Melonakos Christmas Cruise Dec 2009

This 33-minute video highlights an amazing cruise taken at Christmas time in 2009 to the Eastern Caribbean.

Thanksgiving Dinner in 45 Seconds

Used the interval recording feature of the Panasonic AG-HMC40 (set at a frame every 10 seconds) to record our Thanksgiving meal.

Rock Jumping — Into Lake Lookout, Iredell County, NC (Summer 2009)

Standing 18 feet above Lake Lookout in Iredell County, NC. is the ROCK. Here's a 3-minute video of those who dared jump off its ledge. Music by the band The Faders with a song entitled "Jump." Shot with a Canon Elura 60; edited on Sony Vegas Movie Studio.

Test of HD Shot on Panasonic AG-HMC40

4 minutes of video shot 1080 60i on the Panasonic HMC40. Edited on Sony Vegas Pro

Maiden High School (N.C.) Marching Band Competition 10/3/09

Here's an 11-minute video of the Maiden High School (N.C.) Marching Band performing at the North Lincoln Tournament of Bands on October 3, 2009 Shot with the Canon Elura 60; edited on Sony Vegas Studio

Bill's Mission Call — The Grand Opening

This 5-minute video shows Bill opening his mission call for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on July 31st, 2009. From the start of his mission on November 25, 2009, Bill will spend two years sharing the restored gospel of Jesus Christ to the people living in ???? (Did you think I'd tell you? You need to watch the video if you don't already know). Shot with the Canon Elura 60; edited on Sony Vegas Studio

Boy Scout Camp 2009 Troop 321 Newton, N.C.

Here's a 15-minute highlights video of Boy Scout camp experiences of Troop 321 in Newton, NC. at Camp Bud Schiele in Rutherfordton, NC. The troop is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Shot with the Canon Elura 60; edited on Sony Vegas Studio

2009 Newton-Conover Ward Pioneer Day Picnic

A four-minute video of the some of the activities at the Newton-Conover Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Pioneer Day picnic held on July 25, 2009. Shot with the Canon Elura 60; edited on Sony Vegas Studio

Hoe Down Throw Down Youth Conference Dance 2009

Here's a 3 1/2 minute dance performed by Laura, Morgan Berry and Camri Bishop to the song Hoe Down Throw Down performed by Miley Cyrus. This dance performance took place at Wake Forest University during the Hickory and Winston-Salem Stakes' 2009 Youth Conference. Filmed on a Canon Elura-60

Bill at National Eagle Scout Banquet May 2009

Bill was awarded the highest college scholarship from NESA (National Eagle Scout Association) in 2008. In May 2009, Bill was asked to speak at the NESA conference in Orlando, Fl. Here is the 4 minute video of his remarks at the conference.

Family Easter Egg Hunt 2009

Here's a 3 minute video of the Family's 2009 Easter Egg Hunt accompanied by the song Easter Afterthought by Peter Mortenson (from his album Pablo's Attic) Shot with the Canon Elura 60; edited on Sony Vegas Studio

A Mighty Change

Scout Troop 321 of the Newton-Conover Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints filmed this video as part of completing the Cinematography merit badge. Shot with a consumer Canon Elura 60 and edited on Sony Vegas Studio

Behind the Scenes — Practices for 2009 Roadshow (Newton-Conover Ward, NC)

The young men and young women of the Newton-Conover Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints present their 2009 Roadshow (short play). In a "Bill and Ted" like adventure, early morning seminary students come to understand that the Book of Mormon was meant for their day. This is a "behind the scenes" look at two practices leading up to the main performance. Shot with a consumer Canon Elura 60 and edited on Sony Vegas Studio

Pig Race at Startown Elementary School, N.C. Jan. 2005

Students at Startown Elementary in N.C. were awarded fuzzy, mechanical pigs as prizes in a school funding-raising project. A race was then held of all the students' pigs -- the winner would receive a $100 prize. This is the story of Squealer, Laura's pig, which was altered by Laura's brother so that it would race faster. The rest is history.

Fast Food for Thought

I made this movie with my foster son, Bill,for his Junior class project in High School This movie addresses some perceived and real impacts of fast food and this industry. Shot with a consumer Canon Elura 60 and edited on Sony Vegas Studio.

Newton-Conover Ward Roadshow 2009

The young men and young women of the Newton-Conover Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints present their 2009 Roadshow (short play). In a "Bill and Ted" like adventure, early morning seminary students come to understand that the Book of Mormon was meant for their day. Shot with a consumer Canon Elura 60 and edited on Sony Vegas Studio

Doctor Meant to Be?

I made this movie with my foster son, Bill, for his Senior class project in High School. This documentary-style movie was an attempt to answer the question, "What does it take to be a good doctor?" Shot with a consumer Canon Elura 60 and edited on Sony Vegas Studio.