Video Editing & Production

Department of Religious Studies
at the University of Alabama

I began filming, editing, and producing short promotional videos for the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Alabama in 2012. I had no prior experience in filming or film editing, but since our Department wanted to take on a new form of advertising and identity construction, I started to learn the ropes.

I filmed our inaugural “Welcome Back!” (2012) video on my own digital camera while being driven around Tuscaloosa, AL. Then, for a short time, we rented filming equipment from UA’s Sanford Media Center before ultimately purchasing equipment for the Department. Initially, I used iMovie '09 on my own laptop to edit and produce the videos but we soon upgraded with a new Department laptop, iMovie '11, and eventually, Final Cut Pro. I taught myself how to use these each of these platforms and slowly developed a new set of skills. I then trained 5 student workers in film editing and production, overseeing and advising their work. In my time in REL, I produced over 50 videos and assisted student workers in 10-15 further videos.

Click on the above images to explore the archive of my REL videos. I’ve compiled the above collections to showcase the different types of videos I’ve created. Within these collections, the videos are further organized by series/topic for ease of navigation. You can also view the full archive in chronological order here.

Also be sure to explore REL's Vimeo page to see what all the Dept. is up to these days.

The Religious Studies Project

In April 2021, I became Managing Editor of The Religious Studies Project.