITY ::

2009-09-11T09:58:00.000-07:00

For the 4th consecutive year, we're thrilled to be a sponsor of the Westar Energy/United Way benefit golf tournament. Teams will be golfing for a great cause on Saturday, September 26th at Sand Creek Station in Newton. A big thanks to our friends at Westar Energy for letting us be a part of this event.

:: INTAKE STUDIO MARKS ANNIVERSARY BY EXPANDING ::

2009-08-07T13:29:00.000-07:00

Wichita Production Company Celebrates Five Years in Business and Opens a Second LocationWICHITA, KS (August 7, 2009) - Intake Studio, an eight-person design-driven video production and motion graphics boutique, is celebrating its five-year anniversary by opening a satellite office in the Kansas City suburb of Lenexa, Kansas. Emilee Clark, Marketing Associate says, “A passion for producing quality

:: IN THE COMMUNITY ::

2009-06-26T11:30:00.000-07:00

There's nothing more satisfying than being involved with great charity events and this year's River City Roll presented by Wichita's Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation, was no exception. The event features themed cocktails and dinner, live and silent art auctions, along with special performances and entertainment. The proceeds benefit the foundation's equipment fund, which provides personalized

:: IN THE COMMUNITY ::

2009-06-05T12:33:00.000-07:00

Youthville is Kansas' largest, non-profit child welfare agency specializing in foster care, adoption and counseling. We couldn't be more passionate about their mission to help kids suffering from abuse, neglect, abandonment and trauma. That's why we've teamed up with them to produce a commercial geared towards increasing awareness of children that need short-term homes. With a goal of educating

:: WORLD PREMIERE ::

2009-04-29T12:11:00.000-07:00

We've just completed production on a music video for the Colorado-based powerhouse trio, SKYFOX. The video is for the song "Run Away" which will be released on their forthcoming EP entitled THE TWILIGHT EP. The piece was shot on location in a residential neighborhood outside of Denver and brought back to Wichita to post. Through narrative scenes and heavily composited

:: ADDY APPRECIATION ::

2009-03-02T12:54:00.000-08:00

The ADDY Awards always prove to be a good time and this year was no exception. Complete with a vintage Vegas theme, the American Advertising Federation of Wichita held the event at Crown Uptown. We walked away with twelve awards including three Gold ADDYs. The Wichita Eagle did a write-up here and the Wichita Business Journal's article can be found here. We're also happy to announce that we

:: IN THE COMMUNITY ::

2009-02-20T13:30:00.000-08:00

We recently worked with Linda Stewart to donate our time to benefit Habitat for Humanity's Thrivent Builds project. The video will be used in helping to recruit volunteers and raise donations. Habitat for Humanity is a great organization that we urge our friends to support.

:: A LEG-UP ::

2009-02-13T09:04:00.000-08:00

Today the Wichita Business Journal published an article written by Levi Wolters that ranks Wichita number 70 on a list of best metro areas to start a business. Along with the director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center, our very own Troy Lott spoke of the advantages of doing business here including the key elements of having a lower-cost product - namely the cost of living and work

:: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN ::

2008-12-17T10:31:00.000-08:00

Well, just one actually. Chad McClure, motion graphic extraordinaire, is back at Intake Studio after a hiatus spent honing his skills in Kansas City. Look for more info in the 'People' section soon.

:: A SHOCKER ::

2008-11-07T07:36:00.000-08:00

We're excited to be partnering with WSU Athletics and Cox Communications to produce the weekly Shocker Sports Report. The highlight show will air on Kansas Now 22 at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and again at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Get the full scoop here.Tune in and let us know what you think.

:: FLYING HIGH ::

2008-10-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Lon Smith of the Kansas Aviation Museum, winner of our door prize at Expoventure. Lon won a pair of passes to the Tallgrass Film Festival where he'll receive VIP Access to all films, galas and events held October 23rd - 26th. Thanks to everyone who entered!

:: IN THE COMMUNITY ::

2008-09-08T09:50:00.000-07:00

We're currently working with ABODEhome on a project for their BARKitecture competition.Design and construction professionals were asked to create pet abodes that will be on display at the furniture store starting September 20th. On October 17th the BARKitecture Bash & Meow Mixer will take place at Hawker Beechcraft Activity Center where the winning creature home will be announced along with an

:: TEAMING UP ::

2008-09-05T11:31:00.000-07:00

We are happy to announce that we're entering our fifth year of providing video production services for Wichita State University Athletics. We will executive produce sporting events, create the game opening video segments and player introductions for Men's/Women’s Basketball, Volleyball and Baseball. We'll also continue to provide location shooting, art direction, motion

:: TALLGRASS TEASE ::

2008-09-03T12:00:00.000-07:00

Make time for ExpoVenture this year because we'll be giving away a pair of All Access VIP Passes to the 2008 Tallgrass Film Festival. The passes will get you and a friend into all films, galas and VIP events during the October 23rd - 26th festival. We're really excited to be partnering with an organization dedicated to bringing art and culture to Wichita.Visit us in Booth 1201 on Tuesday,

:: WE'RE GOING GRENE ::

2008-08-13T11:20:00.000-07:00

We've teamed up with Grene Vision Group to create a commercial that's a visual interpretation of services they provide. The goal was to show the array of services offered, whether it’s something as simple as an eye exam or the fitting and selection of contact lenses and frames. Most think that Grene Vision Group only offers surgical solutions, so we

:: BOOSTING MARKETING EFFORTS ::

2008-07-27T21:12:00.000-07:00

To give a little 'energy' to our marketing and P.R. efforts, Intake recently added Emilee Clark to the team. And 'energy' she is. In fact, we're sure you'll be noticing a real 'boost' in this particular department. If you're 'plugged' in to the industry, you'll be hearing much more from Emilee (and Intake) in the near future.

:: ANOTHER SHOT ::

2008-07-18T09:45:00.000-07:00

The Wichita Eagle ran an article about Intake Studio's interest in working with Third Degree Advertising again to help promote Oklahoma City's new NBA team. Last year, we worked with the New Orleans Hornets and definitely hope to work with the Sonics!Thanks to The Eagle!

:: INTAKE STUDIO, SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR ::

2008-05-21T21:40:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday, May 20th, at the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Small Business Awards Program, Intake Studio was named 2008 Small Business of the Year.Thanks to all of our friends and customers for their support over the past 4 years. And special thanks to the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce for this special opportunity.

:: IN THE COMMUNITY ::

2008-05-07T21:07:00.000-07:00

For the third consecutive year, Intake Studio is thrilled to sponsor the Westar Energy / United Way benefit golf tournament. Once again, the tourney will be held at Cherry Oaks golf course in Cheney, Kansas. A big thanks to our friends at Westar Energy for letting Intake be a part of this event.

:: COAST 2 COAST ::

2008-05-05T21:30:00.000-07:00

If you just happen to be traveling to.... Pittsburgh, Seattle, San Diego, Denver or Minneapolis... you might just catch Intake's latest round of Coleman 'Let's Go Outside' TV spots. Now you will need to watch ESPN or HGTV and look out for some of Coleman's retailers; like Target, Wal-Mart, Dick's Sporting Goods, The Sports Authority, and Camping World. Then once you get back home from your coast

:: A GIRLS BEST FRIEND? ::

2008-05-01T21:03:00.000-07:00

This year at the Credit Union National Associations Marketing Diamond Awards (yea, say that ten times fast), Intake Studio... and our creative partners at 3rdDegree.. were fortunate to win top honors with a Diamond Award for one of our Delta Community Credit Union TV commercials.While diamonds are usually 'a girls best friend', at Intake....I'm sure we could learn to like 'em as well.

:: INTAKE WINS A REGIONAL GOLD ADDY ::

2008-04-24T21:21:00.000-07:00

We never miss a chance to fire up the bus and go on a road trip. Especially when we get the opportunity to head to the AAF 9th District Spring Conference. It was held Friday and Saturday, April 18th and 19th in Omaha, Nebraska. At this year's district awards event, Intake Studio won a Gold Addy for the Wichita State University Men's Basketball Open. You can check it out under the work section of

:: TOP 10 SMALL BUSINESSES IN WICHITA::

2008-03-27T20:12:00.000-07:00

Well, it's an honor just to be nominated..... but Intake made it to the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce's Top 10 Small Business for 2008. Intake Studio, along with nine other small businesses, is being recognized for achievements and contributions to our community. We'd like to say a big 'thanks' to the Chamber for letting us be a part of this year's program.

:: MOTION GRAPHIC ARTIST, RYAN GALLET, IS LATEST ADDITION ::

2008-03-27T19:11:00.000-07:00

We grabbed Ryan out of Kansas City, where he was a recent graduate of the K.C. Art Institute. He received his Bachelors of Fine Art in Animation and has experience in hand-drawn illustration, motion graphics and animation. One look at Ryan's impressive portfolio and we knew that he'd be a perfect fit for Intake. Now, on the count of three let's say it all together..... There's no place like

:: INTAKE TAKES SIX GOLDS::

2008-03-27T18:22:00.000-07:00

At the 2008 American Advertising Federation of Wichita ADDY Awards show, Intake Studio took home a total of thirteen awards. We received six Gold Addy's, four Silver Addy's, and three Bronze Addy's. And now, this is where we simply say...... thanks!

:: DP TO P2 HD ::

2008-03-27T17:52:00.000-07:00

Just in case you need a translation from the headline; When Intake made the move to High Definition (HD) acquisition, Director of Photography (DP) Todd Schwartz decided to go with the Panasonic HVX200 HD camera. The 200 is an all digital format that uses solid-state file based recording (P2) instead of tape. We then use the Zacuto lens adapter to help us capture incredible HD imagery. In the end,

:: INTAKE HIRES PRODUCER/PROJECT MANAGER ::

2008-03-10T19:25:00.000-07:00

Without a captain to steer the ship, you're lost. And steering is exactly what our newest hire, Susan Skinner, does for Intake. Susan comes to us from Los Angeles and has "done the LA thing". Now, as producer/project manager, she's helping us navigate projects in and out of Intake.

:: INTAKE MOVES TO NEW LARGER SPACE ::

2008-03-10T18:53:00.000-07:00

When we ran out of room for the atari, it became obvious that we needed a bigger space. So we packed up our gear and moved next door. It's about twice the size of our old space and gives us a little extra room to stretch out and play.

Archived News

2008-02-19T11:38:00.000-08:00

8.21.07:: ANNUAL WEBSITE UPDATE FINALLY COMPLETE ::If there's one thing that gets neglected around our place...it's the website. But fear not, we have finally updated the site with plenty of new work and goodies to keep you busy until next year's update.8.21.07:: INTAKE SPONSORS SCHMOOZE 07 IN CHICAGO ::Actually it's us and a bunch of other people from the industry, but we'll take as much credit