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TITLE: Diner
ROLE: Director, Editor
MEDIA: Narrative Film
SOFTWARE: DaVinci Resolve
HARDWARE: iMac OS X
SPECIFICATIONS: 1920×1080px, Color, HD Video
DURATION: 00:41
PROFESSOR: Gregg Perkins
SEMESTER / TERM: Spring 2024
INSTITUTION: University of Tampa
DESCRIPTION:
Diner is a narrative film that explores character interaction within a single location. Set in a diner environment, the project focuses on the relationship between sound and image to create mood and storytelling. The film emphasizes dialogue, ambient sound, and visual composition to build a sense of place and realism. Through editing in DaVinci Resolve, the project demonstrates how sound design and pacing contribute to narrative structure and audience engagement.

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TITLE: Chess Study
ROLE: Director, Cinematographer, Editor
MEDIA: Experimental Film
SOFTWARE: DaVinci Resolve
HARDWARE: Digital Camera, iMac OS X
SPECIFICATIONS: 1920×1080px, Color, HD Video
DURATION: 02:37
PROFESSOR: Gregg Perkins
SEMESTER / TERM: Spring 2024
INSTITUTION: University of Tampa
DESCRIPTION:
Chess Study is an experimental film composed entirely of visual studies of chess pieces and the chessboard. The project focuses on texture, pattern, and composition through close-up images and carefully framed shots. By isolating the shapes and movements of the pieces, the film transforms the familiar game into a visual exploration of form and rhythm. The piece emphasizes the relationship between still imagery and motion while encouraging viewers to observe everyday objects from a new perspective.

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TITLE: Career Services Documentary
ROLE: Director, Cinematographer, Editor
MEDIA: Documentary Film (Digital Video)
SOFTWARE: DaVinci Resolve
HARDWARE: Blackmagic Pocket 4k Cinema Camera
SPECIFICATIONS: 1920×1080px, Color, HD Video
DURATION: 04:50
PROFESSOR: Gregg Perkins
SEMESTER / TERM: Spring 2024
INSTITUTION: University of Tampa
DESCRIPTION:
Career Services Documentary is a short documentary that explores the resources and support provided by the University of Tampa’s Career Services office. The project uses interviews and observational footage to highlight how students can prepare for internships and future careers. Through a combination of talking-head interviews and campus visuals, the film demonstrates the role Career Services plays in helping students develop professional skills and career goals. The documentary emphasizes clear storytelling and informative visuals to communicate the importance of career preparation for college students.

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TITLE: Visual Storytelling – First Assignment
ROLE: Director, Cinematographer, Editor
MEDIA: Narrative Exercise (Digital Video)
SOFTWARE: DaVinci Resolve
HARDWARE: Blackmagic 4K Pocket Cinema Camera
SPECIFICATIONS: 1920×1080px, Color, HD Video
DURATION: 01:11
PROFESSOR: Gregg Perkins
SEMESTER / TERM: Spring 2024
INSTITUTION: University of Tampa
DESCRIPTION:
Visual Storytelling – First Assignment is a short narrative exercise focused on communicating a story through images rather than dialogue. The project emphasizes composition, shot sequencing, and visual continuity to guide the viewer’s understanding of the action. Through careful framing and editing in DaVinci Resolve, the assignment demonstrates how visual elements such as movement, space, and perspective can create meaning. The project served as an introduction to the fundamentals of visual storytelling and cinematic structure.