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Post Production Diary 14 - Trainer-for-a-Day 11/19/09, 4:04 pm EST - Video

The ARMA Study Group of Columbus, OH were the lucky winners of our Fight Club Finder Grand Prize, the Trainer for a Day. Steaphen Fick of Davenriche European Martial Arts School joined the group to practice some slick moves, and, by the look of it, have some fun! YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 13 - Last Looks: A Tribute to Hank and Paul 8/09/09, 5:23 pm EST - Video

The RTB Production Team pay tribute to Hank Reinhardt and Paul Champaign and their contributions to the practice and preservation of the sword. They will both be greatly missed. YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 12 - RTB Giveaways II with Shawn Stevens 7/04/09, 2:03 pm EST - Video

Reclaiming the Blade announces new giveaway prizes including Hasbro Force FX Lightsabers, Albion Real Swords and the grand prize Fight Club Finder drawing which includes a Trainer for a Day, equipment, swords, dvds and books for one lucky group fight club. Sign up for our mailing list today to be entered! YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 11 - Reclaiming the Blade Premier 5/18/09, 2:03 pm EST - Video

Reclaiming the Blade was screened to a large crowd in Clemson, SC at the Clemson University Brooks Center. The night featured amazing demos by martial artists including Tom Urso, Clemson Belgarth, Clemson University Fencers, and the Reinhardt Legacy Fighters. YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 10 - Erica Black, Coordinating the Film 3/15/09, 2:03 pm EST - Video

Producer, Erica Black, discusses some of the challenges and amazing experiences as a filmmaker on Reclaiming the Blade. YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 09 - Daniel McNicoll, The Seeds 2/14/09, 4:35 pm EST - Video

Director Daniel McNicoll talks about the beginnings of Reclaiming the Blade, the seeds of the project as well as his background as a filmmaker. YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 08 - Audio Mix, Grooters, Skywalker Sound 1/12/09, 4:37 pm EST - Video

Paul Wesselink at Grooter’s Productions walks us through the final audio mix for Reclaiming the Blade. Watch this fascinating part of the post-production process that took place at Grooters and Skywalker Sound. Grooters Productions is an award-winning production company for HD film and television. With 18 Academy Awards® and dozens of nominations in both Sound and Sound Effects Editing, Skywalker Sound has also established itself as a premiere creative force in the art of Sound Editing and Mixing. YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 07 - Comic-Con and DragonCon 10/7/08, 4:01 pm EST - Video

Reclaiming the Blade invades two major conventions this summer- San Diego CA’s ComicCon and Atlanta, GA’s DragonCon. This production video shows footage from both conventions including talent panels with John Howe, Sean Astin, TheOneRing.net, and RTB director, Daniel McNicoll. YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 06 - Ewart Oakeshott Innovator 8/3/08, 4:31 pm EST - Video

Ewart Oakeshott- Innovator in Sword ClassificationBesides being an acclaimed author and collector of medieval arms and armor, Oakeshott developed the most inclusive system for categorizing and describing swords- The Oakeshott Typology. In this production diary you will see how Reclaiming the Blade explores Oakeshott’s contributions to Historical European Martial Arts and takes his Typology to the next visual level with the help of artist, Michael Harley. YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 05 - Post-production at Mind Over Eye 7/23/08, 2:12 pm EST - Video

Here is a behind-the-scenes look at the post-production process for Reclaiming the Blade, much of which took place at Mind Over Eye in Santa Monica, CA. Get a sneak peek at the color correction, title reveal, special effects and other exclusive RTB footage while meeting the Mind Over Eye post-production team. Bringing together both superior design and creativity, MOE’s focus was to complete the film ontime and at the best possible quality available. YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 04 - Weta Workshop 5/23/08, 4:12 pm EST - Video

For an exclusive look at Weta Workshop we take you inside the world famous film and TV effects studio to explore just what it takes to meet the demands of mass sword production. Best known for their work on ‘The Lord of the Rings‘ trilogy, Weta Workshop is a five time Academy Award winning company that created the swords in such films as Master & Commander, Kingdom of Heaven, Narnia and The Last Samurai. Combining excellence in form and beauty is a major part of Weta’s focus. Explore the collaborative effort involved in this fascinating process.YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 03 - Viggo Mortensen and Bob Anderson 4/26/08, 12:07 pm EST - Video

This week on the RTB Production Video Chanel we take a look at some wonderful outtakes from the Bob Anderson and Viggo Mortensen interviews for the film. Viggo recounts his experiences while working with Bob on Alatriste while Bob recollects his initial discovery of the sword. Stay tuned next week as we take an inside look at more outtakes including clips from around the world, speaking directly with HEMA groups from Britain, France and Sweden. YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 02 - Giveaways with Shawn Stevens 3/04/08, 5:05 pm EST - Video

For those of you interested in learning more about our plentiful giveaways there will be a series of videos hosted by Shawn Stevens featuring the swords, books, subscriptions and training equipment to be given away. Simply join our mailing list to register and that is all. These giveaway videos will also include important information with regards to the giveaway schedule so please stay tuned, you may be one of the winners that we announce! YouTube QuickTime

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Post Production Diary 01 - Director Introduction 2/25/08, 2:13 pm EST - Video

Galatia Films is pleased to announce our new production video channel. To start we have a welcome video message from the director of the film, Daniel McNicoll. Over the coming months and through theatrical distribution we will be offering exclusive highlights covering the film-making process. From Skywalker Sound to the Mind Over Eye studio in Santa Monica California, these production videos will give you a detailed look inside the film. YouTube QuickTime