Learn More About How Champion Production Can Serve You.
Champion Production is a full-service video production company based in Sacramento, California. Eric MacKinnon Johnson started the company to help businesses grow through leveraging the power of great storytelling in video marketing.
About The Mission
Champion Production is driven by the belief that integrating marketing expertise with the arts of storytelling and top-tier production can yield optimal results for clients. With a wealth of experience in marketing, Eric recognizes the pivotal role of storytelling in captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impression.
Combining this marketing acumen with a dedication to high-quality videography, Eric strives to deliver unparalleled video content that not only resonates with viewers but also drives tangible results for his clients. A commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity while staying rooted in strategic intent sets the company apart in the industry.
ABOUT the owner
Eric MacKinnon Johnson is a writer, producer, and director from Encinitas, CA. He has made TV and OTT commercials that have been distributed nationally and statewide, as well as marketing videos that have millions of views online.
He is also an award-winning storyteller. Recently his screenplay A Midsummer Night’s Play won awards at the 2023 Atlanta Film Festival, the 2023 Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival, and the 2023 Sedona International Film Festival, among others. He has been working as a video marketer for ten years, helping businesses of all sizes grow with the highest quality video production and an emphasis on story as the key to better engagement. Eric is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned a BFA in screenwriting.
production Collaborators
Shih-Hsuan Kuo • Cinematographer
Shih-Hsuan Kuo is a Taiwanese cinematographer whose filmmaking journey began at a young age. He learned from industry professionals starting at age 10 and began as a camera operator for local studios. Over the past decade, he has worked on shorts, documentaries, music videos, and commercials in Taiwan.
After relocating to California, he pursued an MFA in cinematography at Chapman University, learning from leading cinematographers. Recently, he received the Panavision New Filmmaker Program equipment grant for his short film project, "MOVE."
Sterling Kai Blackmon • 2D Animator and Editor
Sterling Kai is personality and antics incarnate and it is only intensified through his animations. From big facials and exaggerated poses to subtle, almost unnoticed asides, his characters exude personality and charm. At a young age he was given the opportunity and privilege to act in a plethora of film, television and print projects. These experiences gave him first hand lessons with understanding a scene and what helps it become the best it can be for the audience. While in college he switched gears from acting in the scenes to creating them with animation. He attended Savannah College of Art and Design where he was inspired by professors that created scenes he adored as a child, and it fueled the fire and passion he has for the art form.
Currently, he animates and edits videos with the knowledge he gained through his experiences as a child on set, coupled with the structure and technical expertise gained while attending the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Company Capabilities
Champion Production can lead a video project from the idea, through every stage of production, to the finished edit.
Scriptwriting
Storyboarding
Casting
Scheduling
Hiring Crew
Scouting
Videography
Lighting
Sound Mixing
Editing
Color Correction
Sound Design
Motion Graphics
Special Effects
Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
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Champion Production has produced videos for businesses in the following industries: NonProfit, Agriculture, Appliance, Consumer Electronics, Custom Integration, Medical, Education, E-Commerce, Restaurant, Technology, Government, Professional Services, Furniture, and Mattress
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The cost varies depending on factors such as the type of video being produced, the duration of the video, how many cameras are used, the shooting location, and more. For example, the labor involved, a.k.a. the number of crew people and amount of shooting days, ends up being one of the bigger expenses. Hiring a video production company ranges, on average, from about $3,000 for a basic video project to $50,000 for a complex one. There are many different ways to adapt to different budgetary needs. Reach out and we can talk through how to get you the video you need at your ideal budget.
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Champion focuses on five core services: commercials, social media videos, product videos, promotional videos, and corporate videos. The reason why is because the company has a track record of producing successful videos in these categories that have acquired hundreds of thousands of views, sometimes millions, and wants to bring that level of specialization to clients.
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Generally speaking, the process begins with a discussion about your business, project logistics, and goals. We’ll collaborate and decide on a budget that suits your needs. From there we’ll dive into pre-production which can include scriptwriting, storyboarding, casting, location scouting, or more. It can also be as simple as setting a date and time to shoot. Production is where we’ll shoot the video and will include crew and videography equipment. Sometimes you can shoot your project with just one videographer who can do everything and sometimes you’ll need more people. The final stage is post-production. This typically involves video editing, sound design, color grading, motion graphics, and sometimes special effects. This process can be done by one person or a group of people who are highly specialized in each stage of post-production. There will be edits sent to you for your feedback and we will call it complete when you are happy with the final version of the video.
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This really varies from project to project. But generally speaking, lower budget projects ($1,000-3,000) might only take a few days. While higher budget projects ($25,000-50,000) might take a few months.
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You can visit the service pages or you can check out the company blog where recent projects are regularly posted along with educational content.