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Chris Martin CEO of Cleanscapes
April 28, 2011
It was great meeting and interviewing Chris Martin, CEO of Cleanscapes of Seattle, WA for our "CEOs of America" project. Chris is a great leader who started his business because he got mad that no one was taking responsibility for cleaning up the neighborhood in the Pioneer ... Read more
 
Ronnie and Joseph Stabler Video Biography
October 13, 2010
Video Biography of Ronnie & Joseph Stabler in Beverly Hills:  I really enjoyed meeting Ronnie and Joe Stabler and their kids.  I was very impressed with their total dedication to family and the important values they have instilled in their children and... Read more
 
Guest Speaker at Lake Washington Technical College
October 13, 2010
GUEST SPEAKER at LAKE WASHINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE RJ was asked to be the guest speaker at the Final Cut Pro class at Lake Washington Technical College.  The students had a lot of terrific questions and seemed very interested in learning about how to do video biographies.  To learn... Read more
 
Happy Birthday Luke Kim
October 13, 2010
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LUKE KIM Our good friend Dr. Luke Kim just celebrated his 80th birthday with friends and family at his home in Seal Beach, California.  Luke and Grace Kim are wonderful people who helped RJ McHatton with his documentary "Ship of Miracles."  Here is a... Read more
 
Chuck Shelton - Motivational Speaker
October 13, 2010
 CHUCK SHELTON--AUTHOR, KEYNOTE SPEAKER, DIVERSITY EXPERT, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: We are proud to be working with author and keynote speaker Chuck Shelton on several videos from speaches he has made all across the country.  Here is a link to one of the videos we edited for Chuck... Read more
 
True Benefits client testimonial video
October 13, 2010
TRUE BENEFITS CLIENT TESTIMONIAL VIDEO: We had a great time and learned a lot during the making of the True Benefits client testimonial video.  You can watch the video by CLICKING HERE.  To learn more about True Benefits, go to www.truebenefits.net Read more
 
Bombardier Business Jets Presents
October 13, 2010
                                     Bombardier Business Jets Presents   Have you ever been inside a... Read more
 
Haas Foundation Art Contest - Seattle Aquarium
October 13, 2010
The Haas Foundation Art Contest Finalists at the Seattle Aquarium   We are proud to be working with the Haas Foundation to create a video which includes interviews with several attendees and the teenage finalists for their annual Art Contest.  The theme for the Art... Read more
 
Lakeside Center for Autism
October 13, 2010
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Harbor Club 50th Anniversary Video Documentary
October 13, 2010
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Easter Wedding
October 13, 2010
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Jennie Sun Family History Project
October 13, 2010
             The Jennie Sun Family History Project It's been a true pleasure working closely with Jennie Sun to create a video biography of her late husband's life.  This historical video has been a great journey through... Read more
 
Marne Mercer Video Biography
October 13, 2010
                   Marne and Maxine Mercer It was a lot of fun meeting Marne Mercer at his home in Silverton, Oregon.  His son Lee Mercer has been a long time friend of mine.  Lee asked me... Read more
 
Biography of a Town--Bucoda, WA
October 13, 2010
           Bucoda, Washington Baseball Team We are proud to be the producers of a new documentary film about the history of the town of Bucoda, Washington, located near Tenino.  The film was produced for the exciting Centennial ... Read more
 
Storytellers Campfire
October 13, 2010
         Storytellers Campfire Live in Manson, WA  We had an awesome experience driving to Manson, WA to shoot a day and night live radio show for the Storytellers Campfire Radio Show, which promotes literacy.  It reminded me of our very own... Read more
 
Steve Berman -- Attorney
October 13, 2010
       RJ McHatton with attorney Steve Berman  RJ was asked to interview Seattle attorney Steve Berman of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro for a new documentary being made by award-winning director Joan Sekler about the war crimes commited by coal mining companies in... Read more
 
Pork in the Pines BBQ Competion and Music Festival
October 13, 2010
Chente Benevides & Winners of BBQ Competition at the 2010 Pork in the Pines Event in Cle Elum, WA We were proud to be the official Videographer and Marketing Consultant for the first annual Pork in the Pines BBQ Competition and Music Festival.  With nearly twenty bands and tons... Read more
 
Lynn Tilton -- CEO of Patriarch Partners and MD Helicopters
October 13, 2010
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Seattle Rock icon and Legend Roger Fisher
October 13, 2010
Drummer Mike McGinnis, Roger Fisher, and Producer Kisuri St. Claire I really enjoyed shooting a great video biography interview with Seattle rock icon and legend Roger Fisher.  To learn more about Roger's incredible career, go to www.rogerfisher.com Read more
 
Pictures from the Living Legends of Aviation event
February 3, 2010
Here are some pictures I took from the Living Legends of Aviation event in Beverly Hills.   Read more
 
Article in the Puget Sound Business Journal
February 3, 2010
Here is a nice article in the Puget Sound Business Journal: http://seattle.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2010/01/25/tidbits1.html  Read more
 
Cliff Robertson - Academy Award winner Aviator
February 3, 2010
 Interview with Cliff Robertson Academy Award winning actor and Legend of Aviation Cliff Robertson with RJ. I really enjoyed meeting Cliff and he did a super job in the interview. We talked for about two hours about his life and times.  About his time as a Merchant marine and... Read more
 
Living Legends of Aviation 2010
February 3, 2010
 Living Legends of Aviation We are proud to be the official Producer of the "Living Legends of Aviation" video project for the second year in a row.  This is a very cool project because within a short thirty days we are charged to create seven to ten video biographies of some... Read more
 
Tom Hanks & Kurt Russell interview
February 3, 2010
 Tom Hanks stopped in during my interview with Kurt Russell Here is Kurt Russell during our interview Kurt Russell with RJ I was there in Southern CA to interview Kurt Russell for the upcoming Living Legends of Aviation video project. Kurt was being... Read more
 
Jack Huyler - Thacher School
February 3, 2010
 Interview with Jack Huyler RJ with Jack Huyler at Thacher School We drove to Ojai, California to interview Jack Huyler at the Thacher School where John Myers went to school as a child.  John Myers and Howard Hughes graduated in the same class at Thacher.  Jack was a life... Read more
 
Kent Kresa - Chairman GM and Northrop
February 3, 2010
 Interview with Kent Kresa Kent Kresa is the former Chairman of General Motors and Northrop Grumman. I interviewed Kent about his memories of Johnny Myers for my documentary "The Flying Man: Life and Times of John Myers."  Kent is a great guy and he is a real visionary... Read more
 
Bob Hoover - Living Legend of Aviation
February 3, 2010
 Interview with Bob Hoover Bob Hoover is considered one of the greatest living aviators.  He did a super interview, talking about his good friend Johnny Myers and several of the other Legends of Aviation. He talked about Sam Williams, Hank Beaird, and Dee Howard. Read more
 
Buzz Aldrin - Astronaut
February 3, 2010
  Buzz Aldrin – Astronaut By moviedream Interview with Buzz Aldrin Astronaut Buzz Aldrin with RJ McHatton It was fantastic interviewing Buzz Aldrin about his life and times.  He is a man with determination and focus on the future.  Buzz gave a terrific two hour... Read more
 
Hunsberger Military Honors internment at Tahoma National Cemetery
January 2, 2010
Paul Hunsberger served for over 27 years as a Chaplain in the US Army. He served at D-Day in World War II, in the Korean War, and in the Vietnam War.                                        ... Read more
 
Highlights from 2009
January 2, 2010
    Here is a short outline of a Year in the Life of a Video Biographer.   RJ’s Memories from 2009 :   January 2009 Bertheau 50th Anniversary video VHP Frank Meyers interview VHP Jon Koenig interview VHP Gordon Perin interview VHP Alfred... Read more
 
Article in Costco Connection magazine
October 28, 2009
 Here is a link to a new article about RJ McHatton and Inventive Productions in the Nov 09 issue of Costco Connection.  Costco Connection has a guaranteed circulation of 8 million. http://www.costcoconnection.com/connection/200911#pg35 Read more
 
Video Shoot at WA State Criminal Justice training Academy
October 26, 2009
Video Shoot at WA State Criminal Justice Training Academy By moviedream Director RJ McHatton with Law Enforcement expert Gordon Graham We drove down to Burien to shoot four short films for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy.  The four films are focused... Read more
 
Inventive productions mentioned in PSBJ Article
October 26, 2009
RJ McHatton and Inventive Productions were mentioned in an article by Patti Payne in this week's Puget Sound Business Journal. Here is a link to the article:  http://seattle.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2009/10/26/tidbits1.html  Read more
 
Peter Allen talks about Johnny Myers - Part One
October 22, 2009
 
Peter Allen talks about Johnny Myers - Part Two
October 22, 2009
 
A nice visit with Larry Lehmer
October 19, 2009
 A nice visit with Larry Lehmer Author Larry Lehmer I had a great meeting with author Larry Lehmer over at the Monaco Hotel in Seattle. Larry is a former journalist from Des Moines, Iowa who has helped numerous people write their memoirs.  Larry is also a former... Read more
 
Carroll Shelby talks about John Myers ("Flying Man")
October 7, 2009
  I really enjoyed meeting Carroll Shelby. He talked alot about his growing up, his heroes, his car racing, and his father. Here he talks about his friend John Myers aka "Flying Man." You can learn more about this documentary at... Read more
 
Tom Jones remembers his friend Johnny Myers ("Flying Man")
October 7, 2009
 Tom Jones remembers his friend Johnny Myers ("Flying Man") To learn more about the "Flying Man" documentary go to  http://www.flyingmandocumentary.com Read more
 
Maria and Griff Get Married - The documentary
October 5, 2009
 Maria and Griff Get Married – The documentary By moviedream Maria and Griff enter the beautiful Wedding Reception where a lots wonderful surprises awaited them Maria's Parents Doug & Lori Williams and Grandparents Bud & Dolores Anthony Its been a journey... Read more
 
Bert Markovich - Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
October 1, 2009
Bert Markovich – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt By moviedream Bert Markovich with Director RJ McHatton It was great meeting Bert Markovich, senior partner with one of America’s leading law firms, Schwabe, Williamson, & Wyatt.  I was there to interview... Read more
 
Foundation for the Future Lecture - Donald Johanson
September 30, 2009
 Foundation for the Future Lecture- Donald C. Johanson, Ph.D Donald C. Johanson, Ph.D Tonight RJ shot a lecture with a HDV video camera for the Foundation for the Future at the Town Hall in Seattle.  The guest lecturer was Donald C. Johanson, the paleoanthropologist who... Read more
 
Joe & Kay Regan - B-17 gunner shot down in WW2, POW, married 65 years
September 29, 2009
 Joe & Kay Regan – B-17 gunner shot down in WW2, POW in Germany, Married 65 years Joe Regan with his wife Kay, and Director RJ McHatton Joe Regan shows us the spoon he made from a tin can and shared with all the POWs Joe Regan It was a glorious day in the... Read more
 
Brian Vance - CEO of Heritage Bank
September 27, 2009
  Brian Vance – CEO of Heritage Bank By moviedream Brian Vance with Director RJ McHatton I had never been to downtown Olympia before.  It was a beautiful sunny day.  We were there in Olympia to interview Brian Vance, the CEO of Heritage Bank, for the Puget... Read more
 
Rob Harris - Pacific Market International (PMI)
September 24, 2009
  Interview with Rob Harris – Founder & CEO of Pacific Market International (PMI) Rob Harris with Director RJ McHatton It was a fantastic morning in downtown Seattle as we headed over to the Pacific Market International headquarters.  We were there to... Read more
 
Jim Sypher - MassMutual Financial Group
September 24, 2009
Jim Sypher – MassMutual Financial Group Director RJ McHatton with Jim Sypher of MassMutual It is always very exciting to drive into downtown Seattle on a beautiful sunny morning.  Today my son Jason and I could feel our ears pop as we rode the elevators up to higher... Read more
 
Voice Over for Camp Korey
September 22, 2009
Voice over for Camp Korey Video Filmmaker Julia Welbourne, RJ McHatton, with Camp Korey Marketing & Communications Coordinator Eva Dankanics We are very proud and happy to help the Camp Korey team in any way we can.  I first heard of Camp Korey about three years ago when... Read more
 
Ben Wiener & Salomon Stavchansky
September 22, 2009
Ben Wiener & Salomon Stavchansky Ben Wiener & Salomon Stavchansky I had a fantastic meeting with Ben Wiener & Salomon Stavchansky.  We met in Vancouver to discuss the production of my new historical documentary on the “Impact of Generic Drugs on the... Read more
 
Scott Dietzen - CEO of Lemaster Daniels CPA
September 21, 2009
Scott Dietzen – CEO of Lemaster Daniels CPA Scott Dietzen with Director RJ McHatton My son Jason and I drove over to Spokane to interview Scott Dietzen, CEO of Lemaster Daniels CPA.  We were interviewing Scott for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Best... Read more
 
Russell Steele - CEO Clearwater Casino & Resort
September 21, 2009
 Russell Steele – CEO Clearwater Casino & Resort Russell Steele with Director RJ McHatton My son Jason and I took the fairy to Bainbridge Island.  It was a fantastic day.  Jason brought the binoculars.  We were there to interview Russell Steele,... Read more
 
Brad Burkett - Kimpton Restaurants & Hotels
September 21, 2009
Brad Burkett – Kimpton Restaurants & Hotels Brad Burkett with Director RJ McHatton I really enjoyed meeting Brad Burkett from Kimpton Restaurants & Hotels.  I was there at the Alexis Hotel in Seattle to interview Brad for the Puget Sound Business... Read more
 
Bob Oliver - Fire Chief
September 21, 2009
 Bob Oliver – Fire Chief Larry Sagen, Fire Chief Bob Oliver, Carol Remz, and Director RJ McHatton I am proud that we were able to help Larry Sagen and the non profit “Fire 20/20″ do an interview on High Definition video with Redmond Fire Chief Bob... Read more
 
Donn Harvey - CEO of Protingent Staffing
September 21, 2009
 Donn Harvey – CEO of Protingent Staffing Donn Harvey with Director RJ McHatton It was a wonderful day as I drove over to the headquarters to Protingent Staffing in Redmond, WA.  I was there to interview CEO Donn Harvey for the Puget Sound Business... Read more
 
Trina Westerlund - Children's Institute for Learning Differences
September 14, 2009
  Trina Westerlund – CEO of Children’s Institute for Learning Differences By moviedream Trina Westerlund with Director RJ McHatton It was a beautiful morning in Mercer Island.  I was there to interview Trina Westerlund, the CEO and Founder of... Read more
 
John Oppenheimer - CEO of Columbia Hospitality
September 12, 2009
  John Oppenheimer – CEO of Columbia Hospitality Director RJ McHatton with John Oppenheimer It was a gorgeous, sunny day in Seattle.  The waterfront was full of tourists off the Cruise ships.  I headed to the World Trade Center to interview John Oppenheimer,... Read more
 
Brian Paulen - CEO, Madrona Solutions Group
September 12, 2009
 Brian Paulen – CEO Madrona Solutions Group Director RJ McHatton with Brian Paulen It was great meeting Brian Paulen, CEO of Madrona Solutions Group in downtown Seattle.  I was there to interview Brian for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Best... Read more
 
Tim Gibbons - CEO of Pharmacy OneSource
September 12, 2009
  Tim Gibbons – CEO of Pharmacy OneSource Tim Gibbons, CEO of Pharmacy OneSource I learned a lot in my interview with Tim Gibbons, CEO of Pharmacy OneSource.  I interviewed Tim for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Best Workplaces” video.... Read more
 
Chuck Shelton - Leadership 101 for White Men, Speaker, Author
September 9, 2009
  Chuck Shelton – Leadership 101 for White Men, Speaker, Author   Author and Speaker Chuck Shelton I originally thought the title to the book was pretty provocative and not politically correct.  ”Leadership 101 for White Men.”  But then I... Read more
 
Jeffrey Lyon interview - Kidder Mathews
September 6, 2009
Jeffrey Lyon interview GVA Kidder Mathews Jeffrey Lyon with Director RJ McHatton I really enjoyed meeting Jeffrey Lyon of GVA Kidder Mathews.  I drove down to the GVA Kidder Mathews headquarters to interview Jeffrey for the video we are making for the Puget Sound Business... Read more
 
Chuck Riley interview - Lane Powell Attorneys
September 6, 2009
Chuck Riley interview – Lane Powell Chuck Riley with Director RJ McHatton I went down to the Lane Powell offices in Seattle to interview VP Chusk Riley for the video we are making for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s annual “Best Workplaces” award.... Read more
 
Kurt Carlson, CEO of Propel Insurance
September 6, 2009
Director RJ McHatton with Kurt Carlson I could not stop thinking about my interview with Kurt Carlson of Propel Insurance.  He really impressed me with his interview.  I had driven down nto Tacoma to meet with Kurt as part of a video we are making for the Puget Sound Business... Read more
 
Turnstyle Interview with Matt, Steve, and Ben
September 6, 2009
 Matt, Steve, and Ben interview – Turnstyle Matt Diefenbach, Director RJ McHatton, Ben Graham and Steve Watson I drove over to the Seattle offices of Turnstyle, a fast growing Graphic Design firm.   I was there to interview the leadership team of Turnstyle because... Read more
 
Bob Berntson interview - Berntson Porter CPA
September 6, 2009
  Bob Berntson interview – Berntson Porter CPA Director RJ McHatton with Bob Berntson I first met Bob Berntson a few years ago when I interviewed him and his partner Greg Porter for the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce “Eastside Business Awards.”  Today I... Read more
 
Dave Coffman interview - Coffman Engineers
September 6, 2009
Dave Coffman, CEO of Coffman Engineers Dave Coffman with Director RJ McHatton I met Dave Coffman in downtown Seattle at the Coffman Engineers office.  Dave Coffman is the CEO of Coffman Engineers.  He is a real character.  I was interviewing him for the Puget... Read more
 
Melanie Dressel interview - Columbia Banking System
September 6, 2009
 Melanie Dressel interview – Columbia Banking System RJ with Melanie Dressel of Columbia Banking System I drove down to Tacoma to meet the CEO of Columbia Banking Systems, Melanie Dressel, for a video we were making for the Puget Sound Business Journal.... Read more
 
Marty Schillaci interview - The Resource Group
September 6, 2009
  Marty Schillaci interview — The Resource Group Marty Schillaci and The Resource Group with Director RJ McHatton I drove over to Renton to interview Marty Schillaci  for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s video for the “Best Workplaces”... Read more
 
Warren Christopher - Secretary of State
September 4, 2009
Warren Christopher – Secretary of State, Friend to Johnny Myers  Warren Christopher with Director RJ McHatton It was a sunny day in Century City.  I was there at the headquarters of the famous law firm O’Melveny & Myers to interview Warren Christopher... Read more
 
Patrick Tessier interview - Northwest Laboratories
September 3, 2009
 Patrick Tessier Interview Northwest Laboratories By moviedream Director RJ McHatton with Patrick Tessier Patrick Tessier is an interesting man.  I drove over to Bellevue to interview Patrick Tessier, CEO of Northwest Laboratories, for the Puget Sound Business Journal video... Read more
 
Howard Chermak interview - Chermak Construction
September 3, 2009
 Howard Chermak interview Chermak Construction By moviedream Howard Chermak with Director RJ McHatton  Howard Chermak is a nice guy.  Howard is the founder and CEO of Chermak Construction.  They specialize in remodeling.  I was there to interview Howard... Read more
 
Patrick Yalung interview - Wells Fargo Bank
September 3, 2009
 Patrick Yalung interview Wells Fargo Bank Director RJ McHatton with Patrick Yalung  I had a great interview with Patrick Yalung of Wells Fargo.  I was there to interview Patrick for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s video about the “Best... Read more
 
Casey Sheldon interview - Weber Shandwick
September 3, 2009
Casey Sheldon interview Weber Shandwick Casey Sheldon with Director RJ McHatton  I drove down to the Union Station area of downtown Seattle to the offices of Weber Shandwick.  I was there to interview President-NW Casey Sheldon for the video we are creating for... Read more
 
Cameron Green & John Rubino interview Green/Rubino PR
September 3, 2009
 Cam Green & John Rubino interview Green/Rubino By moviedream Cameron Green, Director RJ McHatton, and John Rubino  I really enjoyed my interview with Cameron Green and John Rubino of the PR firm Green/Rubino.  I was interviewing them for the Puget Sound... Read more
 
Brad Jackson, CEO of Two Degrees
September 3, 2009
 Brad Jackson, CEO of Two Degrees Brad Jackson with Director RJ McHatton I drove downtown Seattle to interview Brad Jackson of Two Degrees for the Puget Sound Business Journal video about the “Best Workplaces in Washington.”  Two Degrees was a finalist... Read more
 
Joan Cole Duffell interview - Committee for Children
September 3, 2009
 Joan Cole Duffell interview Committee for Children By moviedream Joan Cole Duffell with Director RJ McHatton  It was a very warm day.   I was visiting the Committee for Children headquarters in downtown Seattle to interview their CEO, Joan Cole Duffell, for the Puget... Read more
 
Charlie Liekweg interview AAA Washington
September 3, 2009
 Charlie Liekweg interview AAA Washington By moviedream Charlie Liekweg with Director RJ McHatton  I knew I would like Charlie Liekweg immediately when I saw the giant photos of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant on the wall of his office.  I had... Read more
 
Edgar Martinez & Brian Haner interview Branded Solutions
September 3, 2009
 Edgar Martinez & Brian Haner interview Branded Solutions Director RJ McHatton with Brian Haner & Edgar Martinez I drove over to Kirkland to interview the famous baseball player Edgar Martinez and his business partner Brian Haner.  I was interviewing them for... Read more
 
John Gavin - Actor ("Psycho"), Ambassador to Mexico, friend of Johnny Myers
September 3, 2009
 John Gavin – Actor (”Psycho”), Ambassador to Mexico, Friend of Johnny Myers Director RJ McHatton with John Gavin I drove up the windy road up to the top of the hill looking over Beverly Hills and to all of LA, to the home of John Gavin.  I was there to... Read more
 
David Price - CEO of American Airports, Aviator, Friend to Johnny Myers
September 2, 2009
 David Price – CEO American Airports, Aviator, Friend to Johnny Myers By moviedream   David Price with Director RJ McHatton It was a beautiful day in Santa Monica.  I was there to interview David Price for my documentary “Flying Man: Life and Times of... Read more
 
Peter Mullin - CEO MullinTBG, Philanthropist, Car Collector
September 2, 2009
 Peter Mullin – CEO of MullinTBG, Car Collector, Philanthropist, Friend to Johnny Myers By moviedream   Director RJ McHatton with Peter Mullin It was a warm day in Brentwood.  I was driving to meet Peter Mullin, CEO of MullinTBG, to interview him for my... Read more
 
H. Russell Smith - Businessman, Philanthropist, Friend to Johnny Myers
September 2, 2009
 H. Russell Smith – former CEO of Avery Dennison, friend of Johnny Myers   H. Russell Smith with Director RJ McHatton It was a little bit smokey over in Pasadena this afternoon.  There was a 120,000 acre fire up in the foothills.  But it was pretty nice... Read more
 
Roy Wolford - worked for Northrop for 61 years
August 31, 2009
 Interview with Roy Wolford – worked for Northrop for 61 years August 31, 2009 by moviedream Roy Wolford with Director RJ McHatton It was a warm day in Southern California.  The news had headlines about the terrible fires all across the hilltops of the Ranchos... Read more
 
Interview with Tad Devine - son of actor Andy Devine
August 31, 2009
  Director RJ McHatton with Tad Devine It was a warm and beautiful drive down to Corona Del Mar.  I was there to interview Tad Devine for my documentary “The Flying Man: Life and Times of Johnny Myers.”  Tad is a great guy.  He is the oldest son of the... Read more
 
Chuck Grouws - CEO of CHG Building Systems
August 31, 2009
Chuck Grouws with Director RJ McHatton I drove down to Renton to interview Chuck Grouws of CHG Building Systems.  CHG had reached the finals of the Puget Sound Business Journal’s annual “Best Workplaces” Award.    I was immediately impressed by Chuck... Read more
 
Mike, David, & Anika from Projectline
August 25, 2009
  Mike, David & Anika from ProjectLine Mike Kichline, David Jones, Anika Lehde, with Director RJ McHatton It was a sunny, warm day as I ventured over to the Projectline offices in Seattle.  I was there to interview the top leadership team of Mike, David, and Anika, the... Read more
 
Jim Rogers, Alex Bogaard, Tracy Johnson of Rogers & Norman Insurance
August 25, 2009
Jim Rogers, Alex Bogaard, Tracy Johnson, and Director RJ McHatton I really enjoyed my interview with the team over at Rogers & Norman Insurance of Seattle.  They were nominated as one of the very Best Workplaces in the state of Washington.  Tracy Johnson is a bundle of... Read more
 
Bob Frause interview - CEO of Frause
August 25, 2009
Director RJ McHatton with Bob Frause We were asked to go interview Bob Frause at Frause in Seattle for the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Best Workplaces” video project.  Bob is the CEO of a PR company named after himself in Seattle.  I was very... Read more
 
Gordy Graham on Transitions
August 25, 2009
Gordy Graham with Joe Cargile Gordy Graham stopped by to brainstorm about a new series of Videos he wants to make about the topic of Transitions.  I have known Gordy Graham for over 20 years now and he always makes me think about life and change.  I took Gordy into our green... Read more
 
Dave Lockwood Memorial - Cle Elum
August 25, 2009
Dave Lockwood is the little boy in this picture I got the call that Dave Lockwood had passed away in a terrible accident near Roosevelt Lake in Northeastern Washington.  Dave was a very well known builder-outdoorsman in Snoqualmie Pass and Suncadia Resort.  His family... Read more
 
Joe Cargile - Spanish Voice Over Recording
August 25, 2009
Joe Cargile records Spanish Voice Over for Director RJ McHatton Joe Cargile is an intern visiting from Auburn, Alabama, helping Cathy Crosslin with her new company InStar Performance.   Once we heard that Joe had spent a year in Spain, we recruited him to record a Spanish-language... Read more
 
Scott O'Brien - interview for his father's Video Biography
August 25, 2009
  Scott O’Brien – interview for his father’s Video Biography Director RJ McHatton with Scott O'Brien It was a gorgeous day as we drove up to Cashmere, WA .  We decided to go interview Scott O’Brien for his dad’s video biography on our way to... Read more
 
Lissa Myers Wolfe - Daughter to Johnny Myers
July 20, 2009
  Lissa Myers Wolfe – Daughter to Johnny Myers By moviedream Lissa Myers Wolfe with Director RJ McHatton We drove to Pismo Beach to meet with Johnny Myers only daughter, Lissa and her son William.  Lissa was very nice to us.  She led us to her garage where... Read more
 
Cleo & Carroll Shelby - Automotive Racing & Aviation Legend - Friend of Johnny Myers
July 18, 2009
Cleo & Carroll Shelby – Automotive Racing, Aviation Legend – Friend of Johnny Myers By RJ McHatton Cleo & Carroll Shelby with Director RJ McHatton All you need to do is type in the words “Shelby Cobra” into youtube and you will see first hand the... Read more
 
Tom Jones - former CEO of Northrop, Lifelong Friend to Johnny Myers
July 14, 2009
  Tom Jones - former CEO of Northrop, Lifelong Friend to Johnny Myers   Director RJ McHatton with Tom Jones Tom Jones was very clear. He did not want to talk about anything where he wasn’t actually there. Tom said that he would be happy to talk about John Myers... Read more
 
Eric Rhoads - Personal Jet & Helicopter Pilot for Johnny Myers
July 14, 2009
  Eric Rhoads – Personal Jet & Helicopter Pilot for Johnny Myers By moviedream Director RJ McHatton with pilot Eric Rhoads Eric Rhoads is a lucky guy.  He was hired to be the personal jet and helicopter pilot for the legendary aviator and businessman Johnny... Read more
 
Peter Allen - Morgan Stanley, Close Friend of John Myers
July 14, 2009
  Peter Allen – Morgan Stanley, Close friend of John Myers By moviedream Peter Allen with director RJ McHatton Over fifteen years ago, Peter Allen became good friends with Lou Myers and his father John.  They did a lot of outdoors adventures together.  When Lou... Read more
 
Paul Thayer - Friend of Johnny Myers "The Flying Man"
July 12, 2009
  Paul Thayer – Friend of Johnny Myers “The Flying Man” By moviedream               Paul Thayer watching a video of his good friend Johnny Myers                 ... Read more
 
Paul Kim, architect, brother of Dr. Luke Kim
July 12, 2009
  Paul Kim – architect, brother of Dr. Luke Kim By moviedream Dr. Luke Kim, Grace Kim, Paul Kim, and RJ McHatton We drove down to Seal Beach to connect with Dr. Luke Kim and his beautiful wife Grace.  We were looking forward to a wonderful dinner with the Kims and... Read more
 
Clay Lacy - Interview for "The Flying Man" documentary
July 12, 2009
  Clay Lacy - Interview for "The Flying Man" documentary   Clay Lacy with director RJ McHatton   I drove down to Southern California to do several interviews for my documentary, "The Flying Man: Life and Times of Johnny Myers." I first met Clay Lacy... Read more
 
Janice Merriweather - Interview
July 12, 2009
Janice Merriweather – Interview for our documentary “The Flying Man, Life and Times of Johnny Myers” July 12, 2009  Janice Merriweather Janice Merriweather worked for Johnny Myers for over 26 years. We drove down to the Long Beach Airport to the former office... Read more
 
Harold Knudsen - B-24 Pilot & Master Piano Player
July 12, 2009
  Harold Knudsen - B-24 Pilot & Master Piano Player                         It was a beautiful sunny day as we drove down the Oregon Coast. We were headed south to Lincoln City to interview Harold Knudsen for a... Read more
 
Our First Video Blog
July 12, 2009
Inventive Productions Video Blog #1   Here's our first video Blog.  Read more
 
Dr. Forrest Bird & Pamela Bird -- Inventors & Aviators
July 12, 2009
Dr. Forrest Bird & Pamela Bird -- Inventors &... Read more
 
LeRoy Nosbaum - CEO & Chairman of Itron
July 12, 2009
  LeRoy Nosbaum -- CEO & Chairman of Itron                     LeRoy Nosbaum -- CEO & Chairman of Itron   It was a beautiful day as we drove through Spokane, Washington on our way to Liberty Lakes. We were looking... Read more
 
Bill Tilley - Friend of Johnny Myers
July 12, 2009
  Bill Tilley – Friend of Johnny Myers By moviedream RJ with Bill Tilley The GPS on my cell phone said to turn right and go up the hill. The road was narrowing and very windy all the way up to the top and the view became incredible. We were on our way to meet Bill... Read more
 
Nicole Gelpi - VP of Yellow Mountain StoneWorks
June 20, 2009
  Nicole Gelpi - VP of Yellow Mountain StoneWorks                     Nicole Gelpi - VP of Yellow Mountain StoneWorks   We drove over the West Seattle bridge. It was a beautiful morning. You could see the incredible... Read more
 
Article about RJ's documentary "SHIP OF MIRACLES" on front page of The Seoul Times
June 16, 2009
Article about RJ's documentary "SHIP OF MIRACLES" on the front page of The Seoul Times. "The Ship of Miracles" SS Meredith Saves 14,000 Korean Refugees "The Ship of Miracles" Turned into Book, Documentary   ... Read more
 
Melinda Partin - CEO of Worktank
June 10, 2009
Melinda Partin - CEO of Worktank   It was a warm day as I carried my tripod, some lights, and a HD camera over to the Worktank office on the waterfront in downtown Seattle. I was there to interview the CEO, Melinda Partin, for a part in our new documentary... Read more
 
Sharon Mooers - Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children
June 10, 2009
Sharon Mooers - Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children   Sharon Mooers - Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children   It was a great experience meeting Sharon Mooers.  She came over to our studio to be interviewed for a testimonial about her... Read more
 
Andrea Heuston - CEO of Artitudes Design
June 10, 2009
Andrea Heuston - CEO of Artitudes Design                             Andrea Heuston - CEO and Founder of Artitudes Design Inc.   I really enjoyed my interview with Andrea... Read more
 
Oren Barker - Pilot of P-38 in WW2- shot down
June 5, 2009
Oren Barker - Pilot of P-38 in WW2 - Shot down                     RJ with Oren Barker.   Oren Barker enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served in the European campaign of World War II flying the... Read more
 
Crissy McHatton - Relay for Life event
June 5, 2009
  Crissy McHatton on the Relay for Life event     Crissy McHatton wants to invite you to be a volunteer for the Inventive Productions team for this weekend's Relay for Life event in Bellevue. We need two more volunteers.... Read more
 
Alice Tsukuno - Video Biography
June 3, 2009
RJ with Alice Tsukuno and her son Steve It was really a special day for me to meet Alice Tsukuno and her son Steve.  We drove over to meet Alice at her new home in Seattle to record her video biography.  Her son Steve had purchased the Video Biography for his mother at an... Read more
 
Jun Young - Microsoft
June 3, 2009
Jun Young - Microsoft   Jun Young - Director of Communications, Windows 7 team I really enjoyed my interview with Jun Young. We met him at his office at the Microsoft campus. We were there to interview Jun about his experience working with Artitudes Design for a customer... Read more
 
Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter - A Living Legend
June 1, 2009
Here is a video clip from the film we are making about Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter.  She was a lot of fun to interview. Read more
 
Memories of my Trip to Pakistan
June 1, 2009
Memories of my Trip to Pakistan   The following was taken from my journal in 2006 when I took a trip to Pakistan. Unfortunately since I was doing a work for hire project, I can not ever show any of the great footage I shot to anyone. No one. March 2006 Last Friday I returned from... Read more
 
Grace Elworth Video Resume
May 27, 2009
Grace Elworth Video Resume                         Grace Elworth Video Resume   I received an email a couple of weeks ago through my Facebook page from Grace Elworth. She had seen a Good Morning America show that... Read more
 
Ron Gift - Torpedo Squadron Leader in WWII
May 26, 2009
Ron Gift - Torpedo Squadron Leader from WWII           Captain Ron Gift.                       Here is a famous picture of Ron Gift from Life Magazine during World War... Read more
 
Guy Townsend - First Test Pilot of B-52
May 26, 2009
Guy Townsend - First Test Pilot of B-52         It was a beautiful day in Mercer Island. I was there to shoot an interview with Brig General Guy Townsend, the first test pilot of the B52. Guy is a very nice fellow. I was there to interview... Read more
 
The DecoBelles at the Art Deco Preservation Ball
May 26, 2009
The DecoBelles at the Art Deco Preservation Ball                   The Decobelles at the Art Deco Preservation Ball at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. Suddenly they told me that it was a black tie affair and asked me if I had... Read more
 
Ben Wiener - History of Generic Drugs Revolution
May 26, 2009
Ben Wiener - The History of the Generic Drugs Revolution                                 Ben Wiener – Generic Drugs pioneer   I drove down to Vancouver WA to interview Ben... Read more
 
Zoe Dell Nutter - American Icon
May 26, 2009
Zoe Dell Nutter - American icon   Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter I was invited to a special weekend down in San Francisco to interview an American icon, Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter. Zoe Dell was being honored for her role as the original "Pirate Girl" or "Theme... Read more
 
Village Theatre fundraising video
May 26, 2009
Village Theatre fundraising video   Here is the video we created for the Village Theatre. Read more
 
Barbara & Bob Balkema Movie Trailer
May 26, 2009
Barb & Bob Balkema Movie Trailer   Here is the new Movie Trailer for the Bob and Barb Balkema video biography. Read more
 
Marc Castillo - Editor for The New Fighting Seabees documentary
May 26, 2009
Marc Castillo - Editor for The New Fighting Seabees   Marc Castillo - New editor for our documentary "The New Fighting Seabees" I am proud to announce that our good friend Marc Castillo is back on the team, taking on the editing for our new documentary "The... Read more
 
Schneider National Case Study Video
May 26, 2009
Schneider National Case Study Video   Here is the Case Study video we made for Schneider National and Excellent Cultures. Read more
 
Greater Nashville Association of Realtors Case Study Video
May 26, 2009
Greater Nashville Association of Realtors   Here is the final version of the video we made for the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors and The Pacific Institute. Read more
 
RJ asked to Speak at PEVAN meeting
May 26, 2009
RJ asked to Speak at PEVAN meeting   I was asked to speak at the monthly PEVAN meeting in Redmond. PEVAN is a professional organization of video producers who meet once a month to network and to get ideas. The meeting was held at the Redmond Library. I told them a little bit about my... Read more
 
We now are WEVA Members
May 26, 2009
We now are WEVA Members                     Recently we were approached to become members of the WEVA International. This is an association for people who do Videography of weddings, events, and other types of video productions. What... Read more
 
Key Largo - Now and Then
May 26, 2009
Key Largo -- Now and Then                   Sunset in Key Largo, Florida Director John Huston with stars Humphrey Bogart, and Lauren Bacall at Key Largo, Florida during the making of the movie in 1948.   Ever since... Read more
 
Sonosite Convention in Miami
May 26, 2009
Sonosite Convention in Miami     The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort                 We were asked to go to Miami, Florida to capture interviews for a case study video we are creating for Sonosite. The weather was perfect and the people... Read more
 
Cathy Crosslin - CEO of InStar Performance
May 26, 2009
Cathy Crosslin - CEO of InStar Performance                           Cathy Crosslin   My team and I drove over to the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle to record a Gordy Graham speech and... Read more
 
George Schaeffer - CEO of Puget Sound Securities
May 26, 2009
George Schaeffer - CEO of Puget Sound Security             George Schaeffer - CEO of Puget Sound Security It was great to interview George Schaeffer, the new CEO of Puget Sound Security, for their YouTube video. George has a tremendous record in the... Read more
 
Robert Cremin - CEO of Esterline Technologies
May 26, 2009
Robert Cremin - CEO of Esterline Technologies               Robert Cremin - CEO of Esterline The minute I met Bob Cremin I knew I was in for a great interview. Bob is the CEO of Esterline in Bellevue. Esterline is a hugely successful billion dollar... Read more
 
Daniel Hoyos - SNAP Program
May 25, 2009
Daniel Hoyos - SNAP Program                     Daniel Hoyos - SNAP Program Recently we started a new program that is becoming very popular with our clients. It is called the SNAP Program. SNAP stands... Read more
 
Naveen Jain - CEO of Intellius
May 25, 2009
Naveen Jain - CEO of Intellius                     Naveen Jain - CEO of Intellius   It was raining in Bellevue that day when I interviewed Naveen Jain, CEO of Intellius. I was there to interview Naveen for the... Read more
 
RJ's Visit to Gettysburg
May 25, 2009
RJ's Visit to Gettysburg               Gettysburg National Military Park My friend Jimy White and my uncle Tom McHatton had Scrapple for breakfast, then loaded up in the rental car for a drive to see Gettysburg. I had seen... Read more
 
Carla Corkern - CEO of Talyst
May 25, 2009
Carla Corkern - CEO of Talyst                   Carla Corkern - CEO of Talyst   I first was introduced to Talyst a couple of years ago when we were hired by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce for the Eastside Business... Read more
 
Dara Khosrowshahi - CEO of Expedia
May 25, 2009
Dara Khosrowshahi - CEO of Expedia                   Dara Khosrowshahi - CEO of Expedia   I drove over to downtown Bellevue to the new tall black building with the Expedia sign on it. I was there to take some... Read more
 
Joe Denver - Veterans History Project - B-17 Pilot
May 25, 2009
Joe Denver - Veterans History Project - B-17 Pilot   B-17 "Flying Fortress" I drove over to Ardmore, Pennsylvania to interview veteran Joe Denver. Joe was a B-17 pilot during World War II. I was met by his two sons. They were very excited to have me... Read more
 
Bedford PA - Schneider National Trucking
May 25, 2009
Bedford PA – Schneider National Trucking                       Schneider National -- Bedford, PA   I drove up from Washington DC to Bedford, PA to interview some truckers who have been... Read more
 
Arlington National Cemetery - Jimy's Parents
May 25, 2009
Arlington National Cemetery -- Jimy's Parents   The main reason for the trip to Washington DC was to capture on video the internment of Mary and Byrd White into Arlington National Cemetery. Mary and Byrd were the parents of a good friend, Jimy White. Both of his parents served during... Read more
 
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - Air & Space Museum
May 25, 2009
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center -- Air & Space Museum - Dulles International Airport   The Flying Wing                     P-61 "Black Widow"     I... Read more
 
General John Dailey - Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
May 25, 2009
General John Dailey -- Smithsonian Institute - Air & Space Museum                           General John R. Dailey -- Director at the Smithsonian Institute - National Air & Space Museum.   I drove up... Read more
 
Karen Ridlon - Founder of Eastside Baby Corner
May 25, 2009
Karen Ridlon -- Founder of Eastside Baby Corner           Karen Ridlon--Founder of Eastside Baby Corner Producer Bill Maxwell and I drove over to Issaquah to interview Karen Ridlon, founder of Eastside Baby Corner, for the Bellevue Chamber... Read more
 
Ed Belleba - CEO of Friends of Youth
May 25, 2009
Ed Belleba -- Friends of Youth                   Ed Belleba -- CEO of Friends of Youth   I drove over to Redmond to shoot an interview for the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce for their Eastside Business Awards. My... Read more
 
Scott Harrison - CEO of Barclay Dean
May 25, 2009
Scott Harrison -- CEO of Barclay Dean.                     Scott Harrison -- CEO of Barclay Dean   Once in a while you run into someone who really inspires you. That happened for me during my interview with... Read more
 
Paul Buckman - CEO of Pathway Medical Technologies
May 25, 2009
Paul Buckman - CEO of Pathway Medical Technologies                 I was quite impressed and surprised by the incredible team at Pathway Medical Technologies.  I was there to shoot footage for the Bellevue Chamber of... Read more
 
Annie Cheng & Tony Cheng - NetStar Communications
May 25, 2009
Tony Cheng & Annie Cheng - Netstar Communications - Bellevue Chamber Eastside Business Awards                         Annie Cheng                  ... Read more
 
Christina Brandt - CEO of AtWork!
May 25, 2009
Christina Brandt - CEO of AtWork!                     Christina Brandt -- CEO of AtWork!   We drove over to the new offices of AtWork! as part of our Bellevue Chamber Eastside Business Awards video... Read more
 
Kevin Goodwin - CEO of Sonosite
May 25, 2009
Kevin Goodwin - CEO of Sonosite - Eastside Business Awards                         Kevin Goodwin   We drove to Bothell to shoot footage at Sonosite's headquarters for the Bellevue Chamber... Read more
 
Pedro Castro - CEO of Magellan Architects
May 25, 2009
Pedro Castro - Magellan Architects - Eastside Business Awards                           Pedro Castro     It was a little bit rainy that day I visited Magellan Architects in... Read more
 
David Zook - CEO of Tutoring Club
May 25, 2009
David Zook - Tutoring Club - Bellevue Chamber Eastside Business Awards                                   David Zook is a dedicated teacher.    I drove... Read more
 
Carlos Veliz - CEO of PSCI Design
May 25, 2009
Carlos Veliz - PCSI Design - Bellevue Chamber Eastside Business Awards                                   I really enjoyed my interview and meeting with... Read more
 
Dr. Mark Dedomenico - CEO of Pro Sports Club
May 25, 2009
Dr. Mark Dedomenico -- CEO of Pro Sports Club                                     Dr. Mark Dedomenico   I was very impressed during my... Read more
 
Shari Marion-Hoff -- CEO of Seattle documentary
March 23, 2009
 Shari Marion-Hoff -- CEO of Seattle                           Shari Marion-Hoff    I was very pleased to meet Shari.  Shari is the CEO of Hawkeye - Cohesion, one of the nation's leading experts... Read more
 
Dan Greenshields -- CEO of Seattle
March 23, 2009
 Dan Greenshields -- CEO of Seattle                           Dan Greenshields -- CEO of Sharebuilder      I was really impressed with the strong leadership philosophies of Dan Greenshields... Read more
 
Alex Wasserman & Dave Johnson -- CEOs of Seattle
March 23, 2009
 Alex Wasserman & Dave Johnson -- CEOs of Seattle                                         Alex Wasserman & Dave Johnson -- Elite Fitness     I was... Read more
 
Tom Varga -- CEO of Seattle documentary
March 23, 2009
 Tom Varga -- "CEOs of Seattle"                                     Tom Varga -- CEO of CFO Selections     I really enjoyed my interview with Tom Varga with... Read more
 
Naomi Novotny & Mark Zoske -- CEOs of Seattle
March 23, 2009
 Naomi Novotny & Mark Zoske -- "CEOs of Seattle"                                       Naomi Novotny & Mark Zoske from... Read more
 
Dan Blanchard -- CEOs of Seattle documentary
March 23, 2009
  Dan Blanchard -- "CEOs of Seattle" documentary                         Dan Blanchard   I had a great time interviewing Dan Blanchard CEO of American Safari Cruises, one of America's premier... Read more
 
Carolyn & John Schwager -- Good Friends
March 23, 2009
  Carolyn Schwager                   Carolyn & John Schwager        Carolyn Schwager    (May 17, 1918 - February 24... Read more
 
Sekou Page -- Entirenet / Microsoft OCS Labcast
March 23, 2009
 Sekou Page - Entirenet / Microsoft OCS Labcast                              Sekou Page   We just completed the shooting phase of the new Labcast video production for Entirenet /Microsoft.... Read more
 
Bert Gregory -- CEO of Seattle documentary
March 23, 2009
 Bert Gregory -- "CEOs of Seattle" documentary                                                   Bert Gregory of... Read more
 
Kelly Noonan -- CEO of Seattle
March 23, 2009
 Kelly Noonan - CEO of Seattle Documentary                   Kelly Noonan I really enjoyed my interview with Kelly Noonan for my documentary "CEOs of Seattle." Kelly is a graduate of Notre Dame... Read more
 
My Visit with Vince Lombardi
March 1, 2009
My Visit with Vince Lombardi A while back we made a Case Study video for Excellent Cultures. The Case Study was about their success story at the Delphi Steering Plant 6 in Saginaw Michigan. Here is a clip from that case study video:   Now Steve Gandara from Excellent Cultures... Read more
 
Pat & Jean Duffy - Home Movies
March 1, 2009
Pat & Jean Duffy -- Home Movies   It was great to see Pat Duffy again. I've had the pleasure of knowing Jean and Pat Duffy since 1988 when I started working over at Eagle Crest Resort in Central Oregon. Over the years they have become great friends and an inspiration to me. Pat told... Read more
 
Magda Newman Memories
March 1, 2009
Magda Newman Memorial   I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Magda Newman. Magda was a wonderful woman who had experienced the challenges of the Holocaust and the Hungarian Revolution. About two years ago I spent some quality time with Magda, creating her video biography. Here is... Read more
 
Dataweb launch videos
March 1, 2009
Dataweb launch videos We are doing a new video project with Richard Locke for Dataweb's new launch. Read more
 
Ashton Palmer -- CEOs of Seattle documentary
March 1, 2009
Ashton Palmer - "CEOs of Seattle" documentary                         Ashton Palmer   Ashton Palmer is the CEO and founder of Expedition Trips. His company specializes in vacations and trips to... Read more
 
Pat and Roy Bates Movie Trailer
March 1, 2009
Pat and Roy Bates Movie Trailer   Pat and Roy Bates Movie Trailer   Here is a short sample from the Video Biography we are creating for Roy and Pat Bates.  They are the parents of Barbie and Mike Seifert of Seattle.   Read more
 
Puget Sound Security documentary
March 1, 2009
Puget Sound Security video   Puget Sound Security Video   We really enjoyed working with Jeff Kirby and the team over at Puget Sound Security to put together this video.  Thanks also goes to Patti Payne for doing the Voice over.   Here is the video:   Read more
 
Linda Kay Porlier - Author, Voice over talent, speaker
March 1, 2009
Linda Kay Porlier - Author, Voice Over Talent, Speaker                        Linda Kay Porlier   I first met Linda Kay Porlier a little over three years ago at a Breakfast meeting at the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce.... Read more
 
Kathryn Flynn -- Cooking for Fertility DVD
March 1, 2009
Kathryn Flynn - Cooking for Fertility DVD interview                      Kathryn Flynn   Kathryn Flynn, the dynamic author of a new cookbook about cooking for fertility, came over to Inventive Productions studios to do some... Read more
 
Christian Chabot -- CEOs of Seattle documentary
March 1, 2009
Christian Chabot - "CEOs of Seattle" interview       Christian Chabot   I was extremely impressed and energized by my interview Christian Chabot.  Christian was here to be interviewed for our "CEOs of Seattle" documentary.  He is... Read more
 
Chris Pappas Interview
March 1, 2009
Chris Pappas Interview                       Chris Pappas   We are finishing up the video biography of Bob and Jackie Pappas and felt it would be very important to include their children in the movie.  We got... Read more
 
Barbara & Bob Balkema Video Biography
March 1, 2009
Barbara and Bob Balkema Video Biography             Bob and Barbara Balkema   We are proud to be producing the Video Biography of  Bob and Barbara Balkema.  This is a the very inspiring story of two people who really care for each other... Read more
 
Rick Peterson Interview
March 1, 2009
Rick Peterson Interview                         Rick Peterson   We are making a video biography of the Life and Times of Michael O'Brien of Everett.  Not too long ago Michael O'Brien was the proprietor of one of... Read more
 
Heather Trescases - Eastside Heritage Center
March 1, 2009
Heather Trescases - Eastside Heritage Center shoot                    Heather Trescases       Eastside Heritage Center - interview shoot   Intern Bond Debol met me over at Ross McIvor's office so we could... Read more
 
Stan Selden - CEOs of Seattle documentary
March 1, 2009
Stan Selden - "CEOs of Seattle" documentary interview                                    Stan Selden     I first met Stan Selden over the telephone last fall.   I had... Read more
 
Eric Overton -- CEOs of Seattle documentary
March 1, 2009
Interview with Eric Overton - "CEOs of Seattle" documentary     Eric Overton - "CEOs of Seattle" documentary project.   Feb 3, 2009--Interview with Eric Overton.   Eric is a great guy.  He is so enthusiastic.  His company... Read more
 
Memories of Eileen Mintz
March 1, 2009
Memories of Eileen Mintz     I first met Eileen Mintz last summer. I was making a documentary film about the Chefs of Seattle and Joe Kennedy said, "You have to interview Eileen for your movie!" So I gave Eileen a call and she was so nice to agree to be interviewed.... Read more
 
RJ's Birthday Party - Super Bowl Party
March 1, 2009
RJ's Birthday Party - Super Bowl Party     RJ's Birthday Party at Paul Ortega's Super Bowl Party   Feb 1, 2009--RJ's Birthday Party at Paula Ortega's Super Bowl party   It was looking like it would be the worst birthday of all time.   No phone... Read more
 
Relay for Life - Kickoff party
March 1, 2009
Relay for Life - Bellevue - Kickoff Party - Lincoln Square Cinemas   Jan 31, 2009--Relay for Life Kickoff Party--Lincoln Square Cinemas   I was invited to the kickoff party by the most enthusiastic person I have ever met, Mary Martin from the American Cancer Society.   Our... Read more
 
Interview with Angie Lepley - Tangerine Travel
March 1, 2009
An Interview with Angie Lepley - Tangerine Travel   Angie Lepley - Tangerine Travel   Jan 30, 2009--"CEO's of Seattle Documentary" Interview   I really was impressed with the incredible interview with Angie Lepley from Tangerine Travel.  Angie was kind... Read more
 
Amy McIntosh on American Idol
March 1, 2009
Amy McIntosh (Frankie Jordan) on American Idol   Frankie Jordan (Amy McIntosh) on American Idol!   It was about ten o'clock local time that I received a call from my youngest brother Charlie McHatton from Portland.  He said that Amy McIntosh, the woman we who we did her... Read more
 
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce - Lincoln Square Cinemas
March 1, 2009
Bellevue Chamber - After Hours event - Lincoln Square Cinemas       Jan 28, 2009   Bill Maxwell and I had a super time at the Bellevue Chamber After Hours party at the Lincoln Square Cinemas.  They had blackjack tables in the lobby and lots of great food... Read more
 
Thomas Barghausen -- CEOs of Seattle documentary
March 1, 2009
Thomas Barghausen - "CEOs of Seattle" documentary project   Thomas Barghausen - CEO of Seattle   I really enjoyed my interview with Thomas Barghausen for my documentary "CEOs of Seattle."   Tom is the CEO of Barghausen Consulting Engineers of... Read more
 
Puget Sound Business Journal article
March 1, 2009
Puget Sound Business Journal article         The Puget Sound Business Journal ran a nice article about Inventive Productions this week. It was written by Patti Payne. You can read the article at this... Read more
 
Fumiko Hayashida -- 99 years old hero
March 1, 2009
Fumiko Hayashida - 99 years old         Fumiko Hayashida   I had the great fortune to be able to spend a couple of hours with Fumiko Hayashida, interviewing her for a video project. Fumiko is 99 years old and still full of life, laughter, and great wisdom... Read more
 
Richard Branson & Harrison Ford interviews
March 1, 2009
Richard Branson & Harrison Ford--Red Carpet Interviews   Sir Richard Branson and Harrison Ford win Legends of Aviation Award I really had a great time meeting so many Legends of Aviation at the 6th Annual celebration to honor the incredible heroes of aviation. Robert DalColletto and I... Read more
 
Gordy Graham - new projects
March 1, 2009
Gordy Graham - exciting new videos in production             Gordon Graham   I am so proud and excited to be producing several new videos for Gordy Graham.  Gordy has been a hero of mine for over twenty years.  We are working on... Read more
 
Here are Cast from "The Chefs of Seattle"
March 1, 2009
Here they are. The Chefs of Seattle. Bobby Moore Daisley Gordon Eric Donnelly Ethan Stowell Holly Smith Peter Levine Rachel Yang Scott Carsberg Shannon Gallusha Thierry Rautureau Tom Douglas Vuong Loc Also the following Food Critics helped us... Read more
 
Chefs of Seattle - the full movie
March 1, 2009
Chefs of Seattle from RJ McHatton on Vimeo. Read more
 
Robert DalColletto -- Screenwriter
March 1, 2009
Robert DalColletto                       RJ with Robert DalColletto   I can't tell you how great it has been to work with Robert DalColletto. He is a truly nice guy and dedicated father and husband. He really inspires me to... Read more
 
Interview with Harrison Ford
January 25, 2009
Interview with Harrison Ford I really enjoyed meeting and interviewing Harrison Ford for the Legends of Aviation project.  Harrison is being honored and recognized for  his work with the Young Eagles program, which tries to introduce the love of aviation to young people all... Read more
 
Janet Haberbush - Windermere Real Estate Broker
January 18, 2009
Janet Haberbush.   Janet Haberbush - Windermere Real Estate Broker.   Janet visited our Inventive Productions studios to meet about the possibility of our doing a recruiting video for your family business. Janet's father had been one of the first franchisee's of the Windermere... Read more
 
Herb Blanchard - US Air Force & Navy Seabee
January 18, 2009
Herb Blanchard.   Herb Blanchard - US Air Force & US Navy Seabee - 1962-1972   I really enjoyed meeting and interviewing Herb. He is a real nice guy.   Herb came to our Inventive Productions studios to be interviewed for my documentary "The NEW Fighting Seabees... Read more
 
Barron Hilton - Legend of Aviation, Friend of Johnny Myers
January 18, 2009
Barron Hilton     Barron Hilton - Legend of Aviation, Friend of Johnny Myers   My GPS said it was recalculating the route, which means I might be lost. This made me worry that I might be late for my meeting with Barron Hilton. But it all worked out and I made it in... Read more
 
Tony Bill - Filmmaker, Aviator
January 18, 2009
Tony Bill   Tony Bill - Filmmaker, Aviator     It was a beautiful clear morning in Venice Beach, California. I had driven there early because I was afraid I wouldn't get a parking spot. But there was no problem on this Monday.   I was there at the steps to... Read more
 
Luke & Wes Myers, Grandsons of a Hero Aviator
January 18, 2009
Luke & Wes Myers   Luke & Wes Myers, Grandsons of a Hero Aviator. It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in Southern California. I drove up the beach past Malibu in my rental car, looking at all the joggers in bikinis. After a brutal winter up in Seattle, this sunshine was a great... Read more
 
Linden Blue - Legend of Aviation - Entrepreneur
January 18, 2009
Linden Blue - Legend of Aviation - Entrepreneur   The sun was shining and it was an awesome California day in January. Totally clear skies and no smog. I drove down south towards San Diego on my way to meet Linden Blue at his office at the Palomar Airport near Carlsbad.   I... Read more
 
Bob Hoover - America's Greatest Living Pilot?
January 18, 2009
Bob Hoover - America's Greatest Living Pilot?   It was a beautiful sunny day in California. I had gotten up real early that morning in Seattle, fighting snow and bitter cold to get to the airport on time. I had slept a little on the plane, so when I saw the sunshine, it really made... Read more
 
Johnny Myers - American Hero, Test Pilot, Aviator, Attorney
January 18, 2009
Johnny Myers: American Hero - Test Pilot, Aviator, Attorney         A few months ago I was contacted by a Writer-Director, Robert Dal Collette, who told me about an exciting project about fighter pilots, jet test pilots, and legendary pioneers of aviation. It was called... Read more
 
Martie Johnson - West Point, Marines, Seabee, Chaplain
January 18, 2009
Martie Johnson, Jr.   My life will never be the same after meeting Martie Johnson, Jr.   Martie was kind enough to come to our Inventive Productions studios to be interviewed for my new documentary, "The New Fighting Seabees."   In came this loud... Read more
 
Patti Payne - Voice Over, Writer
January 18, 2009
Patti Payne I was first introduced to Patti Payne by Jeff Kirby, CEO of Puget Sound Security in Bellevue. Jeff suggested I use Patti's great voice over skills for the video we are creating for Jeff. This last week, Patti came to our studio and recorded that very Voice Over. She came to the... Read more
 
Brian Sweet - Seabee - Iraq
January 18, 2009
Brian Sweet Brian came over to our Inventive Productions studios in Redmond, WA to be interviewed for the new documentary "The New Fighting Seabees." While he was here, we also asked him other questions so we could send in his DVD footage to the Library of Congress under the Veterans... Read more
 
Bill Neubauer - Seabee - Korea, Vietnam
January 18, 2009
Bill Neubauer     I really enjoyed my time interviewing Bill Neubauer. Bill is a great guy. Bill was at our green screen studio for an interview for the new documentary film, "The New Fighting Seabees." Bill was born in 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska. He served in the US... Read more
 
Greg Shaw - US Army - 1st Calvary - Vietnam
January 18, 2009
Greg Shaw (today) Greg Shaw (1968)     Greg Shaw came to our green screen studio to record his free interview for the Veteran's History Project for the Library of Congress. We have volunteered to do 100 free video interviews of veterans for the great Library of Congress... Read more
 
Bob Moeller - Seabee - Vietnam, Japan
January 18, 2009
Bob Moeller Bob Moeller came in to our green screen studio in Redmond to be interviewed for our new documentary film "The NEW Fighting Seabees." Bob served over 30 years in the US Navy, including time in Vietnam, Japan, and several places in the US. Bob earned two Legion... Read more
 
Ted Taylor - Seabee - Alaska, London, Cuba Missile Crisis
January 18, 2009
Ted Taylor Today I had the priviledge to interview a true American Hero, Rear Admiral Ted Taylor (retired). Ted was kind enough to allow me to interview him for my documentary "THE NEW FIGHTING SEABEES" and then I convinced him to let me send the DVD to the Library of... Read more
 
Al Bentley - Seabee - Greece, Spain, Anarctica
January 18, 2009
I really had a super time interviewing Al Bentley yesterday. Al came in to do an interview for my new documentary "The New Fighting Seabees" and while he was here he went ahead and let me ask him 124 questions about his life. I recorded the interview in our green screen room, on... Read more
 
Gordon Perin - Seabee - Guam & Alaska- Cold War
January 18, 2009
Gordon Perin This morning I interviewed Gordon Perin who served as a US Navy Seabee during the Cold War. His parents were both private pilots who died in a plane crash when Gordon was only 12 years old. From that moment on, he learned to be self reliant. During his four years with the... Read more
 
Jon Koenig - Seabee - Iraq
January 18, 2009
Jon Koenig I really enjoyed interviewing Jon Koenig. Jon came over to our green screen studio to be interviewed for my new documentary, "The New Fighting Seabees." The first thing I found out about Jon was that he had served with my youngest sister, Patty McHatton, as a Seabee... Read more
 
Frank Meyer - Seabee - England, France South Pacific
January 18, 2009
Frank Meyers. I really enjoyed shooting my video interview with Frank Meyers for my new documentary "The New Fighting Seabees." Frank and his wife Barbara came by the studio. Frank told me stories about his being drafted after Pearl Harbor and about his service in England... Read more
 
The New Seabees Documentary Film
December 30, 2008
The NEW Seabees Documentary Film Award-winning director RJ McHatton was going to make a movie about his sister Patty and her experience serving her nation as a Navy Seabee in Iraq. Then the word got out and RJ started getting calls from Seabees from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and... Read more
 
Congratulations to Dion McIntosh
December 24, 2008
Congratulations to DION McINTOSH, who was on the new ABC Television show "Rediscovered" last night.  Dion won $50,000 and will be heading to Las Vegas to open for Donny and Marie Osmand.   Last year RJ and the Inventive Productions crew of Charles McHatton and Tyler... Read more
 
Emily Howell Warner
December 24, 2008
Emily Howell Warner with her husband Julius RJ McHatton with Legend of Aviation Emily Howell Hanrahan Warner December 13, 2008 I flew on Frontier Airlines that day to Denver to go interview an American hero, Emily Howell Warner.  I only got two hours to sleep when my... Read more
 
Clay Lacy
December 24, 2008
          Clay Lacy My day started great when the hotel lady said "You have a great smile!"  Clay Lacy.  I arrived at Clay Lacy Aviation about fifteen minutes early.  I had woken up at 8am, thought it was enough time... Read more
 
Jim Christison
December 24, 2008
Jim was a great guy.  He always said that it was easy to remember his name because the spelling of his last name was Christ is son.   Jim always made it a choice to be happy everyday and to try to help others, including me.  Whenever I might get down, I would go see Jim and... Read more
 
Thanksgiving Family Reunion
December 4, 2008
                  My Dad, Bob McHatton, stationed in                   Germany in the US Air Force in the... Read more
 
Legends of Aviation video biographies
December 4, 2008
Legends of Aviation.   Here is a list of the other Legends of Aviation that are being recognized at the "Academy Awards of Aviation."  We are creating video biographies for Airport Journals, sponsor of... Read more
 
Entirenet - SBS & EBS labcasts for Microsoft
December 4, 2008
Entirenet Shoot SBS & EBS--We had a great time shooting and editing together the new labcasts for Microsoft's new Small Business Server 2008 and Microsoft's new Enhanced Business Server 2008.  Using our in-house green studio, we were able to create a top-notch training series that will... Read more
 
Charles Glenn Marker
December 4, 2008
       Charles Glenn Marker   While on our visit to Leo and Amy Hymas' home, I was able to interview Charles Marker for the Veterans History Project.  Charles is 90 years old.  He was born in Salt Lake City in 1918.  He was drafterd into the Army Air... Read more
 
Wayne Small
December 4, 2008
                  Wayne Small   Recently I interviewed Wayne over at Leo and Amy Hymas' home as part of our committment to the Veterans History Project.  Wayne was there that day with Harold and Charles.  It was a great... Read more
 
Harold Robinett
December 4, 2008
              Harold Robinett Harold served in the US Navy for over thirty years, and then he became a fireman.  When I interviewed Harold for the Veterans History Project, I could not believe that he was over 90 years old.  He said the... Read more
 
Ruby Grace Hutchinson
December 4, 2008
             Ruby Grace Hutchinson Ruby was a fantastic person.  I worked with her for a time down on the Oregon Coast.  She always went out of her way to help others.  We were asked by her family to create a photo montage for her Memorial... Read more
 
Pat Murphy
December 4, 2008
 It was about a year ago that I first met Pat Murphy.  I had flown to Buffalo, New York on a project to interview him for his Video Biography, sponsored by his daughter Christine and her husband Roger, who live in California.  Pat was a great guy.  He had a very... Read more
 
great quotation
December 4, 2008
"If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance."                                       George Bernard Shaw  Read more
 
Article in Wall Street Journal
December 4, 2008
Article in Wall Street Journal--Last week the Wall Street Journal had an awesome article about the emerging trends toward video biographies.  You can read the article by CLICKING HERE.  Read more
 
Bob Bertheau photo montage project
December 4, 2008
 Bob Bertheau photo montage project--We are creating a really neat video photo montage dedicated to the 50th Wedding Anniversary of his parents Rene & Sunny Bertheau.  Rene was #56 football player for University of Washington in 1956-1957. Read more
 
Story Corps -- National Day of Listening
December 4, 2008
 Story Corps--National Day of Listening--Last week was the first annual National Day of Listening, a day dedicated to listening to stories from your loved ones.  You can learn more about this new holiday at http://www.nationaldayoflistening.org/ Read more
 
Visit with Kurt & Liz Micka
December 4, 2008
 Visit with Kurt & Liz Micka--While in Salt Lake City I took time to visit with my old college roommate, Kurt Micka, and his lovely wife Liz.  Kurt and I were roomates back in the 1970s and 1980s at Fresno State.  It was a lot of fun reminiscing about those good old... Read more
 
General Bill Anders -- Astronaut, aviator, Ambassador
December 4, 2008
Earthrise   This photo was taken by American astronaut Bill Anders during his Apollo 8 mission around the moon.  I was fortunate to meet and interview Bill Anders last month.  Bill Anders is a true hero to me.  He really loves aviation.  I interviewed Bill for a... Read more
 
New Postcard
November 18, 2008
Here is a new postcard: Read more
 
Review copies of CHEFS OF SEATTLE DVD
November 18, 2008
  I need your help!   My team and I have just finished the editing on my new documentary "Chefs of Seattle."   I was wondering if you would be willing to watch this movie and give me your comments.  Your comments will help me polish the film before it is sent... Read more
 
Happy Grandparents Day
November 18, 2008
Happy Grandparents Day   From RJ McHatton and the Inventive Productions Team   ------------------------------------------------------------------------   As Grandparent’s Day approaches (Sept 7th), I can’t stop thinking about my own grandparents. So I decided... Read more
 
The Special Questions
November 18, 2008
What are the Questions ?   One of the most common questions I am always asked by people is:   "RJ, what specialized questions do you normally ask a person when you interview them for their custom video biography?"   Well, the list of questions I... Read more
 
124 Questions
November 18, 2008
Last month I offered to send my 124 Specialized questions that I ask a person during a professional video biography interview to anyone who asks--for free.  People have gone crazy over these 124 interview questions.  People from all over the country have emailed me to ask... Read more
 
Ruby Grace Hutchinson
November 15, 2008
I first met Grace back in 2001 when I worked at the Resort at Seaside, Oregon as the project director. Grace had a fantastic southern accent that gave her a cool charm. Recently Grace passed away, and the family asked me to create a video biography for the memorial service. Kenneth... Read more
 
Village Theater in Issaquah
November 12, 2008
I met today with the team from the incredible Village Theater in Issaquah.  It is a remarkable and impressive theater organization. I was invited to the meeting by Gary Kneepkens who is the son of June and John Kneepkens.  We made a video biography of June and John. The first... Read more
 
Special Ceremony & Speech at Covenant Shores
November 12, 2008
One of our clients, John Kneepkens, recommended me to be a guest speaker at the Covenant Shores Retirement Community in Mercer Island, WA. John said there were a lot of World War II and Korean War and Vietnam War veterans at Covenant Shores.  The Chaplain gave me a call and asked if I would... Read more
 
Jeff Kirby from Puget Sound Security
November 10, 2008
Jeff Kirby, CEO of Puget Sound Security, asked us to create a short marketing video about his company.  You can learn more about Puget Sound Security by going to www.pugetsoundsecurity.com You can see a short video by CLICKING HERE. Read more
 
Testimonial from Jim Zorn - Washington Redskins head coach
November 10, 2008
Jim Zorn was the first quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. Jim Zorn was the quarterback coach for the NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks. Then Jim Zorn became the new head coach for the NFL Washington Redskins. We have been working with Jim and his family to create a comprehensive video... Read more
 
DCI Engineers Corporate History Movie Trailer
November 10, 2008
We were asked to create a package of five videos for the 20th Anniversary of the DCI Engineers of Bellevue, WA. We interviewed the founding partners, additional partners, employees, and clients. You can learn more about DCI Engineers at www.dci-engineers.com You can see a short movie... Read more
 
Amy & Dion's First Dance
November 10, 2008
Here is a short video clip from Amy & Dion's First Dance at their wedding in Dana Point, CA. It was a real fun experience. You can see the first dance by CLICKING HERE. Read more
 
A message to Russ Oliver in Iraq
November 10, 2008
Our friends at Concur (www.concur.com ) asked if we could create this short video message to their friend Russ Oliver who is stationed overseas in Iraq. You can see this short video message to Russ by CLICKING HERE. Read more
 
The Happy CPA's - Bashey, Hutchinson & Walter CPA
November 10, 2008
I was asked by Marc Hutchinson if we could make a short video that could be shown on Youtube and their website. You can learn more about Bashey, Hutchinson & Walter CPAs by going to www.hutchcpa.com Here is the short video.  You can watch it by CLICKING HERE.  Read more
 
Ray Slaugh Video Biography
November 10, 2008
Ray Slaugh is a nice guy.  He is well respected by everyone in his church and community.  He is a veteran from World War II.  As part of the Veterans History Project, I volunteered to interview Ray at his home. Here is a short clip from our interview.  You can see it by... Read more
 
Dataweb - how to import Access to Dataweb Application
November 10, 2008
We were asked by Richard Locke to make a video about how to import an Access database to a Dataweb application. Here is the final result.  You can see the video by CLICKING HERE. Read more
 
Explosion Basketball Games on Comcast Video on Demand
November 10, 2008
We were surprised how popular our Explosion Basketball games on the Comcast Video on Demand channels. We shot the games using three High Definition video cameras strategically located in the arena.  Then our editors put together the game films into one super-charged high voltage, high... Read more
 
John and June Kneepkens Video Biography
November 10, 2008
John and June Kneepkens Video Biography. John and June have been married a long time.  They are so happy together it is contagious. We were asked to interview them both, then add home movies and photographs, to create a wonderful video biography in their own words. You can see... Read more
 
Scott Livingston on the Importance of Video Biographies
November 10, 2008
Scott Livingston on the Importance of Video Biographies. One day financial planner Scott Livingston stopped by our studios.   We started talking about his family and then the topic turned to the idea of family video biographies. Scott volunteered to sit down in front of a camera... Read more
 
Julia and Ali Get Married
November 10, 2008
It was another wonderful day.  Sunshine on the waterfront, near Hood Canal. It was the perfect day for a wedding, and we were fortunate to be there. You can see a short video clip from this terrific wedding experience, by CLICKING HERE. Read more
 
Graduation Day 2008 - Mt Si, Snoqualmie WA
November 10, 2008
It was a day we had been dreaming and hoping for many years.  Graduation Day 2008.  Both of my children Jason and Crissy were graduating on the same day from the same school.   It was a very moving experience for our entire family. You can see a short video about this... Read more
 
Snoqualmie Falls
November 10, 2008
In order to make our video better, we needed some live action shots of the Snoqualmie Falls, for our Woodman Lodge video. So my daughter Crissy and I drove over to the Snoqualmie Falls and we went down the winding narrow steps to get our best shots. You can see some of our Snoqualmie Falls... Read more
 
Bob & Jackie Pappas Video Biography
November 10, 2008
Bob and Jackie have been married a long time. But they still hold hands and laugh at each other's jokes. They are an inspiration to us all. You can see a short sample from their video biography video by CLICKING HERE. Read more
 
The Singh Family Biography
November 10, 2008
I really enjoyed my travels to Rochester, New York and Kalamazoo, Michigan to meet the Singhs. I was asked to create a video biography of the Singh family for their 50th Wedding Anniversary. The Singh taught me a lot about the importance of family, strong values, and dedication to... Read more
 
Tiffany Pollard PCC Cooking Show
November 10, 2008
Tiffany Pollard is an awesome cook.  She is also an awesome acupuncturist.  And a superb teacher of how to cook great meals gluten-free.  We were asked to video record several of her cooking classes and then put together a Gluten-Free DVD of her recipes and classes. You can... Read more
 
Jan Warren - A Woman of Courage
November 10, 2008
Jan Warren - A Woman of Courage Jan Warren is writing a memoir about her adventures and experiences during her dangerous travels to China to do the first white water rafting expedition from the high altitude start of the Yangtze River in China. This video will give you the real... Read more
 
Dr. Janet Brill - author, nutrition expert, spokesperson
November 10, 2008
I first was introduced one day to Dr. Janet Brill through an email then a phone call. Dr. Brill was interested in having our team take some of her current video footage from her seminars, television appearances, etc, and to put together a short film that could be used on Youtube or on... Read more
 
Koei Kan Karate
November 10, 2008
I am very proud to have met Tiffany and Sharif Robles, who own and operate a very cool martial arts center in Bellevue, Washington, known as the Koei Kan Karate. We spent about four weekends with Tiffany and Sharif and their students.  Our goal was to create a short video that captured... Read more
 
Surprise Video for Gabe Herner
November 10, 2008
I really enjoyed meeting the entire Herner family. I was asked to create a video biography that could be shown as a surprise at Gabe Herner's 70th Birthday Party. This meant travelling all across the Northwest and even down to the Avila Beach, California to get the interviews. Here you can... Read more
 
Elizebeth Richards - She can really sing
November 10, 2008
While creating a video for the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center, I was asked to interview some of the parents of kids who had met with live survivors of the Holocaust. One day we had a visit to our green screen studio by Elizebeth Richards, a mother. While... Read more
 
Frank Toohey - He made us laugh
November 10, 2008
Frank Toohey was a very good man. I could not believe the phone call.  I was in a meeting and there were numerous voice mail and text messages from my wife.  She finally texted me that Frank Toohey had been killed in a plane crash.  I could not believe it.  I just had seen... Read more
 
Paul Burton - Vision Mechanix
November 10, 2008
Paul Burton is a motivational speaker who specializes in helping attorneys and other professionals find more time in their day.  He is an expert in using Outlook and other programs to there maximum. You can learn about Paul at www.visionmechanix.com Paul asked us to capture a couple... Read more
 
Woodman Lodge Video released
November 10, 2008
We finally finished the video for the exciting new steakhouse, the Woodman Lodge.  This steakhouse is located in Snoqualmie, Washington in a building that once was the local lodge, where all kinds of people gathered. You can see the video by CLICKING HERE. Read more
 
Testimonial from John "Bud" Hawk - Medal of Honor recipient
November 10, 2008
John "Bud" Hawk stopped by the office one day. I asked him if he would take a moment to give us a testimonial. He said yes of course. You can see and hear his testimonial by CLICKING HERE. Read more
 
Leo the Liberator - Leo Hymas
November 10, 2008
I was changed by my interview with Leo Hymas. You can learn more about Leo by CLICKING HERE. Read more
 
Jan Warren - Yangtze River Expedition
November 10, 2008
Jan Warren is a woman of courage.  She is scheduled to go to China to receive a special award from the Chinese government in recognition for her groundbreaking white water expedition back in 1982. You can learn more about this China Expedition by CLICKING HERE. Read more
 
Dr. Jack Singer - The Funny Psychologist
November 10, 2008
It was a sunny day as I drove down the California Coast on my way to Dana Point.  I was getting a little bit sunburn on my face and arms.  Palm trees were everywhere.  I was there to capture the live seminar and a personal interview with the nationally recognized motivational... Read more
 
Chente and Mary's Wedding
November 10, 2008
It was a beautiful warm sunny day in Cle Elum, Washington. We were there capturing the most unique wedding I have ever seen.  No tuxedos, no expensive wedding dresses.  Just party, party, party. You can see our final wedding video by CLICKING HERE. Read more
 
Mark Schubert - Swim Coach US Olympic Team
November 10, 2008
Barbie from The Pacific Institute called me one day.  She asked if I could run down to the Westin in downtown Seattle to interview a few people for The Pacific Institute history documentary we are making. I said absolutely.  After going upstairs, I set up my equipment including some... Read more
 
I am Glad
November 10, 2008
During this recent election, I could not help getting emotional about some of the issues. Here is a short film I made to express some of my feelings. I am Glad:  CLICK HERE   Read more
 
Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center
November 10, 2008
We really enjoyed working with the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center. In October they had scheduled their annual fundraising luncheon at the Westin in downtown Seattle.  This year the event was a tribute to the Buchenwald concentration camp liberator, Leo... Read more
 
Excellent Cultures project
November 10, 2008
In September I was pleased to be able to fly to Detroit, Michigan and then drive north through Flint to Saginaw.  I could see the DELPHI plant just off the freeway.  The next morning I met the Delphi Plant 6 team.  I was there on behalf of Cathy Crosslin and Excellent Cultures. ... Read more
 
Entirenet
November 10, 2008
November 2008 It has been a great experience working with the Entirenet team to create some educational labcasts for their client Microsoft. To learn more about Entirenet, go to www.entirenet.net We have been using our green screen studio to produce a clean, branding look.  To see... Read more
 
Hug a Veteran on Veterans Day
November 10, 2008
         Happy Veterans Day Akina        The photo above was discovered a few years ago in an old Army trunk in my late Grandmother's garage.       This is a picture of my Grandfather, Kep. ... Read more
 
Happy Halloween Newsletter
November 10, 2008
Happy Halloween   The photo above was sent to me by Greg Shaw from Magnolia, WA. Greg is a local real estate broker who has become known all over town as the "Pumpkin Man"  because every year he goes crazy for pumpkins.  He has pumpkins all over his house. ... Read more
 
October 2008 Newsletter
November 10, 2008
Hello Friends   September has been a fantastic and interesting month for Inventive Productions and me, too.  I have seen my two teenagers move out of the home, heading off to live their own lives, with college and adult life at their door.    I have seen the joy of... Read more
 
Wealth Manager Magazine article
October 16, 2008
Wealth Manager magazine did a nice article about us. You can read the article here:   WEALTH MANAGER MAGAZINE ARTICLE Read more
 
Seattle Times article - Sept 2006
October 16, 2008
  Marsha King from the Seattle Times wrote a great article about us in Sept 2006.  The article was picked up by several newspapers from all across the country. You can read the article by clicking below: SEATTLE TIMES ARTICLE - SEPT 2006 Read more
 
Woodman Lodge - Biography of a Building
October 16, 2008
We are excited about working with Peter La Haye on his incredible new Woodman Lodge steakhouse in Snoqualmie.  Peter has asked us to create a historical documentary, a Video Biography of a Building.  I met with Peter this week.  He gave me a tour of the insides of this... Read more
 
Adrienne & Chuck Weidenbach Video Biography
October 16, 2008
I had a great time interviewing Adrienne & Chuck Weidenbach here on vacation from Detroit Michigan.  We are creating a custom video biography of their life together.  They have been married nearly 53 years.  Chuck sold insurance for over 40 years.  Adrienne and Chuck... Read more
 
Angus Robson
October 16, 2008
Here is a photo of Jimy White and Angus Robson. I really enjoyed my time interviewing Angus Robson of Seattle for his Video biography.  Angus told me stories about his childhood during the Blitz in London.  He talked about the constant bombings and how it all was in the eyes of a child... Read more
 
Daughters of American Revolution meeting
October 16, 2008
I really enjoyed driving through a snow storm to Yakima to meet with the Daughters of American Revolution.  They are a great organization with a strong understanding of the importance of preserving family history.  The brunch began with beautiful music from some flutists.  Then... Read more
 
Lucky Strike Bowling
October 16, 2008
  We met with two great representatives from the new Lucky Strike Bowling Alley, or the "Bowling Lounge" as they say, that is coming to the Bellevue WA area.  We agreed to help video their Grand Opening celebration and the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce After Hours Party... Read more
 
Jamba Juice
October 16, 2008
We got up early today to travel to Gig Harbor, WA for the grand opening of the 500th company store for Jamba Juice.  We captured the event in High Definition.  We really enjoyed seeing the people in banana suits.  When we drove up, there already was a line of people waiting to... Read more
 
Ship of Miracles documentary project
October 16, 2008
On Christmas eve I received an email from Merl Smith about a special upcoming event.  On January 26th the US Maritime Administration is inducting Captain Leonard LaRue into the Maritime Hall of Fame.  Merl Smith thought it would be great if I attended and possibly showed a sample... Read more
 
Nathan Mumm - Explosion Basketball
October 16, 2008
Nathan Mumm is the owner of the Explosion Basketball team.  I had a great time interviewing Nathan about his exciting team and his vision for the 2008 season.  I was quite impressed with Nathan's love for the game and his dedication and committment to bring a Championship Title to... Read more
 
Fern Herbert - Attorney at Law
October 16, 2008
I really enjoyed doing a great interview with DUI attorney Fern Herbert for her upcoming website and possible television commercial.  She is a very nice person, with a remarkable committment to helping people.  I was very impressed with Fern. Read more
 
Wedding Video Sample
June 22, 2008
Weddings are one of those special times when families reunite and reconnect.  We have a unique approach to wedding videos.  Using a biographical documentary approach, we try to bring out the stories of all the people involved in this celebration. Here is a sample from a recent... Read more
 
Vote for your favorite Video
May 7, 2008
Happy Mother's Day and A Magnificent May to all my Friends and Family.   A good friend asked me to put together a Top 60 list of short video clips since our beginning, and she asked if she could vote on her Favorite Video.  Sort of like our own Academy Awards.   Here it is... Read more
 
Tyler goes to Africa
March 7, 2008
Tyler Griffin, our managing editor and producer, is over in Kenya Africa this month on a mission to capture video footage of one of the orphanages there. I just received this email from Tyler:   -----Original Message----- From:  Tyler Griffin Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 5:17... Read more
 
A great new song to veterans
March 6, 2008
Check out this very heart warming new song dedicated to the Veterans. CLICK HERE Read more
 
Ethical wills
March 5, 2008
Here is a good article about Ethical Wills: http://lobelinepr.com/biobinders/images/Bequesting.pdf Read more
 
Bob O'Dell - jingle writer
December 27, 2007
I met with Bob O'Dell who is writing a new jingle song for us.  He showed me the first draft. It brought a chill up my spine.  He really is a great writer. Read more
 
Phil Bayley - New York Life Insurance
December 21, 2007
It was very interesting to meet with Phil Bayley today.  He gave us a list of over 20 personal referrals of people he really believes should get a video biography or custom video history for a company.  He gave us all these referrals and he did not ask anything in return.  I... Read more
 
November Newsletter
December 3, 2007
Hello RJ   Greetings from RJ at Inventive Productions.     November has been a wonderful and great month.     Here are a few notable experiences from November 2007:     1.  We made a lot of changes to our website, including a new Blog.  Please... Read more
 
Ted & Joan Eaton - British Columbia Canada
December 3, 2007
I really enjoyed my trip to Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. I drove up from Seattle to meet with Ted & Joan Eaton.  Ted served in the British Royal Navy during WWII.  It was a beautiful day.  The Eatons surprised me with a fantastic lunch.  Then Ted and I sat down and... Read more
 
Richard Christiansen - Veterans History Project
November 27, 2007
I really enjoyed meeting Richard and hearing his story of his Military career in the US Airforce.  Richard served as a Staff Sergeant in the 496 Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Germany in the 1950s. Read more
 
Edward Buniatyan - Puget Sound Security
November 24, 2007
On Nov 20th, I spent the evening with Ed Buniatyan of Puget Sound Security.  Ed is a very interesting guy.  The plan was for me to tag along with Ed during his normal shift as a Security Guard on patrol for Puget Sound Security.  We are creating a marketing video for PSS.  I... Read more
 
Catherine Payne Video biography
November 24, 2007
I really enjoyed meeting and listening to the fantastic life story of Catherine Payne.  She grew up during the war in Edinburgh Scotland and she told about how she fell in love and married an American in the US Air Force in the 50s.  They moved to Kentucky and raised a nice... Read more
 
Robert & Carol Puccinelli Video Biography
November 24, 2007
I really enjoyed meeting and listening to the great stories from Bob & Carol.  Bob is from a long line of Italian-Americans.  He told of his life growing up in the Sacramento area, where his family had a famous Italian restaurant.  Bob talked about his career as a successful... Read more
 
Douglas C. Moorhouse - Veterans History Project
November 24, 2007
Yesterday I had the priviledge to video the Biography interview with WWII veteran Douglas C. Moorhouse.  Doug is a humble man who saw the tough battles in France in 1944.  He told me his life story and I was mesmerized by the experience.  Doug talked about how his life was saved... Read more
 
Front page of the Seattle Times
November 20, 2007
The Seattle Times ran a real nice article about us on the front page. You can read the article here:    SEATTLE TIMES ARTICLE   Read more
 
Association of Personal Historians Convention
November 13, 2007
This past weekend the Association of Personal Historians (APH) held their annual convention in Nashville. I wish I could have been there.  The members of the APH are awesome people.  Most are authors who help people write their memoirs.  Many are starting to do video... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - October 2007
November 11, 2007
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RJ's Newsletter - May 2007
November 11, 2007
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RJ's Newsletter - April 1, 2007
November 11, 2007
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RJ's Newsletter - March 18, 2007
November 11, 2007
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November 11, 2007
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RJ's Newsletter - February 14, 2007
November 11, 2007
  HAPPY VALENTINES DAY !   Today is a great day to be nice to other people.  It can be contagious.   You should consider getting a custom Video AUTO-Biography made of your parents or grandparents or other loved ones.   What better gift could you... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - January 24, 2007
November 11, 2007
  RJ’s Newsletter— January 24, 2007   Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and everyone to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)   (Note: a copy of this newsletter... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - January 2, 2007
November 11, 2007
  RJ’s Newsletter— January 2, 2007   Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and everyone to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)   (Note: a copy of this newsletter... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - December 12, 2006
November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—December 12, 2006   Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and everyone to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)   (Note: a copy of this newsletter can also be... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - Novermber 23, 2006
November 11, 2007
  RJ’s Newsletter—November 23, 2006   Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and everyone to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)   I hope you had a great Thanksgiving... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - November 6, 2006
November 11, 2007
  RJ’s Newsletter—November 6, 2006   Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and everyone to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)   This newsletter is dedicated to my... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - October 18, 2006
November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—October 18, 2006   Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)   This week’s newsletter is dedicated to my... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - September 23, 2006
November 11, 2007
  RJ’s Newsletter—September 23, 2006   Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)   Next week we celebrate our First... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - September 4, 2006
November 11, 2007
RJ’s Newsletter—September 4, 2006   Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)     The following newsletter is dedicated... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - August 16, 2006
November 11, 2007
  RJ’s Newsletter—August 16, 2006   Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)     Great... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - August 6, 2006
November 11, 2007
  RJ’s Newsletter—August 6, 2006   Welcome to RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)     Great Quotations:   “Two... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - July 24, 2006
November 11, 2007
    RJ’s Newsletter—July 24, 2006   Welcome to RJ’s Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)     Some Great Quotations:   “What lies... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - July 3, 2006
November 11, 2007
  RJ’s Newsletter—July 3, 2006   Welcome to RJ’s Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)   Some Great Quotations: "Not all horses were born equal. A... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - June 7, 2006
November 11, 2007
  RJ’s Newsletter—June 7, 2006 Welcome to RJ’s Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)   Favorite Quotations:   1.  “Go for it now. The future is... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - May 23, 2006
November 11, 2007
    RJ’s Newsletter—May 23, 2006   Welcome to RJ’s Newsletter, which is written to inspire myself and others to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)   Favorite Quotations of the week:   1.  "... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - May 15, 2006
November 11, 2007
    RJ’s Newsletter—May 15, 2006   After many years of sending daily quotations, motivational articles, and ideas to my friends, it has been strongly suggested that I condense them all into one email per week.    So here goes.   Mission: ... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - May 6, 2006
November 11, 2007
  RJ’s Inventive Productions Newsletter—May 6, 2006   After many years of sending daily quotations, motivational articles, and ideas to my friends, it has been strongly suggested that I condense them all into one email per week.    So here... Read more
 
RJ's Newsletter - April 27, 2006
November 11, 2007
  RJ’s Weekly Newsletter—April 27, 2006   I hope you are having a great week.   Mission:   To inspire myself and you to live a “grand, heroic, life.”  (from a poem by Walt Whitman)   Six favorite Quotations of the week:   ... Read more
 
Veterans History Project
November 9, 2007
Last night I worked until midnight going through several of our video files from our involvement with the Veterans History Project.  It was great to see some of the incredible interviews with so many American heroes.  I remembered the amazing story of Edwin Nixon who was shot down over... Read more