Ancient History
Do you even remember Sony Porta-Packs? They were bulky 1/2” reel-to-reel decks with thick umbilical cords running to a black and white camera. I first played with one as a sophomore in Theatre at RPI (now known as Virginia Commonwealth University). A few years later (October, 1972) I became video training director for Heilig-Meyers Furniture Company. After several hundred training and informational videos, it was on to Richmond Public Schools, where I honed my skills for young audiences.
NEVER SAY “FREE”
Since 1988, I’ve been out here on my own, selling my creative talents. (I never say free-lance. I try to avoid that word “free"). Having worked with all of the major production companies in the area, I feel comfortable with the strengths of each. I even allow clients to pay their bills directly, avoiding that expensive markup.
THE POOP ON POOP
Gossip Monger
I’m staying busy with long-form videos (marketing, recruitment, informational), as well as commercials. However, why not take advantage of my reputation as one of the production community’s most voracious gossips? Hence, this website! Every piece of news is tried and tested. It usually includes a link to the company or person who gave it to me.
Now What?
Instead of turning this site into sludge of animation and slow-loading stuff, I opted for snappy and to-the-point data. If you want to see more of my work, contact me below or call. I’ll be glad to get in touch and send you a complete demo (snail mail, of course).
The Basic Resume
Writer/Producer/Director (1988 to present)
Self-employed writing and/or producing commercials, PSAs and creative videos in training, marketing and education. My client list includes most of Richmond’s major corporations, plus a slew of government agencies and other organizations.
Media Specialist RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS (1979 to 1988)
Wrote, directed and produced location and studio productions for the system’s closed-circuit television network. These included educational and public relations programs, news shows, public service announcements for radio and TV, as well as single and multi-projector slide presentations.
Video Training Dir. HEILIG-MEYERS FURNITURE (1972-1979)
Responsible for producing and distributing training and communication tapes to chain of 70 retail stores. (Average two 10-minute programs per week for a total of over 440 tapes.)
Entertainment Reviewer STYLE WEEKLY (1982 to 1992)
Wrote “brief” cinema and theater reviews for weekly publication. For those who remember, check out the reviews page.
Writer IN MOTION MAGAZINE (1989 to 1991)
Wrote features for production magazine.
Entertainment Reviewer WTVR-TV (1974 to 1990)
Wrote and presented on-camera reviews, features and interviews on theatre and cinema in the Richmond area, aired three times weekly on the news. For those who remember The Man in the Dark, check out the reviews page.