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River Bluff Studios
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Приєднався 14 жов 2013
Sam J. Olson is an inspiring self-taught film maker from the historic City of Elgin, IL. He is best known for his short tours of local parks, small businesses and city events. Sam has also worked on several veteran-related projects, documentaries on local historical landmarks, and films and photographs private events. Sam also occasionally will document his work as a stringer, capturing the work of first responders in the Chicago suburbs. Sam creates these short films primarily as a volunteer, doing it as a passion and hobby. Sam hopes to one day be able to make a career out of his short films and documentaries.
River Bluff Studios was used as the branded name for all of Sam's work during his high school years. The channel has been renamed as such in remembrance of Sam's father who has since passed away. The name River Bluff Studios is inspired by Elgin's Gold Coast, River Bluff Road.
In June of 2024, River Bluff Studios officially became an LLC owned by Sam J. Olson
River Bluff Studios was used as the branded name for all of Sam's work during his high school years. The channel has been renamed as such in remembrance of Sam's father who has since passed away. The name River Bluff Studios is inspired by Elgin's Gold Coast, River Bluff Road.
In June of 2024, River Bluff Studios officially became an LLC owned by Sam J. Olson
Fireworks at the 2024 City of Elgin 4th of July
A spectacle it was, the 2024 City of Elgin 4th of July fireworks show. Launched from the National Street Bridge, the downtown area became packed with cars and people as the city celebrates Independence Day.
Footage Captured From the Sky by River Bluff Studios.
Sam J. Olson is a certified FAA drone pilot and follows all local, state and federal laws regarding the safe use of drones.
River Bluff Studios is a local small business catering to other small businesses and organizations since 2013! We love creating content that celebrates our local communities and focuses on low-budget production for small businesses, veteran organizations, not-for-profits, and city government. We are also a low-cost alternative for weddings, parties and events.
Find out more at riverbluff.studio
Footage Captured From the Sky by River Bluff Studios.
Sam J. Olson is a certified FAA drone pilot and follows all local, state and federal laws regarding the safe use of drones.
River Bluff Studios is a local small business catering to other small businesses and organizations since 2013! We love creating content that celebrates our local communities and focuses on low-budget production for small businesses, veteran organizations, not-for-profits, and city government. We are also a low-cost alternative for weddings, parties and events.
Find out more at riverbluff.studio
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2024 City of Elgin 4th of July Parade
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Want a copy of your group in the parade? Send an email to contact@riverbluff.studio with the timestamp and name of your group. Celebrating Independence Day in Elgin with the 2024 4th of July Parade through the Northeast Neighborhood! Video was filmed by River Bluff Studios, Directed by Sam J. Olson. River Bluff Studios is a local small business catering to other small businesses and organizatio...
SD U-46 Mariachi Band Workshop Performance - June 14, 2024
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School District U-46 partnered with Music Education Consultants, Inc to hold a workshop on Mariachi Education. 35 music educators in U-46, the Chicago-land area and even from as far as California and Pennsylvania came together to learn the various instruments, heritage and music of Mariachi Bands. The program was spear-headed by U-46 Fine Arts Director, Jaimie Giraldo, whom also performs with t...
Mulch Fire - June 9, 2024 - Bartlett, IL
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Sunday afternoon a wildfire broke out at the Bluff City Materials Inc property, engulfing large mounds of mulch, dirt and debris. Elgin Fire Department Engine 3 initially responded before calling in additional support from Bartlett, Hanover Park and Hanover Township as the blaze continued to spread across the property. Fire personnel were on scene for multiple hours as the smoke continued to ri...
Elgin Swat responds to Lincoln Avenue - June 4, 2024
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At approximately 18:54, Elgin Fire Engine 1 and Ambulance 4 were dispatched to Lincoln Avenue for a report of an unconscious female, possibly sustaining a gunshot wound. The scene was unsecured at the time of the call out and arrival of fire personnel. Battalion 1 also attached to the call. Elgin Police cars were seen scattered down Dundee Avenue with the department's swat truck parked directly...
Elgin PD Hazmat Incident - June 3, 2024
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At approximately 17:15, Elgin Fire Department's Engine 6, Engine 3, Ambulance 1, Battalion 1, Chief 100 and South Elgin's Battalion 21 and Hazmat trailer 22 were dispatched to the Elgin Police Department for a Level 2 Hazmat incident. A white unknown substance was found outside the front of the Police Department which triggered Elgin Police to upgrade the situation to a Hazmat incident. Elgin F...
Memorial Day Ceremony 2024 - Bluff City Cemetery - Elgin, IL
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The Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association in cooperation with the City of Elgin welcomes you to the 156th Memorial Day Ceremony at Bluff City Cemetery in historic Elgin, IL. Our ceremony this year pays tribute to the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast during World War II in 1944. We also welcome Guest Speaker, US Army Veteran and Senior Vice Commander of the American...
Tribute Towers, Avenue of Flags & Adopt a Cemetery - Memorial Day at Bluff City Cemetery
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Every year the members and volunteers of the Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association (EPMA) plan for several months, the events of Memorial Day in Elgin, IL. Memorial Day in Elgin consists of 4 events at 4 different locations, all on the same day. Their flagship event takes place at historic Bluff City Cemetery. This year, City Councilman Anthony Ortiz spearheaded the addition of the 'Remembering ...
Cruise Night at Beef Villa - May 3, 2024
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Sunny days and clear nights... It's that season again... Car Show season! Kicking off the year with our first car show at South Elgin's Beef Villa. Check out these awesome oldies and sweet newbies! Join us for Cruise Night, every Friday at Beef Villa South Elgin from May through September. All footage captured and copyright Sam J. Olson 2024. Visit riverbluff.studio for more content, news and u...
Spring Hill Mall Redevelopment - Part 1
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"End of an Era" as it's been dubbed by the local communities as Spring Hill Mall closes. The Village of West Dundee has purchased the majority of the mall with intentions to completely redevelop the property. This new series will cover the redevelopment of the property over several parts. Part 1 is prior to the start of demolition, which is expected to begin in the coming weeks. riverbluff.studio/
Elgin Fire Department | From the Skies |
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Responding to over 13,000 calls a year from 7 fire stations with over 130 sworn firefighters, the Elgin Fire Department is a staple in the safety of the City of Elgin. In this new series, Sam J. Olson captures local landmarks, organizations, construction projects and other structures from the sky, using a drone. While some videos may display scenes of a dramatic nature, others may be simple in ...
Autumn on the East Side - Elgin, IL
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A beautiful 75 degree day in mid-October! It was a tough day to fly, and it wasn't the best lighting conditions, but I couldn't pass up such a beautiful day to see the fall colors! Enjoy! All footage captured by Sam J. Olson Music: Relaxing Smooth Lo-Fi |Skylines by Alex-Productions | ua-cam.com/video/FYwm3Ky88a4/v-deo.html Music promoted by onsound.eu/
2023 U-46 Marching Band Showcase
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The 7th annual School District U-46 Marching Band Showcase at Elgin High School's Memorial Field. All five high school bands perform the half time show with a short clinic followed after. This event originated in 2016 when Director Robert Sanchez at Elgin High School wanted to bring all 5 marching bands together for a district-wide showcase. The event has been very popular ever since. Order of ...
Canta con Orgullo Desfile - Mexican Heritage Month - Elgin, IL
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Canta con Orgullo Desfile - Mexican Heritage Month - Elgin, IL
City of Elgin 4th of July Fireworks 2023
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City of Elgin 4th of July Fireworks 2023
Structure Fire - 600 blk Cookane Ave - Elgin, IL - June 12, 2023
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Structure Fire - 600 blk Cookane Ave - Elgin, IL - June 12, 2023
Ben Olson Celebration of Life - April 29, 2023
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Ben Olson Celebration of Life - April 29, 2023
RUSH HOUR STRINGING - ELGIN, IL - FEB 21 - Recorded Livestream
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RUSH HOUR STRINGING - ELGIN, IL - FEB 21 - Recorded Livestream
Chalwick Memorial Dedication - June 26, 2021 - Elgin, IL
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Chalwick Memorial Dedication - June 26, 2021 - Elgin, IL
Memorial Day 2021 - Bluff City Cemetery - Elgin, IL
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Memorial Day 2021 - Bluff City Cemetery - Elgin, IL
Community Spotlight - Helmets Save Lives - February 2021
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Community Spotlight - Helmets Save Lives - February 2021
Crumbled Versa - Bad crash on Route 20 - January 16, 2021 - Elgin, IL
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Crumbled Versa - Bad crash on Route 20 - January 16, 2021 - Elgin, IL
Late night car accident with airbag deployment - January 15, 2021 - Elgin, IL
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Late night car accident with airbag deployment - January 15, 2021 - Elgin, IL
Community Spotlight - Clean for a Cause - December 2020
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Community Spotlight - Clean for a Cause - December 2020
First in, Last out: Multiple Accidents! (Episode 2)
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First in, Last out: Multiple Accidents! (Episode 2)
I love this video and tribute to a fine city to live and visit, Elgin illinois
I live in elgin and it is a great city to live , visit and enjoy. Visit our town soon
wow
I grew up a few blocks from this park. In the 50's and 60's this was my playground.
I was there it was amazing so many cars waving the Mexican flags. I think the city of Elgin needs to bring back the Mexican Independence Day parade. They used to have it back in the '80s and '90s
Awesome Cinco De Mayo parade.
This is July 4th parade
I lived in elgin for 18 years went to grant grade school I remember the old watch factory and the old state hospital cemetery
Starbucks open😂
I missed the 80's Elgin I was born at St Joseph Hospital
I remember going to the Elgin Amtrak train station 60 years ago to get my grandmother coming in from Cedar Rapids. Also remember playing against Elgin Larkin HS in baseball in 1969-70. This is a great video with a fantastic soundtrack!
Is that near the National Street Metra Stop? If not, then where?
It’s located in an industrial park on Davis road on Elgins Northwest side
spontaneous combustion is crazy i go to a scrap yard near here every few months thats crazy to see right nearby.
Wrong date in video start
Whoops. Thanks for pointing that out. I think we’ll leave it the way it is
When was this? Whats the correct date? I’m not far away and was home yesterday.
@ti28666 it happened yesterday! I live right near it also
This happened yesterday 6/9.
That over priced theater ruined that mall.. It took out a lot of stores and the food court
No it was the purchase of the mall by Kohan that ruined the mall. That owner is notorious for mistreating malls, the theature is the only draw the mall has and its 5 bucks a movie roughly. Wouldn't call that overpriced at all
Do one on Wing Park... Never mind it's a crap hole 🕳 now.. It's an embarrassment to Elgin.
I’ve done a film on Wing Park as-well. I’ve always preferred Lord’s over Wing
When did Elgin get a S.W.A.T. team? (I've been gone since 1994.)
It's been here brother
It’s been here since early 2000’s
Powdered donuts 😂😂😂 ftp
So beautifully done! Great work
Well done!
Sam, please keep doing what you're doing. I'm 51 and grew up in Elgin. Without your catalog of our history and celebrations, this would all be lost to time and history. You are very appreciated for what you're doing. Thank you.
This was somber, yet beautiful.
Awesome video
"Great video!!!" 🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️ I live in now in Rockford, Illinois I moved here withy husband and now 32 year old twin son's in 2007 I had lived in Elgin, Illinois for the past 21 years since I was born and raised in Chicago and when I lived in in Elgin in my early 20s and working at the Eagle Food I used to go to this mall before I met my husband and my 32 year old twin sons were born. I would go to this mal and go trick or treating I even but my first Enya album at the Musicland after I got my first check working at the Eagle as a bagger and after I met my husband and I even trick or treated at the mall when I was pregnant with my twins as a clown and when my twins where young I was dressed up as a shower for Halloween and I entered the contest and I won the costume judging contest and I got a gift certificate for KB Toys and I remember getting my boys and I the Nintendo 64 Game System with the certificate I had won and during the fire safety event in the mid 90s I remember my twin sons who were 6 years old at the time also got their name in the local newspaper paper. Ihad great memories of this mall even whem.my best from that had past away 9 years ago in 2015 had a great time at the mall when she used to visit me too. My twins are on their own now and my twin is in the us army living with his wife and my 4 year old grandson in Pyeongtaek, Korea and they're be coming back here to the states to live in the fall in North Carolina on the base and he misses this mall like when I told his twin brother about they closed up. Plus and my I remember when my twin son almost gotten lost in the mall twin young teenagers found him at the center court and I also I remember in October of 2011 I found $11.00 dollars at the mall too. I wanted to get to visit it last year but my 2014 Kia Soul got stolen by the Kia theft ring I got my car back but the insurance tolled my car and is sitting in my garage waiting to be fixed. I now have a 2011 Ford Escape but the alternator causes the car the stop for a second but if I knew it was going out of business I would filled the car up with gas and took my twin son from is apartment and we would have visited it just like when I just found out about Stratford Square Mall even though I never visited that mall. I had found memories of Spring Hill Mall and I so hope that really bad company know as Kohan does something with it but we all know when Kohan buys something they let it sit and a this New York firm is probably not going to do anything for the mall too and thats so sad. ☹️☹️🤔
❤ yaaaaaay!
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Let's join forces to create awesome short films in Elgin. BTW! Where can I watch your 200 short films?....
Most of them aren’t public anymore. A while ago I decided to clear off some older ones that just weren’t as good. Have a lot in the works for this year
Do you shoot 4k?...
The drone I have does not shoot 4K but I’ve been starting to shoot in 4K with my other cameras
AWESOME JOB!
Gorgeous, loved it. I live in Elgin :) Keep up the good work Mr.
I was in a band called AMETHYST and we played a concert at that band shell in the 80s
The April 2023 Google Street View images show a lady standing at the entrance that looks quite like Peggy. Accident or planned?
That is Peggy! Good timing I suppose
I remember getting to the observatory when I was in Gifford elementary school. That was just a few years ago being that I'm now 66 years old.
Promo>SM 🏃
⬜🟦My mom was a waitress at butterman's in the 1970's, and I would ride in the dumbwaiter at seven years old. 🟦⬜
Well done
❤great video
Maybe get an inside look at our Fire Stations, as well as The PD. Great job!
W video
This video was well done! We have a great fire department in Elgin!
I remember playing drums in summer band at the band shell in the 70's
Makes me homesick it was beautiful Thank You
nice song choice, Sam. Video very clear and pleasant ❤
Thanks for recording this!
Performance times are in the video description for your convenience
❤❤ Was born and raised in Elgin. Worked at the downtown Osco and on rt.58 or Summit St. Grandparents had a grocery store in 40's and 50's. Dundee Ave. Had family that worked at the watch company. Lot of great memories. Thank you for sharing! ❤🇺🇸🥰🙏🦋
Screw that
😅
I remember when this park was awesome... Now, it's a dump. It would be sad if it wasn't so pathetic.. Good job Elgin. 👌
Sam, please make more videos. I miss seeing things through your eyes.
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