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Forged in Fire, Built for Life — Product Film for Rick Hinderer Knives by Doozy Crew
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Forged in fire, built for life.

A video series capturing Rick Hinderer Knives' meticulous production process, customization options, and collaborations with KA-BAR and Origin USA.

Client
Rick Hinderer Knives
Released
April 15, 2025
Timeframe
3 Weeks
Project Type
Brand Storytelling / Product
Collaborations
KA-BAR · Origin USA

Our video series captures this evolution — showcasing the meticulous production process, the array of customization options available to customers, and the brand's significant collaborations with KA-BAR and Origin USA.

Rick Hinderer Knives began in the late 1980s with Rick crafting art knives in a turkey coop. Over the years, the brand has evolved into a leader in the knife industry, known for overbuilt, dependable tools.

01 / The Challenge

Make craft feel tactile on screen.

Conveying the intricate knife-making process and the brand's rich history in a visually engaging manner required detailed planning and a deep understanding of the subject matter.

Highlighting the unique aspects of the KA-BAR and Origin USA collaborations necessitated a creative approach to differentiate these partnerships while maintaining brand consistency.

Hand-forging to CNC — RED Cinema · Cinema Robot
02 / The Solution

Robotic precision, human story.

We conducted in-depth interviews with Rick Hinderer to authentically tell his story, capturing footage of the manufacturing process from hand-forging to CNC machining to illustrate the brand's commitment to quality.

For the customization video, we utilized our Cinema Robot to perform precision, repeatable moves that allowed us to seamlessly showcase customizable elements, like scale swaps or clip changes, without human interference. The robot also enabled dynamic macro shots, gliding along blades, capturing controlled lens flares, and highlighting intricate design details from multiple angles.

Gliding along blades, capturing controlled lens flares, and highlighting intricate design details from multiple angles.

The brand video has been instrumental in conveying Rick Hinderer Knives' heritage and values — strengthening customer loyalty and attracting new enthusiasts.
Production
  • Interviews
  • Cinematography
  • Cinema Robot
Post Production
  • Editing
  • Color Grade
  • VFX
Camera & Lens
  • RED Cinema
  • Cinema Robot
  • DJI Mavic 3 Cine
Software
  • Premiere Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • After Effects

Got a story worth telling?

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