DiamondStorm Inc.
"Entertainment with a Twist!"
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DiamondStorm Inc. "Entertainment with a Twist!"
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Suite 45-390, 4727 E. Bell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032 Phone: (602) 324-9129 E-mail: info@DiamondStorm.com
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Educational DVD's for the Balloon Industry DVD's produced by DiamondStorm Inc. have received wide acclaim in the balloon industry for their extraordinary quality. Sharp visual with no shadows, a standard format during presentation, and clear, easy to follow instructions have helped to establish DiamondStorm Inc. as the top instructional DVD production company in the balloon industry. Our team of instructors are carefully selected for their talent and their unique offerings. When you purchase a DiamondStorm-produced DVD, you can be certain that each DVD will contain content not seen in any other DVD on our list. To order DVD's below, send an email to DVDSales@DiamondStorm.com. Payment can be submitted via PayPal (send payment to PayPal@DiamondStorm.com), Credit Cards, or Check. Flat-rate shipping and handling (for up to 2 DVDs) is $5.00 for orders shipped within the continental USA, and $11.00 for most international destinations. You can also purchase our DVD's from one of our many distributors worldwide. SCROLL DOWN FOR NEW ITEMS UPDATED AS OF: Dec.30,
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Fabrizio's first North American DVD release is produced by DiamondStorm Inc. Fabrizio has made several trips to the US as a headline instructor at major conventions (Balloonarama, DiamondJam) and is popular for his unique style. He raised the level of balloon artwork on sculptures with his postings on BalloonHQ and continues to be one of the most requested artists in the industry. This DVD reprises some of his popular sculptures taught at the DiamondJam conventions (2005-2007). The sculptures are fairly easy to follow and fast enough to create in regular line or restaurant work.
Patricia Bunnell's first DVD release introduces her unique "knot head" approach to adding nice detail to sculptures in a quick, easy manner. Her technique isolates the head structure and the facial structure, making it easy visualize and create a wide variety of creatures. Her step-by-step approach to teaching her technique introduces each head structure separately and applying the knot head approach to create the complete structure. Her technique is simple and quick enough to be used in restaurant or line-work.
This is Don's first video release. Don (with hair!) introduces some of his favorite sculptures that he creates regularly. The sculptures on this DVD provide a firm basis for a budding balloon artist to create a nice set of sculptures as a basis for their repetoire. Originally released as a VHS tape, the content has been re-mastered to DVD format by DiamondStorm Inc. and also includes new additional sculptures only available on the DVD version.
This is Don's second video release. Don expands on the sculptures introduced in "Blow Hard" with an even wider variety in "Lungs of Steel". The sculptures on this DVD are more involved than those in his first release, but still within reason for twisting at regular gigs. Originally released as a VHS tape, the content has been re-mastered to DVD format by DiamondStorm Inc. and also includes new additional sculptures only available on the DVD version.
This is Don's third video release. This time Don introduces his parodies of popular cartoon characters. With this video, you will learn to make parodies of many popular characters that clients often ask for at your regular gigs. Originally released as a VHS tape, the content has been re-mastered to DVD format by DiamondStorm Inc. and also includes new additional sculptures only available on the DVD version.
This is Don's fourth video release. On this video, Don introduces the use of other balloon shapes beyond the standard modeling balloons. He integrates these new shapes into his regular twisting to create some interesting and new sculptures. Originally released as a VHS tape, the content has been re-mastered to DVD format by DiamondStorm Inc. and also includes new additional sculptures only available on the DVD version.
Halloween at its best! Don introduces spooky and scary creations that will make your next Halloween event a scream! This volume also includes a Bonus-CD of balloon clipart as well as instruction on Don's wonderful routine for a balloon show, including the details on how to build the necessary props. Originally released as a VHS tape, the content has been re-mastered to DVD format by DiamondStorm Inc. and also includes new additional sculptures only available on the DVD version.
Don Caldwell is at his best on location at TuTu Tango as he teaches some of his favorite mad and wild designs. These incredible designs are reputation builders that will have your audience begging for more! Don teaches a large variety of designs, including an incredibly goofy character that is sure to be a crowd pleaser, a famous octopus, a clownfish, and many more!
Don Caldwell demonstrates even more amazing designs in Volume 2 of the Mad Hatz & Wild Wearable series. In Volume 1, he laid a foundation for his style of hats and wearable designs; in Volume 2, he expands on these ideas and introduces some new techniques to create more mind-blowing designs! This DVD is over 3 hours long and will change the way you look at wearable designs!
Don Caldwell continues to his impressive designs in Volume 3 of the Mad Hatz & Wild Wearable series. In this volume, Don introduces another aspect of wearable sculptures. This DVD is over 3 hours long and will change the way you look at wearable designs!
Don's first Christmas DVD presents many ideas for the Christmas season... from decorative items to wearable sculptures! THIS DVD IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE.
In Volume 1 of this series, Ed explains some of his approach to entertaining using balloons hats. He covers the aspects of keeping folks waiting in anticipation, the element of surprise, and painting a visual canvas across the entire room using different styles of balloon sculptures. He also covers some of the technical elements of creating balloon sculptures, including the use of color, proportion, and time-saving techniques. There are several recipes included for a wide variety of sculptures, presented in a manner that exemplifies the concepts being explained. This DVD was reviewed in Balloon Magic! Magazine.
This DVD teaches anyone step-by-step instructions to make featured designs as well as advanced techniques such as blowing up, tying, breaking, shaping, softening and twisting balloons, controlling the air pressure, pinch twist, double pinch twist, double pinch twist chain, pop twist, tulip twist, and double tulip twist. The designs taught on the DVD are original works of Funnybone that he has created over the past 25 years. Funnybone's balloons have been featured in the movie "Patch Adams" starring Robin Williams. He won 1st place at Twist and Shout International Balloon Competition in Boston (2002).
Kenton Kruger is an award-winning Canadian balloon artist. His first publication, "Twist This!" introduced their style to the industry. This release represents his first solo release - and it is an impressive effort! On this DVD Kenton expands on his work from his first publication with even more impressive masks and costumes. The creations on this DVD are sure to set you apart from other twisters in your area!
Sandi Masori and Balloon Utopia in San Diego are one of the top balloon entertainment and decor companies in southern California. Her first two videos (VHS format) were well received in the industry. This release is her first in the DVD format, and DiamondStorm Inc. is proud to represent her creative work. This DVD includes a variety of sculptures that will please girls of all ages. It includes a nice mix of quick and easy sculptures as well as larger, complex sculptures. Also making her debut on this DVD is Marie "Just Marie" Dadow.
Sandi Masori and Balloon Utopia in San Diego are one of the top balloon entertainment and decor companies in southern California. Her first two videos (VHS format) were well received in the industry. This release is her second in the DVD format, and DiamondStorm Inc. is proud to represent her creative work. This DVD includes a variety of sculptures that will please boys of all ages. It includes a nice mix of quick and easy sculptures as well as larger, complex sculptures. Special guests make appearances on this DVD!
Tim McConeghy is an incredibly talented artist who won several competitions in the industry. He has previously produced a book, "Heroes and Villians". This is his first release in the DVD format. On this release, he explains how to make parodies of virtually every well known female princess characters. His easy to follow style uses a basic structure upon which he applies various embellishments to construct each figure. The use of various colors is well explained.
Shirley Ray is well known in Europe and finally crossed the pond to appear at DiamondJam 2006, DiamondJam 2007, and Twist&Shout 2007. She has previously released several VHS videos in Europe, but this is her first venture into the North American DVD market. She has created all new content exclusive to this DVD release - and it is excellent! She focuses on sculptures that are appropriate for special occasions - more than just holidays. The sculptures are intermediate to advanced, and are sure to wow your clients! This DVD is over 3 hrs long.
Shirley Ray's second North American DVD release brings more of Shirley's talent to the screen. On this DVD, she creates an interactive sculpture along with other designs that are appropriate for all occasions. She has created all new content exclusive to this DVD release - and it is excellent! The sculptures are intermediate to advanced, and are sure to wow your clients! This DVD is just over 2 hrs long.
Debbie Stevens won Twister of the Year in 2005. She has been featured in Balloon Magic! magazine and has been an instructor at several conventions. This is her first DiamondStorm DVD release, and she delivers a solid repetoire of wearable costumes as well as impressive hats that will spice up any party!
Ken Stillman is a world famous cartoon stylist/balloon artist. He has previously produced several books, including the well-received "Cartoon Balloon Encyclopedia". This is his first instructional release in the DVD format. On this DVD, he introduces his latest technique that has received rave reviews. Using this technique, he creates a team of superheroes that truly amazes! The sculptures on this DVD are truly reputation builders!
Ken Stillman introduces more techniques and creates another team of SuperHeroes in his second DVD release! After the successful release of SuperHeroes Team 1, Ken toured the world sharing his revolutionary technique, and follows up his tour with this impressive release!
Mark Verge has won many competitions and is known for creating large sculptures that make a huge impact with clients and audiences. On this DVD, he explains his secrets on working with larger balloons, such as the 350 and 646, to make larger than life figures. As a bonus, Mark also shows how to make a full wearable dress (ball gown). The dress on this DVD was presented at DiamondJam 2006. |
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Artist:
BOLZONI, Fabrizio
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BUNNELL, Patricia
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CHEE, Ed (CBA)
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IANNEO, Mike
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KRUGER, Kenton 
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MASORI, Sandi (with guest Marie Dadow)
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MASORI, Sandi 
Artist: McCONEGHY,
Tim (CBA)
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STILLMAN, Ken 
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VERGE, Mark