The Magic Lantern

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Overview

$1,000+

Min Project Size

2 - 9

Employees

1973

Year Founded

ABOUT THE MAGIC LANTERN

Video Production: From Concept to Screen

For almost 50 years, The Magic Lantern has been a company focused on video production and museum design. We excel at discovering innovative ways to tell stories. Our services include complete video production from script to screen, as well as 4D theaters, interactive touchscreen design and programming, and rail simulators, among others. Reach out to us today to learn how we can bring your vision to life!

Languages Spoken

English

HIGHLIGHTS

$1,000+

Min Project Size

2 - 9

Employees

1973

Year Founded

Services

Focus

Industries

Clients

Services Provided

20% Explainer Video Production

35% Brand Film & Corporate Video

15% Testimonial & Case Study Video Production

30% Video Scripting & Storyboarding

About the Team

OUR STORY

With over 50 years of experience, The Magic Lantern is a comprehensive video production and interactive media company dedicated to delivering exceptional storytelling through film. Founded in 1973 by Robert Rutkowski, a Vietnam veteran and creative visionary, the company expertly guides projects from initial scripting to filming and editing, ensuring seamless production. Beyond traditional video, The Magic Lantern excels in crafting engaging exhibitions, from simple looping displays to interactive HTML touchscreens and immersive experiences. Guided by Rutkowski's relentless commitment to surpass client expectations, the team brings diverse visions to life with professionalism and innovation, making each project a distinctive and compelling narrative.

Portfolio

The Elk County Visitor Center 3 Screen 4D Theater

The Elk County Visitor Center

In 2019, we had the chance to create a new film for the 3-screen 4D theater that we constructed a decade earlier at the Elk County Visitor Center. By combining footage from the center, as well as material from DCNR (Pennsylvania State Parks) and our own recordings, we produced a movie displayed on three screens featuring various effects. These effects included smoke, scents, snow, and lighting, all synchronized to activate at specific moments throughout the presentation. The Magic Lantern handled all the editing, sound mixing, color correction, and programming of the effects.

National Parks Service: The Story of Jacob Green

Allegheny Portage Railroad/National Parks Service

We had the privilege of sharing the story of Jacob Green, an enslaved individual who struggled for and ultimately achieved his freedom. It was a great honor for us to convey this remarkable narrative. We collaborated with an illustrator, as well as incorporated music and sound effects, to vividly portray Jacob Green's journey. Additionally, we set up the Brightsign that now showcases the story in the museum.

History of the Trolley

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

We created three brief films for the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum that depict the history of trolleys in the United States. By utilizing archival and stock footage, we were able to narrate the story of the trolleys' ascent, decline, and future prospects.

Projects & Clients

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Explainer Video Production

Brand Film & Corporate Video

Testimonial & Case Study Video Production

Video Scripting & Storyboarding

Locations

Headquarters

5001 Baum Boulevard

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States 15213

+14123914625

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