I first learned about Global Press Journal at a conference last year. I knew we had to work with them. Thankfully, we got the chance last summer. We began production on a video that explains the current rebuilding crisis in Nepal in the aftermath of the deadly 2015 earthquake.

I love how the folks at Global Press Journal combined the video with an article from a Nepalese reporter to create grassroots, multifaceted coverage of this issue. Check it out. It’s worth a look if you’re contemplating ways that text and images can be combined with video to create a compelling experience.

Another big challenge for this project was creating a Nepali language version of the video. That video quickly received more than 100,000 views when it went live. We’re honored to have played a role in bringing these issues to viewers around the world.

Feast your eyes on these tasty cuts from our most recent work:

When our friends at Lucile Packard approached us to create a video based on their founder Lu’s vision, we were immediately on board. But there was a catch – they wanted the video to match the existing watercolor paintings in their new wing. We loved the idea, but this art style was new territory for us. We huddled up to discuss the process, formed a game plan, then accepted the challenge. First, we created the water color concept design based on an old photo of a young Lucile and her husband (below). Once we received the green light, we committed ourselves to crafting a video with an inspiring story, complimented by beautiful artwork. Watch Lu’s Story above to see how one woman’s dream and dedication changed a community.

We did extensive research and studied archival photos to produce each scene. Here are some samples: