Production

 

 

EMORDNILAP (2022)

This is a short film produced by IUP’s Student Film Association. I worked as the cinematographer and as a camera operator on this project. The inspiration for this film comes from liminal space art and Avante Garde filmmakers like David Lynch. This film experiments with nonlinear storytelling while not using any dialogue. The story follows a man as he tries to do his laundry unbothered. This project was shot on two Sony A7ii 4k cameras and was cut and color corrected in DaVinci Resolve. This film is shot in 4k. All footage belongs collectively to the Student Film Association of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

SEPARATED(2022)

This is a short film produced by IUP’s Student Film Association. I worked as a cinematographer, productions assistant, and editor for this project. The film was cut and edited in Adobe Premiere Pro. We shot this film on two different days, one week apart from each other. The film features the story of a young father caught up in a criminal life who is forced to do one last job before he can see his daughter again. Collectively, the club wanted to do a more serious piece after producing several comedies. The film was shot on two Sony A7ii cameras, a Sony A7iii, and utilized a DJI Ronin-S gimbal for steady-cam shots. This film is shot in 4k. All footage belongs collectively to the Student Film Association of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

 

Good Will Halloween (Sept. 2021)

Produced for COMM 355: Film and Video Editing, this is a short feature story about decorating on a budget and making your own decorations with items bought second-hand. The video was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro. Subject, Kirsten Majercsik, shares her collection of prized decorations with the camera as she takes us through a handful of handmade items. The demographic for this video is all ages and is a family-oriented feature. All images were captured on the Sony a7iii with a 50mm Zeiss Loxia prime lens, all manual focus. Recording in mid-September and posting at the end of the month, the video put many in the spirit for the upcoming holiday. The feature was well-received with nearly 200 views and multiple comments from both a general and academic audience on the professional quality. All footage shown is my own.

Never Ever Times [Title Sequence] (Oct. 2021)

This title sequence was produced for COMM 351: Advanced Video Editing. Made with copyright-free stock footage, which is all credited under the video description, my task was to practice my editing skills by combining graphics and overlaying images. All footage has been altered from original, featuring color correction, overlay, and graphics. The title sequence is meant to deliver a crime-noir feeling. A potential demographic would be adults ages 30-50, if this were for a real show. The video was met with positive comments and feedback from both a general audience and an academic audience. The video was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Mock Lotion Advertisement (Oct. 2021)

Created for COMM 355: Film and Video Editing. The video was edited in Adobe Premiere Pro. Assignment details included a 30 second time requirement, delivering a clear message of advertisement, combining video and still photography, the inclusion of text graphics, and the inclusion of motion effects on photos. All images were captured on the Sony a7iii with a 50mm Zeiss Loxia prime lens, all manual focus. This advertisement was shot in my home studio. The demographic is geared toward people with tattoos, age range 25-50. Tattoo models include my father, Matthew Majercsik, and myself. The project was well-received, earning positive commentary from both a general and academic audience. All footage and photos are my own.

Medium Close-Up-Nick (Sept. 2021)

Photographed on the Sony a7iii with a 50mm Zeiss Loxia lens at f 2.0. This photo is part of a six-piece frame composition assignment. Assignment details included night photography and utilizing pre-existing light sources. The entire set features compositions from the Extreme Wide Shot to the Extreme Close-Up and is available upon request for viewing. This specific shot is representative of the Medium Close-Up requirement. The subject is lit by a security light and the photo is unaltered. The photograph was well-received and reposted by the subject to their respective social media.

Statue Portrait (July 2022)

Photographed on the Sony a7iii with the Sigma Art 24-70 zoom lens, f 2.8, ISO 100. The subject is a statue of the Chinese philosopher, Confucius. The use of a wide aperture allows for distinct separation of the subject in the foreground from the background, while giving the background some beautiful creamy bokeh textures.

Writing

Robin Hood Mock Script (Mature Content)

Written for COMM 303: Script Writing, this 18-page short covers an original story featuring a character existing in the Public Domain. The screenplay is written to follow Freytag’s Plot Pyramid. The story follows Robin Hood on a quest to save Little John’s life. The target audience is young adults ages 18-35, period-piece fans, and fans of fantasy/fiction genres. The piece received positive feedback from my instructor.

 

 

How to Record a Vlog

Written for JRNL 261: Feature and Magazine Writing, this brief how-to article describes the step-by-step process I underwent while filming a vlog that is currently available to watch on my YouTube channel. The target demographic is beginning videographers and vloggers, age target 18-35. The article goes over basic three-point lighting and organizational methods used in pre-production. The assignment received positive remarks from the instructor.

The Shining (1980) Sequence Analysis (Mature Content)

Written for ENGL 208: Intro to Film Studies, this four-page document examines the Bar Scene in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. The analysis dissects how Kubrick uses color, composition, editing, and more to tell a deeply layered story that goes beyond what’s visible at first glance. The demographic includes film fanatics, film students, film theorists, and fans of Stanley Kubrick, ages 18+. The piece received positive feedback from the instructor.

COVID-19 and Campus Communications Feature

Written for JRNL 261: Feature and Magazine Writing, this feature article describes the impact COVID-19 had on the Communications department, mainly their clubs. The article discusses club loss and sanitation measures. The demographic is college students and faculty. The article received positive feedback from the instructor.

Jack Grow Interest Story

Written for JRNL 261: Feature and Magazine Writing, this interest story surrounds small-town entertainer, Jack Grow. The article discusses Jack’s various modes of content ranging from short skits to music. The demographic is beginning vloggers/entertainers like Jack, ages 18-25. The article received positive feedback from the instructor.