We’re busy with some great projects.  We’re getting our God on currently, producing a live concert dvd in Norfolk, VA for Gospel Star, Maurette Brown Clark.  She’s a phenomenal person and sensational artist.  It’s always a pleasure to work with her.  After the success of her song, “It Ain’t Over” and our music video, we’re teaming up again to produce a 5 camera, live concert dvd.  The crane shots were awe-inspiring, Maurette , choir and band came through and well, Vicente was in his element and showed why, it is truely his…….   I’m just happy I managed to get it wired correctly, seriously…. bonus that I got some killer footage on the new Canon 7d .    check her out –   http://www.maurettebrownclark.com/

“there ain’t no rest for the wicked” -Cage The Elephant      …… apparently not the Gospel train either.

We’re finishing off a concert dvd package for early Summer for Gospel star, Dathan Thigpen.  Dathan’s currently starring on BET’s “Sunday’s Best”, check out Dathan on Sunday’s Best or www.dathanthigpen.com ,where we’re producing promotional materials for the charismatic, young star.

We’ve been busy with one of our longest and favorite clients, Ludacris; from an AIDS Awareness PSA, promotional endorsements for Straits (his restaurant), an Oscar Party, a Polo Ralph Lauren Event, re-branding The Ludacris Foundation website, and yes ,,, Miss Roberta <wink, wink>….. the much anticipated Leadership Project.

We’ve been to Washington, DC for an immigration reform rally, where our 2010 Census PSA debuted.  Many of the images and footage from this event will be part of the music video we’re producing for Karco and the Synopsis bunch (reunited?????)….  Vicente travelled to Miami to shoot elements for this with Karco and I shot the rest here in our Atlanta studio.

We’re producing a commercial with our favorite Behavorial Health Institute…. seriously, they’re a client.  Maybe it’s a natural fit…. and it’s taken Vicente back to his South Texas home and me back to my adopted roots…   (we do love us some Texas, especially our Austin, San Antone and Corpus)

Toss in trips to Florida, South Carolina, and Illinois and of course some local Atlanta clients (we love you too) and we’re busy, road-weary and loving it.  Vicente is a little concerned about his trips to Nebraska and Maryland shortly to work with the Soy Bean Clan….. wait, that… that phrasing ain’t gonna help any….

In the words of my never short on them partner, “we’re living the dream”………   and from me,  “yeah,,, yeah, we like what we do…..”

FIVE weeks to kick some serious tail before Costa Rica, surfs upi….. Pura Vida Bebe, Pura Vida!

To borrow from our boy, Luda….   “deuces, I’m out”

Atlanta Video Production Company Solanta PSA w/ Ludacris

We were proud to work with the CDC and The Ludacris Foundation on this PSA raising awareness about HIV/AIDS.

on…. a personal note, and I’ll speak for us both (lol). It’s always great when our work benefits a greater good.

So, take one moment. Close your eyes and take three deep breaths. Ok…..

So the “roses”, in this case is the era we’re in and what it all means. Social Networking, Changing Consumption Models, Changing Business Models, ….. I could go on and on. As businesses we must learn, adapt, become experts, and start over…. “it’s funny, cause it’s true”. So we accept that and get used to the routine. In that vein, I found this video very interesting and helped me focus, re-focus on just where we are today and what’s to come. WE are the shapers of our conversations. WE must lead those conversations in the ways, WE want them to go. It’s a two way street for sure, but WE can direct traffic along the way. It’s about synergy in message and effort…..

So… Stop and take a deep breath of just where we are today. The numbers in this video are truly astounding!

Social Media Revolution

- Mike
mike@solanta.com

First victim?
El Toro Mexican Grill 2
687 Memorial Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 688-8111‎

R+R, S, A, AF
I visited just because it’s the closest Mexican restaurant to my house. I expected generic tacos and mariachi music with focus on the props rather than the food.
I was wrong from the get. Clean and open dining area, modern music, immediate service and an amazing atmosphere.
A four page menu but well categorized a waitress that knew it cover to cover. Attentive but not intrusive. A fire place that was maintain constantly and was well decorated.
The food was excellent. My 2 kids who will walk away from bad food no matter what, had great thinks to say about the Quesadilla, Burger and sides of Beans and Rice.
My wife had the Chimichanga (called the Changa in the menu) and I went with a fire grilled serving of Chicken, Beef and Shrimp Fajitas. Anytime you try and combine these meats,
You run into dry chicken but I can say this was the exception. Maybe I ordered the chicken in it so that I could complain but I was shut down. I was very satisfied with the portions as was my family.
I behaved like a Foodie and wondered when I’d be back again.
As far as clientele? A very good mix of neighborhood people (L5P/Grant Park) and obvious regulars.
Buford Highway might loose a few Spanish food lovers to Little 5 Points with this one.
Negative? The Sopapillas (mexican dessert) not-so-papillas. Skip this.

So for production crews and photgs: Come after day shift or when you get an actual lunch but this is far from fast food.

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- Mike

mike@solanta.com

404.822.7851