The Outside Groove book trailer

Author Erik Esckilsen: Cinematographer / Editor Vermont author Erik Esckilsen hired me in 2012 to shoot and edit his first book trailer. He was eager to have a video book trailer coincide with the availability of the online version of The Outside Groove, a novel for young adults.  The car racing theme required some significant …

Norwich University Graduate Program testimonials

Norwich University: Director / Cinematographer / Editor Norwich University had invited me to record and edit some testimonials for their 2010 – 2014 Graduate Program residency.  Due to their need to revamp their website, not all are still available on their website, except this and a few other examples. All told, we shot, edited and …

Jvillage Network interviews

Company Commercial: Cinematographer / Editor I have just completed a “company bio” for Jvillage Network in which a few of the key players talk about the challenges facing Jewish organizations as they try to engage their member base.  Founder Yoram Samets, Jena Strong, and Mark Yaschik each give a unique perspective on what Jewish organizations …

How – To CMS Training Videos

I continue to produce these short How-To Training videos for the  Jvillage Network CMS (content management system), a web / membership engagement company that helps Jewish organizations. I used a screen – capture / voice-over tool called Camtasia and have been pleased with the results.

Interview with Charlie Nardozzi

In December 2011, I interviewed Charlie Nardozzi about his national appearances as a gardening educator. His varied approach to his talks inspired me to re-think what’s possible in my own yard. I shot this with my Sony Z5U HDV and a set of Lowell Tota lights in my own kitchen.  Additional speaker footage was provided …

Green Mountain Opera Festival – Lucia di Lammermoor

Excerpts from the June 20th, 2010 performance. Credits below. When it comes to opera appreciation, I’m among the under-educated. However, the performance of Lucia di Lammermoor put on by the 2010 Green Mountain Opera Festival at the Barre Opera House on June 20th impressed me. While I may not understand the language of opera (Italian …

Vermont 350 Dance Party

I was fortunate to be asked by Kathryn Blume to document the Vermont 350 Dance Party at Higher Ground last Saturday night. As some of you may have heard, October 24th was the first International Day of Climate Action, organized by the good ol’ earth savin’ souls at 350.org.  The event was simulcast on statewide …