NICE TO MEET YOU!
OUR HISTORY
At Velocity, we’re in the business of growing your business. The rest, as they say, is HISTORY:
1975
Jun 15
The beginning
Big Rob on a Crane during a film shoot

In 1975, Robert Berning, Jr. founded Robert Berning Productions, Inc. and operated out of a 200-year-old New Orleans French Quarter walk up.

1981
Jun 15
Metro New Orleans Premier Agency
Second Line in the Quarter

The company relocated to 710 Papworth Ave at the beginning of the 80's and shared the space with a film production equipment company. Two years later, Berning purchased all of 710 Papworth to become the sole tenant.

1990
Jun 12
Velocity Studio
Spaceman Film Shoot

Robert Berning continued to grow the company, and eventually became the premier commercial production studio in New Orleans and throughout the southeast region.

1995
Jun 06
Visual Effects Expansion
Cardiac Institute of the South

Berning Productions expanded its services to include graphic design, original music scores, motion graphics and animation.

2005
Jun 04
We are team players
Velocity Team

Following Hurricane Katrina, Berning Productions rapidly expanded into a full-service traditional advertising agency, offering media buying, account management, copywriting and more.

2011
Oct 04
Robert Berning Jr.
Robert Berning Jr.

Sadly in 2011, Robert Berning Jr. passed away, leaving a tremendous hole in the hearts of people throughout the community.

2012
Mar 06
Robert H. Berning III
Robert "Trey" Berning III

Robert Berning III (Trey), decided to keep Robert Berning Productions in operation, honoring both his father’s name and legacy. Additionally, Trey realized the growing importance of digital media and founded Velocity Agency, a full-service advertising and digital marketing firm.

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