Ohio is redefining its film landscape, showcasing local opportunities for aspiring filmmakers. Mike Wendt from the Cleveland Film Commission discusses his journey, the importance of networking, and the growing support for filmmaking in Ohio, driven by recent tax incentives and community engagement.

By day, Gary Wiggins is a salesforce administrator and data guy. But put a camera in his hand? That’s when he unleashes his creative energy. On this episode of the ZoomPod, I found another Clark Kent with a camera unleashing his image-making super powers on the world.

Hoffman started his professional media career in the late 80s as a reporter while still a student at the University of Akron. Starting in the early 2000’s, as the TV Advisor and General Manager, he led U of A’s WZIP and Media Program to win 25 Emmy awards. After PBS management stints in Missouri, and Central Florida, the good Doctor landed his dream job. Let’s talk to a pro!

On this episode of the ZoomPod, Sports Television Cameraman and K12 Video Production Teacher Nate Schick joins me to talk about transitioning from industry to the classroom, and the joy he now gets from his students in his Video Lab. Let’s talk to a pro!

Randy Walk is now an Associate Creative Director for Multimedia at The Ohio State University. He stopped by to give aspiring shooters a masterclass in how to, "shoot for the edit," and how you plan and execute a 4-camera story (with an interview) on the TBDBITL's Drum Major in less than 72 hours! Hint: it involved hiding a Go-Pro in his hat! (No kidding!) Let's talk to a pro!

On this episode of Zoompod, we meet the photographer who shot the last eight Olympic games for Team USA - including 85,000 images from Paris! California-based Jeff Cable joins me to talk about his photo journey, his early tech years with Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, and what it takes to post images 15 minutes after an event!  Let's talk to a pro!

On this episode of the Zoompod, this photographer shoots for a D1 Athletic program, and a Professional Soccer team, all while attending college! Photographer Bryce Mitchell joins me to talk about her work with the University of Florida Gators and Hickory FC of the NPSL.

On this episode of the ZoomPod, from his days in sports media to his sports photography, to his new gig as the photographer for the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Ralph Schudel has had a crazy photo journey!

ersey-based Sports Photographer, master visual storyteller, and great dude Mike Langish joins me to talk about sports photography and developing your craft on this episode of the ZoomWithOurFeet Photography Podcast.

Fruth talks about her Photography journey, working with Baseball Hall of Famers, starting a nonprofit, and how content creation has changed for today’s photographers and videographers.

On this episode of the ZoomPod, TV Director Dan Sevic stops in the Lab to talk about his journey in broadcasting. From a media student at Cleveland State, to building a small TV truck from the ground up, to mastering the television sports Replay, to Directing Cleveland Cavaliers Broadcasts. Dan is a force in NE Ohio broadcasting.

On this episode of the ZoomPod, Columbus, Ohio-based Professional Photographer, Videographer and Producer Sam Fahmi stops in the Photo Lab to talk about his photo journey starting with a Kodiak 110 Camera, helps me get over my fear of shooting weddings, and … BONUS: what happens when a Barista and a Photographer walk into a Coffee Shop … How you develop film using coffee grounds! (Seriously!)

On this episode of the ZoomPod, a creator's journey starts as a third grader with a love of cameras. It has stops at North Canton Hoover High School's Video Production program and Ohio University, which led to a move to New York City for an internship with the Miss Universe Organization. 

18 years and 30 countries later, Matt Mantyla's production career field of dreams beckoned, and he's producing marketing content for Major League Baseball!

On this episode of the ZoomPod, I chat with one of my mentors, Steve Warren, about his journey in the media production business from humble beginnings in North Canton, Ohio, to Director of Technical Operations at FanDuel Sports Ohio and everywhere in between.

On this episode of the ZoomPod, the multi-talented John Skrada talks about his journey in media production and the many hats he's worn since leaving Cleveland State's School of Film and Media Arts in the early '90's. Skrada talks about his early days as a Camera Operator and Avid Editor, his work as a Slo-Motion Sports Replay Operator, starting his own production company, and building a small multi-camera television production truck that’s become a rolling learning lab!

On this episode of the ZoomPod, grab your fleece and some snacks! Mark Pokedoff, a Multi-Emmy Award-Winning Slo-Motion Replay Operator, talks about the recorded half of live TV - like golf at the Masters, wearing a parka in the truck, and having the chance to do his job from his basement. (Yes, he wear fuzzy slippers to work!)

On this episode of the ZoomPod, Jeff Alberini, Senior Associate Director of Video and Digital Outreach at Kent State University, joins me to discuss media education and passion projects like documentaries and offer interviewing tips for aspiring media production professionals.

The Players, Bay Hill, The US Open - What's it like when your office view is 120' above the golf tournament? Meet the guy who had the best office window in golf!

Chi-Chi, Trevino, Palmer, Nicklaus, Erwin, Els and Tiger, oh my! On this episode of the ZoomPod, Professional Golf Cameraman Mark Bowden stops by to talk about his work covering golf's biggest stars from his perspective—inside the ropes with them! He also talks about the pressure of his office, a camera tower behind the par-3 12th green at the Masters! Can you say, "Amen Corner!?"

On this episode of the ZoomPod, veteran Television Director Emmett Loughran stops by to talk about directing live television shows from the Fairways to the stage at the Met!