Video Editing
The Thing Beneath The Thing | Teaser Trailer
📢 Context: "The Thing Beneath The Thing," was a thought-provoking speaking series from The Foundry: Baltimore. This series peels back the layers of everyday life to uncover profound truths we often shy away from addressing. The teaser trailer captures the essence of facing what we fear to address head-on, drawing inspiration from intense chase scenes in movies and shows set against the backdrop of the woods.
🌟 In this teaser trailer, I compiled stock videos, music, and sound effects to evoke the visceral sensation of running away from the things in our lives we should confront but often choose to ignore.
In The Bleak Midwinter | Advent 2020 | Teaser Trailer
📢 Context: "In The Bleak Midwinter" was a poignant Advent series held at The Foundry: Baltimore during the winter of 2020, a season that beckoned us to seek warmth and meaning amidst the chilling circumstances of a world grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic.
🌟 In this teaser trailer, I draw watchers into the heart of that unforgettable winter, combining dark and snowy stock footage to vividly portray the isolation and loneliness that many experienced during that time. The evocative imagery captures the essence of the season, where the world seemed to stand still.
❄️ The haunting refrain of the classic Christmas song "In The Bleak Midwinter" is sung slowly over a chilling musical arrangement, enhancing the captivating visuals of a wintry landscape. This fusion of sound and imagery invites you to reflect on the profound contrasts of the season—cold and warmth, isolation and hope.
Rediscovering Jesus | Lent Series | Teaser Trailer
📢 Context: "Rediscovering Jesus" was a Lent speaking series from 2018 held at The Foundry: Baltimore, where we embarked on a journey to explore various stories from Jesus's life. This series encouraged us to delve deep into our emotions, whether they be good or bad, as we sought to gain a better understanding of Jesus – a figure who means so much to so many.
🌟 In this teaser trailer, I've combined stock footage of religious iconography with royalty-free music to create a powerful connection with the preconceived concepts many of us hold about Jesus. The core question explored throughout this series was whether our assumptions about Jesus align with the essence of his character found in the Bible.
Beyond Normal | Teaser Trailer
📢 Context: "Beyond Normal" made its mark as a speaking series at The Foundry: Baltimore, offering a journey into the Bible's intriguing challenge to lead lives that defy the ordinary.
🌟 In this teaser trailer, I've embarked on a creative venture, setting it to captivating, royalty-free music that infuses a sci-fi ambiance into the video. The screen pans over an array of letters, each adorned with a unique color overlay, revealing various words that point to facets of Christian life. This playful color overlay adds an enigmatic, sci-fi allure that persists throughout.
Despair & Hope | Journey Through Ezekiel | Trailer Teaser
📢 Context: "Despair & Hope" is a profound Lent series that invites you to explore the depths of the Old Testament book of Ezekiel. This teaser provides a glimpse into the intricate and thought-provoking complexities that lie within the pages of this unique biblical text.
🌟 In this teaser trailer, I embark on a visual journey that mirrors the multifaceted nature of the book of Ezekiel. Through carefully selected stock images, I symbolize the themes of death and life, which are intricately woven throughout the book. These juxtaposed images serve as a powerful representation of the dichotomies found within Ezekiel's narrative. My choice of royalty-free music is deliberate, designed to evoke a sense of discomfort and intensity, mirroring the unique and challenging aspects of this biblical text.