History
In September 2010, the Rotary Club of Redwood City and the Sheriff's Activities League sponsored a fundraiser for the creation of a youth digital arts center in Redwood City which raised over $65,000. Five months later, Fresh Takes, Inc was founded as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit by executive director Pete Liebengood who signed a 5-year lease for a 1,700 square foot studio space in the historic Fox Theatre building. The facility features a state-of-the-art computer lab, green-screen station and a high-end recording studio. As a result, Fresh Takes is dedicated to being a community resource by contributing productions to other non-profits, government and educational entities. Fresh Takes kids produced: two anti-bullying PSA's for the Young Dreamer Network, a marketing video for the Sheriff's Activities League, an anniversary video for Redwood City Parks and Rec, RecTV commercials for the Rotary Club's Farmers Market and the Fox Theatre and many more!
Specialties
Fresh Takes offers a wide variety of classes and workshops at an affordable price year round. This includes after school programs and summer camps for the youth. Our education program is for students of all ages looking to learn at their own pace. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned filmmaker with goals to enhance your skills to a more advanced level our class schedule covers a full spectrum of subjects in digital media, film-making, and audio production. Fresh Takes also offers professional quality video production services to Bay area businesses, non-profits, governmental organizations, and individuals at affordable prices. Our production unit, Reel Eyes, comprises of professional media artists working in collaboration with advanced student interns. Our Recording Studio & Editing Suite are where industry standard software and excellent acoustics meet high end audio and video equipment giving you the most creative and comfortable experience possible.