Demo Reel and Work Examples
Below is a small sample of my work throughout the years. Looking for something specific or want to talk about the details? Ask me anything!
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ABC Action News
News Segment
I’ve done literally thousands of newscasts, manning every production position from Director to gopher. I was Technical Director for this specific segment. I also built the switcher snapshots and macros and created the Sony ELC automation codes.
Tampa Bay's Morning Blend
I’ve done hundreds of morning shows, so these are just a few examples.
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Interview - I often get to know our guests personally and then look for the small ways to help better tell their story.
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Cooking Segment - This an example of a cooking segment we would do for our morning show. I designed and built the mounting heads for the overhead PTZ cameras. I also programmed the Sony XVS 8000 video switcher to allow the crew to switch the show manually while using automation for video server and character generator control.
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Musical Guests - Setting up and mixing complex audio for musical guests is a challenge. I championed and led the charge to acquire a cost-effective yet high quality music recording system for our studio.
Convention News Television (CNTV)
Montage: Custom Animation & Graphics
CNTV produced short daily “newscasts” for international and national convention sponsors. My job was to make intros, lower thirds and interstitials for them — usually working with just a logo. My work elevated the overall look and feel of the newscasts and enhanced the experience for attendees and clients.
Hitachi
Promotional Video
A west coast production company needed a sales demo for Hitachi's "Empower Operations" telecom analytics service. I was also voice talent for this project.
Cigar Dave Show
Custom Animation and Graphics
A local radio personality streamed live from a Las Vegas convention. I was supplied with an announce track, a logo and green screen video of the talent. I created the graphics animation and edited this intro.
Just Poppin'
Instructional Videos
My wife and I met a young couple at a coffee shop who owned an on-line popcorn sales business. We offered to produce some videos to help sell their products.
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A tongue-in-cheek instructional video on how to make a crowd favorite: Kettle Corn.
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This was a highly requested video — all about making popcorn balls.
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Just Poppin' University: More than you would ever care to know about popcorn.
Cocopalooza
Aviation Community Video
I met some charismatic pilots at a small grass airstrip in central florida. They invited me to a birthday party they throw every year for neighbors at their airport home near Ocala. I captured the air show and the fun using a mix of industrial video cameras and GoPros.
Aviation Week
Promotional Video
This was a promo for an aviation convention. I was supplied a script, some .jpgs and a logo. As an aviation enthusiast, I understood the nuances of the audience, I was able to take broad direction from the Producer and make it impactful to the aviation world. I voiced, edited and created the graphic animation for this spot.
Audrey's Journey
Awards Show
“Here’s a box of photos and a few hand-written notes. I need something for a presentation luncheon on Thursday…”
Audrey’s story is a heartbreaking one. True…I had virtually nothing to work with but was determined to create a video that honored her courage and inspiring impact on those overcoming domestic violence.
Photography
