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Protowork is a full service video production company located in Vancouver, Canada, providing top quality multimedia solutions to corporations. Our award-winning production team combines creativity and technical knowledge to produce the highest quality video to meet your marketing needs. Whether it's a promotional video, an educational video or capturing a live event, we've got you covered!
Below are some of our corporate clients:
Kellogg's • University of Washington • Premier School Agendas • Vantel Safeway Credit Union • IEEE Computer Society • Electronic Arts • Coast Whistler Hotel • Archer Education Group • The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts • Formation Strategic Designing Inc. • Levo Technologies Inc. • ITM International Top Model Co. • Bellevue Club Hotel • Seahorse Mattress Ltd. • Sunstar Realty Ltd. • ABN AMRO Bank • Justice Institute of BC • XLR8D Training Corporation • ABS Trading Co. Ltd. • Audi Club HK • Avondale Media
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Michael Barcellona, a Vancouver-Whistler cinematographer with diverse experience in digital video productions since 1998. His keen sense of imagery grew through the years of involvement in a rich variety of projects ranging from corporate commercials to sport action and full-length feature films for clients such as Pacific Honda, Rossignol Ski & Snowboard Canada, EA Sports, Orca Bay and Nike Canada.
Michael gained his practical field experience in diverse conditions and situations from hanging off of high mountain glaciers to covering life events and controlled studio environments. His incomparable desire to get the perfect shot is an incredible asset to our production team.
Michael's technical know-how in digital videography and equipment handling ranges from mini-DV to digiBETA to HD. With his recent completion of the Santa Fe HD Film & Television Workshop, his association with Protowork Productions Inc. brings the quality of our works to a whole new level. He is also the HD operations manager at Plus8 Digital serving the independent-commercial film industry. |
Michael Barcellona
cinematographer | High Definition |
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David's business card says simply, "A Human Resource." He has been many things to many people: actor, broadcaster, editorial writer, playwright, teacher, therapist, social activist, Master of Ceremonies and motivational speaker. A truly PROTean talent!
After 10 years of running a Residential Treatment Centre for drug addicts, alcoholics and ex-cons, Mr. Berner shifted his energies to Communications. Over 25 years, he has compiled a 5-page resume of performances in radio, television, stage and film on projects in Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, St. John's, Newfoundland, Nebraska, Los Angeles and Venice, Italy.
For several years, running his own very profitable Ad Agency, David covered all the bases: Creative Director, Writer, New Business, Media Buyer and turning off the lights at the end of the day.
Local audiences best know David Berner, of course, as an enormously popular Radio Talk Show Host on BC's most listened-to station, CKNW 980AM. David thinks his single biggest strength is LISTENING, truly hearing what the client needs to express
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David Berner
on camera | voice
writer | director | producer |
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A born entrepreneur and artist, David first dabbled with the business world at the age of 14 cutting hair for fellow schoolmates, selling artworks to parents and selling home made Welsh Rarebits (Marmite & cheese on toasts) to hungry kids in the tuck room with a borrowed waffle-maker while attending a boarding school in North Wales.
In the past 15 years, David opened a real estate firm, had been a top salesperson, managed a 60 agents strong brokerage division, oversaw the expansion of the property management portfolio and pioneered online marketing of rental properties in Vancouver.
Intrigued by the varying business subject matters in Paul's work, David realized video production can provide the other missing element in his busy business life: fun. With Paul's invitation, David came onboard in 2003 and brought with him hands-on experience in sales and management. With David at the helm, several initiatives got implemented in a hurry including formally incorporated Protowork Productions Inc., development of business operating procedures & production management systems, building a network of likeminded associates, and re-focused our artistic works on helping our clients achieve their business objectives.
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David Mak david@protowork.com
CEO | chief entertaining officer |
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Paul Mak is a multi-talented artist who chose his career path working with computers and cameras. He found new media the ideal medium through which his passion, creativity and imaginations can be unleashed to the benefits of our clients.
Graduated from NAIT (business marketing), Langara (internet publishing) & renowned VFS (new media), Paul experimented with various roles within the industry since 1999 with Northern Network, Pinpoint Productions and Protowork. Along the way, Paul participated in the post-production of two award winning projects, No Backing Out- short film (winner of the 2004 Bloodshots Film Festival) and Good News for Kids- TV commercial (grand prize winner & best Variety spot of the 2005 Great Canadian Commercial Contest).
As the chief editor at Protowork Productions Inc., Paul is the quality control for all of our video and multimedia productions. His relentless aspiration for perfection stamps the guarantee of quality on all of our products may it be a montage, a corporate video, a logo animation or a DVD authoring project.
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Paul Mak paul@protowork.com
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Eric is a freelance cinematographer who has been working in the film business in Toronto for 12 years. His experience encompasses all genres of filmmaking, from commercials and music videos, to dramatic narratives and documentaries. His visual aesthetics are inspired by the story, allowing him to be versatile in his lighting sensibilities. He creatively juxtaposes light and dark in order to shape compelling imagery whether it be stop-motion or live action cinematography. Ericís creative and technical abilities allow him to work well with directors to realise their vision.
In addition, Eric is an accomplished Steadicam Operator giving him a unique talent to blend light and motion. His physical endurance and agility enable him to push the limits of the Steadicam. Matching music to movement, Eric uses free form, dance-like movements when operating Steadicam on music videos, but also achieves the technical precision needed in framing drama and commercials.
Eric has operated ëBí Camera and Steadicam on feature films such as 'Trailer Park Boys: The Movie' and 'Luck' starring Luke Kirby & Sarah Polly. His list of commercials includes: Baileyís, Carlsberg, Ikea, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), McDonaldís, Molson Canadian, and Audi. Eric has also operated on popular music videos that have been aired internationally such as The Rolling Stonesí 'Streets of Love', Hilary Duffís 'Wake Up', Sean Paulís 'Get Busy', Good Charlotteís 'Predictable', and 'Take It Away' by The Used.
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Eric Oh
cinematographer | Toronto
www.ericoh.ca |
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Dan Rocque, (cinematographer) is the latest addition to Protowork
Productions Inc. Paul was quick to realize Dan's unique style and strong
photographic intuition after first working with him back in November. Dan's
passion began with still photography, a practice that solidified his
understanding of light and itÇs correlation to the photographic process. In
addition, his innate understanding of composition and framing pushed him to
further experiment with moving images, upon which he decided to seek further
training at the Vancouver Film School.
Focusing his efforts in cinematography, Dan developed his skills working
with film and within the narrative form. His knowledge and expertise were
built from the ground up, placing trust in his light meter, and not the
monitor. Dan's thesis film entitled "We Do Flat Tops" went on to receive
international acclaim at the Jay Sanders Film Festival in Auburn, Al.
Dan currently works with digital video and high definition. His experience
spans over a broad spectrum of projects ranging from reality series and
feature films, to corporate and promotional videos. Dan's strong work ethic,
charisma, and perceptive eye have made him an integral part of Protowork
Productions Inc.
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Dan Roque
cinematographer | DV |
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Rob Showell has been working in advertising, in various creative capacities,
since 1978. First and foremost, he is a writer and has strung words together for print, radio, television, public relations, web sites, magazines, even t-shirts.
Along the way he has won various local, national and international awards for his television work, including a "Best of Show" Lotus Award (Kokanee Beer), a Bessie (Century 21) and first place in the 2005 48 Hour TV commercial contest (Variety Club).
At various Vancouver-based ad agencies, including one of his own, he has held positions ranging from Junior Copywriter and Broadcast Producer to Creative Director.
Now, with Protowork, Rob adds Video Director to the list. Whether it's seeing a project that he's written through to completion, or translating someone else's words and thoughts to the screen, Rob brings a wealth of experience to every shoot. |
Rob Showell
writer | director |
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Michelle has 10 years of experience in Make-up Artistry. She holds a list of credits in film, TV, commercial and fashion work, and has created radiant faces and fabulous hairstyles for numerous bridal and special occasions.
Michelle's credentials include: Professional Makeup Artistry Diploma (Top Honours)
- Blanche MacDonald Institute, Vancouver, BC; BC Film Industry Orientation Inc. WHMIS Certification- Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, BC; Cetificat de Specialisation en Maquillage- Make Up Forever Paris, Hong Kong; and Certificate (Excellence) in Professional Make-up- Hong Kong College of Make Up Technology, Hong Kong.
With expertise, top-notch products, uncompromising professionalism and attention to details, Michelle ensures that everyone looks their best on camera on our shoot days. For Michelle's Make-up portfolio, please visit www.michellemakeup.com
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Michelle Wong
hair and make-up artist |
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Alvin Yip, a graduate from Vancouver Film School in new-media, belongs to a class of it's own: technical genius. Give him a new technical challenge: may it be a networking conflict; a DVD authoring problem; a HDCAM compatibility issue; a file conversion & formatting problem; he can research/resolve/redo within the deadline.
Alvin has been the driving force behind the technical advantages for various production firms in the TV, film, commercial and animations industry in the Western Hemisphere since 2000. This highly technical yet artistic individual has had his works seen in
North America, Latin America, France, Australia, Hong Kong and wherever else where shows such as Megaman NT, Dragaon Ball and Hamtaro are aired.
Alvin's range of understanding of video spans from the universal DV, to BetaCamSP, to DVCPRO, to DigiBeta, and all the way to prestigious HDCAM. He has worked at every standard from SECAM, PAL, NTSC 24P and is especially adept to the various web formats available for mass market distribution. Anywhere between pre-production to post-production, and mastering, his assistance is priceless.
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Alvin Yip alvin@protowork.com
video / film technician |
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