Will Knapp
FATHERTIMECODE
Director • Editor • Camera
SERVICES
Interviews with Artists and Talent
Traditional documentary interview setups, beautifully lit, with professional mics and top-quality sound. I've shot interviews with many big artists including Cher, Selena Gomez, The Who, Mick Fleetwood, Ozzy Osbourne, Kirk Hammett, and Demi Lovato.
Movie and Soundtrack Featurettes
I've shot interviews with numerous composers and directors, in recording studios and scoring sessions. These interviews become the backbone of behind-the-scenes content to help sell the movie and soundtrack. Featurettes can also be created from existing elements, including trailers, poster art, production photos, in-studio or orchestra b-roll, and music from the soundtrack.
Sponsored Content & Corporate Presentations
Corporate clients and sales teams often need fast paced highlights edited together for big presentations, delivering ideas quickly and efficiently, with the rhythm and timing of the music. I've created sponsored content for many popular brands including Bud Light, 7UP, Cisco, Hilton, Citi, Bacardi and Honda.
Album & Tour Promos
Typically promos are built by animating existing cover art, photos and videos. A spot can often be like a spin at radio and the focus should be the hook of the track, with little or no voiceover. Delivery for broadcast requires adhering to technical specs that continue to evolve. I have many years of experience working with media buyers and broadcast networks.
Digital Ad Campaigns and Pre-roll Ads
Create successful social media video ads, from initial concept to final delivery. Ads can be built with new or existing video, animating artwork and photos, music, graphics, on-screen text and voiceover. Collaborate with client on initial concept. Create video ads for multiple social media platforms, manage deliverables, client feedback and deadlines.
Auto-play Promos
Auto-play video has exploded on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The goal is to craft videos that are quick and compelling, with large, readable, dynamic text that communicates the message in under 15 seconds.
Event Videography & Convention Wrap-ups
I specialize in shooting footage and photos of the hype surrounding a product activation, convention appearance or industry announcement. I can also edit existing footage and photos to capture the excitement surrounding an event, and deliver an edit that communicates excitement.
Product Demo
When shooting a product demo for a musical instrument, the instrument is the star. I like to shoot a lot of close-ups and shallow depth-of-field coverage, highlighting the beauty of the instrument as well as the features and functionality.
Live Performances
Whether capturing live performances with multiple cameras, or shooting stylistic slo-mo with a focus on the "big rock moments", I have years of experience navigating venues and shooting around live audiences.
Music Video
A music video can be a direct collaboration with the artist and ultimately becomes a part of that artists official legacy. I take that responsibility very seriously, executing simple, low-budget concepts that appeal to the fans.