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ANIMATION

Starting with my own script, I use a mix of my original graphics with some stock art and previously designed art and work in After Effects to generate light animation that is appealing and on brand.   

LONG  FORM 

The long form videos last between 3 and 7 minutes. These are videos used to educate, most often placed on websites but sometimes used on video monitors or shown at conferences. 

LONG FORM - EXPLAINERS & EDUCATIONAL
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International Trade Mission - Infographic
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International Trade Mission - Infographic

TOP DOG - Understanding Web Management
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TOP DOG - Understanding Web Management

Oasis VSS Registration Explainer Video
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Oasis VSS Registration Explainer Video

Roundabout Explainer
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Roundabout Explainer

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SPOTLIGHT ON

"The History Project"

The History Project is a weekly video and podcast documentary series I create for the Commerce YouTube Channel and Spotify.  It focuses on both the well-known and overlooked history of West Virginia.  Each video lasts 2 minutes, 20 seconds and requires research, a script, imagery acquired from archival sources, narration and After Effects editing, all of which I do weekly.  West Virginia PBS has picked it up to broadcast between programs.

Below are 28 of 88 videos created so far.

THE HISTORY PROJECT

THE HISTORY PROJECT
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Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson

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West Virginia's 55 County Names In 2 Minutes

West Virginia's 55 County Names In 2 Minutes

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Aracoma & Boling Baker

Aracoma & Boling Baker

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Collis P. Huntington

Collis P. Huntington

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“It’s Wheeling Steel” Radio Show

“It’s Wheeling Steel” Radio Show

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Maceo Pinkard

Maceo Pinkard

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Mother Jones - The West Virginia Mine Wars, Part 4

Mother Jones - The West Virginia Mine Wars, Part 4

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Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington

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Pearl S Buck

Pearl S Buck

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John Brown & The Raid on Harpers Ferry - The Civil War in West Virginia, Part 1

John Brown & The Raid on Harpers Ferry - The Civil War in West Virginia, Part 1

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Camden Park & The Trolley Parks

Camden Park & The Trolley Parks

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Herbert Morrison & The Hindenburg Disaster

Herbert Morrison & The Hindenburg Disaster

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Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore

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Diamond Teeth Mary

Diamond Teeth Mary

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Mary Lee Settle

Mary Lee Settle

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Eleanor Roosevelt & Arthurdale

Eleanor Roosevelt & Arthurdale

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West Virginia's Roamin’ Capital –West Virginia's State Capital, Part 1

West Virginia's Roamin’ Capital –West Virginia's State Capital, Part 1

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Cass Gilbert & The Design of the New Capitol – West Virginia's State Capital, Part 2

Cass Gilbert & The Design of the New Capitol – West Virginia's State Capital, Part 2

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Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce

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The Hatfield & McCoy Feud

The Hatfield & McCoy Feud

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The Marshall University Football Team Plane Crash

The Marshall University Football Team Plane Crash

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Eleanor Steber

Eleanor Steber

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The Oil Industry in West Virginia

The Oil Industry in West Virginia

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Virginia Fox

Virginia Fox

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Vandalia, The 14th Colony - The Invention of West Virginia, Part 2

Vandalia, The 14th Colony - The Invention of West Virginia, Part 2

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The Tragedy of William C. Marland

The Tragedy of William C. Marland

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The Chemical Industry in West Virginia

The Chemical Industry in West Virginia

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The Louis Marx & Company Toy Manufacturer

The Louis Marx & Company Toy Manufacturer

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MEDIUM  FORM 

Videos between 1 and 2 minutes used to promote or advertise a product, service or idea. Some are on landing pages and others are used in social media.

MEDIUM LENGTH - ADS & LANDING PAGE VIDEOS
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State Parks of the Month - Social Media Video

State Parks of the Month - Social Media Video

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Silver Bridge 50th Anniversary Observation

Silver Bridge 50th Anniversary Observation

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TopDog Legal Marketing - Website landing page video

TopDog Legal Marketing - Website landing page video

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Wildlife Management Area - Plum Orchard - Social Media Video

Wildlife Management Area - Plum Orchard - Social Media Video

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CENSUS HULU AD CLOCK - David Marcum

CENSUS HULU AD CLOCK - David Marcum

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Census Day - Video #3

Census Day - Video #3

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CENSUS HULU AD 3 WAYS - David Marcum

CENSUS HULU AD 3 WAYS - David Marcum

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TopDog Legal Marketing - Ad

TopDog Legal Marketing - Ad

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SHORT  FORM 

Videos between 15 and 30 seconds, these are videos used as intro or outro screens for branded videos and/or website landing pages.  All use previously conceived branding and design.

SHORT FORM - INTROS/OUTROS  &  INSERTS
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State Parks - Intro

State Parks - Intro

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West Virginia Division of Natural Resources - Intro

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources - Intro

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West Virginia Tourism - Video Intro

West Virginia Tourism - Video Intro

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The Legacy of the Land - Opening Animation

The Legacy of the Land - Opening Animation

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Greenside Venues - Intro - Example #2

Greenside Venues - Intro - Example #2

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Greenside Venues - Intro - Example #1

Greenside Venues - Intro - Example #1

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Small Business Development Centers - Intro

Small Business Development Centers - Intro

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Lower Thirds Video Samples

Lower Thirds Video Samples

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West Virginia Governor's Office

West Virginia Governor's Office

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West Virginia Development Office - Intro

West Virginia Development Office - Intro

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West Virginia Development Office - Outro

West Virginia Development Office - Outro

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Lower Thirds Video Samples

Lower Thirds Video Samples

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Intro - Example #1

Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Intro - Example #1

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Intro - Example #2

Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Intro - Example #2

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Gold Rush Fishing  - Teaser Animation for Social Media

Gold Rush Fishing - Teaser Animation for Social Media

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CHEAT YOUR LANDLORD IF YOU CAN AND MUST, BUT DO NOT TRY TO SHORTCHANGE THE MUSE.  IT CANNOT BE DONE.  YOU CAN'T FAKE QUALITY ANY MORE THAN YOU CAN FAKE A GOOD MEAL.
-William S. Burroughs