I've created over one hundred concert promotions (so far) for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Center Presents concert series, with the emphasis on "created." Researching the music and performers, writing the copy, selecting and editing the music, laying out and animating the graphics. One person taking the ball and running with it saves a lot of time and money for one of Chicago's great cultural institutions. In addition I helped create and produce the CSO podcast series Intermission @ the CSO, with thousands of regular subscribers.
Exceptional creative and post-production services.
Imagination meets excellence.
Your story. Told your way.
But a cut above.
Creative, but disciplined.
Concepts distilled and clarified. Mastering the little details to stay true to the big picture. This is where the audience has an advocate. A favorite and frequently heard compliment: "I can't believe you made something out of nothing!"
Experience and expertise.
A wide-ranging background and technical know-how eliminates production problems without leaving a trace. An expert at repurposing existing materials to create something fresh and unexpected.
Why American Inventive?
Finding new ways to please your audience and your budget.
Storytelling skills to focus on the key message for your audience. Editing skills to solve the inevitable production problems, make every frame look its best and even seamlessly fix that awkward moment in the boss’ presentation. Music skills to give stock music the dynamics and pacing of an original score. Audio skills to deliver a mix where every voice is clear as a bell, and the music/effects levels are just right. The experience to know how to deliver the quality you want at the price you want.
A.I. - Actual Intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a great tool, but nothing beats the real thing. Here you'll find a mix of creative intelligence, business intelligence, emotional intelligence and technical intelligence. This is human-to-human communication.
Reality check.
The pandemic's over, but what's around the next corner? For sure there will be increased challenges caused by misinformation and climate-change disruptions. And those are just the obvious ones.
These days it's essential you stay out in front with clear, concise messages about your values and your importance in people's lives.
American Inventive has the creative experience to forge memorable communications that cut through the clutter on every platform and make your frontline people look and sound their best.
This isn't the time for bargain-hunting. Consider the value and cost-savings of using a single source that can help craft and execute messages that resonate. Read on and discover what makes American Inventive an excellent fit for your organization.
A singular vision.
American Inventive is…
…Scott Brewer, a video professional with extensive experience in all aspects of production, beginning from his time as an award-winning film student at Northwestern, through years working on network television commercials (including an influential period working for Joe “Where’s the Beef?” Sedelmaier) and then as one of the first accomplished video editors to use personal computer technology to master all aspects of the post-production process in order to give his clients work that is both impeccable and cost-effective..
Creations and accomplishments.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Video post-production
Decades of experience with corporate, documentary, features, non-profits, politics, comedy…it's not just editing, but every detail involved in turning raw footage into a polished finished product. Latest accomplishments include post-production on the PBS program Eastland: Chicago's Deadliest Day (winner of two Midwest Emmys, including Best Historical Documentary), corporate videos for major pharmeceutical companies and political work for David Axelrod's AKPD Media.
Music and more
A lifelong musician and accomplished songwriter with work featured on Chicago radio and on MTV-award-winning videos. Composed music for a number of corporate clients, including Sara Lee and Commonwealth Edison. Additional experience as a radio host, web designer, videographer, on-site video producer…a little bit of everything, really.
Scott’s picks:
S&C Electric
New for 2024. S&C Electric is a Chicago manufacturing success story. For over 100 years they've built the stuff that keeps our lights on, and this video reflects that century of energy and innovation. Produced by Freeman Pictures for S&C Electric Company.
K-Y Duration
Viewer discretion advised. But still, it's one of my favorite edits. Maybe you don't think the premise is true for every man, but you have to admit the ad is tight, funny and memorable. Produced by Freeman Pictures for Havas Impact and Reckitt Benckiser.
Serving
On a more serious note…this is a documentary about one hospital's response to the 2009 mass shooting at Ft. Hood. Produced by Haufschild Associates for Scott & White Healthcare.
Chicago Jesuit Academy
Oh, another documentary about a school on Chicago's tough West Side? OK, but this isn't the video you'd expect, because it's not the school you'd expect. The video, like the school, is surprisingly sunny, upbeat and positive - a great story about one of Chicago's extraordinary treasures. Produced by Freeman Pictures for Bean Productions.
CSO & SCP Concerts
Click on the image to visit a YouTube playlist featuring dozens of promotional videos I've created for Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Center Presents concerts. Classical, jazz, promotions for entire seasons…they all show off the power of having a single vision behind the storytelling, graphics and music.
Heroes
Here's the most fun I had during the pandemic. Out of the blue I got a call from a group looking to create a demo for their Bowie cover band. I brought in Freeman Pictures, and the band got a video that far exceeded what they expected with their meager budget. So now we're their heroes.
