Finally a new Demo Reel.
[ When You Favored Me ]
Director & Cinematography | Bernardo Marentes
VFX | Preston Stack
Color | Steven Lester
Sound Design | Jeremiah Clever
Score | Aaron Robertson
[ King’s Kitchen ]
Director | Michael Crissinger
Cinematography | Bernardo Marentes
Clocky PRODUCT (RED)
This project was a collaboration with Elevation Church’s Lead Motion Graphics Designer, Geoff Schultz. We were asked to produce a spot to help promote Nanda Home’s partnership with the (Red) campaign.
[The Messenger]
Director | Jared Hogan
Cinematography | Bernardo Marentes
VFX | Preston Stack
Script | Jared Hogan
Color | Steven Lester
Another great experience, another great collaboration. “The Messenger” was our series opener for “Hebrews XII”.
Defining a Prodigy
Director | Bernardo Marentes & Preston Stack
Cinematography | Bernardo Marentes
Motion Graphics | Preston Stack
Script | Preston Stack & Larry Hubatka
Color | Steven Lester
Preston and I decided up front to be very ambitious in our writing for this piece. It has always been a struggle for me to write as a writer and not as a producer. Here’s what I mean by this: In the past, mostly before coming to Elevation, I have usually been then one to actually produce a piece I have written. I have had to find people, locations, props, etc. I write what I know I have available to me. This is a terrible practice if you want to write a script, as it obviously limits you tremendously. On this piece, I was very set on writing like a writer. We read the script and we wrote exactly what shots we wanted, having no idea where we would find a key maker, the right street or a huge canvas. It took us a couple of hours, but at the end of our meeting, we had every single shot written out. We knew exactly what we wanted.
As I was editing this piece, I was happy to see that our shots matched up almost identically to our story boards (I have included some examples below). We are incredibly proud of this piece and I believe that it would not have been nearly as successful if we had not taken the time upfront to build it up completely even before we set hands on a camera.
“Confessions” was created for Elevation Church’s “Treatment” series.
It was a great experience for many reasons.
- This was my first collaboration with the talented Preston Stack.
- Got to watch Steven “boy genius” Lester, own the color for this piece.
- Had the opportunity to develop and collaborate on the look, graphics and art design from beginning to end.
- First video shot on RED ONE camera. (Unfortunately, because of the frame rate, we were limited to 2K, but I did get a chance to play with 4K and it didn’t disappoint.)
Very pleased with how this piece turned out.
Every once in a while you get to be a part of something amazing, something huge. Right now is that time for Katie and I. We’ve been able to see God move mightily in Charlotte through Elevation Church and we’re honored to be a part of it.
This past weekend was an incredible event in our history as we baptized over 1400 people. We had the privilege of documenting this.
As I mentioned in my last post. I’ve been terrible about uploading my work and keeping this blog updated. Here is practically the first thing I made at Elevation, about 3 months ago now. If you saw this at Elevation, you’ll probably notice that it’s not quite the same as the piece everyone saw. This piece is a bit longer and focuses on just one couple.
Shot on a Canon 5D mkII, with Canon L series primes.
Here are some production stills from Jared Hogan’s “Among Us”
Original set photographer couldn’t make it so I stepped in. It was great being able to just shoot stills. I’m used to running around and worrying about lighting, camera, etc. Great change of pace.
You can check out some more on my flickr
I have been terrible about getting stuff up on my blog so I figured I’d start from where I left off.
Made this a couple of months ago as part of my application for my current position at Elevation Church.
http://jaredhogan.com/post/5802330472 →
mitey riders: a documentary
mitey riders is an organization built around giving children with disabilities a chance to be free. it gives them an opportunity to be a kid regardless of their diagnosis. they get a chance to get out of their wheel chair and up on a horse.
it was an amazing…
After an incredible year with Generations Christian Church, Katie and I decided that it was time to explore different opportunities. One thing led to another and we’ve decided that Elevation Church (Charlotte, NC) is where we need to be.
I am incredibly proud of all that we have accomplished at GCC and I’m so grateful that I got to work with such amazing people.
I am extremely excited to be joining Elevation as a Video Producer this coming week. Great things are happening in Charlotte and I can’t wait to jump in and be a part of it.
So long Trinity. Howdy Charlotte.
