“Sucking at sumthin’ is the first step towards being sorta good at something.”

-Jake the Dog (Adventure Time)

RCC Indoor Percussion - Cinematography/Editor

a look into some style decisions and process of short-form videos/assets

Figure 1. RCC 2024 Intro (YouTube)

  • Made all in After Effects

  • Introduce comic-style assets/effects into intro

  • Make shorter to make less likely to skip

  • Inspired by “Spiderverse” movies and previous iterations of RCC intros

  • Highlight recent years of RCC as well as notable shows in rotoscoped characters

Figure 1. RCC 2024 Intro (YouTube)

Figure 2. RCC 2024 Promo Reel

Figure 2. RCC 2024 Promo Reel

  • Experiment with/introduce comic styling in Instagram Reel format

  • Transform part of RCC logo into speech bubble in the style of the rest of assets

  • Play with Lumetri settings to create a cohesive teal green

Figure 3. RCC 2023 Promo Reel 1

Figure 3. RCC 2023 Promo Reel 1

  • play with reel-format framings/timing

  • edit song with ai model to create instrumental

  • showcase 2022 season footage in interesting/cohesive fashion

  • redefine tone for new season

Figure 4. RCC 2023 Teaser Reel 1

Figure 4. RCC 2023 Teaser Reel 1

  • curate text/footage to song (Edited to fit timing)

  • create sense of wonder/interest with vague auditions shots

  • usage of logo for alpha key for video inserts

Figure 5. RCC 2023 teaser Reel 2

Figure 6. RCC 2023 auditions Reel

Figure 5. RCC 2023 Teaser Reel 2

  • Play with idea of slowed down/reverse footage for repeated style of video

  • create filmic colorgrade in lumetri

  • usage of viral sound (at the time) to dictate vibe

Figure 6. RCC 2023 Auditions Reel

  • framing dictated by double exposure technique per frame

  • each cut should look/move together to create an interesting moment (no dull/static frames)

Performing Arts

RCC 2023 “HOME”

Sidle Entertainment - Thunderbolts

Sidle Entertainment - Thunderbolts

Blue Devils 2023 “THE CUT-OUTS”

Sidle entertainment - LA Kings

Sidle entertainment - Vegas Pride Parade

  • RCC is a 6-time world championship ensemble and a program of the Blue Devils Performing Arts. Working alongside world-class musicians allows for some great insight into an activity that produces hundreds of musical talent into major industries such as film scoring, music production, etc. My job as a cinematographer brings about highlighting the rigorous 8 months of their national competitive season from start to finish.

  • The Blue Devils is the most decorated corps in the history of DCI, finishing in the top five for over 40 years and winning the DCI World Championship title more than any other performing group. BD360 is in charge of covering, promoting, and celebrating their national tour as the corps competes against other world-class talent across the United States.

  • Founded in 2007, Sidle Entertainment consists of a huge cast of world champion drummers from the Blue Devils, Santa Clarita Vanguard, Pulse Percussion, etc. and have played for some high-profile events with the LA Chargers, LA Kings, Sofi Stadium, Odesza, and 2Chains to list a few. As a member and media person, I help create the energy through drumming and capturing the events with my camera.

  • WGI Sport of the Arts is the world’s premier organization producing indoor color guard, percussion, and winds competitions, serving as the governing body for the indoor color guard, percussion, and winds activities. Southern California Percussion Alliance is an all volunteer nonprofit public benefit corporation organized under the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public purposes. Working with SCPA allowed me to help bring coverage of the indoor percussive groups in Southern California.

Blue Devils 2023 “THE CUT-OUTS”

Sidle entertainment - LA Kings

Sidle entertainment - Academy LA

RCC 2023 “HOME”

Sidle entertainment - team real racing

Sidle entertainment - team real racing

Eligy - “BADDEST B*TCH BOY”

Eligy - “Dr. Funk”

ISYS Solutions Inc. 20th Anniversary Video

One-man productions

Whether it’s sit-down interviews, music videos, or documentary filmmaking, there have been many projects where the production and post-production responsibilities fall upon just myself. Each production brings its own challenges and demands, which makes me aim to not only meet but exceed in expectations. Working with clientele as a one-man production allows me to talk with them about the project as a while and in great detail to help bring to life their vision.

AG Gas Interview Promo

RCC 2024 Dayton Documentary

RCC 2024 “HOME” spoken word

Drone Samples

Clients
1.Blue Devils Performing Arts(2023)

2.Sierra Vista Elementary School(2023)

3.Marching Vlogs(2020)

4.RCC Indoor Percussion(2020)

Shot on DJI Mavic 2 Pro

1.Blue Devils Performing Arts(2023)

2.Sierra Vista Elementary School(2023)

3.Marching Vlogs(2020)

4.RCC Indoor Percussion(2020)

Danny K’s Billiards & Sports Bar

Recent personal shoots