Video Work

I am a visual storyteller that specializes in brand communication. Without the jargon, that means I help customers understand who you are, why they should care, and motivate them to action. Working with the largest brands in the world I am familiar with the complexities that come with massive customer basis with diverse needs.  Working with smaller companies I understand that communication to a niche is a critical component of marketing success. In today’s world, customers respond to clear and honest messaging. Below are some of my favorite projects that exemplify that.

Raging Waves: Dreamer Campaign

Raging Waves is the largest water park in Illinois. It’s not owned by a corporation, but rather by Randy and Dawn Witt. In this campaign, we wanted to tell the story of how the dream to own a water park came to be and how the idea of being family-owned affects how the park operates. Below is the full film, we also created 60 and 30-second versions. I produced, shot, edited, colored, and created the graphics for this series.

Roles: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Color

The University of Chicago: Philosophy of Free Expression

The University of Chicago is world-renowned for its educational excellence and contributions to the fields of mathematics, science, economics, and business. These contributions stem from the underlying philosophy of free expression within the University. The team at UChicago Creative wanted to find the best to convey that message and tell that story. This was produced and shot by my talented colleagues, I edited, colored, and created the graphics for the project. This project won a Bronze Telly Award in 2020.

Roles: Editor, Color, Graphics

Jeep: Uphill Behind the Scenes

This project was a behind-the-scenes featurette of the Jeep Uphill commercial filmed for the winter X-Games. The idea behind this project was to seamlessly cut between the actual commercial and the BTS footage captured on set. We made several different cut-downs of this film that were posted on social media during the games. I edited, colored, and created the graphics for this piece.

Roles: Editor, Color, Graphics

Raging Waves: Family Fun Commercial

Raging Waves advertises all over the Chicagoland region using a variety of methods including print, radio, and television.  We worked together to create this 30-second commercial that aired across the Chicagoland area all summer. This was the most successful season Raging Waves had until then. I produced, shot, edited, colored, and created the graphics for this spot.

Roles: Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Graphics, Color

The University of Chicago: Parker Solar Probe

This piece was focused on Professor Eugene Parker. His contributions to the field of solar physics were so profound that NASA named its Parker Solar Probe mission after him. I edited and created the graphics for this project when I worked at The University of Chicago, it was produced and shot by my colleagues. I edited, colored, and created the graphics for this project.

Roles: Editor, Color, Graphics

Safeway Fresh Tips: Festive Fall Chips

This project was created for DDB Chicago on behalf of their Safeway client. The goal of this campaign was to make quick fun snacks and meals using ingredients you can find at your local supermarket. This was a weekly series that was posted on Safeway’s social media. I shot, edited, and colored this series.

Roles: Cinematographer, Editor, Color.