Clips
Excerpts from A LIGHT IN THE DARK
We thought you might enjoy a sneak peek at recent footage from our upcoming documentary about A LIGHT IN THE DARK, the new story ballet from Ann Reinking, Melissa Thodos, and Thodos Dance Chicago, which interprets the story of Helen Keller and Ann Sullivan through dance. Make sure to see the Chicago Premiere at the [...]
TURSI
Dancer Natalie Tursi’s on a mission … TURSI * Featuring: Natalie Tursi * * Photography/Direction/Editorial: CK Olsen * * Production Company: Kai Harding * * Music: Kenya Nelson & Thomas Coster Jr. * * Wardrobe: Beth Laske-Miller * Hair/Makeup: Paula Weese * Tech Notes: Filmed in 5K with Red Epic-X & Nikon Lenses ©2012 Kai [...]
SCHMITT
And now… the incomparable Sarah Schmitt… Featuring: Sarah Schmitt * Photography/Direction/Editorial: CK Olsen * Production Company: Kai Harding * Music: Devin Bronson * Tech Notes: Filmed in 5K with Red Epic-X * Pro Prime Lenses.
MCKEE
Working with dancer Robert McKee is always time well spent… (Featuring: Robert McKee * Photography/Direction/Editorial: CK Olsen * Production Company: Kai Harding * Music: Danny McCarthy * Tech Notes: Filmed in 5K with Red Epic-X & Pro Prime Lenses
KARL DAHL @ THE LITTLE ROCK FILM FEST!
Woo Hoo! We’re so proud to announce that Chris Olsen’s latest film, KARL DAHL AND THE GOLDEN CUBE (produced, edited and posted here at Kai Harding) will make its world premiere at the Little Rock Film Festival on June 2nd, 2011 at 6:30 PM! The 13 minute short animated film follows Karl and Vincent Dahl, a [...]
“BENEATH THE WHITE CITY LIGHTS” TEASER TRAILER!
In honor of the Chicago Premiere of the Ann Reinking / Melissa Thodos story ballet “The White City” we’ve just posted the first Teaser Trailer for our film “Beneath The White City Lights” which documents the making of this incredible new American dance treasure. Enjoy!
INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR – WALKAROUND
*Agency/Client: Freeman/Navistar / *Producer/Director/Editor: Chris Olsen / *Agency Line Producer: Patrick Brandell / *Director of Photography: Kyle Bainter/ *Pre-Production, Camera Production, VFX, Editorial, and Post-Production: Kai Harding, Inc. (Chicago) / *Audio Recording/Audio Post: BAM Studios (Chicago) /
RE:DISCOVER SHERATON (IN 3D)
This Sheraton Project was a blast… especially with Producer/Director Chris Olsen at the helm! It’s always fun when you get to jump in at the beginning of a project, and we’re proud to have crafted this piece from initial concept and storyboards, all the way through the shoot, into VFX and post-production, and ending with [...]
RE:DISCOVER SHERATON (2D)
This Sheraton Project was a blast… especially with Producer/Director Chris Olsen at the helm! It’s always fun when you get to jump in at the beginning of a project, and we’re proud to have crafted this piece from initial concept and storyboards, all the way through the shoot, into VFX and post-production, and ending with [...]
“FANCY” PREMIERE @ LITTLE ROCK FILM FEST!
Yup… It’s official… FANCY will make its national premiere this June at the Little Rock Film Festival! For those of you who DON’T already know, the LRFF is one of the coolest, and most ”pro-filmmaker” fests out there, and if you get the chance you really should come out for the fun! We don’t have showtimes yet, but [...]
DID SOMEBODY SAY “SWORDPLAY?”
Can’t say too much about this, but here’s a brief behind the scenes peek at recent rehearsal footage featuring award winning fight choreographer Geoff Coates doing what he does best… Brandishing a wicked sharp sword at breakneck speed. (The other swordsman is none other than the bionically enhanced Matt Engle.) Enjoy, and stay tuned for more [...]
CHECK OUT “FOSSE:PRELUDE” ON YouTUBE!
For those of you who didn’t get to see Thodos Dance Chicago at the Harris theatre this fall, OMG do I feel bad for you. Beautiful, beautiful work performed by incredibly talented dancers, in sensuous original costumes, surrounded by wondrous production tech. The lighting alone haunted me for days afterwards. And about halfway through, our [...]
ARTSIDERS® RAW – with CHRISTINE ROJEK!
Check out this great clip, featuring artist Christine Rojek, as she discusses dealing with “life getting in the way of making art.” (Can’t see the video? Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1MEM6v9KDc )
ARTSIDERS® RAW – with TOM SCARFF!
Check out the latest “THE ARTSIDERS® RAW” installment, clipped from an interview with Chicago Artist and Sculptor Tom Scarff. The Clip is called “Dangerous Profession”, and I guarantee you’ll get a kick out of what he has to say about the dangers of artistic life! (Can’t see the video? Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y5bysWEJHY )
ARTSIDERS® RAW- with HEDWIG DANCES!
Check out this duet (performed by Kirsty MacKellar and Victor Ramirez of Hedwig Dances), to see an incredible modern dance performance. (Can’t see the video? Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_PiAuw5xiU )
ARTSIDERS® RAW- with DJEMBE CHICAGO
Check out this fascinating Drum performance by Lilian Friedberg and Djembe Chicago. (Can’t see the video? Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJYbqAAa28k)
