Summary

I have been making videos since High School. I went to college to get a B.F.A. in Digital film making and video production. Since then, I've been working on indie films and live events as well as graphic design and photography for the last 4 years.

Credits

5/13 – 6/13

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM) Hit Girl Live Debut @ The House Cafe

YouTube — Live/Special Event — SmithVision Productions Details
5/13 – 6/13

I met with client. Scouted the location and set up all details for the show with the venue. Filmed the live performance, edited the video, created graphics, title sequence and credits. I rendered and uploaded the video to YouTube. I converted the video from HD to SD for DVD authoring.

4/13 – 5/13

Camera Operator (Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM) The Geeky Crohn's Chick - Episode I: The Beginning (Pilot)

YouTube — Digital — SmithVision Productions Details
4/13 – 5/13

I filmed the episode, created motion graphic transitions, and then assisted the client with editing the video. I then rendered it out for upload to YouTube.

4/13 – 5/13

Graphic Designer (Promotion) Hit Girl logo and flyer

SmithVision Productions Details
4/13 – 5/13

I met with client. Based off a graphic they had, I created from scratch a band logo and flyer for their debut performance. Worked out details with the venue including making them a featured artist and created a Facebook event the venue used on their site.

6/12 – 6/12

Still Photographer Camp Robotron

Live/Special Event — SmithVision Productions Details
6/12 – 6/12

I took photos of an event for a local arcade. I went around and shot photos of people at the arcade having fun playing games, interacting with the special quests, enjoying the food and the presentations given for the special guests at the event.

9/11 – 10/11

Editor (Adobe After Effects) Margaret Elliot memorial video

Film (Feature-length) — SmithVision Productions Details
9/11 – 10/11

I picked out old photos, scanned them into Photoshop and then restored them. I then used those photos to create a memorial video for the family in After Effects. I authored a DVD for family members and created graphics for the DVD sleeve.

10/10 – 10/10

Camera Operator (Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM) Banned Klondike Commercial

YouTube — Digital — WOMC Productions Details
10/10 – 10/10

Shot all footage on a home-made Steadicam rig for the film.

6/10 – 6/10

Steadicam Op (Editor, DVD Author) Father's Day Golf Outing

Live/Special Event — SmithVision Productions Details
6/10 – 6/10

Shot footage on a home-made Steadicam rig at a golf outing on father's day. I then edited the footage and authored a DVD for the family to view.

4/10 – 5/10

Camera Operator (Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM) Walken Weather

YouTube — Digital — WOMC Productions Details
4/10 – 5/10

I shot green screen footage for the film. I also helped set up the green screen and lighting.

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Education

Class of '08

Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg

B.F.A. digital filmaking and video production