Projects

You saw the video. I meant that crap!!! I swear I do.

That being said, I got some stuff I'll show you LOLLLOOLLLOOLL. 🤣🤣🤣 Yeah yeah yeah I talked a whole lot of smack about I don't have to prove myself to you LOL... I know. I know. 🤣

Ok let me show you a little bit of different stuff I have done. A nice variety from promo vids, to events, commercials (that aired on local cable -- BET and VH1), to media coverage, to impromptu music videos, to me just messing around. I have a little break down of each video below the clip. Ok cool.

Ramadan Donation

This is a short version of the hour plus video I produced. The idea was to shoot it in a documentary/reality style. This edit shows the power of an edit, how it "feels", while showcasing camera movement, angles, camera positioning and clip selection that all comes together to create that feel.

Non Profit Fundraiser

This is a fundraiser event for JKPPA that raised funds for the organization. My plan with this one was to just show what it was like to be there for those who could not attend and memories for those who did. The objective is to create a final product that the organization can present to promote itself and raise future funds.

Bob Marley Festival Live Stream

A short highlights promo of the all day live stream I was privileged to be to official streamer of for this event. Here you get to see the stream but also an example of how I edit a promo. There is sooooooo much more we could have done with this stream, but the organizers didn't have enough time. I am itching to bring those ideas to life. So... talk to me LOL

Not Guilty "Podcast"

This is a promo for a show I am producing with a local Philadelphia Defense Attorney called Not Guilty. Way more than a "podcast", this is a PRODUCTION -- but people are used to the word "podcast". Everything from the stream, to the graphics, overall design and concept -- that's me.

Music Video

This was a semi impromptu music video where we went to this location I always wanted to shoot something in, and we shot, I edited it in a way to make less look like more. A dash of effects and graphics along with cuts between takes done in a way to elevate the production are what you should pay attention to here.

Netflix Show...

... a fake one LOL The client was being interviewed for a local TV segment. I filmed it and then got the idea to edit it into a reality type show, a Netflix Series. It had that feel. So to help the client promote his appearance on his social media, this was my idea. He said it fooled even his closet friends 🤣.

Organization Event

Americans for Prosperity was opening a new Chapter and hired me to film the event. Several hours of activity was filmed and put together in a series of videos like this in addition to delivering individual speeches that the organization could use on their social media.

Media Coverage

This is me and my media company that was formed years back. I'm behind the camera and my reporter and I went out to cover this March. What you see here is how to edit a live event such as this into a "media package".

DTLR PSA

This is a concept scripted by me, shoot and edited. A local rapper, Showtime stars in the clip. The things to notice here would be the direction. Each shoot is staged and compiled together in the final edit in a way to make it "feel legit". Take a look and you'll understand what I mean.

Company Animation Promo

Logo design, edit, script and voice -- all me. This is for my streaming company, NowULive. Just a little promo using basic elements to create an animated feel without having to do full animation. The key is creativity. Use what you have and maximize it.

Just Messing Around

This is me just messing around. I was at an event filming and these guys are playing pool. Great chance to practice I thought. So I start filming and THEN this guy hit this shot. I just had to turn it into something, so I did. This is creativity and maximizing footage and making it waaaaaaaaaaay more than it really is 🤣.

Delfonics LIVE

I was invited to film the behind the scenes of the Delfonics as they were preparing for a fundraiser gig. What you should pay attention to here is movement and focus. What do we focus on and the timing of it and how you FRAME it. All in real time. You don't want your camera to be boring, it has to tell the story and set a feel. Peep it out, you'll see what I mean.

Restaurant ASMR

The client is Victoria's Kitchen and the idea was to do something different. I've watched this many times in real time and got the idea... hey, why not film this and show people what it is like to open a restaurant in the morning. It is all about the sounds, but notice the camera. The story being told by the camera movement and those sounds!! Also of course, the way the clips are selected a cut together as the final edit. Nothing just happens, it is ALL selected and done for effect. EVERY. SINGLE. CUT.

IMPROMPTU Music Video

I am visiting a friend and the neighbor asked me while I was walking in, "can you shoot music videos"? Yes I can, I said. I avoid them with everything I have, I said. But... what the heck I said LOL. So I grab the camera, we went to 3 different spots within 50 feet of where we were, and 15 minutes later -- DONE. Just a short make it up as we go production. I took his music track and replaced the audio and -- DONE.

Cooking Class

Victoria's Kitchen was hosting a cooking class and wanted to film it, so this is what happened -- or is it? LOL YES it did happen but it is all about the edit. What you choose to put into your cut and how. The end result is hopefully the audience felt what you wanted them to feel.

Meal Prep Business Promo

Victoria's Kitchen also does meal prep, so we put together a video showing a little of the process. You want to make sure you film it and edit it in a way that does not open your client up to unfair scrutiny. So it is important to pay attention to every detail, and NOT just hit record. Businesses have standards and you want to reflect those standards.

Conference Recording

This was a conference held in Harrisburg where dignitaries from African Countries came to meet and discuss a variety of topics related to farming.

Book Signing Event

This was filmed and edited in a promo style that would give the viewer a feel for what it was like to be there, while also serving as a direct call to action for the author to generate sales.

Next Level YouTube STream

THIS is where we get creative and take a basic stream and turn it into something else. This gives you a little taste of our streaming studio production ability.

Live Streamed Festival -- During COVID

The event was planned, but COVID had another plan. SO instead of cancelling the event, the Philly Caribbean Festival, a HUGE festival, decided to do it online. It was a last minute call, and I got that call. This is what we did on short notice. We brought in artists from around the world, live, and streamed it to the world!

Beauty Pageant Video

A Beauty Pageant Contestant needed to make a required community service video, so she got with me, I grabbed the camera and then grabbed the mouse and edited this. If I could do it again, and I am tempted even though it is years after, I would remix the music. BUT it came out pretty cool and ends on a dramatic crescendo, which is what we were going for!!

Documentary Demo Trailer

The New Black Man Movement is the brainchild of Attorney Berto Elmore. An idea he has had for years and was ready to bring to life. So one day I grabbed the camera and we did an impromptu recording, just to get an idea for how we would produce it. Didn't mic him up or do all the lights and stuff, BUT it came out so cool I ended up editing it. This is the end result!

Street Video Shoot -- TNBMM

The New Black Man Movement has been born and we went out to the courthouse with signs and I recorded the fellas making their presence known and produced it into this video. It is all directed of course. Hey NOTHING is just 100 percent authentic LOL. So "ok guys start walking" kind of a thing. Stand here and show the sign to cars. That kind of thing. So this we could say was produced, shot, directed and edited -- by me. (I made the signs too 🤣)

TNBMM Promo Video

This is a promo we shot out in the field to speak about The New Black Man Movement. Berto Elmore, the founder, wanted to do something outside. His hero is Malcolm X. So we went to the mural and filmed. I added a little something to it, merged it with some camera movement and color changes and... take a look.

The Showtime Show -- Client Promo

We have a show in the works with a local Philly rapper, Showtime Dom and part of the concept is to have promo breaks for those sponsors that promote the show. My idea was to include Showtime IN the promos with the clients and create something more than just a "commercial". This is the result.

Latin Band Promo

While recording the event for Americans for Prosperity, which you can see above, the band director asked me if I could make a promo. I said sure. I had filmed them at one point, so I figured I could use that. Sat down and added a little something to it, and this was the result. Another example of making more out of something than you actually have.

NowULive Promo

Here is another "animated" promo for NowULive. The script, the animation, the voice.... AND the terrible guitar playing is all me LOL.

Messing Around Edit

I was watching this live and the commentator said "allow me to reintroduce myself" and IMMEDIATEDLY I knew I had to do something with that. So just messing around, this is what I did. Just shows creativity, no big.

LIVE Remote Production -- Soccer

Someone was in DC, I am in Philly and they wanted to do a quick stream. So I had them send me their cellphone camera feed, some graphics and put it into the studio and we did a quick pretty much on the fly livestream, with instant replay!!

The Showtime Show - Demo Reel

This is the demo reel for the show I am producing for local Philly Rapper Showtime Dom. We went to various locations and just did what we are going to do -- whatever comes to mind. It is kinda like the Seinfield TV Show -- a show about, nothing 🤣.

Commercial - Aired on BET

This spot was done years back using a camcorder. A one camera shoot. I wrote a script and supplied it to the client. Once approved we gathered at the location and I directed some volunteers and what you see is the result. This one was more than just directing, shooting and editing -- it was also business consulting. The promo was my idea to try and drum up some business, but sadly they came too me late in the game... and they ended up closing. However this is one of my all time favorites and it aired in Philly and surrounding areas on BET and VH1.

Commercial - Aired on BET

This is another local spot I produced, utilizing the voice talents of a very talented music artist - "Zo". Zo provided the voice-over, I shot and edited, and directed the people. Most scenes are organic. Others you have to direct people a bit for the camera. This is another of my all time favorites.