Online Video. Web Design. eBooks. eLearning.
NEW 2023 DRUM MOVIE RELEASED ON NOV. 7, 2023
SOUNDTRACK "ENTRAINING" AVAILABLE NOW!
NEW GONG MOVIE RELEASED ON NOV. 22, 2022
SOUNDTRACK "THE HEALING: 2023" AVAILABLE NOW!
HIGH QUALITY VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR THE WEB!
PSA FOR COVID-19 CRISIS - April 28, 2020
Nick Cave at "The School"
Jack Shainman Gallery opens its third location featuring the work of artist Nick Cave and a live performance of his "Soundsuits".
Richard Mosse Exhibition
Irish photographer Richard Mosse speaks about his March 2014 exhibition: "The Enclave".
Toyin Odutola Exhibition
NYC artist Toyin Odutola speaks about her May 2014 exhibition: "Like The Sea".
Leslie Wayne Exhibition
NYC artist Leslie Wayne speaks about her March 2014 exhibition: "Rags".
Gehard Demetz Exhibition
German sculptor Gehard Demetz speaks about his May 2014 exhibition: "The Invocation".
Brad Kahlhamer Exhibition
NYC artist Brad Kahlhamer speaks about his April 2014 exhibition: "Fort Gotham Girls + Boys Club".
EXHIBITIONS & INTERVIEWS A selection of video work produced with partner company the Magazine Works for the award-winning Jack Shainman Gallery in NYC.
ABOUT JOHN PRITCHARD
Multimedia Creative Director/Filmmaker
On July 16, 2017, John's first feature film, One Heart-One Spirit, won "BEST INDIGENOUS DOCUMENTARY" at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival in Australia.
WORKING WITH CLIENTS
John helps clients with strategic multimedia design and specializes in video production for the web. He founded Pritchard Digital Arts in 2001, working with clients such as Sony, Williams College and The New York Times.
John has extensive experience as an award-winning creative director, filmmaker, online learning/web designer and enhanced eBook producer. He has developed commercial software products and provided multimedia consulting to Fortune 500 and Advertising firms such as BBDO, Young & Rubicam, Saatchi & Saatchi, Time-Warner, McGraw-Hill, Canon, Simon & Schuster, Bear Stearns, Citibank, and American Express. His multimedia career began in 1987 by founding one of the world's first interactive companies to work with Apple and Microsoft on cutting edge educational projects. Click here to see some of John's Creative Projects.
In 1997, John moved from NYC to Boston to work as a Creative/Art Director on three start-up companies with Internet giant, CMGi: InfoMation, Planet Direct, and the $100 million iCAST.com site for musicians and filmmakers. “John and I worked closely together at iCAST in order to launch that massive site as well as create innovative pages and showcases for the musicians and, with the Film Channel, video and filmmakers. He was a joy to work with and did some extremely tasteful work under the usual web time constraints of needing it three days ago. He taught me a great deal about humility and his easy-going approach to getting things done actually got things done through compromise, yet not comprising the essential design and artwork to "dumb it down.” - David Greenberg, Director of Marketing, Ted Kurland Associates.
In 2010, John launched ETERNAL WAYS as a multimedia publishing label for educational and inspiring movies, books, music, and online training. Visit eternalways.com for more info.
In 2016, he founded THE ONE HEART - ONE SPIRIT PROJECT as a non-profit, 501c3 film organization. Visit OneHeartMovies.org for more info.
On November 19, 2018 (Discovery of Puerto Rico Day), John released his second feature film, ¡OJALÁ!-PUERTO RICO REBUILDS. He filmed over 50 interviews on location in July 2018. See the official bilingual trailers at ojalamovie.com. It's available ON-DEMAND at vimeo.com/ondemand/ojalamovie.
In 2019, due to the COVID pandemic, John had to postpone the release of his third feature film, RESPECT FOR ALL: How to Care for Each Other and Our Earth. The movie celebrates respect for all of humanity and the natural world. The film will be released in early 2023. Learn more at respectallmovie.com.
On Dec.3rd 2020, John released his fourth feature film, WE ALL JUST NEED TO DRUM!. The movie is all about encouraging the entire world to use drumming as a healing tool to increase joy, reduce stress, and deepen our connection with one another. Group drumming promotes health and well-being. The drum truly is a medicine that heals! Watch it for free at weneedtodrum.com.
EXPERTISE
30+ Years Working with Fortune 500 and Small BusinessCreative Director & Multimedia Designer
John develops the visual design of a project and works closely with copywriters, designers and other creative team members to conceptualize and develop integrated solutions for branding, advertising, email, websites, video, animations and other marketing channels in print and television. See current client site at jackshainman.com.
Filmmaker & Digital Video Producer
John is an award-winning film director and editor who has been working in Final Cut Pro since 1999. He is highly proficient with html5 video, flash, streaming media and dvd production. He began filmmaking in 1983 with a grant to film the first US educational tour in China. In the early 90's, he worked closely with Apple's Quicktime technology and produced digital video projects for companies such as Microsoft, Canon, and Time Warner. He has directed and produced seven educational films: WE ALL JUST NEED TO DRUM!, RESPECT FOR ALL, ¡OJALÁ!-PUERTO RICO REBUILDS, ONE HEART-ONE SPIRIT, REAWAKEN, STAR CYCLES, and THE LITTLE HAWK SHOW.
eLearning & eBook Publisher
John specializes in producing interactive educational projects and multimedia ebooks for the iPad. He has launched several enhanced iBooks on Apple's iBookstore: BrainPower Tennis, The Long Norwegian Night, SoulScapes, and Reawaken. In 2012, he launched his first educational title, "Freddy's Guide to Creative Improvisation," featuring Berklee music professor, Fred Lipsius, who was a Grammy Award winner with the legendary band, Blood, Sweat and Tears: www.freddysguide.com.
John's 2017 eLearning project, "Help Create A Kinder World: Your Guide to Indigenous Wisdom," has been produced for students and educators around the world and is available as a free iBook, PDF, and academic course at iTunes University.
To support the 2018 film about Puerto Rico, John produced a Guidebook available on Apple Books and Amazon Kindle, as well as a free PDF download. The Guidebook will introduce you to the spirit of the Puerto Rican people based on video clips from the ¡OJALÁ! movie. The goal of the Guidebook is to help you better understand Puerto Rico and the resilient spirit of the Puerto Rican people.
To support the 2019 film RESPECT FOR ALL, John produced a Guidebook available on Apple Books and as a PDF download at respectallmovie.com/Guidebook.pdf.
PRICING?
SERVICES
We are fast, affordable and effective!
ONLINE VIDEO
For the web and elearning programsWe produce high quality video for websites and online marketing projects. From scriptwriting to shooting to editing and post-production with music, titling, motion graphics and animation, we deliver online video solutions that produce successful results for whatever you need: Interviews, Testimonials, Author Videos, eBook Trailers, YouTube channels, Video for Social Media, Promo Videos, Product Marketing Videos, Training Videos, Special Event Videos and Documentaries. We also provide video hosting and video marketing services that include video analytics to measure and improve your web video ROI.
WEB DESIGN
For business and promotionWe design professional websites for artists, filmmakers, musicians, art galleries, small businesses, and non-profits. We create responsive sites that automatically adjust to any screen size whether it be desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. We can provide hosting and search engine optimization, as well as eCommerce solutions for online stores and products for sale. For clients that want to update their sites themselves, we use MIT's content management system: Concrete5. It's the easiest way for a client to edit their site right on the page with ten minutes of training.
eBOOK PUBLISHING
For the iPad, Kindle, and printWe are your creative partner in building beautiful eBooks! In addition to working with authors and publishers, we build multimedia eBooks for museums, art galleries, film companies promoting new movies (eBook Movie Tie-in Editions), and music labels and musicians promoting their music on the iTunes iBookstore. We specialize in creating non-fiction, visual, fixed layout eBooks for the iPad and Kindle Fire that include video and enhanced multi-touch features. We also convert printed books into eBooks for the iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Android Devices, PCs and Macs.
eLEARNING PROGRAMS
For online training and educationWe design highly effective eLearning programs and online courses. We begin by developing a detailed design strategy that is built around the scope and parameters of the project. The next step is to prototype the eLearning program or course to include the visual interface/web design that will integrate narration, video, graphics, animation, music and programming. Most eLearning programs work best with instructor-driven video segments that are less than two minutes long. It has been proven that shorter videos keep viewers more engaged.
TESTIMONIALS
Read what people have to say.“John is simply a great creative partner and possesses an unending plethora of talent in a wide range of disciplines... The thing I most admire about John is his ability to inspire those around him and genuinely care about their growth as well as his own.”
— Thomas Tafuto, Senior VP of Creative, DIGITAS (2012 Agency of the Year)“It was a true pleasure to see John win the $100,000 prize at McGraw-Hill's Multimedia Design Contest. His Inuit Eskimo Survival Game is a shining example of the future of interactive education."
— Cesare DelVaglio, Director of Interactive Media, McGraw-Hill"Thank you so much for making me a better filmmaker... you are definitely the best teacher I have ever had. You have inspired me to edit... I have no more fear of Final Cut Pro."
— Angel Franco, Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, The New York Times"I've never met a more creative or energetic individual that has the capacity to focus on realizing goals and objectives and transform ideas into actuality. Working with John is always fun. He will challenge you, and himself, to leverage your creativity and perseverance to the maximum. He brings a unique yet comprehensive approach to any situation.”
— James Menk, Director, Convergys Corporation"John is one of the brightest, most creative and most focused people I know. He is a natural leader, teacher and mentor.”
— Jim Egan, Regional Manager, EchopassPORTFOLIO
A collection of our best work
Great Movie Review: One Heart-One Spirit
Australia's #1 Film site gives a great 2017 review of One Heart-One Spirit.
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Interview by Australia's "We Are Moving Stories"
"We Are Moving Stories" interviewed John Pritchard about his movie premiere at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (June 16, 2017).
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Interview by Australia's "Reel Good"
Australia's "Reel Good" Film site interviewed John Pritchard about his approach to filmmaking (June 17, 2017).
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Interview by The Berkshire Eagle
The Berkshire Eagle interviewed John Pritchard about his Eternal Ways Multimedia Publishing company.
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Interview by Senses Magazine
SENSES Magazine interviewed John Pritchard about his movie "Star Cycles - The Timeless Wisdom of Pythagoras."
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SOULSCAPES - WBTN Radio Interview
WBTN Radio in Bennington, VT interviewed John Pritchard and SOULSCAPES author Ron Mercier for the Good Medicine Show.
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REAWAKEN on Culture Unplugged
REAWAKEN was selected to be part of the international Culture Unplugged website. It is an inspirational movie about opening your heart and expanding your mind.
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The Long Norwegian Night - Press Release
North Adams Author Writes One of the Greatest Nazi Concentration Camp Survival Stories of All Time: THE LONG NORWEGIAN NIGHT A WWII Resistance Fighter's Life In Nazi Camps.
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ETERNAL WAYS - Press Release
ETERNAL WAYS is a multimedia publisher for the iPad and producer of online training programs, movies, music, and books. ETERNAL WAYS is located in the Berkshire mountain valley of Williamstown, MA, and promotes the simple motto that "Learning is Good!"
MoreCOMPANY NEWS
NEW 2022 FEATURE FILM: WE ALL JUST NEED TO GONG!
Release Date: November 22, 2022.WE ALL JUST NEED TO GONG! is a fascinating movie about the scientifically proven healing power of the Gong. It features a 5.1 surround soundtrack from John's newest album: THE HEALING: 2023. Learn more at weneedtogong.com
2020 FEATURE FILM: WE ALL JUST NEED TO DRUM!
Released December 3, 2020.The movie is all about encouraging the entire world to use group drumming as a healing tool to reduce stress and deepen our connection with one another. It features a 5.1 surround soundtrack from John's album: ENTRAINING. Watch the movie at weneedtodrum.com
2019 FEATURE FILM: RESPECT FOR ALL-How to Care for Each Other and Our Earth
Released November 28, 2019.RESPECT FOR ALL features Community Builder/Drum Circle Facilitator, Otha Day, and celebrates respect for all of humanity and the natural world. It features a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround soundtrack from John's album: 3:6:9. See the Official Trailer
PUERTO RICO FILM PROJECT: ¡OJALÁ! Puerto Rico Rebuilds
Released November 2018.¡OJALÁ! is about the wishes, hopes and dreams of the Puerto Rican people after hurricane Maria. Sparked by the destruction throughout the island, we learn how the Puerto Rican people are strong and resilient. See the Official Trailer
ONE HEART-ONE SPIRIT Wins "BEST INDIGENOUS DOCUMENTARY"
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, June 15, 2017The International Premiere of ONE HEART-ONE SPIRIT was in Australia at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival on June 15, 2017 where it won "BEST INDIGENOUS DOCUMENTARY." Download PDF
NEW 2022 ALBUM RELEASE - Soundtrack for WE ALL JUST NEED TO GONG!
Released October 22, 2022This new album is called THE HEALING: 2023 and features Miles Davis keyboardist, Adam Holzman, and Sam Rivers bassist, Rich Damone. DVD version features a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround soundtrack. Now available on Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify. Learn more
2020 ALBUM RELEASE - Soundtrack for WE ALL JUST NEED TO DRUM!
Released August 18, 2020This album is called ENTRAINING and features Miles Davis keyboardist, Adam Holzman, and Sam Rivers bassist, Rich Damone. DVD version features a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround soundtrack. Now available on Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify. Learn more
2019 ALBUM RELEASE - Soundtrack for RESPECT FOR ALL
Released August 9, 2019This album is called 3:6:9 and features Miles Davis keyboardist, Adam Holzman, and Sam Rivers bassist, Rich Damone. DVD version features a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround soundtrack. Now available on Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify. Learn more
YOUR GUIDE TO INDIGENOUS WISDOM - iTunes University Course
Released August 2017This video-based course uses 12 video clips from John's award-winning movie, ONE HEART-ONE SPIRIT, as well as the iBook, "Your Guide to Indigenous Wisdom." You must have the iTunes app on an iPad or iPhone. Go to iTunesU
NEW GUIDEBOOK FOR THE ONE HEART-ONE SPIRIT MOVIE
Released July 2017Download "Your Guide to Indigenous Wisdom" featuring the ONE HEART-ONE SPIRIT Project: Help Create A Kinder World. More
WHY USE ONLINE VIDEO?
Some interesting stats about online video
80% of users will watch a video and only 20% will read your content in full. Source: Mill for Business
Videos tend to increase user’s understanding of product or service by 74%. Source: Mill for Business
80% of users recall the video ads they have seen in the past 30 days. Source: Mill for Business
79% of all global consumer web traffic will come from video by 2018. Source: Mill for Business