San Diego Video Production

Semper Fi-ghting With "The Expendables"

July 26, 2010

It doesn't get more badass than this -- Sylvester Stallone and his tough-guy co-stars from "The Expendables" joining forces with the Marines at Camp Pendleton! This San Diego video production was actually the premiere of the new action movie, held at the 1,300-seat theater on the Marine base in Oceanside. Our San Diego video crew nabbed a TV exclusive for "Entertainment Tonight" as Stallone pulled up to a cheering crowd of Marines and their families in a Humvee. Also arriving in Humvees -- co-stars Terry Crews, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Randy Couture, a six-year military veteran. The crew stayed up close with the stars, grabbing tons of memorable moments as Stallone and the boys signed autographs, posed for pictures and high-fived Marines. Inside the theater, we rolled as "The Expendables" bolted down the carpet to thunderous applause and introduced their new film, which opens Aug. 13. Our footage aired on "ET" Monday, July 26, and was featured on the show's website, www.etonline.com.

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Keeping Up With Kathy Griffin

July 18, 2010

We couldn't have asked for a better gig than covering Kathy Griffin's book-signing for "Entertainment Tonight!" From start to finish, this San Diego video production was one belly laugh after another as Kathy lamented the engagement of her "My Life on the D-List" boy-toy Levi Johnston, and had a field day with Mel Gibson's phone recordings. The energetic comedian popped into Border's Books with her mom Maggie Griffin to promote Maggie's new book, Tip It! -- and sign copies of her own best-seller, Official Book Club Selection. My San Diego video crew and I squeezed in with the crowd of about 300 that crammed the bookstore to see and hear Kathy in person. And she didn't disappoint -- signing and posing for every last person!

Los Angeles Video Production

Solana Wins with 'Biggest Loser' Trainer

Solana Productions captured all the drama as Jillian Michaels, fitness trainer on TV's "The Biggest Loser," invaded a former Hollywood star's home for a complete diet and fitness makeover. ...more

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San Diego Broadcast Video Production

Broadcast video production is a specialty of Solana Productions. For almost 20 years we have been shooting for news, news magazine and entertainment programs.

TV’s highly successful “Entertainment Tonight” was one of our first clients. Red carpet premieres, film festivals and exclusive multi-camera star interviews are examples of the many stories we’ve done for the show. Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Russell Crowe, Denzel Washington, Cameron Diaz, Kevin Costner, Sophia Loren, Anne Hathaway and Robert Downey, Jr. are among the many, many stars we have videotaped for the show.

We also shoot segments for “Rachael Ray,” “Dr. Phil” and “Oprah.” When Ms. Winfrey toured a San Diego school with Bill and Michelle Gates, she chose Solana Productions to capture the action. There is no second chance with these high-profile subjects – and she knew she could rely on the dependability and professionalism of Solana Productions.

And when there is that occasional “technical” problem, we often carry backup cameras just in case.

Most of these clients have upgraded to HD broadcasts and we’ve evolved with them. Our kits include the most sophisticated lighting equipment, matte boxes and filters to make sure everyone looks their best.

News is how we started and it still plays a major role in our San Diego broadcast video production. We can count all the major networks as our clients and we’ve worked many breaking news stories. We’ve also done extensive work with magazine shows taking a more in-depth look at issues.