You Are Invited

Our Projects Win Awards, Our People Win Loyalty Studio 120 is an award-winning boutique multimedia production house providing content creation for corporate clients. We have been chosen again this year by Twin Cities Business Magazine for the production of the Hall of Fame honoree bio videos. Meet our producers and tour our facility while enjoying cocktails and appetizers! Date:Wednesday, July 30th                               Please R.S.V.P to: Time: 4:00p.m. to 7:30p.m.                                Katie Andrews Location: Studio 120                                         763.449.5595 2155 Niagara Lane North                                   Katie@theadsgroup.com Plymouth, MN 55447 [vimeo 100254560 w=500 h=281] Consider yourself invited… from Studio 120 on...

Reduce Stress with ADS

If you had an opportunity to take a shortcut in order to accomplish a tedious task at work, would you take it assuming it would deliver the same result? Well at The ADS Group we give you the break you need in order to get the job done in the most efficient and timely manner. As the 5th largest CD/DVD replication company in the US, we are capable of meeting clients’ needs all under one roof. No more jumping around and managing different vendors, The ADS Group is a one stop shop for video production, replication, packaging, fulfillment, and distribution. Please view short video of additional services offered. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKdtp4xpAPk] For more information or to receive a quote, please contact: 763.449.5595...

Your day. Your city. Your future.

FILM the TWIN CITIES On April 26th, 2014 hundreds of filmmakers, non-profit organizations, and inspired citizens will document stories that most affect the future of the Twin Cities as part of a community-wide, participatory media-creation event.  The resulting media will be showcased in an interactive, geo-tagged archive and a TV series for public television on the future of the American city.  In addition, local media partners will exhibit the most powerful and inspiring videos created during the one-day filmmaking event. [vimeo 88192447 w=500 h=281] One Day in the Twin Cities from One Day on Earth on Vimeo. Ready, Action! Studio 120 is volunteering for the “One Day in the Twin Cities” event. Starting on a rooftop located in downtown Minneapolis, Studio 120 will capture the beautiful sunrise. Once the sun is high in the sky and the last cup of coffee is consumed, they will pack up and head out to an interview with the head of the light rail transit system to convey the importance of affordable transportation. Throughout the day, Studio 120 will also place emphasis on housing in the Twin Cities by collecting locals viewpoints on the cost of living in the metro area, and the pros and cons about living in Minneapolis. Studio 120 will finish the day with a look at the Twins Stadium while conversing with a few fans, get an inside look at the cities golf courses and last but not least, the local theatres. The equipment used throughout the shoot, will be an AF 100 HD camera and a couple of Go Pros....

Let your Vision be Heard

Professional voice artists are in high demand today because businesses are mindful of the significant roles they play in enhancing the image of a brand or company. Companies can utilize audio talent across the board anywhere from messages, and instructions, to marketing videos that require voiceovers.   Before hiring a company to take on the role of voicing your message, make sure you do your diligence on finding a studio that is fully equipped to meet your needs.   What to look for in an audio production company:   Studio Setting- Voice artist’s recordings should be done in a qualified studio setting housing high quality sound recording equipment. This is not a job for amateurs with a microphone; it involves cutting-edge technical skills in order to create a clear sound without any disrupting background noise. Knowledgeable Staff– Speak with the studio director to get a feel its credentials. A good audio production company should have the skillsets to work with you in order to ensure your messages are conveyed accurately. A professional audio production team will align your business needs up with the appropriate voice artist that will capture the mood and feel that you’re looking for in your script.  Professional Voice Talent- Make sure that the studio you are looking into hiring for your next project, houses talented voice artists. Voice talent can be considered a form of acting, and bad “acting” is bad for business. The talent should be able to articulate a pleasant and welcoming voice with impeccable grammar and immaculate enunciation in order to leave a lasting impression on the consumers mind. When shopping online for...

Closed Captioning for Internet Protocol-It’s the Law!

              New laws have been passed through the EU and FCC mandating that all television programs must include closed captioning and subtitling united with multi-region delivery. Unfortunately there is no way around this; Closed Captioning (CC) and subtitling are customary components of the multi-media delivery development. Studio 120 is capable of supplying a variety of possibilities in transforming your content so that it meets FCC requirements on closed caption and subtitling. Its full captioning services include but are not limited to; •Transcription •Text sync •Exporting & importing media formats    o Broadcast distribution    o Video tape    o Optical disc (DVD and Blu-Ray)    o Streaming Media •Translation The ADS Group’s Studio 120 prides themselves on their accuracy, both in text and timing. They have years of experience with foreign languages, making them a prime resource for translations to any language you can think of. Studio 120 does all of its captioning on site allowing for faster turn times. Accurate management of your subtitles and Closed Captions along with your MXF production files (A file format for the exchange of program material between servers, tape streamers and to digital archives) will make the process less complicated when your content is played on tablets, smartphones, online streaming, VoD or DTT service. Closed Captioning for internet protocol is mandatory! If you are a distributer of online media and need Closed Captioning and subtitling, contact Studio 120 today! 763.449.5595 sales@theadsgroup.com www.studio-120.com  ...

The ADS Group

The ADS Group has soared beyond its origin as diskette duplication house in 1989. Today, we’re a leading manufacturer of high-quality CDs, DVDs, and USB drives — and more. Using high-tech equipment and technology, we make you the master of your message, whether on a disc, on a drive or on-demand. How did we get to where we are today? The answer is simple, our customers! The word “no” does not exist within our vocabulary. Instead it is, “let me see what I can do.” Our services offered here at The ADS Group were developed based on the demands of our clients needs. You tell us what you want and we will make it happen. We are a one stop shop for all of your media production needs. www.theadsgroup.com   https://theadsgroup.com/content/uploads/2015/01/ERA-Presentation.mp4...