Blue Ocean Productions

The Ventura Education Partnership Board recently had the opportunity to work with Jim on a marketing video that will be used to promote our organization. Jim‘s patience and creativity as well as his professionalism made working with him a truly rewarding experience. I can’t say enough good things about the entire process. Jim is absolutely the best!

Jim was a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive. Was able to pull through for us on short notice. Arrived early and stayed late. Very professional and communicative. I would highly recommend Jim for anybody needing a video documentary of an event. He helped capture my wife’s art show. Good drone footage as well. Appreciate the great work. Thank you, Jim.

I cannot recommend Blue Ocean Productions more highly. Jim Knowlton and his production team worked closely with the Mythological Studies Program at Pacifica Graduate Institute to produce a beautiful promotional film for the department. Jim's priority is to capture the inspiring story of whomever he is working with, and he was incredibly genuine and generous of spirit in his process of helping us tell the story of our department and its ethos. Jim is also a keen collaborator and a transparent and compassionate communicator, and he will work with you and the resources you have to create something memorable and impactful with his top-notch expertise and ingenuity. I believe that ends and the means are closely related, and the end result certainly demonstrates the joyful collaboration behind it. Jim, you have my abiding gratitude for the instrumental role you have played in helping us represent the life and activities of the Myth Program!

Jim was super helpful, encouraging and professional. Our resulting video is relatable and easily shared, uses many of our captured photos and really helps people understand what VEP is all about. Highly recommended!

Jim, of blue water productions saved my puppy’s life when he got lost in the hills chasing a deer on the year’s hottest day. Jim came instantly to meet with me and learn where my dog had last been seen. He decided the most likely area my dog would have gone and where on that hillside he would likely be. He let me stay next to him anxiously watching his screen as we looked for my dog. Jim and his drone spotted our puppy who was stuck searching for an opening in dense chaparral, in less than 5 minutes from putting the drone in the air after we had spent so much time searching with friends. We stayed on the phone as my friends and I ran toward our puppy with direction from Jim. Seeing my dog alive was the best moment of my life and Jim gave that to me. I will forever be grateful!

Jim and Blue Ocean Productions is a pleasure to work with, and I HIGHLY recommend Jim for your film and documentary needs! Previously, have hired him for a number of short film projects, and can always count on his for his wonderful filmmaking expertise, creativity, and editing skills. Thank you again!

Working with Jim was a great experience. I told him my vision of what I wanted and he captured it to the fullest. Which I did not think would be possible. He is very professional and listens to your wants and needs, and will offer ideas of his own from his experience. I highly recommend Jim to help you with your vision. I know I will be using him in the near future.

Jim is in a league of his own. He captured the emotion, excitement, and uniqueness of this special project. He has a keen eye for both people and the environment and those special moments that happen when the two come together. Thanks for all you do Jim. You're a true Ambassador of the Environment.