FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I do my best to keep up on changes in the industry, and frequently return to Larry Jordan or Lynda.com to master new techniques and software. The tools change incredibly quickly, but the basic art behind it stays relatively constant.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I was working at a summer camp, and wandered into an argument between the higher-ups and the film crew they'd hired. The camp thought they'd hired them to make a promotional movie; the crew thought they'd been hired to capture some footage and then leave with their paycheck. I volunteered to help put the video together, and fell in love with the process. By the next year, I'd learned enough that I felt ready to go into business for myself. It turned out there were still lessons to be learned, but nearly a decade later I've never stopped learning, improving, and telling stories.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
For the past few years, my most common work has been creating engaging television advertisements for events that have not yet occurred. I've carved myself a solid little niche creating engaging and interesting commercials despite a lack of photos or videos. Of course, I still work on plenty of commercials that do have video, but I'm often sought out for that kind of event promotion. Previously, my most common work was either cleaning up home movies and wedding footage, or creating long-form DVD advertisements for dance groups, specialized medical equipment, public health initiatives, and everything in-between.