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Brandon Pope, owner of BPope Productions, is a 2008 graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree at Lenoir-Rhyne University in the field Communications concentrating in Electronic Broadcasting. As a Hickory, NC native he has gained over 10-years of professional multimedia experience as a cinematographer, UAV Remote pilot, and video editor. For the past 8-years to present he is a freelancer at Davidson College as a streaming producer for their major sports. With hundreds of live events directed or produced under his belt, he has advanced knowledge in providing brides and grooms, local businesses, corporations, non-profits, universities, and families with state of the art services.

His professional attitude and passion for his work helps put his clients at ease in front of the camera. He is unashamed of his sense of humor and obsession with professional wrestling, Carolina Panthers, as well as The Walking Dead, Stranger Things, and Game of Thrones. Brandon is a true open book and his client appreciate his honesty and genuine nature that help bring the best in their images, making them last a lifetime.

In his free time, Brandon has also traveled to the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas, NV for the past 14 years so that he stays on top of the industry with the latest technology and techniques to provide top quality productions for his clients. Brandon’s work and reputation are well known in the Catawba County & Hickory Metro region, including the Charlotte area, and is referred by several venues and brides. His experience, attention to detail, and creative camera work has established him as a leader in the field. 

Brandon was recently selected as a Hickory Young Professionals 2023 Top 10 Under 40 Awads recipient.  Click here to read more

Brandon is also a 2022 graduate from Leadership Catawba.  Since 1974, Leadership Catawba has educated and equipped hundreds of Catawba County residents with information about the social, economic and political dynamics of our community. The program challenges each participant not only to be an effective and influential leader within their own organization, but to lead within our greater community through personal commitment and involvement. 

Some of Pope’s volunteer service includes being a member of The Chamber of Catawba County’s Leadership Catawba (class of 2022), and then serving on the Leadership Catawba board. He was also a previous board member for the University City Commission Board with the City of Hickory, on the Hickory Young Professionals Leadership Council, and he is now on the Photographic Technology Advisory Board at Catawba Valley Community College to advise for drone photography. Lastly, Pope donates a lot of his aerial art to local organizations in the community, such as the United Arts Council, Centro Latina, Lenoir-Rhyne, Catawba Science Center and the Hickory Crawdads.

BPope Productions is based out of Hickory, NC and offers services such as Wedding Films, Business Films, Live Event Streaming, and Aerial UAV Drone Photography and Videography.  Brandon is a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot for full commercial drone operation. He provides turn-key operation to take your project from vision, all the way to post, with output to broadcast, web, social media, DVD, or Blu-Ray. He edits with best tools in the business today with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud including After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Photoshop, and Illustrator. 

What makes BPope Productions different from all of the other video production companies? BPope Productions offer full content creation and has a true commitment and passion for repeat clients. Unlike most videographers, BPope Productions shoots with mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, which give you a cinematic film look you won’t find on most cameras compared to regular “video.”

Technical Skills & Equipment

– Cinema Cameras (Sony (FS7, FS5, FX3, FX6)      Panasonic EVA 1, RED)
– Aerial UAV Cinematography
– Multi-camera/audio productions
– Newtek Tricaster & 3PLAY Operation
– Chroma keying
– Audition CC

– Color grading & correction
– Cinematography
– DVD/Blu-Ray Authoring
– Cinemagraphs
– Motion Graphics
– Studio lighting

– Live Streaming
– Post-production
– Adobe Premiere CC
– After Effects CC
– Photoshop CC
– Bridge CC

 

WHY BPOPE PRODUCTIONS?

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Without any full-time multimedia personnel on staff, Brandon’s expertise and assistance is crucial to the success of our web streaming endeavors. He takes excellent care of our equipment, and has shown a willingness and ability to learn and achieve our unique needs.”

 – Mark Brumbaugh
Assistant Sports Information Director at Davidson College

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“We hired Brandon at Davidson College in athletics as one of our top free-lance video streaming producers and he’s done an excellent job! He has learned the video systems we have and even brought in his own knowledge to help make the video streaming a quality experience. Brandon is very reliable and also helpful in teaching our other freelance videographers who are just starting out. I would recommend him for any quality videography project from shooting to editing, he is very knowledgeable in a number of areas.”

– Gavin McFarlin
Assistant Sports Information Director at Davidson College

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BPope Video Productions produces a high quality product. His turnaround and delivery have always been as quoted. With a clear definition of the project, BPope Video Productions delivers the specified turnkey project. Great group to work with.

 – Gerry Knox
Fund Development Director at YMCA of Catawaba Valley

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Brandon was prompt and professional through the whole process. He made staff feel at ease during filming, which helped them focus and create a fun video.

– Wendy Johnson
Director of Workforce Development at  Western Piedmont Council of Governments

It’s time!  It’s time for
well-produced, good quality video & audio.

BPope Productions thinks it’s time to put an end to bad video.  An end to shaky shots, cheesy editing wipes, horrendous sound, and an end to bad stories.
With over 8 years of professional experience, I aim for artistic excellence and a commitment for repeat clients, providing quality multimedia productions. I provide cinematic HD/4K video for wedding films, professional photography, business film, live event streaming, motion graphics, aerial cinematography, or documentary storytelling. What makes me different? Unlike most videographers, I shoot on a 4K mirrorless interchangeable lens camera which give you a look you won’t find on most cameras and provides a “film” look compared to regular “video.” This allows me to provide you with the latest in video recording technology as well as a discipline in cinematography.
No more un-inspired videos. I have the tools and techniques knowledge to produce high quality shooting, editing, and delivery.

EXPERTISE:
I am involved of all aspect of production which included pre-production, shooting, editing, directing, live production, motion graphics, writing, producing, interviewing, supervising, and teaching. I have also attended the National Association of Broadcasters convention for the past 10 years to stay on top of the industry with new techniques and technology.  Film production is my life.

EXPERIENCE:
I have 15+ years of experience and produced over 400+ live events such as graduations, sporting events, live events, wedding films, aerial cinematography, and live video streaming.

MEDIA INVOLVEMENT:
I’m involved in all aspects of media: broadcast television, corporate video, the web, and social media.   I am a high quality professional in both cinematic video, video marketing, and social media.

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