Video

Sam Ristich Mushroom Guru 1999 from Ruthie Ristich on Vimeo.

I received a Cambridge Arts Council Grant and Massachusetts Cultural Council grant to direct, produce and edit this video project with music by composer Patricia Van Ness. The acappella piece, part of a larger work entitled The Nine Orders of Angels, was sung in Latin by Telarc recording artists (the vocal group) Tapestry**. The group had partnered with choreographer and dancer Julie Ince Thompson who agreed to dance in front of a "green" screen for inclusion in the piece as the Archangel Michael. The idea was to make the video visually interesting for younger grade school listeners. I brought the finished piece in to different classrooms, along with the costumes and puppets (all from different countries, cultural traditions and religions). The children were curious about the editing process and how the special effects were achieved. I was thrilled to be able to hire cinematographer Robin Tams, pro lighting, makeup artists, costume makers, and with the help of some volunteer production assistants we had 3 successful days of shooting. **Tapestry consists of Daniela Tosic, Cristi Catt and Laurie Monahan. Find out more about them and where to purchase their many excellent CDs here: Tapestry

Tapestry2 from Ruthie Ristich on Vimeo.

Fun piece circa 1999 with my young friends Katy L. et al having fun on a Saturday night in Cambridge. Shot with hi8 camera, edited with EditDV.

Rockin' Robin from Ruthie Ristich on Vimeo.

A whimsical romp starring 4 monarch butterfly caterpillars (Howard, Rita, Baby and Mr. Poops-a-Lot) and 2 young boys (Lars, age 4 and Anders, age 15 months). Guidance by my entomologist father Sam Ristich, with songs inspired by Duke Ellington and Gioacchino Rossini and the greatest inspiration of all, Mother Nature. Sound, shooting and editing by Ruthie Ristich. Shot in Chilmark and Cambridge.

Ordo Virtutem--3 camera shoot of concert held in Cambridge on May 25, 2005. I am currently seeking funding support for interviews, editing and completion of project.

Multimedia 30 minute DVD with photos, newsclippings, music, and videotaped interviews from Santa Fe and San Francisco.

"Happy Trails to You" Steve Thompson

Full service video production from creative development to DVD authoring. Stills, stock footage, on-location shoots, production management, music, art direction.

Documentary topics include human rights, nature, family histories, women, children, social and environmental issues. Non-profit and corporate productions. Contact ristich54@gmail.com for a consultation.