Video Essays
I have developed several video essays from concept to completion, including research, scripting, filming, hosting, and editing.
The scope of the work also included lighting, clean audio capture & processing, greenscreen keying, captioning, motion graphics and other effects.
Packaging (such as thumbnail design and video titles) played a key role in the process of each video.
Escaping into Fantasy is Healthier than You Think
So often, works of fiction get put in a box like they're just trinkets. Little distractions from everyday life that are fun, but pointless.
When it comes to the Fantasy genre especially, there's this idea that liking it too isn't good for a person.
I made this video because I don't think that tells the whole story.
Why you never finish games (and how to fix it)
I wrote this video to tackle a common scenario in the video gaming community. Often, gamers will find themselves with a large collection of games they've never played all the way through.
I dove into the psychology behind this phenomenon and discovered several interesting points that apply not only to entertainment, but also to a person's overall quality of life.
Why you keep replaying *THAT* game
(instead of anything new)
I wrote this video to tackle a common scenario in the video gaming community. Often, gamers will find themselves "stuck" playing a single game repeatedly, even though they find themselves no longer enjoying it.
I dove into the psychology behind this phenomenon and discovered several interesting points that apply not only to entertainment, but also to a person's overall quality of life.
The thumbnail design draws inspiration from the UI of "Steam," online gaming store instantly recognizable to any PC gamer. The thumbnail conveys the relatable scenario of launching your "default" game even though you're tired of it. It does so in a simple way that is easy to understand at a glance, which is crucial for click-through rate.
