“Great work, because they know what they’re doing.
High quality, even when the client has a small budget or a challenging deadline.”
Co-owner/Editor/Shooter/Recumbent Triker
Co-owner/Producer/Animator/Designer/etc.
“We like to think that our knowledge and years of experience help our clients make the best use of digital media.”
Think back all the way to 1985. The shoulder pads, the perms, the neon leg warmers. Nancy and Rod Rich were working in Dallas. Rod, at WFAA-TV as a cameraman and weather graphics programmer. Nancy, at Sundance Production’s animation division, Acmecartoon. Their dream: to start an animation company in their garage. But several long-distance phone calls later, Nancy’s brother (owner of Videofonics in Raleigh) said “Don’t be starting an animation studio in Texas! Come home to Raleigh, and start one for me!” And so they did.
The Bosch FGS-4000 animation system was purchased and installed. It was the first 3-d animation system in the Southeast. Soon, the animation portion of the business was turned into a separate company and renamed “Serious Robots Animation”. Staff was added and clients like Cartoon Network and PBS Children’s Television Network began to call. Videofonics and Serious Robots’ fame and reputation was growing, and it wasn’t going unnoticed. In 2003, an investor from Texas bought out both companies and incorporated them into a new film and video production entity called Trailblazer Studios.
After a few years working at Trailblazer, Rod and Nancy struck out on their own. Feeling especially like brave little monkeys for starting over, the new company was dubbed “Monkeybravo”. “We like to think that our knowledge and years of experience help our clients make the best use of digital media”, says co-owner and Creative Director Nancy Rich.
From a simple TV spot for a local dry cleaning chain, to a full-blown web campaign for major pharma, we can handle it. Our years of experience in this market means we can gather the best crew, cast the best talent, and choose the best gear for the job. Our animation and special effects experience can give your ads a creative edge. Design, and motion graphics are our specialty, and we’re happy to assist with storyboards and scripts.
Whether it’s a settlement video, or a “day in the life” documentary, we can provide the services you need to deliver a product that is perfectly in step with your strategy. We can produce turn-key videos with shooting, editing, and animation. Or contact us if you need a single cameraman to film a simple interview, testimonial or a therapy session. Broadcast TV commercials are a specialty, and can be filmed locally at an affordable price.
In this busy world, busy times can overwhelm your corporate communication department or in-house video production staff. The ability to have a reliable crew to call at the last moment to film a workshop, record some interviews, or shoot some B-roll at a special event can be very helpful. Our animation and motion graphics design background is great for “explainer videos” for internal communication, your website or YouTube channel. Animated web banners are also a specialty. Broadcast and internet formats change almost daily - and we keep track of the latest codecs and technical requirements for the latest platforms and apps.
Marketing your product or service is much more complicated than even a few years ago. It’s necessary to advertise online as well as on TV and radio. It’s all about using and re-using your assets. Just a few hours with a small video crew can attain the footage you need to cover all the bases. The clips can be edited into a marketing video that can be embedded into your website. Or still photos can be pulled for your print brochure. Repurpose a professional voiceover for a radio spot. And repurpose the video clips for a TV commercial. Then we’ll animate your logo for that finishing touch.
We film in 4K for resolution flexibility during post-production. Multiple matching cameras.
Audio sweetening, auto tune, mixing, and noise reduction. An extensive sound effects library.
Our interview kit includes cordless LED lights, cordless microphone, and a two-camera option. Need a transcription? No problem.
Our relationships with talent agencies and local actors allow us to find the best area talent for on-camera and voiceover.
Need a drone shot? We partner with an FAA-licensed drone pilot for beautiful footage, filmed safely and legally.
Output codecs for optimal quality on YouTube, Vimeo, and other digital platforms. Animated web banners and explainer videos are a specialty.
“We have been working with Monkeybravo for years. It’s like having a video production department just down the hall.”
PSA for Common Cause NC
“How to Prepare for your Colonoscopy”
UNC Health
Company Culture Video
Drone footage demo
Nash Health Care TV
Customer Stories
“If I have a potential project on the horizon, I contact the monkeys right away. They’re happy to advise me about the shooting required, how many hours of editing, and other factors to help me develop a realistic and practical budget to present to my client.”
Law Firms
Ad Agencies
Corporate Communications
Non-Profits
Marketing videos
Settlement Videos
TV Commercials
TV Commercials
Marketing Videos
Web Banners
In-House Videos
TV Commercials
Marketing Videos
TV Commercials
Event Videos
Marketing Videos
Henson Fuerst
Martin & Jones
Johnson & Groninger
James Scott Farrin
Whitley Law Firm
Jason Taylor Law Firm
O’Malley Tunstall
Temple Law Firm
McNeil Law Firm
Lewis Advertising
Sinclair Advertising
Cross + Associates
Koroberi
Media Partners Inc.
McKinney
Loupe Garou
Impact Strategies
Thee Design Studio
Vitalink
Duke Energy
NC Electric Cooperatives
UNC Health
GlaxoSmithKline
Blue Cross Blue Shield NC
SAS Institute
The Range Complex
United Therapeutics
NC Advocates for Justice
Common Cause NC
Raleigh Little Theatre
Roanoke Prevention Alliance
First Night Raleigh
Artsplosure
NRACT
Haven House
Dress for Success
We are always happy to provide references and samples of our work.
Extra
Camera
Special pricing for adding a second camera + operator to an existing interview shoot.
Special rates available for adding a drone camera to an existing shoot package. Licensed operator.
Add a
+ Operator
4K
from video footage
4K resolution stills grabbed from the original video footage can be used for press releases or print
Custom
Adaptation, re-writes, short form marketing videos and TV/Radio
Professional
Logos, art direction, graphics
Pre-visualization sketches, graphic design, and storyboards.
Hourly rate for 1-2 hr sessions of additional B-roll or pickup shots.
Pickup
Additional B-roll
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