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)
- Stagehand Union, IATSE Local 15 (2007-present)
- Crispus Industries (2004-present)
- Seattle Community Colleges Educational TV (2007)

Software Engineering, Testing, & Technical Support
- OrangeLine Solutions (2007-present)
- Eastlake Technical Services (2006-2007)
- RCG Information Technology (2001)
- 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)
- 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 have 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	Promo piece for e-waste recycling event.
Alice Stuart	Performance video.
Allen Ensign	Anthology DVD for the band Childsupport. Web video clips and DVD authoring.
Creative Video of Washington	Camera operator for trade show multimedia program.
Crispus Industries	Commercials, web video clips, product demonstration DVDs, label design, duplication, project management, and event planning.
DREAM	Web video clip for fund raising for documentary project.
Eastlake Technical Services	Technical Support for small business clients.
Erica Higuchi	Video piece to showcase high school soccer skills to college coaches.
The Find-It Company	Focus group discussions, usability lab sessions, surveys and research interviews.
Gene Clark	Live performance video, DVD and web clips.
Gerry Ray Band	Live performance video, DVD and web clips.
Jef Jaisun	Profile piece and event video.
Karen Cornell	Web site design and maintenance.
MRB Productions	Crewed on ABC Sports shoot for Monday Night Football opening piece featuring Shaun Alexander of the Seattle Seahawks.
OrangeLine Solutions	Technical Support for small business clients.
Patterson, Staples & Associates	Focus group discussion.
Pete Cusumano	Demo reel, video editing and DVD authoring.
Poncho	Computer and network setup and support for fundraising auction events.
Richard Pennant	VHS to DVD transfer and web video clips.
Roam Records	Promo piece for Department of Energy's new CD release.
Seattle Community Colleges Educational Television	Project manager for Rainier Radio, SCCtv's Internet radio station.
Systems Thinking Company	Business process documentation and web video clips.
Underride	Music video from live performance footage.
The Vintage Vehicle Show	Camera operator at car shows and for interviews.
WWSDAF	Web video clip for fund raising for non-profit organization.

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.