Spots
My broadcast work has allowed me to explore my diverse range of cinematographic and directorial styles. It’s here that I become a creative partner, crafting the best visuals and story – with my ultimate goal of dramatically raising the bar on the client’s objectives.
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I pushed for a darker/contrasty lighting scheme and leveraged this look to create a "hot seat" for the performance of one rather nervous angler.
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WINNER: GOLD ADDY AWARD
I wanted to keep the parlor hip, without becoming sketchy and tell a relatable story showcasing the product's main feature, The Move Bar.
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This spot allowed for a sweet cast of traditional roles, including an awkward gawker with a little misplaced complement tossed in... Great cast. Low budget.
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Designed to showcase kids as heroes. Shot with a Phantom Flex 4K @ 500fps. Lower budget.
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With 15 seconds to tell a story, I kept the set clean and simple – you can almost smell the chard remains of this poor bird. All scenes were to mimic the Best Buy holiday campaign and to keep the visual attention on point.
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Co-branded spot between Garmin and Samsung. Shot in Atlanta. Low budget.
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I shot every scene with the same lens, at the same distance and height. I wanted the perspective and size relationships to have formal symmetry, allowing individual performances to carry a visual stream of consciousness. Shot in Toronto, Canada.
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WINNER: GOLD ADDY AWARD
This is one of a series of 15 second pre-rolls to drive traffic to a new YouTube channel. Small scrappy crew/budget.
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WINNER: GOLD ADDY AWARD
This is one of a series of 15 second pre-rolls to drive traffic to a new YouTube channel. Small scrappy crew/budget.
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Two 15's back to back. Studio shoot with some notorious pups. Low budget.
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I kept the visuals dark and edit slowed to connect the pre-dawn ritual of a hunter.
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I went for a smooth, cinematic feel to all the camera movement, lighting and performances. Lower Budget.
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Shot in Oregon. Small crew. Lower budget.
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To provide a stronger sense of market dominance, I used anamorphic lensing - which offered an elegant look to the visuals, while also nudging the higher-end feel of the brand.
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This co-branded spot with Avis demonstrates how enjoyable a car navigation device can be... maybe too enjoyable? Lower budget.
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I was tasked to create a spot for a new smartphone that felt unrehearsed and spontaneous. I created visuals and scenes that connected daily activity to a uniquely featured smartphone. Shot in multiple locations in Toronto, Canada.
