EXPERT Video Services

Producer/Director Craig Kelly has been a television content and production service provider since 1977.

In that time he has produced, directed or shot thousands of television and video projects for world-wide broadcast, commercial DVD release, concert diverse as: The  Olympics, Billy Graham Global Mission Events, Microsoft corporate events and, since 2001, The Western Washington MDA Telethon.

From documentary style videos to large venue, multi-camera broadcast remotes, he’s often project-consulting, crewing, brokering equipment packages, conducting site-surveys and overseeing manufacturing and distribution of international DVD product.

Much to the benefit of our customers, Craig is actively involved in the day to day operations here at Expert Video Services. As a Tacoma native born and raised here, it’s always been a dream to provide quality video services to his neighbors and friends. From making DVD copies to wedding video planning and company marketing, he can often be found talking service details with any number of the producers here and clients as well as supporting them with anything they need to be completely satisfied with the Expert Video Services experience.

Call Craig today at 253.238.3700 or email him at craig@expertvideoservices.com

Mark IlerSouth Sound Producer

We’re fortunate to have Mark as our South Sound Producer and so are you. From Lacey to Dayton, Mark can get you what you need and help you in your search for answers in the world of video and audio production.

Mark’s background is as a Field Recordist and Audio Engineer, providing audio services to Film, Video and Music (live sound for concerts, festivals, etc.) clients, mainly in the Washington State area.  When it comes to audio, if he doesn’t have what you need, no worries -he can get it!Mark has been providing audio services in Washington State and Michigan area since 1983.

A gifted guitar and harmonica musician, as well as a vocalist, Mark can also be seen performing as a solo performer and with a variety of artists in many local venues and at performances throughout the country.

Call Mark at 206.595.8408 or email him at mark@greyhawk-productions.com

David BialikNorth Sound Producer

David is another of our production EXPERTS here. Educated both here and in Austria, he has a polka barrel full of skills that are truly an asset to any of his customers. In addition to his lengthy resume and vast credits as a Photographer/Editor, he is a German language specialist who can don his lederhosen faster than anyone else at the annual EVS Oktoberfest Games.

Here are a just a few items from David’s resume;

• Western Washington University
• Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
• Western Washington University
• Contractor for locally originated television broadcast content
• Professional & amateur sports, promotions and live events contractor
• Award winning video editor
• Field Producer
• Associate Producer
• Lighting Director
• Audio Operator
• Technical Director
• Photojournalist

So, you can see that with David representing your video needs you’ll be in good hands! Contact him today for any EXPERT services needs in the North Sound area – from Everett to Bellingham

Call David at 425-512-1586 or email him at tvdavidb@gmail.com

Kevin JonesSo. King County and Central WA. Producer

Event Technical Coordinator, Producer  Writer and Designer with over two decades of professional experience creating and managing video and audio presentations and live events for corporate and small business, Kevin comes to us as Owner/operator of a professional multi-track recording studio equipped with Protools and Class A analog processing and mixing.

Kevin takes a solutions-oriented approach to customer service and problem solving and with his addition to our family of producers we add custom music production, audio recording studio services, wedding event performances and a producer that is at home on both sides of the state. In addition to all of that, Kevin often writes a song especially tailored for any event or project.

Sharing the central state region with fellow EVS Producer James Zumini, Kevin is often found performing at a variety of venues with his band or as a solo artist. Additionally, EVS producer Mark Iler and he often perform together on stage.

Call Kevin today at 253-886-4907 or email him at info@expertvideoservices.com

Mat KellyCamera Operator

Mat is an event camera and robotic camera specialist here at EVS. A second generation cameraman, Mat has shot some of the areas biggest concerts and worked on many large national corporate events.

Mat has been trained by some of the best cameraman and DP’s in the market and finds himself  working on a variety of projects in every area of the business. A live-action specialist, he is at home behind the camera in projects as diverse as concerts, compassion events, social events, corporate messaging, network broadcasting and web projects.

As an Operations team member, he is often involved in the logistics and planning stages of our projects here.

Call Mat today at 253.380.7896 or email him HERE

Bill FarnsworthDirector of Photography

Since 1977, Bill has been an independent cameraman, Director of Photography (video), aerial camera platform/ vehicle camera platform rigging cameraman and lighting cameraman. With a few stops as a studio camera operator for a local production company and as a freelance soundman for NBC News, Bill has been providing his brand of Expert for a lot of projects.

Aside from his world-wide camera credits and projects for the biggest names in broadcasting, Bill has owned his own production services company and is a factory trained helicopter cameraman. As a first-call DP / Cameraman, he is often found behind the lens shooting concerts, network news segments, magazine style stories or lighting projects as diverse as interviews for Oprah and studio projects for us here at Expert Video Services.

Other affiliations are NABET Local 57 Hollywood and the Guild of Television Cameramen

We are glad to have Bill on our team and he can help guide you to any answers for any of your video questions.

You can reach Bill at 425-881-3550 or email him at bill.farnsworth@frontier.com

Brad NelsonDP and North Bend Producer

Cinematographer, Videographer, Photographer, Director of Photography and Steadicam Owner / Operator Brad Nelson joins us as the North Bend Expert Video Services representative. Having lived in the greater Seattle area for all of his life, Brad and his family moved to the picturesque area of North Bend, WA. Still not too far from metro Seattle, Brad is still one of our first rate Expert Producers.

Having the opportunity to work on film and video projects around the world for hundreds of production companies has given Brad a unique insight into understanding and enjoying diverse cultures and production needs.

A producer that has been creating and working with cost effective multimedia video’s for marketing, training, fund raising, web content, tradeshows, keynotes, case studies, live events and more, he is well equipped to handle any of his client’s needs.

Here’s an example of his many clients; NASA, National Geographic, CBS, King 5, Harpo Productions, Paramount Pictures, Lifetime Television, Amazing Race Productions, and New Line Cinema.

For more information about how Brad can help  call him at 206.947.6569 or email him at dpforhire@yahoo.com

David McCleanShelton Producer

David is a broadcast professional with over 25 years experience in all phases of Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and EFP – Electronic Field Production. As with all of the experts here in our stable of industry pros, David has a proven track record of strong assessment and logistical planning abilities.

Experienced in all aspects of multi-camera, live switched video production, as well as single camera “film style” production he also possesses strong lighting and shadowing skills and has justly earned the title of  Lighting Cameraman.

Highly motivated and results oriented, David is also well versed in international travel with a well defined, amiable personality that puts professional and non-professional talent at ease.

Just a few of the production credits he has amassed over the years;

• Microsoft
• PACCAR,
• 3M Corp, US West,
• Unisys.
• Broadcast clients:
• ABC, NBC, CNN, MSNBC, A&E, ESPN, and FNN
• Instructor – National Broadcasting School.
• Instructor – Seattle Art Institute.
• Awards
• (2) Emerald City Awards
• (2) Telly Awards

Dave can reached at 425.486.0504 or emailed at davidhm@gte.net

Keith BridePuyallup Valley Producer

Keith Bride Greater Puyallup

Keith has been a Puyallup resident for over forty years and is well acquainted with the Pacific Northwest. He is determined to see that his customers’ needs and dreams are followed through from beginning to end and is passionate about customer results. Keith is best known for his great attitude and his dynamic ability to achieve results – no matter how challenging.

His personal and professional communication style, extraordinary work ethic, and over 20 years of management and leadership skills provide a level of unsurpassed customer service. These assets and a video career that is in its fourth decade have definitely put him in the EXPERT category. From the Summer Olympics to Operations Manager at a network television station affiliate, Keith’s credits are impressive.

Awards:

• Multiple management and leadership awards.
• Numerous communication awards.
• Recipient of fifteen National Assoc. of Television Arts and Science award nominations.
• Recipient of four Television Broadcasting Emmy awards.

Isn’t this who you want to help you with your video needs?

Call Keith at 253.370.5735 or email him at kbvideoman@comcast.net

Lerena KellyEditing and IT

Lerena is our in-house editor. She handles everything from media transfers and copies to editing and web maintenance. Apple certified, she edits  a large portion of out projects here at Expert Video Services. Lerena can be reached at Lerena@expertvideoservices.com

Topher WelshVisual Effects Producer

Topher Welsh is a motion graphics and visual effects artist, and professional blogger.   Production-wise he produces music videos, motion graphics presentation, visual effects for TV and film, compositing, green screen work, internet-spokesmodels.com, After Effects and WordPress Template customization, graphic design and much, much more.

You can see Topher’s work on his website http://toe-fur.com, and you can view his demo reel here on Vimeo.  Call him at 253.238.1080 or email topher@toe-fur.com.

Steve HarrisEditing, Audio and Producer

Steve has been editing for many years. A veteran of the corporate video world, he worked as a staff editor at one the areas leading post production facilities where he edited off-line, on-line, editorial, compression, authoring and graphics. Steve was also our editor at Tacoma VideoWorks.

Steve is also a field audio recordist and a broadcast capable tape operator. To reach Steve as a Seattle producer, try an email here.

RD WillisMotion Control Producer

RD is a Puyallup native who is a designer, builder and operator for a compliment of very sophisticated motion-control devices for video and high resolution photography. RD’s recent work was for NBC during the Winter Olympics as a segment open, vignette producer.

A recipient of numerous national Emmys, we’re fortunate to have RD on board as one of our Experts.  You can reach him here .

Jim PallwitzTacoma Producer

Jim Pallwitz is a Tacoma producer who specializes in multi-camera events and is an IT professional as well. Just as comfortable behind the lens in some of the region’s biggest concert settings, Jim is also a web designer and expert. Call Jim at 253.756.5433 or email him at info@ExpertVideoServices.com.

Jerrod HainlinePort Orchard Producer

Jerrod is our Expert Producer based in Port Orchard. From Producing to media buying  and content development, Jarrod’s deep broadcast and programming experience will be an asset to any of our customers – even outside the greater Peninsula region. Jerrod can be reached directly at 360.769.7468 or by email at Jerrod@Apexmediaseattle.com

Jean-Marcus StrolePhotography Producer

James ZuminiNorth Central Washington Producer

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an EXPERT sale’s professional – integrity, in-depth community awareness, market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network – all of which are hallmarks of how Jim works.

That said, in his experiences as an area sales professional he has also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting his clients first. This means keeping accessible, being a good listener, as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.

This “client first” philosophy has always been Jim’s approach and it requires him to continually improve his skills and ways of doing business. “In addition”, Jim said recently, “I’ve found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I’ve always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They’ve also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients on both sides of the state.”

Here’s what Jim has to say to you, the customer; “I built and ran a successful World Class business for more than 15 years. I am familiar with detail, organization, and meeting goals. These are just a few reasons I am qualified to assist you in all of your video and audio needs. Allow me the privilege to put my experience and world-class customer service to work for you. You’ll be glad you did! I look forward to being a positive part of your audio visual needs.”

Jim lives in Central Washington but is constantly on the road to and from Tacoma and can help you through any choices you might need to make while you consider your audio/video needs. From home movie copies to providing sound systems for meetings, or providing a great wedding DVD package, Jim is there for you.

Call Jim today at 509-670-3343 or email him at jamez2@me.com

Arne BuhmanWeb-Centric IT Producer

Arne knows music, computers, video, TV, film, phones, radios, web, microphones and is an avid collector of cardboard milk caps – just kidding. He has his own consulting firm called Good Geek Consulting and keeps the Northwest electronic community wired. You can reach him at 253.508.8904 or email him at Arne@goodgeekconsulting.com

Moving your office location from point A to point B? Arne’s your man.

Aaron KellySpecial Projects Producer

Aaron is our project development director here at Expert Video Services. From compassion and ministry projects to sports scholarship videos he is our EXPERT when it comes to strategizing the best way to accomplish any task that requires thinking outside the box.

Aaron is also an outdoor advertising expert – at The Inflatable Gorilla he can set you up with larger-than-life advertising for any special event.

In fact, he could re-design the box if needed. Aaron is also our expert in large, inflatable advertising. From installation to custom sign design, he can help you in your outdoor advertising needs.

Schooled in Canada and Final Cut Pro Certified as well, Aaron is well-traveled and brings an in-depth knowledge of many customs and cultures to the team at Expert Video Services.

A second generation video producer, photographer and an editor, Aaron is well adapted to helping any of his customers accomplish their video goals

Call Aaron today at 253.238.3700 or email him at Info@ExpertVideoServices.com