About Hannah Pipes

My name is Hannah Pipes, and I am finishing up my senior year at the University of California Los Angeles as an English major, Literature and the Environment minor. I have been working as a writer and copy editor for all four years of college. I'm a staff writer for the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and currently on Staff at the Daily Bruin. The Daily Bruin received 30 California College Media Association awards in 2015, including Best Daily Newspaper in the state for the second year in a row. I love working at Glass Eye and writing the blog posts. My passions outside of work include reading, writing, traveling to national parks, and performing.
30 03, 2017

FILMING IN THE SNOW: BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO

By |2018-06-05T23:00:03+00:00March 30th, 2017|Categories: Production|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on FILMING IN THE SNOW: BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO

Glass Eye was hired to shoot multiple tractors in a snowy environment in Park City, Utah, which was a fun challenge for our crew. At the beginning we were hoping for 2-3 feet of snow on the ground, which is when the equipment we were shooting would typically be used to move snow.  Unfortunately we had record-breaking snowfall the weeks prior and had additional snowfall while we were there. This made things a lot more complicated, not only for the John Deere equipment, but also for our crew to accomplish our job. Despite the obstacles, we were able to accomplish our goals with hard work and solid gear. Glass Eye faced many challenges at the shoot, mostly related to the extremely cold weather conditions. Shooting in cold weather is tough of on our gear, causing all sorts of problems. High altitude and cold weather change the dynamics of aerial shooting, and not in a [...]

21 03, 2017

SHOOTING IN STUDIO

By |2017-03-30T21:10:46+00:00March 21st, 2017|Categories: Production|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on SHOOTING IN STUDIO

Glass Eye Productions, Inc. filmed a shoot for a medical device in our studio, utilizing our small video insert stage with hard cyc for a new client. Our location made the shoot more cost-effective for our client. Glass Eye was able to provide a low-cost solution by keeping the production within a one-day shoot. Our biggest challenge was the size of the medical equipment, weighing 3500 pounds. Delivery and placement were key to utilizing our smaller studio in a big way. We shot with our new Red Epic-W S35 camera in 8K to further ensure that our clients would receive the best product possible. Click the link below to see the exciting shoot. E-Gurney Video Shot at Glass Eye Productions Studio Our director was so camera-friendly that they cast him in a bit part as the doctor. Shot with our new Red Epic-W S35 in 8K. A bird’s eye view from [...]

20 12, 2016

LOCATION SCOUTING

By |2017-02-27T21:53:57+00:00December 20th, 2016|Categories: Production, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on LOCATION SCOUTING

At Glass Eye Productions, Inc., we value the location scouting process and do everything in our power to find the location for shoots that will help create the best footage. One of the most important but not totally obvious aspects of pre-production is location scouting. This is the process of traveling to a location to determine if it should or should not be used in a particular shoot, or to see what can be changed to make the place more flattering for a shoot. Even though the location of a shoot becomes a background detail to viewers, it can stand out in a negative way if it doesn’t fit the needs of the scene. At Glass Eye Productions, Inc., we value the location scouting process and do everything in our power to find the location for shoots that will help create the best footage. Some shoots don’t require location scouting, but for those that [...]

16 12, 2016

RED EPIC-W 8K S35

By |2017-02-27T22:14:57+00:00December 16th, 2016|Categories: Production|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on RED EPIC-W 8K S35

The RED Epic-W’s 8K S35 sensor called “Helium” that the camera uses allows for extremely high detail, unlike anything previously on the market. The unbeatable resolution allows viewers to experience images and video in an intricate way, being able to see every subtlety. Glass Eye Productions, Inc. has just added the Red Epic-W 8K S35 digital camera to our collection of equipment, and we couldn’t be more excited about the awesome features it will allow us to utilize. This camera has been intensely coveted in the video production industry for quite some time, and when it was released, we knew it was the perfect fit for Glass Eye Productions. Our team has been creating quality content for over 25 years, and the Red Epic S35 will take us to the next level. The color quality and dynamic range of the Red Epic-W 8K S35 is incredibly high, making images more realistic than previously possible. [...]

30 08, 2016

MEET THE CORE TEAM

By |2018-04-05T20:27:43+00:00August 30th, 2016|Categories: About Us|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on MEET THE CORE TEAM

Trent Noller is an award-winning producer, director, camera operator, and editor. Trent’s broad range of skills provide a creative vision for the entire project. A co-founder of Glass Eye Productions, Trent is that rare professional who combines talent with hard work and an ability to communicate well with clients. Mary Pipes, a co-founder of Glass Eye Productions, has produced and edited hundreds of projects. Mary takes a personal pride in working with the client throughout all stages of a project. Her career began in the motion picture industry where she served as Line Producer on several films. Then, she worked in publicity at a Beverly Hills PR firm, Dale C. Olson and Associates, for A-List clients such as Shirley MacLaine, James Earl Jones, Michael Crawford, Gene Kelly, and Muhammad Ali. Michael Zubach is a our senior graphic designer who came to us with a wealth of experience. His strong knowledge of visual storytelling through creative graphic design was [...]

23 08, 2016

A LOOK INTO TIME-LAPSE

By |2017-03-06T23:25:45+00:00August 23rd, 2016|Categories: Production|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on A LOOK INTO TIME-LAPSE

A lot of work goes into a time-lapse shoot, since the videographer is required to take many pictures in a specific spot for a long period of time, constantly monitoring the lighting and camera functions. These shoots usually take a few hours or even a full day, making it necessary to have a highly focused and dedicated videographer on the job. Since the location on a time-lapse video usually does not change, the videographer must pay extra attention to detail to make sure that the footage is consistent and high quality throughout the day. Glass Eye was tasked to demonstrate the intense process that John Deere utilized to build a full-scale combine made from canned foods that were later donated to a local food bank. Time-lapse was the only true way to show the build from start to finish. Watch the series here on YouTube. Even though this practice is fairly common, it never [...]

9 08, 2016

A LOOK INTO PRODUCING: PRE-PRODUCTION

By |2017-03-06T23:19:55+00:00August 9th, 2016|Categories: Production|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on A LOOK INTO PRODUCING: PRE-PRODUCTION

There are three stages to every production, which are pre-production, production and post production. In this blog post we will focus on the pre-production phase. Preparing: Preparing for a TV spot, shoot or any other type of major on-location production can be daunting. It is important to focus on every aspect of the production prior to the shoot. The pre-production phase is where great planning pays off big later in the production. Initially our projects at Glass Eye will usually start with a shooting date and a rough script. The script will generally be honed throughout the pre-production process. Sometimes, the client will maintain that aspect of the project and other times it is our job to work on it as the scriptwriters. But the core idea is usually enough to start our planning. Once we know the location, it is helpful to storyboard the entire shoot. We can do this through a combination [...]

20 05, 2016

A LOOK INTO TRAVEL: ON LOCATION

By |2017-03-06T23:52:27+00:00May 20th, 2016|Categories: Production, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on A LOOK INTO TRAVEL: ON LOCATION

At Glass Eye Productions, we have been fortunate enough to be sent on production shoots in destinations such as New Zealand, Canada, Europe, and of course, almost every state in the U.S. Along with the excitement a location shoot can bring, there are many aspects to be considered before traveling with a crew and extensive gear. Small hiccups can often cause big issues when you are on the road. For this reason, the team members at Glass Eye Productions pride ourselves on taking extra precautions so that travel problems do not have an effect on our work. Location shoots that involve air travel bring an additional level of complexity to projects. Traveling with video production gear is tricky. TSA rules, airline baggage requirements, and poorly handled customs can all send a production shoot into a tailspin. Glass Eye has learned, through experience and keeping abreast of changing requirements, the ins and outs of these [...]