Pruitt Allen is a client friendly and creative videographer and producer with a thorough understanding of all areas of video production. His background includes experience in news, entertainment and corporate communications projects. 



2007 Telly Award Winner!

A fundraising and promotional video co-produced, field produced and shot by Pruitt Allen has won a 2007 Telly Award for Non-Profit promotional and fundraising videos.  The Tellys are awarded nationally to the best local and regional productions in the USA, and they are judged by industry professionals drawn from the ranks of previous Telly winners.  This recognition is greatly appreciated.


Videography

In projects as varied as feature motion pictures, music videos and political interviews, Pruitt Allen has demonstrated his dedication to the creation of stunning images.  Producers describe him as being a "passionate warrior for the image" and as the "creator of stunning video".  Pruitt has worked with HD cameras like the F900/3 CineAlta and Varicam, and HDV cameras used with 35mm still-camera lens adapters like the Redrock and Cinevate Brevis.  His experience also includes standard formats like Betacam and Digibeta, DVCam and DVCPro and HD-V.

Producing

Pruitt has produced videos ranging from interviews and "you are there" event coverage to TV commercials and infomercials to visually arresting music videos.  His client list as a producer includes the ACLU of Virginia, the Future of Freedom Foundation, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Springfield Challenger Baseball, Arena Stage in Washington, DC, The RAC Holdings Inc. and various musicians, non-profits and government organizations.



"One-Man Band" and Small Crew Operation A Specialty

Coming up through the production ranks, Pruitt has done almost every job required in a production many times -- from PA to producer.  His lighting, field audio, camera and producing experience make him an ideal choice for out-of-town producers who need a small crew who can get the job done quickly and without headaches.


Camera

Pruitt has experience with all kinds of shoots, from feature films to network television, music videos, corporate videos and advertisements.  Over time he has used almost every kind of video camera, including significant experience with the Sony HDW - F900 CineAlta HD camera as well as various DVCProHD, DVCam, Beta, HD-V and MiniDV cameras.  This experience includes significant time shooting with 35mm adapters like the Red Rock and Cinevate still-camera lens adapters.  His shooting style can range from clear and succinct to highly stylized to almost dreamlike, depending on what's called for in a given situation.


Lighting and Audio

As a lighting designer and audio engineer his clients include television programs like The Oprah Winfrey Show, NFL Football on ABC, the Washington, DC - area Jerry Lewis Telethon and A&E's Biography.  He has also worked with many Fortune 500 companies including Mercedes-Benz and Mitsubishi, Lucent Technologies, Konica/Minolta, Sodexho, Johnson & Johnson, M&M/Mars and the Staubach Real Estate Group.  



Real-World Experience For Real Results

Pruitt's life prior to working in the production world included everything from managing homeless shelters in Chicago to after-school-care programs in Raleigh, NC to closing multi-million dollar deals in computer networking sales in New York.  This wealth of real-world experience in sales, management and nonprofit work give him insight into your client's wants and needs.


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