Producing a Web Series Without a Camera Crew with Lumenati
The world of web series production has always been associated with high costs and time-consuming processes. However, Lumenati, a Denver-based production company, has emerged as a game-changer in the industry.
Their innovative approach allowed them to create and produce over 50 pieces of captivating content in just six months for the Yoga Journal's Live Be Yoga Tour web series, all without the need for a camera crew. This feat was made possible by leveraging Cinebody, a groundbreaking software that streamlines content creation and expedites the post-production process.
The Power of Cinebody: Empowering Yogi Filmmakers
“With Cinebody, the yogis became the film crew. Everything they filmed through the iPhone app automatically uploaded to the cloud, where we could view it and start editing immediately,” said Grant Savidge, Lumenati project manager for the tour. “We could creatively direct them through the app, and even send push notifications to ensure we got everything needed to make a great piece of content.”
Creating Authentic Content on the Road
As the two yogis traveled across the United States from April to October, Lumenati directed them through Cinebody and produced multiple pieces of engaging content each week to promote the tour on social media. Because the yogis also acted as the cinematographers, each episode provided an in-depth and authentic perspective at yoga culture throughout the nation.
Streamlining Production, Saving Time and Money
I am extremely particular with the content that I present and was thoroughly impressed with the quality that Cinebody provided,” said Rosie Acosta, one of the yogis on the tour. “I couldn’t believe how quick and easy it was to use!”
“It saved us money, saved us time and produced a wealth of engaging content for us to tell the story of our six-month tour. We couldn’t have done the 2017 Tour without Cinebody, and we will definitely be using it with Lumenati again.”
From Traditional to Modern: Lumenati's Evolution
Lumenati worked on the tour of 2016, as well, but with a more traditional approach. A hired cinematographer joined the yogis on the road to film all the content that Lumenati edited, but the cost and logistics of traditional production on the road proved challenging. Hard drives of footage had to be shipped back and forth, and the timeliness of the content release couldn’t keep pace with the team while they were in-market.
“When Lumenati presented Cinebody to me at the end of the 2016 tour, I knew it was perfect for the 2017 tour,” said Greg Brenton, executive director at Active Interest Media (AIM), owner of the Yoga Journal and the Live Be Yoga Tour. “It saved us money, saved us time and produced a wealth of engaging content for us to tell the story of our six-month tour. We couldn’t have done the 2017 Tour without Cinebody, and we will definitely be using it with Lumenati again.”
Watch the tour recap video below.
2017 Live Be Yoga Tour
Embracing Innovation: Lumenati's Vision
Founded by Scott McDonald in Denver, Colorado in early 2015, Lumenati seeks to change the way creatives work and collaborate. A modern take on Andy Warhol’s Factory, Lumenati is a collective of filmmakers, artists, writers, musicians, and inventors. For more info, visit lumenati.co
Active Interest Media: A Leader in Enthusiast Media
Active Interest Media (AIM) is a one of the largest enthusiast media companies. They host trade events, websites, magazines, films, and TV shows to 36 million readers, fans, and attendees in 85 different countries. Some of their published content includes American Cowboy, Backpacker, Clean Eating, Skiing, and the Yoga Journal. To learn more, visit aimmedia.com.
