Family Cruise -- Dec. 2012

Here is a 16-minute video of the highlights of the family Cruise taken in December 2012. The ports of call included Grand Turk, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten/St. Martin and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas. Video shot with a compact digital camera -- Nikon S8100, 1080 30p. Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Johnny & Cynthia's Wedding October 16, 2012

This 13-minute video documents the wedding ceremony for Johnny and Cynthia which took place on October 16, 2012 in Conover, NC. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 24p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Gastonia & Hickory 2012 Pioneer Trek Part 5 -- Days 2 & 3 -- Hike to the Finish

This 8-minute video documents -- Day 2 of handcart pulling, Ma & Pa races, and Day 3 camp -- for the 2012 Youth Conference of the Gastonia & Hickory Stakes (in North Carolina) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over 200 youth participated in this three-day pioneer trek experience -- the pulling & pushing of handcarts over a 15-mile trail -- as a mini-reenactment of the experiences of the Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Gastonia & Hickory 2012 Pioneer Trek Part 4 -- Hills, Men to War, Womens' Pull, Camp

This 7-minute video documents -- the pulling of handcarts up hills, men being called to war, the "womens' pull" while the men are away, and arrival at camp -- for the 2012 Youth Conference of the Gastonia & Hickory Stakes (in North Carolina) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over 200 youth participated in this three-day pioneer trek experience -- the pulling & pushing of handcarts over a 15-mile trail -- as a mini-reenactment of the experiences of the Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Melonakos & Taylor Vacation St George Island, FL July 2012

This 24-minute video highlights the fun and activities that the Melonakos and Taylor families had on St. George Island, FL in July 2012. I just got around to editing this video, but especially wanted to publish this so that the grandchildren and nieces could see themselves when they were younger. As this was shot over five years ago, please forgive the poorer quality of video and sound (no dead cat on the microphones) that wouldn't be in a more recent releases.

Gastonia & Hickory 2012 Pioneer Trek Part 3 "The Challenge at Mudrock"

This 4-minute video documents the pulling of handcarts past "Mudrock" for the 2012 Youth Conference of the Gastonia & Hickory Stakes (in North Carolina) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over 200 youth participated in this three-day pioneer trek experience -- the pulling & pushing of handcarts over a 15-mile trail -- as a mini-reenactment of the experiences of the Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Gastonia & Hickory 2012 Pioneer Trek Part 2

This 10-minute video documents the start of the trek (pulling of handcarts) for the 2012 Youth Conference of the Gastonia & Hickory Stakes (in North Carolina) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over 200 youth participated in this three-day pioneer trek experience -- the pulling & pushing of handcarts over a 15-mile trail -- as a mini-reenactment of the experiences of the Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Gastonia & Hickory 2012 Pioneer Trek Part 1

This 8-minute video documents the opening activities for the 2012 Youth Conference of the Gastonia & Hickory Stakes (in North Carolina) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over 200 youth participated in this three-day pioneer trek experience -- the pulling & pushing of handcarts over a 15-mile trail -- as a mini-reenactment of the experiences of the Mormon pioneers who crossed the plains. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Joan Readling's Senior Students Final Recital May 2012, Part 2

This 13-minute video is part 2 of 2 of the final piano recital for three high school seniors who were students of Joan Readling. The performance took place on May 20, 2012. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Joan Readling's Senior Students Final Recital May 2012, Part 1

This 18-minute video is part 1 of 2 of the final piano recital for three high school seniors who were students of Joan Readling. The performance took place on May 20, 2012. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Maiden Prom Photo Shoot April 2012

This 3-minute video documents the prom photo shoot for six students of Maiden High School which took place on April 28, 2012. The video is accompanied by the music of One Direction and their song "What Makes You Beautiful". Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

James & Carol Lentz -- Eternal Wedding, March 10, 2012

This 8-minute video highlights the celebrating and photo shoot after the eternal wedding ceremony for James and Carol Lentz. This ceremony took place at the Columbia, SC. temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on March 10, 2012. Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Lindsay's First Baby Food April 1, 2012

This 4-minute video documents Lindsay's first meal of baby food. No fooling, this took place on April 1, 2012 Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Hickory Music Club Performances March 2012

In this 21 minute video are the performances of five students at the Hickory Music Club's Spring Recital held on March 13, 2012. Each of these piano students is instructed by Joan Readling -- Kirsten (at 1:30); Mark (at 3:16); Daniel (at 5:36); Laura (at 11:56) and Jonathan (at 16:33). Video shot with a Panasonic AG-HMC40, 1080 30p Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 10 Mbps (Max.)

Elder Mallett's Mission Tour -- Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011

This 6-minute video takes place on Sunday, November 20, 2011 during the tour of Elder Mallett's mission to Sao Paulo, Brazil. On this day we went to church, Bill was able to baptize Lucas, and we were able to visit the wonderful homes of Magno & Dorica and Lucas & Paloma Video shot with a compact digital camera -- Nikon S8100, 1080 30p. Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Elder Mallett's Mission Tour -- Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011

This 12-minute video takes place on Saturday, November 19, 2011 during the tour of Elder Mallett's mission to Sao Paulo, Brazil. On this day we did some shopping in Sao Paulo, ate at a Brazilian steakhouse (churrascaria), and visited the loving homes of Donizeti & Roseli and Sergio & Simone. Video shot with a compact digital camera -- Nikon S8100, 1080 30p. Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Elder Mallett's Mission Tour -- Friday, Nov. 18, 2011

This 5-minute video takes place on Friday, November 18, 2011 during the tour of Elder Mallett's mission to Sao Paulo, Brazil. On this day we went to the top of the tallest building in Sao Paulo (Banespa Bank Tower), to the shopping district of 25 de Marco, and to the wonderful home of Gilberto & Silvana. Video shot with a compact digital camera -- Nikon S8100, 1080 30p. Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Elder Mallett's Mission Tour -- Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011

This 12-minute video takes place on Thursday, November 17, 2011 during the tour of Elder Mallett's mission to Sao Paulo, Brazil. On this day we went to the temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sao Paulo, to the artist city of Embu, and to the wonderful homes of Gabriella and Raimundo & Lucia. Video shot with a compact digital camera -- Nikon S8100, 1080 30p. Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)

Elder Mallett's Mission Tour -- Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011

This 6-minute video takes place on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 during the tour of Elder Mallett's mission to Sao Paulo, Brazil. On this day we went, for Bill's final time, to the Sao Paulo South mission office, then we took a bus to Santos where Celson gave us a wonderful tour of the city, and we met the wonderful family of Carlos Eduardo. Video shot with a compact digital camera -- Nikon S8100, 1080 30p. Video was edited natively with Premiere Pro CS5; encoded H.264 10 Mbps (avg); 15 Mbps (Max.)