More here (with video) about this Memphis event on Nov 27, 2018. Apologies for the often-poor photo quality, but it was a dark (but fun!) evening.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Highlights of our digital sets from the 2012 & 2013 Tony Awards
The Tony Awards are a couple of years behind me & my crew now, but I continue to create digital screens for many other clients–including some that came directly from the Tonys.…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Digital screen design for the big Show Open at the 67th Annual Tony Awards
One of my favorite moments from the 5 years I spent on the Tonys. This is from the 2013 show. During the dress rehearsal that morning, at the end of this Opening…
Sneak peek at Opera Memphis projections
I’m very proud of the endeavors of University of Memphis graphic design students Chad Malone, Cassie Farrier & Parks Perdue…They worked along side me and Professor Gary Golightly to create stage projections…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Screen graphics for TED Talks Education on PBS
This was TED’s first-ever TV special, and it aired on PBS in 2013 (courtesy of WNET 13 in NYC). The event itself was held in Brooklyn’s beautiful BAM Harvey Theater. Hosted by…
Projection graphics for Lincoln Center’s American Songbook Gala opener
Motion Graphics production for stage set projections I’m honored to have contributed a small amount of graphics work for Lincoln’s Center American Songbook Gala opening on February 1, 2017 at Alice Tully…
Our last TED Talks Live program airing on PBS in Septmember! “TED Talks: Education Revolution”
TED Talks: Education Revolution coming to PBS on Sept. 13, 2016 The final segment of TED Talks from last November’s six nights of “Ideas Worth Sharing” will air on PBS on September…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Robin Hood charity gala screen visualizations
For 3 consecutive years I implemented custom live data visualizations for this incredible charity event. In partnership with Brian Oakes, John Stewart, and Alex Coletti, this series of applications was created for…
Next up: TED Talks War & Peace airing on PBS — MAY 30!
I’ve posted a few times about the screens for TED Talks Live, and some of my absolute favorite sets were for the upcoming theme “War & Peace”. I’m really excited for this…
TED Talks: Science & Wonder tomorrow on PBS, 10pm EST/9pm CST
Please watch “TED Talks: Science & Wonder” on PBS tomorrow night, Wednesday March 30, 2016 at 10pm EST/9pm CST, and let me know how you think we did with the designs of…
A gallery of images from TED Talks Live (@ NYC’s Town Hall, Nov 1-6, 2015)
I am honored to have worked with TED on their 6-night series of events at NYC’s Town Hall : TED Talks Live on Broadway. Seth Easter Design did the physical set and…
The 69th Annual Tony Awards (aired June 7, 2015) : Virtual Set creation for live television broadcast
This was the 5th year in a row that my team & I were tasked with creating digital/virtual sets for all of the performances on the Tony Awards. We begin by attending…
Tony Awards : 5th Time’s a Charm!
Well it’s official…my small team and I will be taking on the virtual sets for the upcoming Tony Awards again this year. Just 4 weeks from now the nominees will be announced…
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Live Interactive Motion Graphics 2009, 2010 & 2011
For 3 consecutive years I implemented custom live solutions for this incredible charity event. In partnership with Brian Oakes Design and Robin Hood, this series of applications was created for the Robin…
A few photos from the Rock & Soul Museums’ 2014 ceremony
I’m honored to have created the video presentations for the 2014 inductees of the Memphis Music Hall Of Fame. Just like last year, it was a bit hectic…but in the end it…
Tony Awards 2014 : virtual digital set design & build
Thanks to Sarah Rossi Photography for the beautiful photos below, from the June 8 dress rehearsal and the live evening broadcast for the Tony Awards. This year, my team & I completed…
Tony Awards 2014 : Virtual Set creation begins!
We’ve started the process of building the virtual (digital video) sets for this year’s Tonys. So far we’ve photographed After Midnight, Aladdin, Beautiful, Gentlemen’s Guide To Love & Murder, Hedwig & The…
NEWS: We’re nominated for a 2014 Art Directors Guild Award! (UPDATED)
The 67th Annual Tony Awards are up for an Award for Excellence In Production Design In Television! You can read more on the Art Directors Guild site, here. UPDATE: We won! We’re…
NEWS!: Memphis Music Hall Of Fame videos & feature film work this week
We just wrapped a week of crazy motion graphics/video deadlines: Memphis Music Hall Of Fame & Jonathan Meyers’ movie A Fine Step! We did all the artist induction video design & animations…
Production photos for “TED Talks Education”
A glimpse behind the scenes of TED’s first broadcast special which aired in May 2013 on PBS. Most of these images are during event setup, while a couple were shot during rehearsals.
NEWS!: NPR asks “Is This The Greatest Awards Show Opening Ever?”
It’s all-too rare that an incredible amount of work has this kind of pay-off! READ THE FULL ARTICLE: The Tony Awards: Is This The Greatest Awards Show Opening Ever? We worked for…