Framing Dallas: Lighting Up City Hall Stories

For the Dallas City Hall interviews, I set up each shot with the interviewees facing away from Downtown Dallas to emphasize the connection to the city. I lit the subjects using an Amaran 300c light, aided by two smaller GVM lights, to balance the bright background and ensure proper exposure. The interviews were filmed with a Sony FX9 camera, paired with a Sennheiser lavalier microphone for clear audio. During the project, I realized the need for an additional Amaran 300c light to handle the strong backlighting effectively and learned the importance of scheduling shoots earlier to capture the sun at a lower angle, avoiding excessive sky blowout

Building Bridges: Transforming Professional Interviews at Vilore, San Antonio
In the heart of San Antonio, Texas, Vilore, the largest Mexican food distributor in the U.S., embarked on a journey to enhance its interview process with the dual goal of identifying top talent and fostering connections with future clients and partners. The company, driven by a cultural commitment to authenticity and passion, engaged employees and clients in extensive interviews to understand the essence of the Vilore experience. Leveraging insights from these discussions, Vilore tailored its interviews to assess not only technical skills but also candidates’ alignment with company values and relationship-building capabilities. By incorporating success stories into the process, Vilore not only identified strong candidates but also showcased its vibrant culture, laying the foundation for meaningful collaborations in the food distribution industry.

Embark on a journey through my logo animation portfolio from 2018 to 2023, encapsulating the evolution of styles and the collaborative spirit that defines this creative odyssey.
In this condensed exploration, my logo animation portfolio stands as a testament to dynamic growth, collaborative innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Each animation narrates a tale of evolving styles, collaborative spirit, and personal growth, shaping a future where creativity continues to thrive.

Tracking Transformation:
Elevating Construction and Roofing Videos with Dynamic Visuals and Creative Expression in After Effects

Creating compelling construction and roofing videos for clients involves a strategic approach. Start by understanding client goals and gathering high-quality footage of projects. Organize your files, plan the video structure through storyboarding, and employ various editing techniques such as transitions and overlays. Highlight key elements like skilled workers and safety measures, utilizing graphics and text for additional information. Choose suitable background music, consider voiceover narration, and apply color correction for a consistent look. Seek client feedback, make necessary adjustments, and deliver the final video in the desired format. This comprehensive process ensures the creation of engaging videos that effectively showcase construction and roofing projects while aligning with client objectives.

What Did I Learn from these projects:

Embarking on my professional journey, mastering tracking skills posed an early challenge with a steep learning curve. Despite having a basic understanding, real-world applications demanded a more nuanced approach. The turning point came through hands-on experiences in projects requiring tracking elements, where I navigated challenges, learned to adjust for lighting changes, and dealt with complex backgrounds. Valuable lessons emerged from mistakes, be it refining tracking paths or handling occlusions. I tapped into various resources, from online tutorials to industry forums, to enrich my understanding and foster creativity in exploring advanced features like 3D tracking.
Adopting a mindset of continuous improvement, I stayed abreast of software advancements, refining my skills and strategically integrating tracking into projects. This involved a keen understanding of when and where to use tracking for maximum impact, whether for visual effects, motion graphics, or seamless scene transitions. Achieving efficiency became a priority, leading to improved accuracy and an optimized workflow, particularly in software like After Effects. This transformative journey went beyond mastering a technical skill; it evolved into a tool for creative expression, contributing significantly to my overall growth in the field, with After Effects playing a pivotal role in adding a dynamic and polished dimension to my work.