Eddie Robinson

As a contracted videographer and photographer for the Mississippi Gulf Coast tourism campaign, I create content for social media, television, and print advertisements. My work involves capturing the region's attractions, landscapes, and events through video and photography. For social media, I produce short videos and images designed to engage viewers. For television commercials, I focus on high-quality footage that highlights the area's charm. Additionally, I provide photographs for print advertisements, showcasing the beauty of the Gulf Coast. This ongoing role combines creative and technical skills to promote tourism effectively.

As a Camera Operator for Team Hide Day 2024, my main job is to film interviews and b-roll footage at the Atlanta Braves stadium. I'll set up cameras, lights, and audio gear for clear recordings of interviews with event organizers, volunteers, chefs, and others. My focus will be on capturing b-roll that showcases the local cuisine and the impactful work of the non-profit organization. It's about visually documenting the event's atmosphere, volunteer dedication, and community spirit through compelling footage that tells the story of Team Hide Day 2024.

As the Director of Photography (DP) for the US National Forest Service's efforts focused on maintaining forests and reforesting Mississippi Pine tree species, my responsibilities involved overseeing the visual storytelling through interviews, b-roll footage, and drone shots. I ensured that our camera setups, lighting, and composition effectively conveyed the dedication and environmental impact of these efforts. Capturing compelling visuals of both the natural landscapes and the people involved, I aimed to showcase the importance of forest conservation and reforestation initiatives. My role was crucial in highlighting the beauty of the Mississippi Pine forests and communicating the Forest Service's commitment to sustainable environmental practices through engaging and informative imagery.

As the set photographer for the commercial, my responsibilities included capturing high-quality images of scenes intended for social media and print advertisements. This involved setting up shots to align with the campaign's visual style and ensuring that all key moments and product details were highlighted effectively. Additionally, I documented behind-the-scenes (BTS) moments for the marketing agency and production crew, providing a comprehensive visual record of the creative process and teamwork involved in bringing the commercial to life. My role was crucial in maintaining consistency and quality across all photographic elements, contributing to the overall success of the advertising campaign.

As Director of Photography for Raborn Media at the Piney Wood Festival, my responsibilities centered on orchestrating the visual storytelling through interviews, live music coverage, and festival b-roll. I ensured our camera setups, lighting, and shot compositions captured the vibrant atmosphere and key moments that highlighted the festival's energy and charm, aiming to create compelling advertising content that resonated with our audience.

For the Top of the Rock award party at Hard Rock Cafe - Biloxi, we meticulously captured a vibrant and memorable event celebrating employee dedication. The shoot included the award presentation, with strategically positioned cameras for comprehensive stage and audience coverage, enhanced lighting to highlight the awardees, and high-quality microphones for clear audio. Behind-the-scenes footage showcased candid moments of employee joy and camaraderie, along with short, heartfelt interviews. The night's festivities culminated in a dynamic concert, with multiple camera angles capturing both the energetic performance and the audience's enjoyment, complemented by the concert's vibrant lighting and special effects. The edited highlight film begins with establishing shots of Hard Rock Cafe - Biloxi, transitions to the award presentation's key moments, features the behind-the-scenes celebrations, and concludes with the concert, creating a cohesive narrative that commemorates the night's excitement and significance.

As the lead videographer for the Superior Optical Corporate Promo, I oversaw the production of a high-quality promotional video aimed at the federal government. My responsibilities included organizing and conducting interviews with key personnel, directing B-roll footage to highlight the company's operations and commitment to quality, and managing drone shoots to capture aerial views of the facilities. I ensured all footage aligned with the promotional goals, maintaining high technical standards in lighting, camera angles, and audio quality. Additionally, I collaborated with the editing team to create a cohesive narrative that effectively showcased Superior Optical's strengths and suitability for federal contracts.

Filming and editing weekly videos documenting the progress of the 2022 South Mississippi Dream Home being built by Elliott Homes.