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STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

This is my first Emmy Award winner! I wrote, produced, edited, and designed the music. It was shot on 16mm film by my cinematographer friend, Kevin Bassett, in my old house and we spent the entire night filming. I was originally forced to re-edit the spot due to its graphic nature before it could air on local tv. My sister-in-law, my niece, and my friend Allen Etter star.

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD

This is an Emmy Award winning public service announcement I wrote, shot, produced, and edited. It is executed in a single take with a Jib and a dolly (with the help of my good friends Ty Black and Derek Edgar). Fort Wayne, IN firefighters and police officers assisted in the production, which took about two and a half hours to shoot. The inspiration for this commercial was an actual car accident I witnessed in 1991.

WHY STURGIS? - (Feature Length Documentary)

This is the trailer for the feature-length documentary produced in 2005 by my friend Martin Schliessmann and I. We spent a total of 4 years researching, interviewing, and editing this critically-acclaimed program. It is the first official account of the history of Sturgis, South Dakota, and explains the origins of old west military--as well as the history of the world famous motorcycle rally hosted there each August!

BETWEEN THE STUDS (weekly TV show)

Developed by Granite Ridge Builders in Fort Wayne, IN, this Telly Award winning show was a weekly informational program featuring up-to-date information and demos of house design, construction, and decoration. I shot, edited, and co-produced all 86 episodes. Click on the picture to watch an episode at the Granite Ridge website.

FORT WAYNE KOMETS

This commercial was my concept from start to finish. I designed & built all the props and special effects. The Fort Wayne Memorial Coliseum was very generous in giving me access to everything including the Zamboni. In my opinion the Fort Wayne Komets have never had a better commercial before or since. I am extremely proud of this one! (My hand makes a cameo in the final shot) .

COREY COX MUSIC VIDEO

This is a music video I did the Steadicam and Jib work on for the Corey Cox band. It was shot entirely at the Rusty Spur in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was directed and edited by Justin Escue. This was one of the most enjoyable production experiences I've ever had--especially when the patrons of the bar helped me move equipment through the crowd to the other side of the room for reverse angles!

THE ALLERGY & ASTHMA CENTER

It amazes me sometimes that so much can be squeezed into 30 seconds. This spot was extremely challenging to shoot and edit--I really wanted to make the viewer an active participant by using the Steadicam as much as possible, and also just coming up with angles and ideas I hadn't tried before.

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE CENTER

This is a concept spot designed by a Fort Wayne ad agency. They had no idea anyone in this market could make such a classy commercial! It features the physical performances of several top local athletes and with the exception of 2 shots it was realized entirely in a studio against a black background. The effect is very graphic and quite stunning.

ADAMS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

This commercial is a testament as to how great lighting and a carefully planned moving camera can really draw the viewer in. Shot over the course of a single day my friend, Ty Black, and I visited multiple locations from early morning to sunset. I believe we captured the essence of Decatur, Indiana in autumn's full glory. I grew up there and I'm very proud of this piece.

CONCORD VILLAGE

Shooting this commercial was great fun. I got to light and stage it exactly the way I wanted. We had direct access to the entire facility. It was an exhaustive day but there's so much of what we shot ended up on screen that I'm always delighted to see how well it plays. I loved working with these actors!

NICHOLAS' HOUSE

This is a proof-of-concept commercial I shot and edited for Nicholas' House, which is an alternative care facility for working parents to bring their special needs children of any age. I spent a full day lighting warmly for the dolly and jib to sell the idea that this place is a home away from home.

GIG--LET'S GET DOWN!

Here are 2 of my favorite actors again! This commercial was such fun to shoot because once again I got to shoot and edit it exactly the way I wanted. The writer/producer, Al Crain, was brilliant to collaborate with on this. One of my favorite editing experiences on a commercial!

CHAPPEL'S CORAL GRILL

This Fort Wayne, IN restaurant not only has the best seafood in Indiana it is one of the most beautiful to dine in. While quarters were somewhat cramped for all the video gear, our crew of 3 were always on the move... and very well fed! This is one of the first commercials I extensively used a Jib and it really shows off the space.

EXPANETS OF INDIANA

This computer networking needed a concept ad and with careful planning my friend, Ty Black, and I pulled each shot off in one take. Timed over a span of ten minutes and shot with a slow shutter (later sped up for the final effect) all the extras literally paced back and forth for us to achieve the busy appearance of the daily grind.

DO IT BEST - PAINTIN' DAYS

To be able to create a regional spot for a nationally-recognized company like Do It Best is a real honor. I was given complete access to one of their newest stores for an entire day. Our crew of 3 and cast of about a dozen extras had plenty of space to work in. This spot is a wonderful mix of Steadicam & Jib shots.

PETER FRANKLIN JEWELERS

This delightful commercial was shot on one of the coldest December days in 2005. I didn't get to read the script until cameras were ready to roll so in my mind this commercial is a true testament to improvisational camera work. The actors were really engaged to each other (now married) so their willingness to brave the cold for all of my coverage really helped make this project fun. This was a refreshing departure from the usual holiday fare.

GENERAL CREDIT UNION

Shot in a single day with multiple actors and multiple locations around Fort Wayne, Indiana, this commercial was very complex. The combination of meticulous lighting and editing (as well as smooth dolly moves and Steadicam!) is why I got into video production in the first place.

GLASSLINK - image video

This is a demo I shot and edited for Glasslink, a wonderful custom glass store in Fort Wayne. Dazzling, colorful, and driven entirely by a customized piece of music. Enjoy!

DR. SCHEELE & ASSOCIATES

Dr. Robert Scheele is one of those rare medical professionals that embraces new technology and he welcomed our production with open arms. He scheduled all the patients who appear in the spot (and entire campaign) and was really patient about the multiple setups required to achieve this logistically complex commercial.

InTouch SALON SPA

This is a beautiful marriage of graphics and imagery! All camera movement was achieved with the Steadicam. All of the employees at the salon were great to work with. This piece is provocative and interesting. I knew from the moment I began shooting that this was going to be a fun commercial -- besides, who wouldn't want to work with beautiful women in a spa all day long?

RAYMOND JAMES

This commercial required a marathon shoot over the course of 2 days at multiple locations. The Steadicam was key to making all the shots work smoothly and for making every setup efficient. Gorgeous weather and a great cast of extras made this project a lot of fun. The jingle was produced in Fort Wayne by Sweetwater Sound.

AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG MUSEUM

I was granted permission to film anywhere I wanted to in this wonderful museum in Auburn, Indiana. I was assisted by 2 interns and we had wonderful extras as well. It's rare to see so much effort go into a local PSA--such projects are usually just slapped together by TV stations, but the client really wanted us to take our time and make a great spot.

GOODWILL

I loved the idea of a commercial that could generate so much positive energy about a Goodwill store! This one does just that and was shot almost entirely with a Jib. Real customers were recruited to play themselves on camera. It's the highest-energy spot a Goodwill store has ever had!

DEDRICK TOOL & DIE

I spent half a day at this wonderful tool and die shop in Bluffton, Indiana. I think it's a wonderful combination of moving camera, fast action, and good use of closeups. Victor Locke is the announcer.

WOMEN'S FINANCIAL ORGANIZATION PSA

This PSA became a pet project for me because I wanted to make an exciting and fresh PSA instead of 30 seconds of fonts and dull music. I decided early on to let the visuals and music speak for the entire piece and not have an announcer. My friend, Gale Jupiter, is the actress and we shot in multiple locations including a bank, a power station, outdoor cafe, and on Interstate 69.

WWII VICTORY MUSEUM

Following a simple shoot concept and terrific pre-produced audio track by my producer and friend Al Crain, I was given full access to this huge and amazing museum in Auburn, Indiana to promote their exclusive collection of World War II memorabilia. For me this was like being turned loose in a candy store--having access to all these amazing things and tremendous spaces with a moving camera.

THREE RIVERS LUXURY APARTMENTS

The original idea for this commercial was for the camera to enter the building and go to the apartment in one shot--no-can-do in 30 seconds. But we get to see an efficient layout of the building as well as a variety of apartment types in the process. The closing shot was filmed during the Three Rivers Festival fireworks, which is a nice touch.

14/69 Auto Wash

The opening shot of this commercial is made more powerful by using the camera jib. The client had never really experienced a commercial production like this one. We fed video into the DVD monitors of the SUV so that the actor could respond to actual images. This is the cleanest garage I've ever filmed in & the employees bent over backwards to accomodate us!

A R Port A Stor

I like how a different camera technique is employed for each portion of this commercial--handheld for the first, steadicam for the second, and jib for the third. Each technique fits the situation and portrays it perfectly. The actors were colleagues and they all did a great job!

League for the Blind & Disabled

This is a full-length video I recently created for The League for the Blind and Disabled in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 12 minutes

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