Once, during rehearsals for the American Music Awards, I stood between Alicia Keys and Usher. I was stoked working this job. My sixteen-year-old self would have been ecstatic, and taking a moment to appreciate it made me realize how far I'd come
Tone. It’s not just about the color bars and operating-level tone you see and hear at the start of a video. It’s about something more profound that resonates through every aspect of filmmaking. For me, that lesson hit home during a memorable encounter with two industry giants: Chris Stapleton and Danny Clinch. Picture this: Johnson...
On a serene Fall morning in 2003, I embarked on a journey that would shape not just my career but my entire approach to life. With stars in my eyes and a determination to make my mark, I set foot on set as a 2nd Assistant Director for a home pilot show, hoping the network...
If there’s one thing I’ve learned throughout my journey as a television and commercial producer traversing the globe, it’s the immeasurable value of appreciation. It’s not just about recognizing the good qualities of someone or something; it’s about cherishing the connections we forge and their impact on our lives and careers. In the early days...
Picture this, my supervising producer and I are on a scout in a movie-perfect peach orchard in John Day, Oregon. It is the summer of 2009. It’s Brian and me trying to decide after this hour-long drive if this location will work for a segment we need on our show. Showing up to the site...
I never aspired to be anyone famous in front of the camera. I was always fascinated by what it took to put a TV show or movie together.