About

Skills

25 Years of Film and Video Production Experience
22 Years of Live Event Production Experience
Marketing, Lead Generation, and Brand Development
Listening and Understanding What People Mean (not just what they say)
Guitar
German
Frisbee
Parallel Parking

Day to Day

Producing Events
Producing Videos
Script Writing
Marketing Our Awesome Products and Services (how many would you like?)
Starting Fights
Keeping the Peace
Getting @#%& Done!

Off the Clock

Spending time with my family is always at the top of my list.

Background

Born in San Antonio, Texas
Lived in Germany and England as a kid
Grew up from age 7 to 17 in Houston
Lived in Austin since 1987
Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television-Film from The University of Texas at Austin
YMCA
KXAN TV
Media Event Concepts
Vignette
NION Interactive Solutions
The Summit Group
Big Dog Productions

Fun Fact

Eating apples makes me sweat.
I can throw a grape 30' in the air and catch it in my mouth.
Have had the good fortune to meet some famous people including:
Fred Rogers
William Shatner
George W. Bush
Tyne Daly
Scott Adams
Henry Rollins
Ian McKay
Evan Dando
Caroll Spinney
Jim Lehrer
Walter Cronkite
Kevin Clash
Mack Brown
Lance Armstrong
Hakeem Olajuwon
And others that I'm sure I've forgotten...

Blog

Tricks for Taking GoPro Photos Like a Pro

Tricks for Taking GoPro Photos Like a Pro

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Tricks for Taking GoPro Photos Like a Pro In recent years, the GoPro camera has become an absolute must-have and one of the best action …
4 Reasons to Live Stream Events

4 Reasons to Live Stream Events

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4 Reasons to Live Stream Events When planning for your next event conference, you have made sure to cover every detail to give attendees a …
Pricing Quality Video Production

Pricing Quality Video Production

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Pricing Quality Video Production In our years of video production, we have often been asked how to price something as subjective and somewhat intangible as …
Make a Move with Traction Using Product Launch Video

Make a Move with Traction Using Product Launch Video

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Make a Move with Traction Using Product Launch Video Crafting a new and life-changing product is an enormous achievement. You have been working your fingers …
The Anatomy of an Austin Videographer

The Anatomy of an Austin Videographer

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The Anatomy of an Austin Videographer The professional Austin videographer is a unique individual, who uses a rare combination of technical and artistic skills to …
Stand Out at the Trade Show with your Product Video

Stand Out at the Trade Show with your Product Video

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Stand Out at the Trade Show with your Product Video Trade shows are a B2b marketer’s dream. Potential customers all gather in one place and …
How to Choose the Best Video Production Company

How to Choose the Best Video Production Company

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How to Choose the Best Video Production Company ‘Live local’ is for more than just coffee shops; It is about productivity, performance and peace of …
5 Creative Ways to Repurpose Event Photos

5 Creative Ways to Repurpose Event Photos

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5 Creative Ways to Repurpose Event Photos Holding a corporate event and hiring professional photographers to capture it can be a big financial investment. However, …
Reflections on Mirrorless Cameras

Reflections on Mirrorless Cameras

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Reflections on Mirrorless Cameras Sparksight is built on creativity. We live it every day with our photography, live streaming, animation, and video production and the …
How To Make a Searchable Video: 5 Key Factors

How To Make a Searchable Video: 5 Key Factors

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How To Make a Searchable Video: 5 Key Factors When a savvy marketer invests in high-quality video content for their campaigns, they will obviously want …
The Best Photography Shots to Get at Your Next Event

The Best Photography Shots to Get at Your Next Event

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The Best Photography Shots to Get at Your Next Event Events are an exciting time for any savvy marketer. They represent an opportunity to bring …
Why Austin Should Host Amazon HQ2

Why Austin Should Host Amazon HQ2

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Why Austin Should Host Amazon HQ2 In our previous blog post, we highlighted the reasons why Amazon HQ2 should not host its new headquarters in …
Why Amazon HQ2 Shouldn’t Call Austin Home

Why Amazon HQ2 Shouldn’t Call Austin Home

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Why Amazon HQ2 Shouldn’t Call Austin Home Since September 2017, Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, has been searching for the perfect North American city …
Why You Aren’t a Famous YouTuber… Yet

Why You Aren’t a Famous YouTuber… Yet

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Why You Aren’t a Famous YouTuber… Yet Among social media platforms, YouTube is relatively unique. That is, it’s set up much like the other Google-owned …
How 5 Hours of Pre-Production Can Save 5 Hours Post

How 5 Hours of Pre-Production Can Save 5 Hours Post

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How 5 Hours of Pre-Production Can Save 5 Hours Post “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” said Benjamin Franklin. “If you don’t …
The Sparksight Guide to Video Acronyms

The Sparksight Guide to Video Acronyms

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To many marketing professionals, video production can be a confusing field. Videographers spend many years fully immersed in their field, one that is full of …
Shot List: How They Drastically Improve Your Photo Shoots

Shot List: How They Drastically Improve Your Photo Shoots

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Shot List: How They Drastically Improve Your Photo Shoots Creating a shot list for a photo shoot is one preventative measure to alleviate the pressures …
Writing a Corporate Video Script That Sells

Writing a Corporate Video Script That Sells

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Vision? Check. Strategy? Check. Content? Check again. The corporate video script is designed to increase sales, fanfare and, of course, fun. How a company goes …
Public Speaking With Confidence

Public Speaking With Confidence

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Public Speaking With Confidence Let me start this blog by saying I am not and do not pretend to be an expert at public speaking. …
5 Keys to an Awesome Animated Demo Reel

5 Keys to an Awesome Animated Demo Reel

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5 Keys to an Awesome Animated Demo Reel As a videographer, you know that your demo reel is the best way to show off your …
How to Get the Most out of Your Photo Shoot

How to Get the Most out of Your Photo Shoot

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How to Get the Most out of Your Photo Shoot Photo shoots can be an exciting occasion. Whether you’re doing a head shot for your …
Harnessing Nostalgia in Your Video Marketing

Harnessing Nostalgia in Your Video Marketing

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Harnessing Nostalgia in Your Video Marketing One of the most notable trends in video marketing today is the use of nostalgia to win over the …
How to Leverage Your Video Viewership Data

How to Leverage Your Video Viewership Data

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How to Leverage Your Video Viewership Data Modern marketers seem to have come to appreciate that data is powerful. Knowing as much about your target …
Best Gear for Shooting Videos and Photos in Europe

Best Gear for Shooting Videos and Photos in Europe

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Best Gear for Shooting Videos and Photos in Europe This summer, my family and I had the opportunity to visit family that we have in …
The Finalists: Best Video Ad Campaign of All Time

The Finalists: Best Video Ad Campaign of All Time

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A truly great video ad campaign can be defined by a few common factors. Some change the culture of advertising or pop culture. They create …
A Beginner’s Guide to Product Photography Lighting

A Beginner’s Guide to Product Photography Lighting

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Product photography can be more technical than other types, and good lighting is key to make items look their best. A website with crisp, clean …
Top 5 Documentaries on Design

Top 5 Documentaries on Design

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Top 5 Documentaries on Design If you’re looking to exercise your brain and expand your mind, but also crave the comfort of your PJs and …
6 Keys To Small Business Success

6 Keys To Small Business Success

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Step by Step Guide to Small Business Success It’s not easy to find success as a small business. Any successful startup executive will tell you …
4 Reasons to Publish Silent Video to Social Media

4 Reasons to Publish Silent Video to Social Media

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According to recent trends, silence is golden and sound isn’t necessary to convey a powerful message. Recent reports have found that 85 percent of Facebook …
5 Payoffs of Live Streaming Corporate Events

5 Payoffs of Live Streaming Corporate Events

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Because of cost and venue capacity restrictions, a well-produced event can only have so many in-person attendees. Live streaming corporate events has many benefits not only …
VR 101: What is it and Why is it Important?

VR 101: What is it and Why is it Important?

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Attention marketers, we’re here to help! In today’s ever-changing digital environment, marketers and advertisers are hard pressed to stay on top of the “latest trends.” …
Hiring Students From the Top of the Class

Hiring Students From the Top of the Class

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Hiring Students From the Top of the Class Many good startup companies rely on the powerful combination of experienced wisdom and youthful energy from their …
7 Video Trends to Watch for in 2017

7 Video Trends to Watch for in 2017

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2017 Video Trends:  3 – 2 – 1   ACTION! We all know that 2016 was a huge year for video technology and video marketing making upcoming …
How to Tell It’s Time to Update Your Marketing Content

How to Tell It’s Time to Update Your Marketing Content

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For even the savviest of digital marketers, it can be difficult to identify when your marketing content has passed its expiration date. This effect is …
How to Prepare for a Portrait Shoot

How to Prepare for a Portrait Shoot

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Photography is the art of producing meaningful images one snapshot at a time. With considerable amounts of labor necessary for producing a successful portrait shoot, …
5 Drone Shots to Use in Your Next Video

5 Drone Shots to Use in Your Next Video

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The emergence of drone footage in ad campaigns, commercials, and films has revolutionized the way videos are produced and viewed. Using drone shots in photography and …
6 Benefits of Using Live Video Campaigns

6 Benefits of Using Live Video Campaigns

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Raw, relatable and magnetic, live video delivers content like never before. Consumers are charmed with the organic feeling inspired by the unfiltered nature of a …
5 Tips to Improve the Quality of Your Photography Campaign

5 Tips to Improve the Quality of Your Photography Campaign

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Photography campaigns are highly effective in delivering compelling content to an audience. A well-orchestrated campaign conveys a specific objective with the distinct goal of creating awareness …
How One Company Invested in Vendors to Deliver Better Marketing

How One Company Invested in Vendors to Deliver Better Marketing

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Earlier this year I received an unusual invitation. A technology company called Pivot3 invited me to meet with them and a selected group of their vendors …
What to Know Before Working with a Video Production House

What to Know Before Working with a Video Production House

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There are three types of videos that you really should have on your company’s website in order to effectively market your brand: Explainer Video, Testimonial Video, …
How Uniform Company Headshots Boost Online Presence

How Uniform Company Headshots Boost Online Presence

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How do you rise above the vast sea of company websites and establish your brand as a strong online presence? You do so by introducing creative …
Choosing a Creative Agency to Meet All of Your Needs

Choosing a Creative Agency to Meet All of Your Needs

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You can have your content good, fast, or cheap, but you can only pick two. Most people have heard the phrase before – The Project Management …
Video for Events: A Conference Video Success Story

Video for Events: A Conference Video Success Story

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Here at Sparksight, we shoot a variety of videos for events. From conference openers and highlight reels, to product launch videos, sponsor loop videos, and much …
5 Signs Your Company Meetings Should be Virtual

5 Signs Your Company Meetings Should be Virtual

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The purpose of holding internal company meetings is to keep teams or employees engaged, motivated, on track, and most of all, productive. At least once …
The Camera Showdown: A DSLR, GoPro, and Smartphone Comparison

The Camera Showdown: A DSLR, GoPro, and Smartphone Comparison

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The Camera Showdown: A DSLR, GoPro, and Smartphone Comparison The options for shooting stills or video have increased tremendously over the last few years. Back …
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Creative Agency

5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Creative Agency

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Creative Agency Success-O-Meter I’m biased. Having spent about 2/3 of my career on the creative agency side, I tend to look at the business world …
How to Find Video Production Balance

How to Find Video Production Balance

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I’m a Libra. I can’t think of a better zodiac sign for me because I enjoy balancing sports like mountain biking and snowboarding. I enjoy …
How to: Effectively Manage and Distribute Video Content

How to: Effectively Manage and Distribute Video Content

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Sparksight has recently begun using a video distribution tool called uStudio and we are becoming big fans! uStudio solves the problem of how to efficiently …
4 Event Trends You Need to Know About

4 Event Trends You Need to Know About

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4 Event Trends You Need to Know About Before Sparksight, I was involved in a number of event marketing jobs, including agency work, in-house events …

Projects

Testimonial Video – Collection – FlashParking

Culture Video – Luster and NaturallyCurly Interview – Curly Hair in the Workplace

Pivot3