Jeff Korba co-creator and drummer for Fresh Dub and a great friend and business partner of mine was killed Sunday, November 25th in an automobile accident out west where he was attending Montana State University. He was 19 years old. Jeff and I worked together in various jobs over the past three years but more importantly we were friends. I deeply respect Jeff's dedication to his art and I love him for his kind and free spirit.

Our most recent project together had barely gotten underway. I was shooting video to be used in promotional content and music videos for Fresh Dub. We shot one performance over the summer in Pattenburg, NJ that  was already used in a news story I produced. But with school, distance and timing working against us we had not been able to shoot other elements we needed for their first music video. We were all getting together in NYC to plan and shoot that during his holiday break in December.

Jeff had a bright career ahead of him and there is no way to measure the huge loss we feel now and will feel for years to come. To his friends he was the guy with a smile who knew just what to say and when. To others he was that happy hippie kid that seemed to get along with everyone.

My deepest sympathy to his family in Califon, NJ and to the member of his band Fresh Dub - Mike, Trevor and Fred.

I plan to put some video clips up over the next few days of the interviews and memories I have with Jeff. I interviewed him and shot video of him while he was with the New York City band MONUMENT in the summer of 2006. I hope everyone views the clips and finds some prime examples of Jeff being Jeff. I can think of a road trip into the city with Jeff and Andrew that provided the clips used in "A Trip into the City with Jeff and Andrew", the video posted above. The clips are a great example of what kind of a fun loving and happy guy he was.

I would also like to make a video memorial story about him when things settle down. When friends are feeling better able to talk about him I would like to sit down and interview the people Jeff touched in his life. I see postings on facebook and my YouTube account that are great examples of the stories people have and can share for this memorial. If any good can come from this I hope the final video can help. Jeff had an inspiring spirit. I am convinced his story will inspire other people to enjoy whatever life throws at them. He faced every day with a zest unlike anyone I ever met. Let's tell the world about him!

There can be no making sense of why Jeff was called home so soon. I guess God must have had need for a talented man on the sticks for his band. Or perhaps it was that God needed someone of Jeff's spirit and nature in the Angel department. God knows when someone was down Jeff could help them pick their spirits up. I'm guessing it was that latter and he already has his wings and assignments.

Jeff Korba's friends are welcome to share their memories of him in the comments area below this article. Anyone willing to be interviewed for the memorial video is welcome to contact me by phone or e-mail. I will spend the next few weeks in pre-production which includes reviewing submissions such as stories, photos, video and such.

Until we meet again Jeff...

Bill

Video by Bill Crumlic of Crumlic News Services

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Meeting on Election Day with entertainment, the State of the Chamber Address, awards and announcements. The raw video was used by WFMZ-TV/69 News and Service Electric Cable TV 2 News both in the Lehigh Valley. Here is the "NatPak" Story.

This video is an excellent example of our art gallery reception event video service. Although this was an early example of the service it set the trend for future reception videos with its pace and style.

For this production I interviewed each artist involved to create a beautiful record of the event with their thoughts about their work. I also inteviewed gallery owner David Stravitz of New York City and weaved the various comments into a story with insights into the creative process of the artists. This video was posted on the eDavid Gallery website, You Tube and the Crumlic Media site and was used as a tool by David to draw more artists and customers to his gallery and shows.

Other potential uses for video such as this could include playing on a widsescreen television or computer monitor at the gallery for clients and customers who could not attend the reception. It can be put on DVD to present to clients, patrons, benefactors, board members or anyone you wish to see what is happening at your arts venue.

The raw video I shot at this show opening reception was also used for news stories on WFMZ TV and on Service Electric Cable TV 2 News.

I offer this professional event video service to artists, galleries, museums and other arts venues who are interested in taking their presentation of artists and their works to the next level. Seeing a work of art is a moving experience. Getting to see the work and hearing comments from the artist or experts will make a lasting impression on your guests and clients.

Gallery operators, museums and other arts venues wishing to explore this service for an approaching date are welcome to call me to discuss your project and allow me to provide a wonderful video record of your event for your promotional use. The finished product can be used to help drive buyers and visitors to your gallery and traffic to your website.

Please call Bill Crumlic direct at 646-596-6652 to explore this fantastic service.

SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, PA, November 13, 2007 - Parkland School District hosted an assembly to introduce this year's new high school students from abroad to the upper level language students. The event offered the new students the opportunity to speak directly to other multi-lingual students who proved to be quite interested in meeting them and learning from the cultural differences and similarities. The whole event had a possitive energy filled with good humor and unity of people.

Up and coming music bands generally do not have access to creative music video production for their original songs and promotional needs because of the high cost of most video production. Talent to shoot, create and edit a video is time consuming and generally cost prohibitive for garage bands and young bands making the NYC or hometown club rounds. I would like to change that by providing creative video services at a reachable price for dedicated artists.

Talk to my friend Mike Valeri of the band Fresh Dub about what CNS Music Video Productions can do with you and your band!

I love the arts. Painting, sculpture, music, photography, video journalism, theater and movies all move me and I have found my place in the art world. I use video to convey messages and stories. Creating my own art from the words and works of other artists. I can keep the costs lower than most agencies because I find other creative ways to make use of the video I shoot. My work in broadcast news and documentaries gives me the opportunity to file video away for future yet undetermined uses such as your "Biography" show after hitting it big. I may use the video in future news stories, documentaries or films. The standard CNS agreement allows for future use of the video I shoot. To lower rates for my time and work we can make an agreement that allows me the use of your music in my various news stories, documentaries and production.

I believe that what we as a people gain from each artist's contribution to beauty of sound, vision and thought has great value to the human soul. Let's find a way to take your creative work to the next level that does not cost an arm and a leg. See a few examples of what I have produced so far with Fresh Dub in North Jersey and some of the work I have done with Monument in New York City in the summer of 2006. "CNS Original Stories and Video" page.

There are so many bands and artists out there with the talent to make it but they do not get noticed. I can help by making video products that are creative and are their own works of art. With "MySpace" and "YouTube" the band does not even need its own website to let their work be known to the world! I want to see the groups I work with exceed their goals because I want to grow with them. If we work well together we will naturally be drawn together for future projects.

I have immediate openings for two bands to start shooting shows and promotional materials immediatly.  I would like to hear from bands so please . If your band is interested in learning more or want to be considered for one of the positions please call or e-mail me with as much band information as possible. I shoot in Manhattan but other areas may be considered.

I will review the materials and choose from the candidate bands. Lets make some history!

I will have other positions open for bands sometime in Februrary or March. With the additional shows the holidays bring I think it prudent to make use of that opportunity to get the first two band spots filled now. "Early bird" and all that.

Bill
bill@crumlicnews.com

Zander Bleck of "Monument" performs in 2006   Mike Valeri,Trevor Mortsea & Fred Reisen of Fresh Dub

 
Trevor Mortsea of Fresh Dub.                             Jeff Korba of Fresh Dub on drums.