“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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.