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Big Slate Media was created with a simple vision - create content that doesn't suck

bigslatemedia

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content creation agency & studio in #knoxville
video production | aerial videography | social media
🔻let’s do work🔻

The @gsmballoonfest is one of our favorite events ...

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Sep 17

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The @gsmballoonfest is one of our favorite events

The @gsmballoonfest is one of our favorite events to capture from the sky. The event field is filled with a spectrum of color against a backdrop of a breathtaking Tennessee mountain sunset. There's truly nothing like it! ➡️ Swipe to see the recap video!

Today, we say goodbye to one of the greats. Our ...

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Sep 15

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Today, we say goodbye to one of the greats. Our in

Today, we say goodbye to one of the greats. Our incredible DP, Editor, Animator and Photographer for the past two years, @katelynnoltrogge is taking her talents back to the Windy City where she went to school. Katelynn has been an integral part of this crew, our processes and our success. Her knowledge, passion and spirit has made a huge impact here, and she will missed dearly. While we're so very sad to see her go, we know she's going to do amazing things in Chicago and can't wait to see all of her future accomplishments and creativity. ❤️

Haaaaaave you met Ben?? 👋🏻 From Brentwood, ...

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Sep 14

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Haaaaaave you met Ben?? 👋🏻 From Brentwood, T

Haaaaaave you met Ben?? 👋🏻 From Brentwood, TN and entering his senior year at the University of Tennessee, @bengleason23 is a passionate content creator looking to find his footing in the creative industry. Assuming the role of Production Intern, Ben assists wherever necessary on set and attempts to master file management in the office.

At school, Ben works for Tennessee Athletic's 151 Creative team where he prowls the sidelines of sporting events capturing and publishing in-game content. When not at work or in the classroom, Ben procrastinates doing his homework by playing instruments, sports and escaping to the Appalachian Mountains for a sunset view on top of a mountain. 🌄

THIS. GUY. 👏🏻 Ladies and gents, say hello to...

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Sep 7

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THIS. GUY. 👏🏻 Ladies and gents, say hello to

THIS. GUY. 👏🏻 Ladies and gents, say hello to our newest full-time crew member, @alexanderelias_! From humble beginnings as a production intern, Eli has really impressed us with his knowledge, dedication and can-do attitude. He assists on set as a 1st AC or Key Grip, and you might even see him manning the boom from time to time. In the edit bay, this wiz is crankin’ out projects like it’s going out of style. He’s become a pro at DaVinci Resolve and loves the challenge of color grading. We’re so incredibly lucky to have him on our team!

Our friends at @oldforgedistillery launched their ...

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Sep 1

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Our friends at @oldforgedistillery launched their

Our friends at @oldforgedistillery launched their new website, and it is KILLER. We absolutely loved helping them out with photo and video content for it - both in our studio and on-site at their amazing distillery in Pigeon Forge (we’ll share the vids soon 😎). Be sure to check it out at oldforgedistillery.com. Cheers, friends! 🥃

Working the @gsmballoonfest each year gives our ...

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Aug 24

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Working the @gsmballoonfest each year gives our cr

Working the @gsmballoonfest each year gives our crew the chance to take their talents to new heights (and sometimes to the inside a hot air balloon).🤪 Eli, Chloe, Carrie and Michael had a great time snagging some content for the @peacefulsmokies this past weekend! 🎥🎈📸

JOIN OUR CREW! 🎥 We're seeking another ...

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Aug 20

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JOIN OUR CREW! 🎥 We're seeking another talented

JOIN OUR CREW! 🎥 We're seeking another talented editor + videographer to join in the fun here at Big Slate Media. We're looking for someone who:
➡️ is fun, creative and gels well with our team and clients (we’re a goofy group, so weirdness is welcomed).
➡️ eats, sleeps and breathes details (it’s necessary they have experience managing multiple clients at the same time, are organized, and communicate incredibly well both on set and digitally).
➡️ is a jack of all trades – someone who understands camera operations, editing and photography.

Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!

It's hot out there today, folks. 🥵 The ...

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Aug 12

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It's hot out there today, folks. 🥵 The lake is

It's hot out there today, folks. 🥵 The lake is calling.

We recently snagged this drone shot of Norris Lake during a project with the @unioncountytn Chamber of Commerce. Isn't she a beaut?

💻 We are BEYOND excited to share our new and ...

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Aug 9

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💻 We are BEYOND excited to share our new and im

💻 We are BEYOND excited to share our new and improved website with you. This labor of love has taken a bit to finalize (and websites are always works in progress), but we absolutely love how it has turned out.

You'll notice it's a little different and out-of-the-box (kinda like us!) with a more flowy design, fun animations and pops of color - that's right, we're more than red, white and black. 😎

We'd love for you to check it out! Give it a visit to learn about who we are and what we do. ➡️ bigslatemedia.com (link in bio)

We have a passion for making video content that is relevant and interesting to your target audience. We believe that is the key to a content creation project.

Our Knoxville-based agency began in the summer of 2015 as a production company specializing in aerial film and photography. We quickly grew into a full-service production house creating video content for broadcast and digital. We fight against the “noise” of social media and “posting just to post” by creating strategically sound and truly inspiring content for audiences.

stamper sitting in the big slate media studio

stamper The Goodest Boy

michael hutcheon on set holding a slate

michael hutcheon Producer

Mike, Jonathan, and Linda Halley at the Big Slate Media ribbon cutting

linda halley Office Administrator + Mom

carrie hulsey on set operating a sony fs7 camera

carrie hulsey Videographer + Editor

Ben Gleason on set with Big Slate Media

ben gleason Production Intern

Eli Heaton on set looking off camera, smiling

eli heaton Media Production Specialist

katelynn oltrogge sitting in the bed of a truck with a Sony Fs7

katelynn oltrogge Senior Editor + DP

chloe pigure holding a large flag on set

chloe pigue Account Executive + Digital Strategist

Jess Gutman on set holding a production slate

jess gutman Digital Marketing + Art Director

lucas cooper holding a boom mic on set

lucas cooper Content Development Lead

jonathan halley operating a camera on a ronin gimbal

jonathan halley Founder + Executive Producer

our team in action

We work together like a well-oiled production machine… and we have a ton of fun in the process.