Video
I create grounded, conversational videos that make complex ideas feel approachable. Whether I'm producing instructional content, interviews, or short documentaries, I always focus on structure and tone. I've worked with academic institutions, independent artists, and mission-driven organizations to turn raw footage into something people want to watch.
I specialize in working with non-actors and subject matter experts, helping them feel comfortable, sound natural, and stay true to their message. My approach is quiet and meticulous: I set things up carefully, stay out of the way, and shape the edit to let the story speak. My goal is to create authentic work that earns attention and sticks with people.
Instructional Media
FEATURED PROJECT
Exploring Piano Literature: The Piano Sonata
This comprehensive 3-course series on Coursera features 60+ video lectures enriched with musical performances and analysis. Designed with pianist and scholar Matthew Bengtson, the courses explore the evolution of the piano sonata, offering historical context, musicological insights, and interpretive guidance. The series has drawn positive feedback from students worldwide, serving as a valuable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the genre.
As the sole media producer, I handled the entire production pipeline, from multi-camera cinematography to the final edit. Over 14 intensive days of filming, I managed a setup including three cameras and five channels of audio to capture academic lectures and intricate piano performances with clarity and precision. I recorded countless repertoire excerpts, working closely with the professor to ensure the content was engaging and polished. This project represents not only the scale of my technical expertise but also my dedication to creating impactful educational media.
Watch selected videos from Exploring Piano Literature:
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Interviews
FEATURED PROJECT
Teach-Out: The Arts & Technology
This interview-driven series examines how emerging technologies are transforming creative practice. Produced as part of the University of Michigan's Teach-Out initiative, the project brought global learners into timely, accessible dialogue about the evolving relationship between creativity and technological innovation. I led the production process from start to finish: shaping visual concepts, directing interviews with experts, and managing all aspects of filming and editing.
Originally launched as a 30-day Instagram campaign using short interview excerpts to drive engagement, the Teach-Out was later adapted for FutureLearn as a curated online learning experience. While the FutureLearn version is no longer available, the full-length interviews now live on Michigan Online, providing a rich and unabridged exploration of the intersection between arts and technology. The videos below are streamlined edits created for the FutureLearn offering.
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Explainers & Overviews
FEATURED PROJECT
Hyperion Coffee Co. Brewer Reviews
Hyperion Coffee Co., an Ypsilanti-based roaster with a reputation for quality and sustainability, began stocking two new home brewers in their cafés in late 2024: the Simply Good Coffee Brewer and the Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker. Both machines are well-regarded in the home brewing space, and Hyperion sought to introduce them to customers through approachable, informative content rooted in their baristas' expertise.
To support the rollout, I was commissioned to produce a pair of product overview videos. Working from Hyperion's scripts, I managed all key aspects of production (including cinematography, sound recording, editing, and motion graphics), with music tracks provided by the client. Each video features baristas demonstrating the brewers and sharing firsthand insights, balancing technical clarity with a welcoming, conversational tone. The videos serve as both sales tools and educational resources, offering customers useful guidance while reinforcing Hyperion's identity as a community-focused coffee shop.
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Social Media Videos
FEATURED PROJECT
John Beilein on Coaching & Leadership
Former University of Michigan men’s basketball coach John Beilein is known not just for his NCAA Tournament Championship runs, but also for his reputation as a principled leader and teacher. In 2020, he joined the Marsal Family School of Education to teach a course titled Coaching as Leading and Leading as Coaching. The course helped lay the groundwork for a Coaching & Leadership minor designed to help students develop leadership skills through a coaching lens.
To promote the minor, I collaborated with Beilein and two in-house producers to create a pair of engaging social media videos for LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Each video highlights Beilein’s perspective on the parallels between coaching, teaching, and leadership, and invites students to consider how these skills can amplify their academic and professional lives. I handled filming and editing, shaping the tone and pacing for a mobile-first audience.
Watch John Beilein's videos about coaching and leadership:
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Live Music Videos
FEATURED PROJECT
Keeper of the Peace - "Stranger" (Live in Studio)
For the live music video for "Stranger," I worked with singer-songwriter Jonathan Edwards, audio/visual engineer Rishi Daftuar, and fellow cinematographer Jameson Eisele to create a visually rich portrait of a solo artist performing as a full ensemble. Filmed in the Digital Media Commons Audio Studio (Duderstadt Center, Ann Arbor, MI), the concept centered on Edwards performing each instrument live and appearing onscreen as six versions of himself, playing together in the same room.
Lacking the camera's native remote, our production team built a custom LED trigger system to ensure perfectly consistent framing across takes. This DIY solution kept wide-angle cameras locked in place, enabling precise compositing later on. In post-production, I handled visual compositing in Adobe After Effects, carefully blending six performances into a seamless whole. I also performed color correction and grading in DaVinci Resolve and consulted on the edit in Final Cut Pro, where we managed 10 multi-camera clips simultaneously. The result is a polished, immersive portrayal of Edwards' performance.
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Mini-Documentary
FEATURED PROJECT
The Making of Serendipity
Serendipity was a live concert produced in 2012 by Patrick Colin Wakefield. Featuring two rock bands, the event made use of cutting-edge production facilities at his university, where Wakefield gained hands-on experience with professional broadcast tools and workflows. The concert took place in a video studio equipped with professional lighting, cameras, a front-of-house mixing console, and a full control room. Wakefield directed the show as a multicamera shoot with high-quality, multitracked audio, later editing the footage into a long-form concert video.
I produced a behind-the-scenes mini-documentary chronicling the entire production. Through interviews with Wakefield, audio engineers, visual artists, and performers, the piece highlights the technical problem-solving and collaborative energy behind the show. At a time when student concerts rarely featured synchronized visuals or broadcast-level production, Serendipity stood out. This video highlights the creative efforts and hands-on learning that made it possible.
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Podcast & Dialogue Editing
FEATURED PROJECT
In My Shoes
In My Shoes is a 7-episode limited podcast series exploring shared experiences and diverse perspectives within the University of Michigan community, with a particular focus on code-switching. Through conversations with students, faculty, staff, and alumni from varied backgrounds, the series encourages cross-disciplinary thinking and sparks dialogue about identity, belonging, and the social dynamics of shifting between cultural, academic, or professional roles.
Developed and produced by a team of U-M students under faculty mentorship, the series aims to foster connection and break down silos between campus units. I worked closely with the team, managing audio setups to ensure high-quality recordings. I edited each episode to improve clarity, flow, and pacing, delivering polished mixes that preserved the authenticity of each voice. I also advised on story structure and recording techniques, helping shape the direction of the series from both a technical and editorial perspective.
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Community Organizing for Social Justice - Common Language and Definitions
roles: cinematography, editing, motion graphics