It’s The Barber’s Diaries, the story of Charles Everett Ellis, who was a barber in a small Illinois town during the 1920s, and the only black man in town. We believe we, as a nation, are at a historic time when such a story carries a profound message.

Kevin recently sat down in an Outpost Worldwide studio to talk about the importance of the project.

At Outpost Worldwide, we want to help our clients out of the dip or help them develop new paths by getting out of the cul de sac. Little clever things can make a big difference.

Our company is squarely in the Internet era, and I completely agree with Apple CEO Steve Jobs when he says that in the near future, nearly all video will be delivered online. We are ready! Let me tell you about just one online service we offer at Outpost Worldwide …

Thanks to the digital revolution of truly portable video - mobile photos, Blackberrys and iPhones - and the attention span of the YouTube generation, we have developed a fantastic little sales tool to help spread your message and sell your product. We call it, “the Demo-to-go,” the 2-minute video sales call that can be downloaded, emailed, or shared on your phone from … anywhere! And, the quality is brilliant.

Short, well-produced visual doses of something cool to see and specific to say can be an economical way to help climb up the other side of “The Dip.” In this case you could say, “a picture is worth a hundred words.” Keep it short. Oh, and don’t forget to read the book!

By the way, if you’d like to learn more about a “Demo-to-go,” give me a call - 913-491-1124 or email mike@outpostworldwide.com.  Hope to hear from you.

Michael Wunsch
CEO and Creative Producer
Outpost Worldwide, Inc.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see the writing on the wall (or is it the video on the web).  The face of content delivery has changed. As reported by Nielsen Online, in August 2008, broadband penetration among active Internet users in US homes grew to 91.54%.

How has this access to high bandwidth networks changed the user experience?   Take a look at the web sites of all 4 major television networks.  In a quick visit you will find that all of your favorite “television” programs can be viewed online, on demand with the click of your mouse.  We are not talking about watching shows on your computer in a tiny window within a web page, this is full screen, decent quality video compressed in a fashion that allows for fast streaming. With a decent broadband connection the content you choose will be playing on your command in a matter of a few seconds!  If you want to wait  slightly longer many programs can be delivered in High Definition.  No longer do you need to be sitting in front of your television at 8PM on Thursday or risk missing the latest episode of your favorite “Prime Time” drama.  Broadband delivery means “Prime Time” is when YOU choose. In addition, with just a little more effort you can port your favorite show over to your television.  For a another glimpse of what the face of television will look like in the near future take a look at Apple TV.  As they state in their tag line “Apple TV redefines what your TV can do”.  This technology may not be quite ready for mainstream but it will open your eyes to the future of television.

Broadband combined with better encoding and compression also creates a whole new playing field for the independent entertainment producer.  Indy filmmakers, documentary producers, and content producers of all kinds now have the ability to get their work in front of huge audiences without the backing of the mainstream content aggregators.  The Viral nature of the internet has allowed the unknown artist of yesterday to become top of mind today.

So how about corporate america?  Nielsen Online reports that as of August 2008, 96.81% of US workers are connected to the Internet with broadband.  With that comes greater opportunity for corporations to deliver their message to more people for less money.  In the ’80’s and ‘90s it wasn’t uncommon for our clients to order thousands of VHS dubs and then they would mass mail in an attempt to get their message heard. Then came CD’s and DVD’s which allowed a more robust multimedia experience. Today as broadband takes over and the world gets smaller (and greener) delivery of almost any form of communication in a  “hard copy” is dying.  In a world where you can post your video message to the world on the internet, or show it on your mobile phone, or deliver it in an email, the demand for high quality production and innovative delivery expertise has opened the door to new opportunities. Business to business communications have been made accessible and cost effective.

At Outpost we have embraced these changes as nothing more than an opportunity to provide greater value to our clients

Robert Cecil

Vice President  Outpost Worldwide

In recent years, the Kansas City-based company has become a leader in production of national image and branding videos for corporate clients and environmental initiatives, independent motion pictures, music videos, and game shows. At any one time, Outpost Worldwide crews are shooting nationwide plus Europe and South America.

As a result, the company is storytelling online, using the latest dynamic online and interactive video technology for its new main Web site – OutpostWorldwide.com – to instantly demonstrate the scope of the company’s work. Visitors can screen award-winning music videos, previews of new indie films, and excerpts of made-for-television programs and television commercials.

The company has also launched this interactive news blog – OutpostWorldwide.net – that delivers timely news updates on the company’s activities and spotlights stories about the many talented people with whom Outpost Worldwide collaborates.

Additionally, WorldGoinGreen.com, designed by Outpost Worldwide, is becoming an online centerpiece for all the latest environmental developments and green initiatives in the heartland of the United States.

“We are teaming with forward-thinking organizations and some of the brightest creative talent in America,” says Outpost Worldwide CEO Michael Wunsch, “And the best place to share all of what’s happening is online.”

In addition to recently remodeled main studio and production facilities in Lenexa, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, Outpost Worldwide has a full facility in Miami, Florida, for production of Spanish-language network game shows in collaboration with Latin America division of television production giant, Fremantle. Outpost Worldwide has its own in-house creative and online services team for development of leading edge Web visibility for clients. In the entertainment capital of Branson, Outpost Worldwide has been a dominant video production company, working with all the top attractions. Outpost Worldwide also has representatives in Washington, DC, and Los Angeles.

A well-known interior designer in Kansas City who champions environmental projects, Karen also hosts Living Large, an interior design show featuring national design celebrities, writes for a national magazine, speaks at home shows, and designs home décor products.

Celebrating living human oddities and genetic diversity, the 999 Eyes freak show visited Kansas City where cinema high definition video crews from Outpost Worldwide shot interviews and a portion of the group’s show for a promotional video.

Check out the video online here.