What Activity Directors would say: "I would not hesitate to call on Kamala again." because passengers will say: "Kamala Appel would be an asset to any program!"
I had the pleasure of workingwith Kamala of KEA Productions. She isvery professional. The footage was amazing; full of color and steady.Wehad a live concert and Kamala even climbed the stage to take greatshotsof the band (upon our request). As a result of this great work we wereable to use the material for the band's new music video. I would nothesitate to call on Kamala again. - Alejandro Ramirez, CEO Solfeo Promotions
The guys at East Bay Media Center said: 'Wow, thisis some of the beststuff you guys ever shot . Everything has good, even exposure, goodcomposition, nice color and is overall very pleasing. Who shot thisstuff? I know it wasn't you, because you're in the shots -- Oh, KamalaAppel, well that explains why it looks so good.' Thanks! - Brian Miller, COO American Academy of Taste
Kamala is on my go-to list for any and all digital video needs . She is a sharp, creative, and results-oriented professional who has helped me do my job by providing excellent videos for my web clients. I highly recommend her work. - Monica Flores, 10K Group We received your tape and it was excellent. Thanksfor doing a great job. -Rebecca Goldman, SAGAS
The video is set to music and the process Kamala used to create thevideo enabled her to represent the museum in a way that has never beendone before. Kamala caught the essence of who we are and was able tocreate a 30 and 60 second video that we are continually using to marketthe museum to various target audiences. - Michelle Martin, Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Coyote Point Wildlife Museum Also on YouTube
Kamala Appel kept to her film schedule and was goodatcommunicating any new ideas or changes that might come up. I am pleasedthat she has chosen to continue to pursue her original ideas of helpingwildlife through film... I believe that with the help of talentedpeople like Kamala, we will continue to make a positive impact fornature and the wild animals that live in our backyards and open spaces. -Sherrill Cook, Director External Affairs
Kamala Appel of KEA Productions produced a short documentaryabout Lakeview Branch Library in Oakland, CA, for a conference held inKunming, China. The return on investment of time and cost greatlyexceeded expectations. - Mary Farrell, Branch Manager, Oakland Public Library Also available on Google.
I can't begin to tell you the kind of impact you had on our project.Your knowledge, dedication and professional attitude really inspiredme.Working with you had a positive impact not only on our project, butalsoon the featured artist.
As a result ofworking with you, I learned about broadband technologies as well as theuse of green screen in a video production. I plan to use your advicewhenever I put together another new media event. I would definitelycallon you again to head up any project involving web video or videoproduction. - Mary Evans, Financial Services- Fortune 500
Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with many vendors andservice providers (in the music industry). I must say that from ourinitial conversation down tothe pulling together and completion of the project Kamala wasprofessional, honest, insightful, and fully engaged in the process. Iwas most impressed with the passion that she approached the projectwith and the command she has on her craft. She is armed with pertinentinformation about cutting edge technology and knows how to introduceandexplain it to her clients without insult or injury. In theentertainmentindustry there is a lot of fluff that many times ends up undeliverable.With Kamala, her forecasts were accurate. She got the job done bothcostand time effectively. I am looking forward to working with her again. -Desmond Pringle, Singer
Thank you, Kamala, for the fabulous job you did on my 30 second minidoc. It's amazing how much you can communicate in so little time withthis kind of media. I've never done anything like this before so it'skind of a leap of faith for me, but in those 30 seconds you can get asense of my personality, see how I dance and how I teach and hear whatmy students think of me. It sure pays to hire someone who knows whatthey're doing! - Laurie Ann Lepoff, Principal, Social Dance for Shy People &Klutzes
Kamala Appel of KEA Productions was wonderful with creating myweb commercial. Right from the beginning Kamala was professional. Shehelped me figure out what wording I wanted to say. She always seemed toask the right questions. The shoot was fun to do. Even when I keptmessing up with the words, she never got frustrated with me. Herturnaround was very quick with the final product. I will definitelyrecommend KEA Productions, if anyone would like to have a webmercial. - Danielle Kiehl, Realtor, Coldwell Banker
Kamala is a lively, inspiring speaker.Kamala’spassion is to help people shift their marketing perspective to includeusing media in new, creative, and potent ways. She woke me up to theidea that it is cost effective to do video on my website to help get mymessage out and increase traffic to my website. -Nancy Montier, Business Coach, East Bay Women's Network
Kamala’s knowledge, dedication and professional attitudereallyinspired me. As a result of working with Kamala, I learned a lot aboutbroadband technologies, especially web video and its role in onlinemarketing. I will definitely call on her again to speak at futureevents. - Mary Evans, Financial Services- Fortune 500
I was most impressed with the passion that she brings to speaking andthe knowledge she has about new media. She is armed with pertinentinformation about cutting edge technology and knows how to introduceand explain to it to others without insult or injury. -Desmond Pringle, Singer
I prefer the revisionist spin of “Those who can, do andteach.” A filmmaker in her own right, Kamala practices whatsheteaches. Dedicated to teaching and doing, Kamala Appel would be anasset to any program. -Susan Tavernetti, Faculty, DeAnza Community College
When asked thefollowing, audience members responded:
1) The presenterwas knowledgeable and presented material well 94% stated thatthey either Strongly Agreed or Agreed
2) The workshoppresented ideas or techniques useful to me as a leader. 94% stated thatthey either Strongly Agreed or Agreed
3) This workshopshould be offered in the future. 94% stated thatthey either Strongly Agreed or Agreed
*** I loved it. This presentation should be extended!
When asked thefollowing, audience members responded:
4) What did youlike most about this presentation? The storytelling. Your story reminded me that when I have challenges, Ineed to remember a story to keep me strong. - A. Lewis
Personal testimony on perseverance. - E. Riggs
How personal she was. It really helped relax the whole room. - J. Barnthouse
Concrete information about technology and leadership. -Z. Richards
The passion in your presentation (life lessons). -A. Allen
I enjoyed the open, down to earth atmosphere created with the speaker(very interactive). V. Santana
Creativity. -V. Romano
The awesome content and crowd participation. -E. Freeman
Hearing personal story (always inspiring) and the dog ate my homework! -J. Grosso
Very genuine. - K. Ostrand
The inspiration and motivation that Kamala displayed. She really talkedabout leadership by example rather than theory. - S. Zhang
Her passion and strength. - C. Stidman
Your honesty and ability to reach. - J. Murray
5) Why would you refer this presentation to someone else?
It was excellent and I learned a lot about how to succeed and lead. - A. Lewis
Energetic and uplifting. - E. Riggs
Specifics on how technology plays a role for women leaders. -Z. Richards
I will absolutely be talking to the Dept. of Mass Communications aboutyou. -A. Allen
It really got me thinking about what resources I have at my ownfingertips. -A. Brown
Very effective tools to do things you normally wouldn’t beable to do without money. -V. Connors
Offers great information. -L. Stiltz
Because it can help empower small, non-profit, non corporateorganizations to take the lead. - V. Santana
It was empowering and resourceful. -V. Romano
Because the content is worth it. - E. Freeman
Great speaker! Down to earth, inspiring, good info. I want to knowmore. - J. Grosso
ABSOLUTELY! - S. Zhang
Inspiring and networking possibilities. - C. Stidman