Meet Rob Hursh - Videographer

Meet Rob Hursh
Videographer

Over 12 years of video production experience
Producer, Director, Camera Operator and Editor

Started Whale Bone Productions in 1995.
Produced 200 episodes (1995-2002) of "29 Live", a live broadcast music television program.
Received an Award of Excellence at the 2004 Best of the Northwest Video Festival for producing "The Small Stage" music television program.
Accomplished studio and hand held camera operator.
Skilled using Final Cut Pro for non-linear editing.
Valuable in any video/television production capacity.
Available to partner, collaborate, or to join your team.

Rob videotaping an in-store performance at Sonic Boom Records for Stepping Out.

Education

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Finance (1980)

University of Washington Extension
Seattle, WA
Awarded Certificates in:
Software Engineering (1995)
C++ Programming (1995)
C Programming (1994)

Interviewed by the UW Daily, June 1995.

Professional Career Recap

Video/Television and Media Production
- Whale Bone Productions (1995-present)
- Crispus Industries (2004-present)
- Seattle Community Colleges Educational TV (2007)

Audio/Video/Lighting and Theatrical Stage Technician
- Gridworks (2008-present)
- Stagehand Union, IATSE Local 15 (2007-present)

Software Engineering, Testing, & Technical Support
- OrangeLine Solutions (2007-present)
- Eastlake Technical Services (2006-2007)
- Onsite Technical Services (1999-2000)
- Compaq Computers (1998-1999)
- Digital Equipment Corporation (1997-1998)
- MDM Engineering Corporation (1996)
- Asymetrix Corporation (1994-1995)
- World Soft (1994)
- Wall Data (1994)
- VideoDiscovery (1994)

Project Management
- Crispus Industries (2004-present)
- The Systems Thinking Company (2003-2007)
- 3R Technology (2003)
- RCG Information Technology (2001)
- Right Now Records (2000-2002)
- Portland General Electric (1992-1993)
- Boeing Company (1987-1991)
- Rockwell International (1982-1987)

Original Television Productions

Created and produced four television productions and broadcasted more than 2,000 hours of program content throughout the Puget Sound (Ch 77 Seattle, Ch 76 Tacoma).

Stepping Out (2004-2006)
News magazine-style coverage of people, places, events and happenings.

The Small Stage (2002-2003)
Program spotlighting talented musicians through performance, interview and field segments.

29 Live (1995-2002)
Live broadcast music program featuring local, regional and touring bands.

Software Masters (1995)
Live broadcast educational program about the software development process.

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Productions Supported

Crewed on over 400 television productions that covered a wide variety of program formats, such as music, entertainment, drama, educational, informational, and talk shows.

GreenWorks Channel (2000-2005)
A Major Show (2004-2005)
Jillian's Room (2001-2005)
Blues Living Room (2002-2003)
Instant Karma Coffee House (1999-2000)
Sound City Music (1995-1999)
Bend My Ear Seattle (1995-2000)
Swine Before Pearls (1994-1998)
Street Talk (1996-1997)
SoundScape (1995-1997)
Hot Tub TV (1995-1997)
Eye On Seattle (1995-1996)

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TV Productions Supported

Clients

3R Technology
E-waste recycling promo pieces and web clips.

Alice Stuart
Performance videos and web clips.

Blue Star Creeper
Performance videos, DVDs, and web clips.

Creative Video of Washington
Camera operator for trade show live multimedia program.

Crispus Industries
Videotaping and post-production for on-line music museum project, DVD titles, product demonstration DVDs, commercials, and web clips. Project management consulting and event planning.

DREAM
Web clips for documentary project fund raising.

Eastlake Technical Services
Computer hardware, software, and network technical support for small business clients.

Enki Music
Anthology DVD and web clips for the band Childsupport.

Erica Higuchi
Video piece to showcase high school soccer goalkeeping skills to college coaches.

The Find-It Company
Assist with focus group discussions, usability lab sessions, surveys, and research interviews.

Gene Clark
Performance videos, DVDs, and web clips.

Gerry Ray Band
Performance videos, DVDs, and web clips.

Gridworks, Inc.
Audio, video, lighting, and theatrical stage scenic elements installation aboard cruise ships during dry-dock retrofits at locations around the world.

Howlin' Houndog
Performance videos, DVDs, and web clips.

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE Local 15)
Prepare theatrical stages for the presentation of a variety of entertainment events at venues throughout the Puget Sound. Install portable staging, lighting, scenic elements, audio/video, and sound reinforcement installation. Set up booths, displays, digital signage, computer, networking, audio/visual equipment, and infrastructure for trade shows and events.

Jazzmeat
Performance videos and web clips.

Jef Jaisun
Profile piece, event video, DVDs, and web clips.

Karen Cornell
Web site design and maintenance.

MRB Productions
ABC Sports video production crew for Monday Night Football opening piece featuring Shaun Alexander of the Seattle Seahawks.

OrangeLine Solutions
Computer hardware, software, and network technical support for small business clients.

Patterson, Staples
& Associates
Focus group discussion video and DVD.

Pete Cusumano
Post-production and DVD authoring.

Poncho
Computer and network setup and technical support for fundraising auction events.

Richard Pennant
VHS to DVD transfer and web clips.

Roam Records
Promo piece and web clips for the band Department of Energy.

Seattle Community Colleges Educational Television
Project manager for Rainier Radio, SCCTV's Internet radio station.

Systems Thinking Company
Business process documentation videos and web clips.

Underride
Music video from performance footage.

The Vintage Vehicle Show
Camera operator for interviews at car shows for television program.

WWSDAF
Web clips for non-profit organization's fund raising drive.

Demo Reels Click on image to play video clip. Encoded in Mp4 format for broadband connections. Download QuickTime Player
Stepping Out Producer, Camera, Editing, Post Production News-magazine style coverage of events and happenings around town. Running Time: 6:23			Our approach invited spontaneity which brought out the best in our interviewees and resulted in entertaining and informative content.
The Small Stage Producer, Director, Camera, Editing, Post Production, Booking Spotlights talented musicians through performance, interview and field segments. Running Time: 5:38			"The Small Stage" received an Award of Excellence at the 2004 Best of the Northwest Video Festival.
29 Live Producer, Director, Camera, Booking Live broadcast music program featuring local, regional and touring bands. Running Time: 5:30			"29 Live" ran for an unprecedented 200 episodes over seven years.
Channel Promo Editing, Post Production Weekly series with a mix of material from "29 Live", "The Small Stage", and "Stepping Out". Running Time: 1:18			Uses "ordered chaos" to combine material from 3 projects into a clever promo piece.
Product Spot Camera, Editing, Post Production 30 second commercial for ErgoLapTop with Urdu language voice-over. Running Time: 0:48			For broadcast on Urdu language television channels.
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Photos
With McGruff the Crime Dog Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers, Safeco Field 7/1/2005.		A depleted and happy Rob along with sisters Kathi & Jackie at the 29 Live Ep #200 after show party, EMP Liquid Lounge, 3/22/2002.
In the control room pulling his hair out directing the National Two-Ply show, 29 Live Ep #183, 7/13/2001.		Shooting with camera 4 from the lotus position on the Bullet Train to the Sun show, 29 Live Ep #122, 12/18/1998.