We all work so hard to produce great films, its a real effort and collaboration between us and our clients. How many times do we hear that the projection was no good or a DVD stalled in playback. All should know DVD is NOT DEPENDABLE FOR PLAYBACK AT EVENTS. Yes it works, but not always! You have been warned! DMJ now offers hi-definition playback at events directly from the digital movies we create to insure dependable high quality playback.

Teaneck N.J. February 2012 DMJ and SINAI Schools premiered a series of short films to raise funds for this amazing special needs school. A capacity crowd of over 800 people were fixed onto two HD screens and 2 giant plasma screens in the Mariott Hotel in Teaneck, as the presentations moved some audience memebers to tears. DMJ teamed up with KOL ROM animation studios in Baltimore for a short animated story created by SINAI Schools managing director Sam Fishman which opened the nights prodcedings. Two other stunning documentaries were featured as well. Prior to the event DMJ also produced a web promo and DMJ also coordinated the staging the night of the event.

Due to increased demand and continued calls for superior services, DMJ now offers duplication. As part of DMJ's on-going efforts to increase return on investment for it's client DMJ has been creating DVD masters and duplicating to be given out and left on tables. This strategy allows guests to take home the films that premiere at the events and share the experience with friends, thereby increasing the reach of the films. Of course when DMJ features the client videos on various Youtube sites along with 3K electronic press releases, the reach of the videos go way beyond the event.

DMJ welcomes new team members Carolyn George our wonderful production manager, and digital artists Adam Watstein, Sandra Beltro, Fred Manzi, Jason Beauguard, Brian McCann. and Yitz Brilliant. Carolyn comes packed with ambition and experience and has made a huge difference already helping our productions and office run smoothly. Producing videos with Stunning Results is getting more efficient as we build the DMJ team.

A. … YES             Q. Is it worth all the  WORRY!!     A. … NO



Lesson #1..The biggest problem with social media is wasting time and energy on folks who are not interested!  Never forget your core business and loyal followers and take good care of them!  

Lesson #2 It's not going to take much effort to get into the social media game so play it! Spend a few hours or have your kid or neighbors kids spend a few hours to get you started. Then a few hours a week, not a few hours a day, will increase your chances to get your word out. Your reputation will spread better and faster than the pre-internet days so the key is to make sure that you're good at what you do as we said in #1

Lesson #3 Don't get caught up in the tools, it's the message. Don't forget basic branding in all you do, keep it simple and consistent. Information overload means they hear nothing. Think logo, color, tag line, short internet movie. Good luck! D. Jasse

DMJ welcomes editor Jason Katz who came to us from the one and only Howard Stern. Jason is one of the editors on "Born to Explore' on ABC with David Jasse as overseeing for DMJ. "He's an amazing editor and we're thrilled he's joined us, and when you get a chance check out his voice, he's got that movie trailer voice you hear on a few of our promos...wow." Jason's a seasoned producer and director as well.

Series to take travelers far beyond the beaten path
Veteran broadcast producer John Barnhardt, and TV host, award winning producer, and explorer Richard Wiese, recently returned from Australia following an exacting 20-day shoot, which DMJ is now editing serveral episodes for the  ABC season . The show is the brainchild of host Richard Wiese basing the show on the book he authored "Born to Explore".

Editorial creative director and lead editor David Jasse has previously been in charge of post production for many pilots and shows including 52 weeks of a show on new technology called "Digital Cafe" for the Discover Channel. DMJ  is looking forward to the chance to take on more shows for the ABC series. According to the show's producers, "we're very  pleased with what David and DMJ has to offer us, he's a very talented guy and brings a lot to each episode."

"ABC has picked up 26 episodes of the show, which will be part of its weekend adventure block, " Barnhardt said. "We hope to inspire viewers to travel and do things they would never do, to explore all these different places and learn from the people that live there. To really understand what kind of life they lead. Hopefully, they will take something back from the experience, like I have."

The premier of a new ABC-TV series created by Richard Wiese, "Born to Explore" debuts Sept. 3 in the network's 10 a.m. time slot on Saturday morning.

Director David Jasse has won a Gold EMPixx award for one of the most moving films Mr. Jasse has directed in 20 years. This is largely due to an amazing collaboration that has been going on between Director David Jasse & client Chai Lifeline for 8 years. "This part of this award belongs to Sam Zaks of Chai Lifeline" according to Jasse. "Sam decided to go where most clients never go, the passing of one of the children. If this film doesn't move you, you're made of stone."

When watching the video there's a lot going on, the choice of subjects to be interviewed, the interviews themselves, the camerawork and lighting, the pacing of the editing, the music selection, overall pacing and graphics. For the interview director David Jasse says a lot of this video comes from the techniques he gained working with The Steven Spielberg foundation early in his career. "You'll notice there's an amazing interview here with a boy that cries on camera, working with the Spielberg foundation early in my career taught me not to be tempted to speak to your subject when they get emotional, but rather sit quietly and wait.. say nothing.. that was the secret behind that interview as well as the one with the parents."

According to the Empixx judges "Powerful opening with various people who have battled cancer. Great variety of people telling their story. Excellent scenes, well staged, nicely edited. Emotional stories, well told. "

Executive Producer: Gi Orman
Director: David Jasse
Editors: David Jasse, Shmuel Hoffman
DP/Camera: Shmuel Hoffman
Graphics: Shmuel Hoffman
Production Company: BiG (D. Jasse former partner)

Recently, veteran producer/director/editor David Jasse showed up at the client's office with portable hard drives (no AC required) and a laptop, and quickly put the final touches on a promo and presentation video for the Hebrew Free Burial Association. Yes, DMJ works sucessfully with clients over the web to make changes on videos, and technology is a great help, but "there's nothing like being there," says Jasse.  Digital non-linear editing has been around for 20 years, and one can make changes quicker than clients can think...but it's great when they're in the room. It goes really quickly, and it's really efficient. The choice is yours: we can share screens with you and you can work remotely with us, or call anytime, and we deliver!  Editor, machine and even output to DVD - in the comfort of your own office!

Yavneh Academy contracted DMJ to create & produce their new image video for their school. DP Shmuel Hoffman and Director David Jasse hit the campus for two days and captured the academic excellence and warmth of one of New Jersey's trusted private institutions. Video coming soon!

Recently, DMJ has been using more and more green screen to add creativity and efficiency to our productions. Green screen technology has been around for a long time and is most commonly used to put the moving weather map behind the weatherman in the Studio. Recently DMJ was able to shoot numerous interviews in the same location saving time and money - yet  being able to vary the background in editing.

Englewood Yeshiva, one of the premier institutions in Englewood, is expanding their operation.  The Gala fundraising banquet featured six DMJ films, one featuring the institution and its plans for expansion, and of special note were five honoree films in place of longer speeches.  The short films are informative, entertaining, and all timed out at about 2-3 minutes each. It's the wave of the future...go to the video!