Full Duck Productions

Recorder repairman discussing recorder construction

This video tells the story of the historical and modern playing of the recorder--the musical instrument that everyone met in grade school. The video is vital background for music teachers and amateur music buffs looking for musical connections. It shows how the once most popular instrument of nobility and commoners is enjoyed by amateurs and professionals today. You see school children learning and performing, amateurs meeting together to share music and friendship, and professionals demonstrating virtuoso skills. The video provides a historical lesson and an inspiration to produce music.

Create a video that shows the general public how the recorder--a wind instrument played throughout the Renaissance and highly popular in the 17th century--is an appropriate instrument for all ages to learn to play. Show how accessible the recorder is today and how many different people play it in various settings. Especially show the social side of the recorder, the many types of music available, and the enjoyment of amateurs and professionals alike.

Secondly, provide announcements and brochures for promotion of concerts and fund raising events.

Full Duck Productions videotaped occurrences of recorder playing in the Denver area for a year, including professional concerts, student recitals, and local meetings of the American Recorder Society Denver Chapter. Scenes show amateurs, professionals and public and private school classrooms. Full Duck obtained releases from all the people appearing in the video and the composers and publishers of the music played on the recorder. Full Duck then wrote a script and created a video that shows the history of recorder use, selection and care of the instrument, and 21st century use from elementary classrooms to a professional concert. Professional recorder players narrate the video. Unique, original footage enhances the video.

Secondly, used original pictures of recorders to communicate the subject of the brochure or announcement immediately. Used color to attract and direct the viewer's eye. Included all relevant information in fonts which organize the order of importance, making different facts distinct.