SHIPPING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The "Flip Steps" project really got me thinking about using practical elements in creative ways. I wanted to apply what I learned on "Flip Steps" to a motion graphics-based piece. The idea was to use holiday decor as the basis for the overall aesthetic.

The goal of the piece was to provide some simple tips to assist people with their holiday shipping and let them know about important shipping deadlines. I wanted to weave warmth, a sense of whimsy, and a touch of quirkiness throughout the piece.

This is an example of a project where the critical planning I executed on past projects was even more important because the budget was very limited.

MARK OF THE EAGLE

As I look back on "Mark of the Eagle", I still don't know how or why they let me do it. At the time, YouTube was still very new and I saw an opportunity to develop a web series that would highlight the USPS brand in a unique way. I pitched a project that infused my love of sci-fi action movies with the need to highlight new products and services.

To my surprise, they gave me the green light! Thus began the crafting of this epic office adventure. I was ready to cram as much production value that the budget and my abilities would allow for at the time.

Many of the effects were practical. We devised many creative mechanisms to launch printer paper, puppeteer inanimate objects, and make water coolers bubble. This project really became a labor of love that built confidence in my directing and producing ability that started me down my current path.

WINNER:  2009 CINE Master Series Award - New Media