St. Gregory the Great » Milwaukee, WI

“I am extremely pleased with the work that Life Productions did on our campaign DVD.  Without the use of a script, but with careful questions to our parishioners, they managed to capture the essence and spirit of our parish, highlight our needs, and tie everything together beautifully!”

Patti Penkalski - St. Gregory the Great Parish

Organization Profile

A Milwaukee Archdiocese Parish

Video Purpose

  • Video to kick-off Capital Campaign
  • Show need for building and grounds repair
  • Highlight community spirit
  • Use in new parishioner welcome packet

Process

After reviewing Life Productions fact finding and video planning worksheet with St Gregory representatives, interview questions were composed. Questions were tailored to promote conversation regarding the need for the campaign and their pride in the parish and its community. A criterion was developed by Life Productions of Milwaukee for choosing the interview candidates. Once the candidates were chosen by St Gregory, tape date(s) were scheduled.

How Life Productions, Inc. Completed Project

Life Productions went onsite for one day and taped interviews. An additional day to tape a Sunday Mass was required. Video footage was captured during the interview tape date and on the following Sunday. Once all footage was logged and captured, Life Productions began the edit process; first building an unscripted narrative from the collective voice of all interviewed. Then footage was added to support the sound bites. Finally, graphics were layered to give the video its finishing touch.