Commercials

In doing commercials I generate a feature length commercial, and then create iterations for social media production, usually in the form of reels that reflects some of the work based on the commercial, but presents it differently.

Feature Length

Social Media Reel

Hype Videos -
Varied Lengths

Hype and promotional videos are essential for every business. The challenge with many is how long is too long. I’ve found great success in building a full-length video and creating iterations of 1 minute, 30 seconds, and 15 seconds. These are great on social media, especially when a few short versions are generated.

Special Event - On Location

I do extensive videography on location. That means I bring my gear based on the project to shoot accordingly. I’ve traveled around the world for these kinds of clients. My favorite was attending a political gathering in Norway where former Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann was speaking about the unique origin of her family to lead her into politics. This was a complex project videoing in very challenging environments during the Norwegian winter.

Mood Video Talking Head

A traditional talking head video is nice, but sometimes additional elements can add a sense of design, purpose, and professionalism. This talking head video has a projector-style motif as the student recalls aspects of his experience. The additional sound effects convince the reader that the b-roll video is more than just filler. The sound effects remind the viewer of an older time, and thus the nostalgia of the subject’s memories is shared with the viewer.

Podcast Hype Video

A challenging dynamic in podcasting and other video and audio production areas is taking a central idea and distilling it into an inspiring presentation. Hype videos can mix audio, video, and text to elevate a message to another level. This segment highlights something recorded in a podcast. We overlapped the comments from a podcast recording with a promotional video b-roll and then added in-motion text to elevate the full display.

LiveStream Production

I have generated numerous solutions for livestream production, including pre-recording, livestream switching, and livestream management. I have stepped into working with relatively high profile persons to work inside their schedule to make the livestream experience seamless.

Podcast Videography

At the Colson Center, I worked in engaging podcast videography. As podcasts continue to grow, it is growing more clear that video is a viable enhancement to podcasts. Through developed practices, I can generate captivating thumbnails and edit the video to enhance the brand and messages communicated throughout a relatively static podcast recording.