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About
Dynamix Productions

Who We Are

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Dynamix Productions is owned by Neil Kesterson, a sound designer for film, video, television, radio, audiobooks, theatre, games, web, and multimedia since 1985. His very first sound design job was to recreate the Bell X-1 rocket plane breaking the sound barrier, of which pilot and aviation legend Chuck Yeager said was the most realistic depiction of the historic event he had ever heard.

Neil Kesterson's work has been heard on most major television and radio networks, in theaters, on video, and in arenas. Some projects of note include the television shows Treme and White Lotus on HBO; Mad Dogs on Amazon; Valley of the Boom on NatGeo; Chicago Fire and Law & Order: SVU on NBC; Girl from Plainville on Hulu; and Mind Games and The Crossing on ABC.

Documentaries include A&E Biography: The Monkees; The Lincolns in Kentucky; Nick Nolte: No Exit; and The Johnny Cash Anthology.

Motion pictures include War for the Planet of the Apes; Uncle Frank; 8-Bit Christmas; Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days; Strange Wilderness; and Hide and Seek.

Other projects of note include "The Dick Vitale Alarm Clock"; comedy albums for Greg Warren and Mike Macrae; and live radio broadcast work for the NCAA, The Triple Crown Radio Network, and NPR.

Neil also self-produced the documentary "The Beat of a Different Drummer: The Story of America's Last All-Female Military Band", which has national and worldwide broadcast distribution and sales. He also is the author of "Push the Right Buttons: A Practical Guide to Becoming and Succeeding as an Audio Engineer and Producer".

Awards include those from the International Broadcasting Awards, Telly Awards, Silver Microphone Awards, the American Advertising Federation, and one Emmy nomination.

Read his resume here.



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Mara Kesterson is our office and business manager, as well as a marketing associate, producer, editor, and graphic designer. The daughter of the owner, Mara has been in recording studios since she was an infant (usually trying to grab a fader as a toddler). Her attention to every little detail with your account will assure you that you are in good hands. Mara can also help you with graphic arts, logo, web and print layout, and other projects required a trained eye. Mara has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kentucky in printmaking, with a minor in art history.



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Ella Fitzgeraldine is our director of customer relations, Her previous employment was with the Lexington Humane Society. Ella is a 50% Labrador Retriever and Boxer mix and hails originally from Taylor County. Ella is very sweet with humans, cats, and dogs, but please let us know before you bring your canine buddy in. She’s also an escape artist, so beware when you come and go. We’ve found her down the street a few times already.
 

Featured Client List

ABC Television
Alltech
Amazon AWS
American Association of Equine Practitioners
A&W Restaurants
British Petroleum
Claiborne Farms
East Kentucky Power Cooperatives
Disney Pictures
Fasig-Tipton
Godolphin Racing
Harrison Memorial Hospital
HBO
IMG College
JMI Sports
Keeneland Association
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Kentucky Office of Humanities
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Horse Park
Lexmark International
Lifepoint Hospitals
NBC Television
NCAA
Nike
National Geographic Channel
National Public Radio
Office Depot
Penguin Random House Audio
PetSmart
Ridley-Block
Sony Pictures
Spirit AeroSystems
University of Kentucky
UK HealthCare
Warner Brothers Studios
WBUR-FM Boston
Witnessing History
Wrigley Media
Vavoline Oil
 

Featured Projects

  • “The Beat of a Different Drummer: The Story of America’s Last All-Female Military Band” Dynamix-produced documentary (KET, national syndication, DVD) *Silver Telly Award Winner
  • Official audio engineer for Guiness World Record "Loudest crowd roar at an indoor sports event," 1/28/2017 in Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
  • ADR engineer for "War for the Planet fo the Apes" theatrical release (20th Century Fox, world-wide)
  • ADR engineer for "White Lotus" series (HBO, first season)
  • ADR engineer for "The Rghiteous Gemstones" series (HBO)
  • ADR engineer for "The Girl From Plainville" series (Hulu)
  • ADR engineer for "The Crossover" series (Disney+)
  • ADR engineer for "George and Tammy" series (HBO)
  • ADR engineer for "8-Bit Christmas" movie (HBO)
  • ADR engineer for "The Crossing" series (ABC-TV, entire season)
  • ADR engineer for "Mad Dogs" series (Amazon Prime, entire season)
  • ADR engineer for "Mind Games" series (ABC-TV, entire season)
  • ADR engineer for "Treme" series (HBO, most seasons)
  • ADR engineer for "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days" theatrical release (20th Century Fox, world-wide)
  • Post production audio engineer for the weekly series "Renovation Resort" (HGTV)
  • Post production audio engineer for the weekly series "House Hunters: Beach Bargains" (HGTV)
  • Post production audio engineer for the weekly series "Escape to the Chateau" (HGTV)
  • Post production audio engineer for the weekly series "Secret Celebrity Renovation" (CBS)
  • Post production audio engineer for the weekly series "Vacation House Rules" (HGTV)
  • Post production audio engineer for the weekly series "You Live in What? International" (HGTV)
  • "Biography: The Monkees" television program (A&E Biography Channel) *Emmy Award Nominee
  • "Nick Nolte: No Exit" documentary (Sundance Channel, Cannes Film Festival)
  • "MIke Douglas: Moments and Memories" documentary (PBS)
  • “Impact: After the Crash” documentary (DVD, broadcast pending)
  • “Daniel Boone and the Opening of the American West” documentary (PBS, DVD) *2 Telly Awards
  • “The Southern Cross: The Story of the Confederacy’s First Battle Flag” documentary (KET, international syndication, DVD)
  • “Unsung Hero: The Horse in the Civil War” documentary (HRTV)
  • "Henry Clay and the Struggle for the Union" documentary (KET, international syndication) *Telly Award Winner
  • "Quest for the Perfect Bourbon" documentary (KET) *Telly Award Winner
  • "The Reign of Nobility" film (Kentucky Horse Park visitors' center)
  • Alltech FEI World Games Theme Song, orchestra and choir videotaped performance (live event playback)
  • "Bounce Back: Overcoming Setback to Succeed in Business and in Life," by John Calipari, audiobook (Simon & Schuster)
  • "Bourbon and Kentucky: A History Distilled" documentary (KET, international syndication) *Telly Award Winner
  • "Retreat from Gettysburg" documentary (KET, PBS, international syndication) *Telly Award Winner
  • "...damn bad oyster" documentary (KET)
  • "One Star Warrior," Greg Warren, comedy CD
  • "Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thomas on Film" documentary (KET, PBS, Hollywood Film Festival)
 

Strategic Partners

Content

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TM Media Resources

TM Media Resources is a partnership between two of the region's most experienced media production talents. Share the stories of your organization's mission and its people with easily-theater-of-mind podcasts and website content. Tom Martin's award winning research, writing and interviewing skills combine with the much lauded production engineering talents of Neil Kesterson to produce compelling audio for your website and social media channels.

Tom Martin is a Peabody Award winner who cultivated his media chops working for some of the most well‑known and well-respected radio news operations in the world. They include ABC Radio Network News, Paul Harvey News, and RKO Radio Network News in New York, as well as Associated Press Radio Network News in Washington, D.C.

Video Production and Motion Design

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Wrigley Media Group

We are full throttle media innovators; strategic, passionate, tech-savvy and imaginative experts who are headstrong to be on-time, client-focused and action-oriented people with proven results. We specialize in maximizing the message of our clients' brands by leveraging the latest in camera and drone technologies, editing software, 3D and graphics capabilities, production standards, and state incentive programs.
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Studio46

STORY MATTERS. LET US HELP YOU TELL YOURS.
Video Production, Live & Virtual Event Services, and Creative Services serving Lexington, Kentucky and beyond. Studio46 Media believes that story matters, and is dedicated to translating your company or organization’s history and vision into high-quality video productions, world-class live & virtual events, and memorable marketing collateral that will help you stand out from the rest of your industry.
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Kaitlyn Kirk Design

Kaitlyn is a freelance motion designer based out of Lexington, KY. She loves to solve problems with creative design and animation, whether it's for a broadcast spot, an explainer video, or any other animated video you can dream up!

Copywriting, Scripting, and Narration

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Stamps Communications

Kathie Stamps is a talented industry veteran of radio, advertising, and communications. Her voice can be heard on radio and television for local and national advertisers, telephone messages on hold, corporate video narrations, and live emcee appearances. Her audio production skills are heard on the University of Texas Radio Network during football and basketball seasons. Her writing is found in magazines, brochures, web sites, video and radio scripts, and corporate communications. In short, Stamps Communications is your solution for the written and spoken word.
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John E. Campbell

John is not only a regular voice talent at Dynamix, he is also an experienced, highly respected copywriter.
His résumé spans 30+ years and his work includes scripts for radio and television spots, long-form videos (corporate profiles, fundraisers, tourism programs, etc.), documentaries, and print projects.

He has twice won the Lexington Advertising Club’s prestigious Excellence in Copywriting award, and his work has also earned recognition by the Advertising Club of Washington DC, American Advertising Federation (Gold Medal), Kentucky Educational Television Film & Video Festival (Best in Show), Houston International Film Festival, Health Care Marketing Report, and Kentucky Hospital Association, among others.

While his range of styles includes humor, high-energy retail, and low-key “voice of authority” messages, he is especially effective in telling dramatic, real-life stories that touch the heart and stir the soul.

Partial list of current and past clients:

Republic Bank, Louisville, Lexington, and other markets
Bankers’ Bank of Kentucky
Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment
Commonwealth Cancer Center
Bluegrass Regional Mental Health-Mental Retardation Board
NorthKey Community Care
Kosair Children’s Hospital
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Travel for Tomorrow Council (Tourism)
Lexington’s Bluegrass Region (Tourism)
All Rite Pest Control

AV Rental, Staging, and Event Production

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MSI Production Services

MSI is a full service A/V rental, staging, and event production company in Lexington, Kentucky. From the most intimate event to a general session for thousands, we are there to provide you with state-of-the-art technology, top rate personnel, and a knowledge base second to none. Our goal is that your next event will..." inspire your audience."

Studio and Remote Broadcast Engineering

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Doss Technical Services

Daryl Doss has been performing broadcast engineering services since 1984. His experience includes work for: XM Sattelite Radio, Premiere Radio Network, Westwood One, Host Communications, Dallas Cowboys, Texas State Radio Network, and Clear Channel Network.

Live event radio broadcast technical management and audio mixing. Event wireless frequency coordination. Satellite VSAT construction and integration for video, audio and data applications.
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WSJZ

A station created for lovers of jazz and gospel, like you.
Debbie Cole, Jazz Cole, Stacy Owens, and Jennifer Truly lead a group of radio personalities that bring music and talk to Lexington, Kentucky and the world.

Tune in via the internet at www.wsjzdb.com.
 

Rates and Terms

Rates

Dynamix Productions offers flexible alternatives to any production. We can help save you money and time, and keep unplanned costs to a minimum. We treat every customer with respect and dignity, and practice ethical business standards. The 100% satisfaction motto is actually practiced to the highest degree here. Ask us to bid on your project ahead of time. Our experience can help save you money:


If you just have just a sketch of an idea, we can give you a range of costs based on rule-of-thumb estimates gleaned from our experience.
If you have a complete script, we can give you detailed cost projections.
Large, long-term projects can save you money if you plan ahead of time. Avoid unexpected costs and over-runs by getting a package price with contingencies and revisions built in.
Small projects can also benefit from an estimate from us. The cost to produce some elements of a production may surprise you.
Avoid the number one reason for going over budget - not planning for problems. Tricky copy, bad source audio, even a picky client can run up the studio bill. When you're planning your project, let us inform you of any budget-busting scenarios that you may not have thought of.

Please call or email us for current rates.
Terms

TERMS: Payment is expected upon completion of project. We accept cash or check. 2%/10, 30-days net for clients who have established credit with Dynamix. Projects with outside costs over $150.00 incurred by Dynamix (talent fees, other studios, shipping, etc.) will require payment before production begins. A service charge of 1.5% per month is assessed on past due accounts. Prices are subject to change without notice.

BLOCK RATES: Only available when time booked is prepaid. Cancellation notice with less than 48-hour notice will result in a cancellation fee amounting to 25% of time booked. Cancellation notice with less than 24-hour notice will result in a cancellation fee amounting to 50% of time booked.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Less than 24-hours notice of cancellation of a booked session (non-block rate projects) may result in a one-hour minimum charge. Less than 4-hours notice of cancellation of any booked session may result in a full charge of the amount of time booked.

STUDIO HOURS: Normal operating hours are 9:00 AM - 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday. Studio session bookings after 6:00 PM and before 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday are 1.5 times hourly rate. Holidays: 2 times hourly rate.

LOCATION RECORDING (sound for video): Normal operating days are Monday through Friday. Charges based on 5 hours for half-day charge (more than 5 hours will be billed at full day rate); and 10 hours for full day charge. Each hour after 10 hours in a work day will be billed at $120 per hour. Each hour after 15 hours in a work day will be billed at $240 per hour. Weekends: 1.5 times normal rate. Holidays: 2 times normal rate.

REMOTE RECORDING (multi-track recording): Normal operating day are Monday through Friday. Charges based on 5 hours for half-day charge (more than 5 hours will be billed at full day rate); and 10 hours for full day charge. Each hour after 10 hours in a work day will be billed at $250 per hour. Each hour after 15 hours in a work day will be billed at $375 per hour. Weekends: 1.5 times normal rate. Holidays: 2 times normal rate.
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