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National Geographic's Wild Chronicles
Secrets of the Coral Reef Episode #336: I join marine biologists in the Caribbean where scientists believe climate change threatens the reef ecosystem, depleting fish schools and spawning an increase in parasites. Understanding how parasites, fish and the cleaning stations are all interconnected provides researchers new insight into the reef's complex habitat.
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The Center For Inquiry Promo
This promotional video presents the vision and mission of an organization dedicated to science, reason, and the responsible use of technology. The video includes appearances of science and society scholars and authors such as: E.O. Wilson, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Steven Pinker, Ann Druyan, and Lawrence Krauss.
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National Geographic's Wild Chronicles
Saving Grevy's Zebra Episode #305: The recent demise of the rare Grevy's zebra in northern Kenya has researchers baffled. Grevy's zebras seem to be more at risk of lion predation than plains zebras. Now, conservationists are seeking reasons why. Travel to Northern Kenya to understand how Indigenous Tribes can help.
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Grevy's Zebra Extinction in Black & White (8:00)
Historically the Grevy's Zebra (a fine-striped cousin of the common Plain's Zebra) was widespread throughout much of Northern Kenya and into Ethiopia. But since the 1970's the Grevy's populations have plummeted from about 14,000 to less than 2000. In this Science podcast for kids, Rich investigates the mystery of the declining zebra in East Africa |
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Tree to Sea Series Promo (2:31):
This little promotional video documents the adventures and stories of a small wooden surfboard shop up in Maine. The piece is now airing repeatedly on Al Gore's cable TV network (link opens to CurrentTV's site). The series is currently in development and has signed a production deal. |
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The
Secrets of the Anasazi Cliff-Dwellers (7:00):
Segment one of the the "Science Out There"
Demo. In this episode I travel to the deserts of New Mexico
to find out how the Anasazi people may have reached some of
thier most innaccesible cliff- dwellings. I meet ancient technology
expert Eirc Blinman who thinks they must have used handmade
yucca ropes. To test his theory, we harvest some yucca, make
a rope, and then it's up to me to try it out. |
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Mining
for Bats (4:33):
Segment two of the the "Science Out There"
Demo. In this episode, I hike out to the remote wilderness of
Northern Idaho where abandoned mines may be the last habitat
refuge for several species of bats. Bat biologist Rick Sherwin
and his team search for bats in these extremely dangerous mines
before the Forest Service blasts them shut forever. |
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The
Secret Lives of Gulls (9:00):
Segment three of the the "Science Out There"
Demo. In this episode, I make my way out to the Isles of Shoals
where field biologist Julie Ellis is working to understand the
complex ecology of gulls. It turns out that thier lives are
more closley connected to ours than we think. |
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Mission
Statement (02:25):
This short piece provides a visual glimpse of what
I have set out to accomplish with video. I wrote, directed,
shot, and editied this movie with the exception of the "fly
through space" sequence, which was borrowed from the movie
"Contact." |
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New
Extended Reel (08:22):
This newer reel
shows me interacting with people and participating in various
field-research activities. This piece is designed to present
a little more mature version but retain an authentic personal
view.
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Scientific
American Fontiers "The Secret Canyon"- PBS:
High in a remote Utah canyon, a 1000 year-old Indian community
once thrived. This ancient settlement was unknown by all except
the reclusive rancher who kept his secret for the past half-century.
For the "Living In The Sky" segment, I was hired to
film a team of archaeologists as they surveyed a high knife-edge
site. The Scientific American Frontiers series including the
entire Secret Canyon episode is produced by Chedd-Angier. |
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Mini-doc
- Sea Turtle Story (02:44):
One of the most dramatic aspects in the life history
of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtle are the great nesting aggregations
known as Arribadas. During an arribada thousands of gravid
females come ashore and dig shallow nests in which to lay
their eggs. This video follows a single female Olive Ridley
sea turtle as she carries out this ancient ritual on a remote
Costa Rican beach. |
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HCR
Promo (02:44):
Promo Spot - Hidden Coast Realty Costa Rica:
Hidden Coast Realty is a Costa Rica-based agency commited to
ecologically sensitive and sustainable property development.
This promo spot is used on the air in Costa Rica as well as
on thier website. Video coming soon! |
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Early
Demo Reel:
This video provides a glimpse of a new high-energy
science program for PBS. This project was funded in part by
the National Science Foundation. The piece is designed to
demonstrate an innovative approach to presenting science content
to a young adult audience.
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Adventures with a Mission - Research Expeditions:
Research Expeditions wanted to highlight their unique
personal approach to providing rugged African safaris. This
promotional web-video follows a group of adventurers as they
cross the African plains and then climb the continent's highest
peak, Mt Kilimanjaro. |
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Grow
your Own Chip - ABC NEWS
Scientists at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
are using sub-microscopic processes to develop new synthetic
materials. As a leader in this new field of nanotechnology they
need to promote their work to the world. In the past they would
use a written press release. But today they use the video news
release (VNR). This web-video VNR profiles one nanotechnology
scientist. Links open websites
in new window |
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Quantum
Dots - ABC NEWS
Scientists at Harvard
Medical School are working to understand and fight cancer.
They need to disseminate their results to the scientific community
as well as the general public. This wed-video VNR profiles
a team of physicians who are developing a new way to “see”
cancer within living cells. Using special quantum dots they
make molecules glow a visible green to new cameras. Links
open websites in new window |
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Shipwrecks!
- Lake Champlain Museum
The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum was building a full-size
replica of a working schooner and wanted to involve school groups
in its construction. They also needed a multimedia museum exhibit
to document the process. This exhibit video looped as part of
a museum installment alongside the mast tabernacle built by
the students. |
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Promo
Spot - Burlington Schools
The Burlington Community Schools Project needed a web-video
that they could use to showcase their programs to potential
funders. This development piece serves as an appeal from their
executive director and shows the work they do and the kids they
reach. |
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What
Sex is Your Brain - ABC NEWS
Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) , a neuroscientist
at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical center in Boston, has discovered
visible differences between the male and female brain. This
web-video VNR highlights research into a subject of a potentially
controversial nature. Links open
websites in new window |
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Promo
Spot - Shoals Marine Lab
The Shoals Marine Lab wanted a news-style promotional
web-video to help recruit undergraduate students to their summer
field research program. This video profiles one graduate student
and highlights her field research project working to better
understand Gulls and their ecology. |
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Tanning
and Cancer - ScienCentral News
This web-video news release examines the subject of
how exposure to the sun affects our health. Overexposure to
ultraviolet radiation has long been understood to cause serious
skin diseases, but it also provides us with many beneficial
biochemical results as well. Links
open websites in new window |
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Strong
Stuff - ABC News
Massachusetts Institute of Technology needed a video
news release to highlight the work of one of their leading researchers.
This VNR web-video profiles a scientist that uses the natural
nano-scale processes used by the Abalone to create super a strong
shell from Calcium Carbonate. Scientists can recreate this process
in a lab to manufacture useful synthetic materials. Links
open websites in new window |
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Promo
Spot - Maine Sea Kayaking
A Maine based outfitter wanted a mini-doc that showcased one
of their adventures. This web-video follows a diverse group
as they explore the islands and includes the personalities from
behind the scenes. |
