This is the conclusion of the “Fertile Fields of Bethel” documentary. Director/Editor: Douglas Chambers Narrator: Ted Carr Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro Color Graded in Davinci Resolve
Fertile Fields of Bethel – Silage
This is a clip from the documentary “The Fertile Fields of Bethel,” which describes the process of cutting and storing silage. Director/Editor: Douglas Chambers Narrator: Ted Carr Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro Color Graded in Davinci Resolve
Sunburst Trailer
A preview of the documentary DVD “Sunburst and Other Logging Operations in the Bethel & Cold Mountain Region.” Through interviews with local historians, over 100 photos, and new footage of the Sunburst area, this DVD tells the story of the Sunburst logging village from its origins in the early 1900s to its demise in the late 1920s. Sunburst was built …
The Fertile Fields of Bethel – Preview
“The Fertile Fields of Bethel” is a 1-hour documentary shot in the farming community of Bethel in Haywood County, NC. It features interviews with many Bethel farmers as well as other county residents who provide support to the county’s agriculture industry. The video was produced for the Bethel Rural Community Organization. This preview was created near the end of post-production …
From New College to Springdale – The End of Springdale School
This video features Dick Alexander, Jr. discussing the end of the Springdale School, which was started by his father in the late 1930s after the New College Community program was ended. The Springdale School property was sold and eventually became the Springdale Country Club. Camera Operator & Editor: Douglas Chambers Copyright © Bethel Rural Community Organization, Inc.
From New College to Springdale – The New College Farm & Jobs
This video features Richard Alexander, Jr. discussing the New College Community, a unique program started by Columbia University in the early 1930s. The community was part of the University’s Teachers’ College, but was located near Canton & Waynesville, NC. Students would attend New College in the summer for some unique rural education experiences. Camera Operator & Editor: Douglas Chambers Copyright …
Francis Mill – Walking in the Footsteps of Those Who Came Before Us
This is the complete “Francis Mill” segment from “Walking In The Footsteps Of Those Who Came Before Us: A Collection of Bethel History”. In this segment, Tanna Timbes discusses the history of the Francis Mill, located near Waynesville, NC, and her efforts to restore it to its original condition. Camera Operator & Editor: Douglas Chambers Copyright © Bethel Rural Community …
Walking In The Footsteps of Those Who Came Before Us – Introduction
The introduction to “Walking In The Footsteps of Those Who Came Before Us: A Collection of Bethel History”, a documentary that explores the history of the Bethel community, located near the towns of Canton and Waynesville, North Carolina. The full production is 2 hours long, and features 14 segments, each focusing on a different historical site in the community. Camera …