Brooks Bennett's Relevant Work Samples

Brief Explanation

I have a copy of a documentary I worked on about a convict who reformed to be a successful barber and minister in Austin. If desired, please contact me for a copy of this video. I think it would be interesting to someday highlight the people who have helped nurture Round Rock into the success it is today. In that sense, this documentary might be relevant.

In the meantime, here is a collection of writing, and video (PSA and interior) projects I have done with relevancy to the Videographer/ Producer position at the City of Round Rock. Please contact me @ brooksbennett@spymac.com with any questions.

Published Writing Samples

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Alternative Ethics: Looking at another side of softgoods manufacturing
A Skate-Shop Model That Works: California's Skateworks is a family affair
Video Mags Slash Prices

Relevant Video Work

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TBCH Outreach Video
	Texas Baptist Children's Home and Family Services commissioned me to script, shoot, and edit an outreach video to send to parishes around the region that offer financial support. TBCH wanted an organic, unpolished glimpse into TBCH as if someone was visiting on a summer day. The video was done on a quick turnaround (roughly one week from concept to delivery) with a small budget.

Medfest PSA/ Commercial
	Each year the St. Elias Medfest draws 20,000 attendants over a two day period. To promote the event, I produced a PSA/Commercial for St. Elias Orthodox Church in Austin, Texas, the sponsors of the event. I was given full creative freedom to produce the spot and decided to give it a community based, ethnic feel. Video was shot a year in advance anticipating the need for such a production and I also composed the musical score.

Medfest PSA/ Commercial

Each year the St. Elias Medfest draws 20,000 attendants over a two day period. To promote the event, I produced a PSA/Commercial for St. Elias Orthodox Church in Austin, Texas, the sponsors of the event. I was given full creative freedom to produce the spot and decided to give it a community based, ethnic feel. Video was shot a year in advance anticipating the need for such a production and I also composed the musical score.

Bob Bennett's Retirement Slideshow
	This project was produced for the City of Round Rock for Bob Bennett's retirement party. Pictures were meticulously gathered from a number of sources, digitally scanned, and compiled using a Non-Linear Editor into a photo-montage slideshow. The goal was to give the piece a retrospective, Ken Burns-esque feel, and show poignant pictures from Bennett's life. The music and lyrics were written and performed by Jim Nuse for the event.

Bob Bennett's Retirement Slideshow

This project was produced for the City of Round Rock for Bob Bennett's retirement party. Pictures were meticulously gathered from a number of sources, digitally scanned, and compiled using a Non-Linear Editor into a photo-montage slideshow. The goal was to give the piece a retrospective, Ken Burns-esque feel, and show poignant pictures from Bennett's life. The music and lyrics were written and performed by Jim Nuse for the event.

Bob-o's Place
	This project was produced for the City of Round Rock Administration Department for Bob Bennett's retirement party. The concept was to take a look into the quirky home and work life of then City Manager Bob Bennett. The piece was designed to be light and "peppy", and if the viewer was hip, a number of the inside jokes in the production were quite comical. The video I prepared for Sharon Prete's retirement was designed to have a similar comical feel.

Bob-o's Place

This project was produced for the City of Round Rock Administration Department for Bob Bennett's retirement party. The concept was to take a look into the quirky home and work life of then City Manager Bob Bennett. The piece was designed to be light and "peppy", and if the viewer was hip, a number of the inside jokes in the production were quite comical. The video I prepared for Sharon Prete's retirement was designed to have a similar comical feel.

Bobby Guzman Promo Video
	This video is not directly a relevant sample, but PARD has numerous sports programs, and this video shows my extensive training in shooting action sports. The video was used to promote local skateboarder, Bobby Guzman, to shops and potential sponsors in the area. Footage was gathered over a two week period and then compiled with music commissioned from a local rock band.

Brooks Bennett
204 West Austin Avenue
Round Rock, TX 78664

(512) 255-6443
brooksbennett@spymac.com