"Keepers of the Craft" is a short documentary about the art of traditional sign making. This video was shot for a Digital Documentary in the Spring of 2012 at the Art Institute of Dallas. Starr Studios, of Denton, Texas is owned by 20 year veteran sign maker Sean Starr.
This is my first documentary I have ever made. I hope you all enjoy.
Sign Painters and Starr Studios Owners
Sean Starr
Kayleigh Starr
Sign Painting Apprentice
Taylor Darley
Directed and Produced by
Nathaniel Day
Cinematographers
Tai Day
Chase Lee
Greg Israel
Camera Assistants
Jazzy Gonzales
Jorge Salazar
Stainless Studio Tattoo Owner and Artist
Rob Holland
Music by
Lymbyc Systym
Edited and Audio by
Nathaniel Day
Greg Israel
Special Thanks to people who gave feedback and advice during the production.
2012 Ai Digital Documentary Class
Evan Burns
Danny Cooke
Vince Williams
Danny Patarack
Doug Holmes
Omar Sebita
End Credits Font by
David Smith
The font can be found at David Smith's website, and can also be seen on John Mayer's new Album Born and Raised.
David Smith Website Link
You can also see the documentary by Danny Cooke on David Smith at
vimeo.com/dannycooke
vimeo.com/14985356
This video was a huge inspiration for my film.
Cameras Used
Panasonic Af-100
Canon 5D Mark ii
Canon 7D
Edited in Premiere Pro CS5
Colored with Colorista II