Portfolio: Education
Mendoza Collegiate Video Viewbook
Mendoza College of Business wanted to bring their 2D printed viewbook alive in this video creation, intended to market the amazing advantages of a Notre Dame Business degree to potential undergraduate students. Ask More of Business. Ask More of Yourself.
“A Message from the Students of Notre Dame” :30 University TV Ad
The University of Notre Dame needed an “institutional message” to air during college football’s BCS title game, but only had a short window of available pre-production and production time to work with. They gave us a call to produce the television spot…and 3 camera crews, 400 student extras, 600 real and CG candles, and only 2.5 pre-production days later, this college television commercial was born!
Notre Dame Video: African Scholars
The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program at the University of Notre Dame needed a unique video for a specific audience: young Africans thinking of coming to the States. Our creative idea was to capture Kaykay, Jason and Gerie, three young African Scholars in HYSP, riffing on food, American football, and life as students during a typical day at Notre Dame. Shot on the new Canon Mark III, this Notre Dame Video is also Explore Media’s first editing project on Adobe Premiere Pro (after switching from Apple’s Final…
“Non-Finishers” Talent Made Here
Talent Made Here and One Lucky Guitar needed to tell the story of people who never quite finished college, for a variety of reasons. Using a mix of on-camera talent speaking to camera and ‘web cam’ first-person speakers, we put together this :30 HD Television Commercial, part of a two-spot campaign.
“Hey You” Goshen College
As the public culmination of their “Peace by Peace” campaign, this series of creative television spots features a letter written to a public figure, and the actual student who wrote the letter reading excerpts. Check out “Hey, You.” to see all 3 featured students delivering their collaborative message to potential students!
“Business on the Frontlines” Notre Dame University
As one of the world’s highest ranked MBA programs, Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business is often competing to land the brightest and best business minds of the future. We were asked to help tell the story of just one of programs which make Mendoza stand out: their unique “Business on the Frontlines” course.
“Deep Dive” Mendoza College of Business
Each semester, executives from well-known global brands descend on the campus of Notre Dame in search of answers. We were challenged to develop a drama-filled story about Mendoza MBA students participating in this competitive, four-day “deep dive” into real issues. This is part 3 of 4 videos integrated into a promotional ND microsite, see all videos here: mba.nd.edu/deepdive
“Outstanding Outcomes” LaGrange College
How does one of the South’s best kept secrets for a liberal arts education gain traction in the greater Atlanta area? Will Jones and his team at LaGrange College are simply telling their story. They provide transformative, learning relationships which inspire young people to lives full of purpose. Written, produced & edited by Explore Media, “Outcomes” is one of three commercials in this campaign.
“Dear Lebron James” Goshen College
As the public culmination of their “Peace by Peace” campaign, this series of creative television spots for Goshen College features a letter written to a public figure, and the actual student who wrote the letter reading excerpts. Check out “Dear Lebron James,” for a non-basketball look at connecting ideologies.
“Student Stories” Goshen College
Goshen College is a small liberal arts college with a big story, and they needed to communicate this story to three different audiences: alumni, students, and potential students. “Student Stories”, which premiered during the Super Bowl, was designed to use current students to persuade potential students with the reasons Goshen College has provided a perfect fit. The campaign was a huge success; in a 24-hour period after first airing GC’s “Apply Now” link on their website was clicked 40 times, and in 6 months they’ve…
“Transformations” LaGrange College
How does one of the South’s best kept secrets for a liberal arts education gain traction in the greater Atlanta area? Will Jones and his team at LaGrange College are simply telling their story. They provide transformative, learning relationships which inspire young people to lives full of purpose. Written, produced & edited by Explore Media, “Transformations” is one of three commercials in this campaign.
“Let There Be” Goshen College
“Let There Be” is the inside admissions portion of a larger video initiative Explore Media is creatively producing for Goshen College. Designed to engage potential students who have come to campus for a visit, especially during times of the year where the weather might hinder getting the complete GC experience, “Let There Be” is our inspiring solution! Shot on RED One camera systems.