Summary

I do video production (concept through finished project). Projects include promotional long form videos, weddings, performer/professional headshots.

Credits

6/23 – Current

Videographer (3-day/Week Contract)

Staff Position — Bedrock Detroit Details
6/23 – Current

I independently shoot and edit short and long-form videos for the multimedia and social media teams. I also act as a camera operator and DP for larger productions with the multimedia team.

7/17 – 6/23

Videographer (Marketing/Advertising)

Staff Position — Qualigence International Details
7/17 – 6/23

I conceptualize, write, shoot and edit ads, training videos, culture videos, and employment marketing videos.

4/23 – 4/23

Videographer (Using my own gear (Canon R6/Sennheiser MKE600/Ronin-S)) Vistria and Curve Pop Culture Spoofs

Corporate — Curve Media Details
4/23 – 4/23

In collaboration with Curve Detroit I shot and edited several high quality pop culture spoof videos for Vistria in Chicago.

11/21 – 12/21

Creator (Wrote, Shot, Edited) American Travels to Brazil for the First Time

YouTube — Film (Short) — Freelance - self Details
11/21 – 12/21

I scripted, shot, and edited the whole thing in a mini-documentary style: https://youtu.be/o_4ih2eew2U

5/21 – 5/21

Camera Operator (Canon C70) TEDxHayesStreet

YouTube — Live/Special Event Details
5/21 – 5/21

Directed the theater crew to set up the stage for a TEDx event, and managed 3-camera capturing of it.

11/20 – 3/21

Cinematographer Brown Eyed Girl Pop/Punk Music Video

Facebook — Digital — November Forever Details
11/20 – 3/21

I directed, shot, and edited the music video: https://fb.watch/51mUO91qY7/

1/20 – 1/20

Producer/Shooter Steve Lowisz Speaker Reel - Richard Branson Contest Winner

Privately to Virgin Team to Start, then Youtube — Corporate — Steve Lowisz Details
1/20 – 1/20

I shot and edited a speaker reel for CEO and keynote speaker Steve Lowisz that won him a video call with Richard Branson, and an opportunity to speak on stage at a future Virgin event. There were 550 entrants, and our video made the top 5.

5/17 – 6/17

Producer/Shooter (Sole Contractor) Qualigence International Promo

Corporate — David Symonds Photo and Video Details
5/17 – 6/17

I produced the entire video after meeting with the leaders of the company -- I did all the shooting, on camera interviews, and edited it all together with graphics and licensed music. https://youtu.be/Cdk6Nl7RpMs

Media

  • Previous Reel

  • American Travels to Brazil for the First Time

Recos

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Education

Class of '10

Michigan State University

Digital Media Arts & Technology

My Gear

  • DJI Mavic Pro
  • Rode VideoMic Pro
  • C-Stand
  • Tascam DR-60D
  • Canon 16-35mm Lens
  • Camera Lens 24-105mm
  • 10'x20' back drop (white/green/black)
  • 3x 300 W strobes w/ model lights
  • 50mm f/1.4
  • AT899 Lav Mic
  • Smooth pan/tilt video tripod
  • Canon 1D X Mark II
  • Zoom H4n Digital Multitrack Recorder
  • Aputure 300x
  • Canon EOS R6
  • Canon 70-200mm f/4 L IS

Skills

  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Editing
  • Digital Media
  • Photography
  • Social Media
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Production
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Videography
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Advertising
  • Marketing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe InDesign