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Choosing the Best for the Job [PDF 3.91M]
Jim Walter, president of Big Shot Pictures in Portland, Oregon, is a director whose company owns “pretty much nothing,” aside from an Avid MC 9000. We’re set up to rent the best equipment for a job, not to make sure that any equipment we bought amortizes.

Playing the Lottery [PDF 1.6M]
“As I've climbed the ‘slippery slope of success’ and become successful in my career, I have found additional avenues to create revenue for my production company, Big Shot Pictures.”

Smart Production on the Road [PDF 753K]
We’ve shot everywhere from Hawaii to New York City. We always travel with the director of photography and assistant director — several days before shooting. This core team maximizes the local crew’s resources. Here’s some challenges and tips for shooting on the road.

Big Shot Pictures Spots for NutriSystems
Big Shot Pictures has produced a series of star-studded TV ads for long-time client NutriSystem featuring actress Tori Spelling, Marie Osmond and comedian Larry the Cable Guy for NutriSystem’s new advanced program.

No Need to Be in L.A.
Big Shot Pictures Inc. is the city's latest creative services agency to get a new home.

Big Shot Pictures Buys Spacious Commercial Building in SE Portland to Accommodate National Client Roster
Big Shot Pictures has outgrown its former offices in a funky artist loft and has moved its team to a 5,000 square foot commercial building at 606 SE 9th Avenue, in SE Portland.

Big Shot Pictures Selected to Produce Women’s Health Videos
for LLuminari
LLuminari, Inc., a health and media company that inspires women to live healthier lives through its team of America’s highly regarded physicians and health experts, has selected Big Shot Pictures to produce and market its new series of fitness & exercise videos for women.

Big Shot Pictures Selected to Introduce New Flashlight/Pepper Spray Personal Safety Device to Consumers via Direct Response Television
The Cobra StunLight™, a $250 non-lethal personal protection device, is being introduced to consumers via a direct response television campaign, produced by Big Shot Pictures. The 30-minute infomercial will air nationally at the end of November. (also announced in The Oregonian and BrandWeek)

Big Shot Pictures Selected to Help Launch the Asphalt Scooter — Toys R Us First to Grab The Asphalt
Fuzion by Nextsport has introduced the Asphalt to their line of scooters and chosen Big Shot Pictures to produce a promotional film and commercial for the pre-teen market.

Weight Loss Made Sexy
NutriSystem’s stunning, DR-driven turnaround was fueled by commercials that got the basics right: great-looking bodies, great-looking food.

Industry Exclusive: Agency Team Overcomes Challenging Facets of Jewelry Shoot
Every advertising film shoot has its trials — the model that looked a lot younger in the head shot, the impossible to please client, the sunny day that turned dark and cloudy. There are elements that can be controlled and those that can't.