Video Professional
Since 1986

My career in Videography began in 1986 when I started working for Shamrock Broadcasting at KXXV in Waco Texas. By the time I left I was producing local commercials and directing two weekly public-affair shows for the Central Texas area. I left KXXV to pursue a bachelor's and then a master's degree in Communications. Shortly after completing my second degree, I began producing videos for the Texas Agricultural Extensions Service.

Senior Visualization Production Specialist

Currently, I work at the Visualization Laboratory within the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University.

I assist both faculty and students on technical issues concerning hardware and software-based visual production systems.

It's Just a Tool.

While working at Texas A&M, I decided to continue my education by pursuing a graduate degree in the field of Educational Technology. I felt the need to develop a better understanding of how video can be used as an instructional tool.

Video is a great tool,
BUT not always
the right tool.

Instructional design is the core of educational technology. It is the entire process of analyzing learner needs and goals, and then developing delivery methods (whatever the medium may be) to meet those needs.

Receiving a Master's degree in Educational Technology from Texas A&M has helped me communicate better with faculty and administrators about aspects of course development and instructional project management. I've developed skill sets that help me work with subject matter experts and end-users during the needs analysis phase of an instructional design project.  I've also learned to better identify, training needs, resources, and technology options for instructional content delivery and assessment. Most importantly, I've learned that this process never ends. Advances in technology, learning theories, and the changing needs of learners, will continue to present challenges to the field of instructional design (and to those who strive to produce effective instructional videos to meet those needs).

• Medium: Microsoft PowerPoint

• Subject: Depth of Field

• Audience: Students taking the introductory photography course within the College of Architecture – TAMU.

• Objective: Students will be able to create various levels of depth of field photographs (deep – shallow) by adjusting camera settings and (when possible) light sources.

• Medium: Video - DVD or Online

• Subject: Aggie Ring

• Audience: Undergraduates attending Texas A&M University who meet the requirements for obtaining an Aggie Ring.

• Objective: To inform students about the various styles and options that are available to them when they order an Aggie Ring.

• Medium: Video - DVD or Online

• Subject: Food Safety

• Audience: food service handlers working for Texas Department of Food Services

• Objective: This instructional video was produced as a learning aid for employees seeking food-handler-certification.

• Medium: Video - DVD or Online

• Subject: College of Architecture's Artist in Residence Program

• Audience: supporters of the program and potential students

• Objective: This video, constructed entirely of still images, was created to illustrate the scope of work conducted by students who participated in the Spring AiR Program.