Hootenanny

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Hootenanny is a Chicago boutique post-production house offering a full range of services in creative editorial, finishing, graphic design, and visual effects.

08/21/2024

Please join us in wishing Happy Birthday to the one and only Nikki! 🎉

Whether she's crushing it on her runs, exploring new places around the world, or being the ultimate awe-inspiring editor, she does it all with grace and style! Cheers to another year of adventures and success. Hope it's filled with all the best things—just like you! 🥳🎂

08/09/2024

🚨!Alert, Alert!🚨

Join us in wishing CODY the happiest of birthdays! Cody is our resident bicycle expert, knows how to strategize like a true Survivor contestant and is an exceptional editor. We hope that your day is filled with thrilling rides, epic eats and maybe a Survivor-style twist or two. Cheers to another year of wonderful adventures and cherished memories! 🎉

08/07/2024

When the sawdust settles, Harbor Freight is the name you can trust to get the job done right. Don’t miss this latest creation from our friends at Leo Burnett, expertly edited by our very own Nikki Vapensky.

Agency: Leo Burnett
Executive Producer: Don Avila
Editor: Nikki Vapensky
Assistant Editor: Austin Niño
Flame: Jim Annerino
Flame Assistant: Matt Stuchly

08/02/2024

*Answer: the baby is Brian!!

GUESS THE BABY PHOTO: This Hootenanny baby was 8 years old when his uncle, who worked at Yellowstone, gifted him a cassette tape that was just 60 minutes of wolves howling... Who do you think it is? ⛺️🐺
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07/26/2024

The Hootenanny Client Service Olympics run year round. Grab a front row seat and let’s make some gold! 🏆
Made in collaboration with our summer intern (thanks Juliana!)

07/22/2024

🚨ALERT, ALERT🚨
Join us in wishing Adam the happiest of birthdays! Not only is he an incredible editor, but he's also a skateboarder with unmatched steeze and always ready for an adventure. Cheers to you, Adam! Happy Birthday! 🎉🌟🎁"

07/21/2024

🚨✨ Birthday Alert! 🚨✨
Today, we celebrate this wonderful human - our amazing producer, Zoey! 🎂✨

Zoey is one of the sweetest, hardest-working, most kick-ass person we know. She brings such incredible heart and soul into everything she does, and we couldn't ask for a better teammate, friend, and confidante. May your day be filled with all the love, laughter, and sooooo many movies!

✨Join us in raising a toast to the incredible, Zoey! ✨🥂🎉

07/17/2024

🚨 ALERT, ALERT 🚨 We have double the reason to celebrate today! Join us in wishing Charlie a very happy birthday and a warm welcome as our new Assistant Editor! 🎂🎉 Charlie is a talented drummer, has a background in ballet, and is a huge James Bond fan. Can you say triple threat!? Welcome to the Hoote Crew, Charlie! 🎶🩰🍸

07/04/2024

🎆🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Hootenanny! Wishing you a day filled with fireworks, family, and nice cold drink or two! 🇺🇸🎇

06/21/2024

Introducing 'Fix It Friday', a series highlighting tips and tricks to solve the odd request or two... or ten! Today, watch editor Adam Bruno discuss his latest White Claw campaign fix.

06/12/2024

🌟Please join us in welcoming Juliana, our amazing new Summer 2024 intern!🌟 With her exceptional editing skills and bright, sunny personality, she's ready to make a splash. Keep an eye out for her in the office this summer! ☀️🎬

06/10/2024

🚨Birthday Alert, Birthday Alert🚨

We are celebrating the incredible Jim Annerino today! Not only is he a masterful flame artist, but his love for a good vodka cranberry is just as legendary as his hilarious one-liners! Happy Birthday and Cheers to you Jim 🔥🍸🎉

06/06/2024

🎬 We had a fantastic time hosting a group of bright and enthusiastic students from DePaul University! They got an inside look at the magic of post-production from Sean, Eddie, Matt and Austin. Here's to the next generation of insanely talented creatives! 🌟

05/31/2024

🎉🌈 Just in time for Pride Month, we’re excited to share a fun mini-project we created at Hootenanny! Inspired by the iconic Rainbow Road from Mario Kart, a few of us dove into Blender (3D software) to create this render. 🚀✨

Credits:
3D Modeling: Matt Stuchly
Animation: Eddie Loera
Lighting/Materials: Brian Stevens

Fun Fact: Did you know 8-track tapes were Möbius strips? They looped back on themselves for endless tunes! 🎼
Creating the Möbius strip in 3D presented a unique set of challenges, adding another twist to our learning journey. Let us know what you think!

05/29/2024

🚨Birthday Alert, Birthday Alert🚨

Please join us in wishing Liz the happiest of birthdays! She is the glue that holds our team together, a resident concert connoisseur, and editor extraordinaire. We hope that your birthday was half as awesome as you are and that you felt all the love! Cheers and Happy Happy Birthday, Liz 🩷✨

05/10/2024

🚨Birthday Alert, Birthday Alert🚨

As we head into the weekend, please join us in wishing Matt the happiest of birthdays! Matt is our resident BBQ connoisseur, comic collector, and insanely talented VFX artist. If you ever find yourself assembling an X-Men-like VFX squad, Matt is your guy! We hope that his birthday weekend brings him a warm, sunny, BBQ-filled weekend.

05/01/2024

Our very own Adam Bruno & Nikki Vapensky had the trip of a lifetime cutting this national campaign for Illinois Tourism.
Featuring the music of Sufjan Stevens, of course! 🎼

Director: Simeon Pratt
Production Company: Picture North

Agency: BarkleyOKRP
Executive Producer: Christina Nguyen
GCD: Angela Coster
CD: Katie Porrata & Morgan Weiner

Editors: Nikki Vapensky & Adam Bruno
Assistant Editor: Austin Nino
EP: Don Avila
AP: Zoey Danielson
Graphics: Brian Stevens
VFX/Finish: Hootenanny
Color: Elliott Ruddman @ Nolo
Mix: Another Country

04/17/2024

We’re back! Hootenanny is excited to reinstate our post-production internship program this summer with an in-person paid internship at our downtown Chicago studio.

You’ll learn the process of post-production (producing, creative editorial, motion graphics and VFX), help out with the day-to-day operations, and create a post project specialized to your interest. This internship will run Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-5pm at our studio —remote applicants need not apply. Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected], or go to our website at www.hootenanny.tv to get info and see what we’re all about.
We can’t wait to meet you!

04/08/2024

We experienced (and survived) Fever 2024!

(WARNING: DON’T LOOK AT THE LAST PHOTO WITHOUT PROPER EYE PROTECTION)

🌞🕶️🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔

03/29/2024

Who says easter egg hunts are only for the kids? Not us! We are WAY too egg-cited.

Stay safe and have a happy Easter 🩷

03/28/2024

Join your hosts, Heather Elaine Abbott & Hootenanny's Zoey Danielson, as they chat with Michael Lukk Litwak & Joanna Naugle all about their new indie sci-fi rom-com feature, Molli And Max In The Future!

In this episode, Zoey & Heather absolutely gush about their adoration for this delightful comedy with so much heart. As the Writer/Director/Producer on the film, Michael provides a delightful peek into the world of miniatures, visual effects, and grit that brought the film together. Returning to the show for her second time, Joanna offers eloquent insight into her approach to editing the film.

Molli And Max In The Future is available to stream now, anywhere you get your movies!

Links to the Podcast episode below:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-molli-and-max-in-the-future-episode/id1605446648?i=1000644796426
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hgbQhuOM8qUKZyKHSLsbl?si=zxz5g0CTTJmLiecQMmNWGA

03/19/2024

Our very own Sean Halvorsen worked up quite the sweat cutting this action pack spot for our friends over at DripDrop! Starring superstar Peloton instructor, Kirsten Ferguson!

Editor: Sean Halvorson
Executive Producer: Don Avila
Production Company: Hometeam
Director: ShaBiron Shockley
Mix: Mark Ruff at Bounce Sound Studios
Color: Mike Matusek at Nolo
Motion Design: Brian Stevens
Flame Finish: Eddie Loera
Assistant Editor: Cody Schlabaugh
Flame Assistant: Matt Stuchly

03/15/2024

A little tip from Hootenanny this St. Patrick's Day season: Never iron a four-leaf clover because you don't want to press your luck! 🍀

Stay Safe and Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day weekend!
Love, Hootenanny (Your Galway Girl)

03/08/2024

The Oscars are quickly approaching & we’ve got just the thing to tide you over until Sunday!

Check out Zoey Danielson's podcast, Last to Leave, where they interview the 2023 winner for Best Editing, Paul Rogers, about his phenomenal work on Everything Everywhere All At Once.

We all know & love this epic feature from The Daniels and Paul shares all the delightful insights you’re craving. Give it a listen & tell us what you think about his shocking set up to edit the mind-blowing instant classic!

Find it wherever you get your pods!

Zoey Danielson Heather Elaine Abbott

02/22/2024

🚨BIG NEWS ALERT!🚨 Please give us a hand in welcoming our newest AE, Austin Niño!

Austin’s curiosity for video production started at an early age. He used to create sketches with his wrestling action figures, and his interest grew from there. Years later, he took his first filmmaking class at Community College, and the rest is history!

He enjoys camping, hiking, building his vinyl collection, and playing video games. His favorite film at the moment is Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. His first job was at an orchard back home, where he would pick corn, green beans, tomatoes, and apples.

Well, Austin, we’re happy that you picked us! Let’s show Austin some Hootenanny love and welcome him to the family! ✨❤️

02/14/2024

Do you need some Rom-Com recos for later tonight??? We got ya covered! Happy Valentine's Day from your "secret admirers" at Hootenanny! 💘💝💓

02/12/2024

Happy Galantine's Day, and thank you to all the lovely ladies who came out to help us celebrate with wine, cheese, and some Quartino's magic. What a fantastic day!

As resident Galantine's Day expert Leslie Knope once said, “If there’s a law against friendship, then lock me up.” 🌹🧀🍷

01/30/2024

GUESS THE BABY PHOTO: This Hootenanny baby had an affinity for Barney and Friends when they were younger. They specifically loved Baby Bop; do not mention the episode where she loses her blanket unless you want this person to shed a tear. Who do you think it is?

01/26/2024

🚨Birthday Alert, Birthday Alert🚨

As we head into the weekend, please join us in wishing Sean the happiest of birthdays! Sean is our resident sketch frontman, editor extraordinaire, and pizza connoisseur; you'd be hard-pressed to find someone like him. We hope that his birthday weekend brings him half as many smiles and laughs as he brings us!

01/23/2024

We heard that you like luxury, lavish stays and decadent flavors? Well look no further, we have the spot for you!

LUXE edited by Nikki Vapensky

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When the sawdust settles, Harbor Freight is the name you can trust to get the job done right. Don’t miss this latest creation from our friends at Leo Burnett, expertly edited by our very own Nikki Vapensky. Agency: Leo Burnett Executive Producer: Don Avila Editor: Nikki Vapensky Assistant Editor: Austin Niño Flame: Jim Annerino Flame Assistant: Matt Stuchly

Client Service Olympics '24

The Hootenanny Client Service Olympics run year round. Grab a front row seat and let’s make some gold! 🏆 Made in collaboration with our summer intern (thanks Juliana!)

🎆🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Hootenanny! Wishing you a day filled with fireworks, family, and nice cold drink or two! 🇺🇸🎇

Introducing 'Fix It Friday', a series highlighting tips and tricks to solve the odd request or two... or ten! Today, watch editor Adam Bruno discuss his latest White Claw campaign fix.

🎉🌈 Just in time for Pride Month, we’re excited to share a fun mini-project we created at Hootenanny! Inspired by the iconic Rainbow Road from Mario Kart, a few of us dove into Blender (3D software) to create this render. 🚀✨ Credits: 3D Modeling: Matt Stuchly Animation: Eddie Loera Lighting/Materials: Brian Stevens Fun Fact: Did you know 8-track tapes were Möbius strips? They looped back on themselves for endless tunes! 🎼 Creating the Möbius strip in 3D presented a unique set of challenges, adding another twist to our learning journey. Let us know what you think! #blender #blender3d #3danimation #rainbowroad #mariokart

Our very own Adam Bruno & Nikki Vapensky had the trip of a lifetime cutting this national campaign for Illinois Tourism. Featuring the music of Sufjan Stevens, of course! 🎼 Director: Simeon Pratt Production Company: Picture North Agency: BarkleyOKRP Executive Producer: Christina Nguyen GCD: Angela Coster CD: Katie Porrata & Morgan Weiner Editors: Nikki Vapensky & Adam Bruno Assistant Editor: Austin Nino EP: Don Avila AP: Zoey Danielson Graphics: Brian Stevens VFX/Finish: Hootenanny Color: Elliott Ruddman @ Nolo Mix: Another Country

Our very own Sean Halvorsen worked up quite the sweat cutting this action pack spot for our friends over at DripDrop! Starring superstar Peloton instructor, Kirsten Ferguson! Editor: Sean Halvorson Executive Producer: Don Avila Production Company: Hometeam Director: ShaBiron Shockley Mix: Mark Ruff at Bounce Sound Studios Color: Mike Matusek at Nolo Motion Design: Brian Stevens Flame Finish: Eddie Loera Assistant Editor: Cody Schlabaugh Flame Assistant: Matt Stuchly

Old Green Style River

A little tip from Hootenanny this St. Patrick's Day season: Never iron a four-leaf clover because you don't want to press your luck! 🍀 Stay Safe and Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day weekend! Love, Hootenanny (Your Galway Girl)

Do you need some Rom-Com recos for later tonight??? We got ya covered! Happy Valentine's Day from your "secret admirers" at Hootenanny! 💘💝💓

We heard that you like luxury, lavish stays and decadent flavors? Well look no further, we have the spot for you! LUXE edited by Nikki Vapensky

’Tis the season to sparkle, shine and watch ALL of the Holiday movies. Here are a few of our favorites…

Another year, another excellent Holiday Hoot-e-what-e Potluck! Dish some of Liz's traditional mac and cheese or Sean's super secret homemade chicken onto your plate and come hangout at our Potluck Paradise.

Another year, another incredible Hoote Holiday Party! From good drinks, a great gift exchange to even better company, this was a holiday party to remember. ✨🎁🎄 How are you celebrating the holidays?

There is nothing we love more than when clients come in... and when they do, it's nothing but the best at our Post Home! Come in, chill out and chow down on some cheese. What could be better? ✨🧀🥖

Have a 'Hoote-y' Thanksgiving from our family to yours! What is your favorite part of Turkey Day? (I mean, it's gotta be the pie or mashed potatoes, right?) 🍂🦃🥧

The holiday season is upon us and what a better way to kick it off than an homage to the absolute mayhem that is holiday grocery shopping with Aldi Swindle Season. Cut by our very own Nikki Vapensky Marvel! ✨ You can read more about it here: https://reelchicago.com/article/aldi-pokes-fun-at-holiday-grocery-shopping-with-swindle-season/

Behind-the-scenes peek inside the project files from our latest Halloween motion design post created by our very own, ULTRA talented Brian Stevens. Bones and all. 💀🍷 Software used: Cinema 4D - 3d animation After Effects - compositing RoughAnimator - rough cel animation Blender - clean-up cel animation #motionprocess #motiondesign #motiongraphics #cinema4d #c4d #blender3d #blendergreasepencil #aftereffects #roughanimator #roughanimatorapp #celanimation #handdrawnanimation #bts #behindthescenes

Happy Hoote-o-ween ghosts and ghouls, we here at Hootenanny are gearing up for a spooky night of fun. How are you spending your Halloween this year? 🍂👻 Spooktacular Motion Design By Brian “Crypt-Keeper” Stevens!