About Us: Jason W. Christman

Jason started his career as a photography major and became very experienced in film, lighting, camera repair and photo retouching. But his niche in photography was darkroom manipulation, blending negatives and creating scenes never imagined or possible with standard photography. Once the application Adobe Photoshop became available in the early 90's, his life changed as he recognized the possibilities and future this software held and how it would take him out of the darkroom and down a whole new career path.

Jason began working for Light Works Productions in 1994 as a digital designer in the early years of computer graphics and began advertising and marketing projects under the instruction of his mentor Richard McLean.

In 1998, he began his lifelong dream of becoming an entrepreneur by started his own design company Celestial, Inc. Over the next 7 years, while developing his design business, Jason nurtured his love for art, music and travel by opening a Celtic Gallery and Folk Music store in his live/work studio in The Pomona Arts Colony.

After falling in love with his newly found family Jenny and Kaileigh, he relocated everything to Portland, Oregon, where he was originally born, and expanded his business with his brother Kyle and cousin Greg.  Today the business is stronger than ever, and as of this year, celebrates its first decade of success!

About Us: Kyle Christman

I have a fascination for all things art, digital and traditional alike. My artist background includes an art/multimedia degree from Southern Oregon University.

Along with my knowledge of Flash animation, 3d modeling, After effects and Photoshop, I also am quite interested in illustration, concept and figure drawing. Right now, Alberto Ruiz is one of my favorite artists.

In addition to working for Celsol Productions, I currently am pursuing an M.F.A. in Illustration from the Academy of Art University San Fransisco. My hobbies also include industrial design, architectural rendering, and sculpture.

Visit this blog often to see updates of my current work.


I recently have started to use pastel for rendering my figures. It is quite easy to achieve beautiful hues and saturation.
















Above is a two-point perspective interior rendering I did for my illustration class. I am very fond of Japanese culture.

About Us: Greg James

“I’m the Dude, man!” 

Master videographer Greg James uses his many years of nationally acclaimed experience in the independent film industry to produce both commercial and wedding/event videos. Since earning the distinction of producing one of the Top 25 cult-independent films of all-time, as seen on “Roger Ebert & The Movies” in 1994, Greg has gone on to write, shoot, direct, and produce multiple feature and short films. He brings this filmmaking experience into his commercial and wedding/event work. 

His commercial clients so far have included: Nike, And1, Lexus, Pureology, University of Oregon, Edward Wadsworth for Hair, Pomona Fox, Tyson Daniel, Multnomah Family Services, Mike Spinner, Durant Vineyards, 3 Monkeys, Bravo Wedding, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, Ruby Red, DPOA and more.

Kari & Jamal's Wedding

Here are links to four excerpts from a wedding film created for Kari and Jamal St. Peters. 

Getting Ready 

Ceremony

First Dance

Ending

They are a fantastic couple who were married at Bridal Veil Lakes in the Columbia Gorge area (just where my wife and I were married 7 years ago, so it has a very special place in my heart) on August 9, 2008. Still photography was brilliantly performed by our friends at AJ's Studio and the event was coordinated by the amazing Marilyn Storch of Portland Wedding Planner. 

This is what the bride had to say about it: "We absolutely LOVED the DVD! We watched it on Thanksgiving with my family and everyone was all teary all over again. I can't say enough about how wonderfully it turned out. Thank you so much for capturing this most special day for us. The memories live on in this video and I'm so proud that my kids will one day be able to watch it and get a glimpse into our lives at this time. It really takes you on a roller coaster of emotions!"

To see more of their wedding day and learn more about what Solstice can do capture the memory of your wedding or event, contact Greg James at greg@solsticevideo.com or 503.890.4930 to arrange a free consultation at our studio.

Welcome to our new site and blog!!!

Hooray, We have finished the new site. Been a long time coming, but we are proud. Check out all the fun things to explore as well as our portfolio pages.

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