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PEG Update - Spring 2026

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:00 Z

What have we been up to recently? Check out what the Pritt Entertainment Group team was working on during the spring of 2026.

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We were excited to again be part of the NHL Winter Classic, creating graphics and animations for one of hockey’s biggest stages! Our team was also on-site in Miami, helping to prep and polish the final looks.

We teamed back up with the Seattle Seahawks to create brand new animations for the playoffs that brought extra energy to gamedays at Lumen Field. Congrats to the Seahawks on their Super Bowl win! o

Our team traveled to Texas to help bring The UFL’s Media Day to life with BIG Creative, setting the stage and capturing content for all eight teams that will be used during the upcoming season.

Back in Ohio, we worked with Toughest Monster Trucks to support their fast-paced, high-energy live productions inside the Covelli Centre. On the brand side, we worked with Sherwin-Williams on videos for their National Sales Meeting, helping elevate key moments and information with polished, engaging animated content.

And our partnership with the American Endowment Foundation continued with more episodes of their “Let’s Talk DAFs” podcast.

Outside the office, our team attended the American Advertising Awards show in Akron, Ohio, where we were honored to win Best of Show for the Seattle Seahawks 2025 Open Video, which was a partnership with the Seahawks and BIG Creative. Overall, we took home 11 awards, recognizing work done with the Seahawks, New York Rangers, D.C. United, Cleveland Monsters and Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!

Stay up to date with the latest news and behind-the-scenes moments by following us on social or checking out PrittEntertainmentGroup.com.

Pritt Entertainment Group Wins Best Of Show At 2026 Akron American Advertising Awards

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 Z

Pritt Entertainment Group (PEG) took home the Best of Show from the American Advertising Federation at the 2026 Akron American Advertising Awards, held on Friday, February 27, at the historic Akron Civic Theatre. Along with Best of Show, PEG took home 10 additional awards, including seven Gold ADDYs.

Best of Show winner, the 2025 Open Video, created in partnership with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and BIG Creative, brought together video and special effects to activate “Nightmare Mode” inside Lumen Field during the Seahawks 2025 Super Bowl-winning season.

“Everything was done very, very well," said judge Elizabeth Morgan, SVP, Marketing, Y in Central Maryland. “The judges were in pretty quick agreement that this would be our best in show.”

Watch the 2026 Best Of Show Announcement Video

The Seattle Seahawks 2025 Open Video also won three Gold ADDY Awards in the categories of Video Editing, Sound Design and Cinematography.

Additional Gold ADDY Awards were awarded to the D.C. United 2025 Open Video and Halftime Hype Video, both in Video Editing. The New York Rangers' 2025 Hype Video received Gold in Video Editing. The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Savor the Scenic in Summit commercial also earned a Video Editing Gold.

The Cleveland Monsters' Pregame Countdown received three Silver ADDY Awards for Sound Design and Animation, Special Effects and Motion Graphics, and in the Large Venue – Single category.

“Our team had a great year, and we were fortunate enough to work on some really incredible pieces,” said Ryan Pritt, PEG Co-Founder and President. "Our clients and partners are always so creative and collaborative, and it shows in the finished product."

Five judges from across the United States reviewed and assigned scores to the projects submitted to the Akron competition. Winners are forwarded to the District 5 awards, where they will compete against winners from clubs around Ohio and Kentucky, and then to national-level competitions taking place in the coming months.

PEG Update - Winter 2026

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:30:00 Z

From game day hype to podcast mics, here’s a peek at what our team was working on in Q3!

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Sports were front and center again this quarter!

We teamed back up with the Seattle Seahawks to deliver fresh helmet shuffle animations that kept fans guessing at Lumen Field, and we worked on a series of brand-new games for the New Jersey Devils.

In college sports, we added some fun to Ohio State Hockey games with a custom 3D Zamboni Race and created all-new matchup and starting lineup animations for Stephen F. Austin Men’s and Women’s Basketball.

We also refreshed visuals for our friends at Wellington International with a new video edit and updated logo animations for the new year.

Behind the scenes, we were on-set with the Cleveland Monsters, creating a unique Media Day environment for this season’s open and social media videos. Plus, we were inside the control room with Akron Zips Football for another season, helping bring gamedays to life at Infocision Stadium.

On the corporate side, we continued our work with the American Endowment Foundation to produce episodes of their “Let’s Talk DAFs” podcast, and we supported TransImpact's “Amplify” Conference, capturing content that highlights innovation across the industry.

Our team made time to celebrate the season as well – closing out another fun year together at our 2025 holiday party.

Stay up to date with the latest news and behind-the-scenes moments by following us on social or checking out PrittEntertainmentGroup.com.

PEG Update - Fall 2025

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:30:00 Z

From game day hype to podcast mics, here’s a peek at what our team was working on in Q3!

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The new NFL season is underway, and we teamed up with the Seattle Seahawks, in collaboration with BIG Creative, to capture and create a brand-new Seahawks intro video for this season at Lumen Field.

We also created a custom 3D helmet shuffle animation for the Seahawks to keep fans guessing on game day, and produced some bold new games and animations for the Carolina Panthers.

In college football, we kicked off the season with fresh in-game animations for the Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers, plus designed a new XPression graphics package for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

Baseball was on our radar, too, as we were on the ground and in the air around Progressive Field, shooting cinematic content for the Cleveland Guardians’ annual Rock n’ Blast weekend, which featured one of the country’s premier fireworks shows.

We also partnered back up with GameChanger to capture video interviews celebrating their 2025 “GameChanger of the Year.”

In Akron, we helped capture new content for the Akron Marathon, showcasing the energy and excitement at one of the city’s largest annual events.

On the corporate side, we continued our partnership with the American Endowment Foundation as they officially released the first episodes of their new “Let’s Talk DAFs” podcast series!

We also worked with the City of Akron on an All-America City video, highlighting the people, stories and pride that make Akron shine. Congratulations to our hometown on its fourth All-America City honor!

Keep up with all the latest from our team through the PEG Insider newsletter, and be sure to follow along on social for behind-the-scenes looks and project sneak peeks!

This is Pritt Entertainment Group. (Director's Cut)

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:18:00 Z

So, recently we've been working really hard with the team to bring a sports-oriented mindset here to the office. Is it working? Time will tell.

PEG Update - Summer 2025

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:30:00 Z

A look on location, on set and behind the scenes with our team during a very busy Q2!

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Our team was at Media Day with the Seattle Seahawks, helping bring their intro video to life for the upcoming season. We can’t show you more quite yet, but it’ll be worth the wait.

Playoffs were in full swing for a lot of our sports partners. We worked with the Cleveland Cavaliers to create a video that recapped the thrill and excitement of their season. And helped bring the hype for the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds with an all-new open video for their playoff run.

Over in MLB, we created another custom fan cam for the Kansas City Royals. And we were on location with the Cleveland Guardians, grabbing cinematic shots around Progressive Field.

In Chicago, we worked with Unfiltered Soccer, capturing a podcast interview with Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, and US Men’s head coach, Mauricio Pochettino.

Speaking of podcasts, we worked with the American Endowment Foundation on an in-depth podcast shoot filled with industry insiders and insights.

We also visited Kaplansky Insurance in Boston to show how their time as part of Alera Group has helped their company thrive.

Closer to home, content we helped create debuted at The Akron History Center, which is now open to the public!

We helped roll out a new national TV brand spot for Akron Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau, and were on hand at the Zenith Awards, where we got to see it premiere in style.

Internally, we had our cameras rolling in Chicago to capture some b-roll around our satellite office and had some fun around the Akron office working on some new content coming soon to our social media.

There were two new additions to the PEG team! Congratulations to the Richmond family and the Kuss family on the arrival of their beautiful babies!

And as always, stay up to date with the news and trends with our PEG Insider newsletter and follow us on social for more!

PEG Update - Spring 2025

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 Z

A look on location, on set and behind the scenes with our team during a very busy Q1!

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We worked with the NHL to create over 150 graphics for the Stadium Series, with PEG team members joining over 90,000 fans to see it live inside Ohio Stadium.

We also traveled to Washington D.C. for a media day shoot with MLS's D.C. United. Our team used the footage to craft an open video, halftime hype video and graphics for the boards at Audi Field. In New York, we got Rangers fans game ready with hype videos that played inside Madison Square Garden.

We also worked with Wellington International to produce a stunning open video that energized the audience at their Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida, and created a dynamic 3D logo animation for US Equestrian.

Back in Ohio, we worked on a fully animated video for the Cleveland Cavaliers that introduced their new Cavs Rewards app. We headed to Boston to help Alera Group capture footage for a video highlighting their business solutions and expertise. We also partnered with Sherwin-Williams to create a stunning multiscreen video illustrating their impact over the last year.

We collaborated with the Greater Akron Chamber on multiple videos for their 2025 Annual Meeting and continued to create pieces for the Akron History Center that showcase our city's rich legacy.

Outside the office, we brought home eight ADDYs from AAF Akron's 2025 American Advertising Awards and cheered on the Cleveland Monsters as a team. We also attended the Greater Akron Chamber annual meeting and the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank Harvest.

Don't forget to check out our newest demo reel and stay connected with all things PEG by subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter, PEG Insider. the end of another great year of hard work, creativity and fun! We can't wait to see what's next in 2025!

PEG takes home eight ADDYs at the 2025 Awards

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 Z

Downtown Akron-based creative agency Pritt Entertainment Group (PEG) took home eight ADDY Awards from the Akron American Advertising Federation (AAF-Akron) at the 2024 American Advertising Awards, held on February 28 at the historic Akron Civic Theatre.

"We're incredibly proud of our team and the amazing partners we collaborated with on these projects. It's always an honor to see the hard work and creativity recognized," said PEG Co-Founder and President Ryan Pritt.

PEG received two Gold ADDY Awards for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game Intro Video, winning in the categories of Cinematography – Single and Video Editing. The piece, created in partnership with Major League Baseball and Shine Entertainment Team, also earned Silver ADDYs for Sound Design and in the Branded Content and Entertainment – Non-Broadcast category.

PEG won additional Silver ADDYs for their work on multiple projects. The 30A Experience Showcase for Paradise Properties earned a Silver ADDY in the category of Cinematography – Single. Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau's Savor the Scenic in Summit TV Spot also secured a Silver ADDY in Cinematography – Single. A Hype Video, created with the New York Rangers, earned a Silver ADDY in Sound Design.

Rounding out the wins was PEG's own Sports Agency Video, which received a Silver ADDY in the Self-Promotion – Film, Video & Sound category.

See more of PEG's award-winning projects on the "Our Work" page.

PEG Update - Winter 2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:00:00 Z

Q4 was full of sports – and so much more! Let's check out what our team has been up to!

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Fall was full of sports!

We were on location for the Cleveland Guardians’ playoff run, capturing every unforgettable moment of postseason magic.

We worked with the New York Rangers on hype videos that got fans ready for action inside Madison Square Garden. And across the country in California, we helped the Coachella Valley Firebirds kick off another AHL season with a brand new intro video!

Our team also brought the atmosphere to the Cleveland Monsters' media day shoot, combining cinematic lights and staging that brought their open video to life!

In the world of live production, we wrapped up another football season inside the control room at InfoCiscion Stadium with our friends at Akron Zips Athletics.

On the corporate side, we traveled to locations in Florida and Ohio with our friends at Country Pure Foods to produce videos showcasing their commitment to quality and innovation. And we hit the road with TransImpact to capture interviews and b-roll at their 2024 User Conference.

We worked with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to help everyone “Meet Jack,” an animated character supporting their mission to fight hunger. Our team also created an interview-based piece for The University of Akron Foundation, showcasing stories of students and the transformative power of giving.

Outdoors, we embraced the beauty of nature with our friends at Summit Metro Parks, capturing cinematic aerial visuals that will be used in an upcoming documentary.

We channeled our creative energy right outside our own Akron offices, partnering with the City of Akron on a fresh logo and visual identity for the newly re-designed Lock 3.

And finally, our team got together to celebrate the holidays and the end of another great year of hard work, creativity and fun! We can't wait to see what's next in 2025!

PEG Update - Fall 2024

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:33:00 Z

Q3 started out in FULL SWING for our team - Pun Intended. And it all started right here in Texas. Let’s check out what we’ve been up to in the Fall 2024 PEG Update!

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Hi, everyone and welcome to the Fall 2024 PEG Update.

Q3 started out in FULL SWING for our team - Pun Intended. And it all started right here in Texas. Let’s check out what we’ve been up to!

We had the incredible opportunity to partner with Shine Entertainment, Major League Baseball and the Texas Rangers on an intro video that ran at Globe Life Field before the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Our team traveled to Houston to capture custom footage and edited the piece to work seamlessly within the opening ceremonies for the event.

Staying in the wide world of sports, we worked with our friends at the Carolina Panthers on a custom kinetic animation for their video boards. We also teamed up with Indiana University on brand new animations as well, including interactive games, a 2D “toppings race” and a fully-custom 3D matchup. Plus, we also had the opportunity to work with US Equestrian on a series of logo and event-specific animations for some of their most prestigious competitions.

Our team was also out on sports shoots across the region. We were in the skies to capture some stunning footage for the Cleveland Guardians. On the ground, we were on location with GameChanger helping them show-off their app during multiple basketball shoots.

Outside of sports, we traveled with our friends at Country Pure Foods to locations in Ohio and Florida to capture interviews and b-roll for several company-focused sizzle pieces. We also worked with Swagelok on a video that highlighted why customers have trusted their global network of parts and expertise for decades.

VO: In non-profit, we worked with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to help everyone “Meet Jack” in a 2D fully-animated piece. We also partnered back up with Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau to revamp and refresh their national TV spot that encouraged everyone to Savor the Scenic in Summit! Plus, we helped the Akron Marathon get people hyped for their signature event, the First Energy Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay.

Outside the office in Akron, our team was excited to attend United Way of Summit & Medina’s Report to the Community event at the John S. Knight Center. Over in our Chicago office, we got to introduce ourselves and make a lot of new connections at the Choose Chicago Partner Showcase at McCormick Place.

That’s all for now. Stay up to date with all things PEG by signing up for our monthly PEG Insider newsletter and by following us on social media. We’ll see you soon.

PEG Update - Summer 2024

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:33:00 Z

Before our team hits the road to St. Louis for the IDEA Conference, we are taking a look at what we’ve been working on.

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Hi, everyone and welcome to the Summer 2024 PEG Update.

Before our team hits the road for the IDEA Conference, we wanted to give you a look at what we’ve been working on.

Congratulations to our friends at the Coachella Valley Firebirds for making it to the Calder Cup Finals for the second time in their first two seasons. We helped the Firebirds Rally the Valley with a new intro video for each round of the playoffs. It was an exciting run and so fun to watch!

Our team was also working with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Monsters on custom video board graphics and animations for their own playoff runs. And in baseball, we created fun new graphics for the start of the Glacier Range Riders season.

We also helped our friends at the Cleveland Guardians capture drone footage that was used to launch their brand new City Connect jerseys.

We were on location with JOANN to help produce their annual Field Leadership event in Hudson. And spent some time at Swagelok GHQ in Solon to help capture b-roll and interviews used in a video to promote their Associate Resource Groups and an upcoming brand commercial.

We also worked with our friends at Kent State University to create some new animations for their Forever Brighter Campaign videos.

Our team was excited to support all our friends in the Travel and Tourism industry at the Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau’s 2024 Zenith Awards at the Knight Center in May.

Plus, we had a blast at the Central Great Lakes Emmy Awards in Cleveland in June! We were nominated for our work with the Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau’s ‘Grab Life Right Here’ TV Spot. Congratulations to all of this year's winners!

We have been getting out in Chicago, meeting new friends and attending some really fun events! Make sure to let us know if you are in the area. We can’t wait to show you around our new office in the Windy City!

That’s all for now. Stay up to date with all things PEG by signing up for our PEG Insider newsletter and by following us on social media. We’ll see you soon.

PEG Update - Spring 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:33:00 Z

Spring is already here and our team has had lots going on inside and outside the office!

Let’s check it out.

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Hi, everyone and welcome to an all-new PEG Update.

Spring is already here and our team has had lots going on inside and outside the office! Let’s check it out.

Spring and summer sports seasons are underway! We have been working on video board graphics for teams in multiple leagues, including graphics packages and animations for the MLS’s Houston Dynamo and the NWSL’s Houston Dash. We once again partnered up with the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball on some fun fan-focused games and interactive elements.

Our crew was on-location at the Covelli Centre to help kick off the 2024 Harlem Globetrotters World Tour and were back for another year of fun and excitement with Toughest Monster Trucks.

Our team was also in the studio - working with Innis Maggiore on a commercial for Smith’s French Onion Dip. Not only did we work with them to create the piece, but we also helped coordinate talent, food artists, props and more to help bring this delicious spot to life and get it ready for broadcast!

We worked with Paradise Properties to turn content we captured into a website sizzle reel and short-form social media content that showed how beautiful, fun and relaxing their Florida properties can be!

Our team was excited to get out of the office and support our friends at the Greater Akron Chamber at their Annual Meeting and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank at their Harvest for Hunger Kick-Off event!

We also attended the 2024 Akron American Advertising Awards where we took home seven ADDYs for work done with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Our President, Ryan Pritt, was in Austin this year for South-by-Southwest, where he led a panel about Storytelling in Sports, featuring a few of our friends from throughout the sports world. Thanks to Tara Hewit, Lamont Buford and Jonny Greco for being a part of this incredible experience! You can watch the full session on our YouTube page.

In February, we officially opened our second office, a satellite location in downtown Chicago! We’re excited to make some new connections in the Windy City! Make sure to send us a note if you are nearby and we’ll be happy to show you around!

That’s all for now. Stay up to date with all things PEG by signing up for our PEG Insider newsletter on our website and by following us on social media. We’ll see you next time.

Behind the Lens - Christina Drsek

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:21:00 Z

Christmas trees, gender reveals and pandemic cruises. We are going Behind the Lens with Christina.

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I'm Christina Drsek and this is my look Behind the Lens.

The University of Akron. UA will always hold a special place in my heart. This is where I first met Jeffrey and Ryan, probably 14 years ago. I was a wireless camera operator and I really love everything about UA.

My grandparents and I, and Rob, share an anniversary. Both my mom's mom and dad and my dad's mom and dad, which is this set of Grandparents, were all married within 3 days of each other. It was really special for me to be able to share that weekend as our anniversary which is their anniversary. So this is us giving them a cake.

The very first PEG Christmas tree. One of the random things I do here at PEG is I decorate. I decorate for all the holidays. I love decorating. Ryan lets me be creative and I get to spend his money.

This is my son, Cole. This was our baby announcement. Our second baby is a little girl and she is an IVF baby. So our theme for this was "science is cool," because without science we wouldn't have her. So we took him and told him he was going to be a scientist. He had absolutely no idea what he was doing or why he was doing it, but his little lab coat says big brother and he got to make little volcano stuff for our science experiment. And it's pink, because she's a girl.

This is a picture of me field producing an event. I love working live events. Ryan and I have worked together for many many years, in different places. Him as a Host and me as a Field Producer. We work really well together and I love working with Ryan.

This is a picture of Ryan and I having dinner in Chicago. This is probably 2010, maybe. Everybody knows Ryan loves to travel. I've only been to Chicago once and Ryan happened to be there at the same time. So he said let's go to dinner. So I got to go to dinner. I was with a friend of mine and he had his mom and we had Chicago pizza.

This is my new baby. Her name is Corina and Cole. He's six and she'll be one here pretty soon. It's so sad. I love this picture.

This is a Disney cruise. I'm a pretty big germaphobe. So we went on a cruise in a pandemic. Totally out of my comfort zone, but we had a ton of fun. We knew we were having a baby soon and we wanted to do one more big vacation with just us and Cole. And we had a blast. It was awesome.

Well, that's a little bit about me, and my family, and all the random things I do here at PEG. Thanks for watching.

PEG Takes Home Seven ADDYs At 2024 Awards

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:51:00 Z

Downtown Akron-based creative agency Pritt Entertainment Group (PEG) took home seven ADDY Awards from the Akron American Advertising Federation (AAF-Akron) at the 2024 American Advertising Awards held on March 1 at the historic Akron Civic Theatre.

“Congrats to our team and all of our partners on these pieces. Always proud to see the excellent and hard work of our team recognized by industry peers,” said Ryan Pritt, PEG Co-Founder and President.

PEG received two Gold ADDY Awards for the 2023 Open done with the AHL's Coachella Valley Firebirds. These awards were in the categories of Branded Content and Entertainment – Non-Broadcast, and Video Editing.

The Grab Life Right Here Commercial, created with the Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau, captured three Silver ADDYs in the categories of Television Advertising – Local, Cinematography – Single and Video Editing.

The Akron-Summit County Public Library's 150th Anniversary video also won a Silver ADDY, taking home a win in Branded Content and Entertainment – Single Entry more than :60 seconds.

Additionally, the PEG team received a Silver ADDY in the category of Advertising/Media Industry Self Promotion – Film, Video and Sound for their Agency Video.

The AAF-Akron's American Advertising Awards are attended by hundreds of advertising professionals from the Akron, Canton and Youngstown area and are judged by experts from across the country. To see more of PEG’s award-winning work, visit their portfolio page here.

Gear Up: Sony X500

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:54:00 Z

Check out why the Sony X500 is our go-to for every live event.

Learn more about the equipment we use to create over on our Gear Page.

Behind the Lens - Rachel Kubick

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:21:00 Z

Monster trucks, VO records and Harry Styles concerts. Rachel is taking on a trip Behind the Lens for some of her favorite photos.

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Hi, I'm Rachel Kubick and this is my look Behind the Lens.

Here's a lovely photo of me and my family. We're at Universal Studios in Orlando. We have my mom, my dad sisters Becca and Leah, brother Bobby. So you really can't tell, but we're actually so toasty warm in this photo. So, my parents have cooling towels on. Very smart of them, but I am cooling down with the world's best beverage, a butterbeer, of course.

Here's another photo of me being absolutely massive. As you can see, I am just so tall. Towering above this monster truck. We had the opportunity to work a at the Toughest Monster Trucks in Covelli in Youngstown, and we all thought it was so funny that I was just fully the size of one of the tires. So that's where this gem came from, but it was a super fun time.

Here's me recording yet another VO for probably any number of the videos we do. Here at PEG we like to record scratch tracks before we actually go out and get the professional recording done. So if you've ever gotten a video made from us and there was a female scratch track on it, it's probably me and this may be from your video.

Here I am schlepping a tripod through the woods for a recent shoot we did for ASCVB. We got the opportunity to work on a commercial for them and so we were going to so many fun places in Akron. Breweries. Restaurants. Here we are at the National Park. It was such a fun project to be on.

Remember we were at Harry Potter World? Well this actually isn't Harry Potter World. This is in London and we came out of this building into this hallway and this is a genuine candid reaction of me thinking that I was actually in Hogwarts. So this was, this was such a fun trip. Ravenclaw, in case you can't tell.

Here's just another day in the office, you know. Curled up on the couch with Papa John's, of course. We did a lot of work with the Firebirds in Coachella Valley and every time we made a new video for them it was always a tradition to get a Papa John's Pizza during the V1 cut. So, Papa John's, if you're watching this, give me a pizza.

What a good-looking group of people. Here we are at the ADDYs. This was in 2023, I believe. And this was my first big award show with PEG. So as you can see we certainly cleaned up and it was really such a fun night to be a part of.

This is me at one of many Harry Styles concerts. If I'm ever lost, you can certainly find me at a Harry Styles concert. But this specific show was in Detroit where we got the last three tickets available to a sold-out show. We literally ran on as he was playing his opening song it was really such a fun night and I'm happy to end on that note.

So thank you so much for watching my look Behind the Lens.

PEG Update - Winter 2024

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:33:00 Z

Happy 2024! Our team ended last year with projects that had us traveling from coast to coast.

Let’s take a look at what we’ve been up to.

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Hi, everyone, and welcome to an all-new edition of PEG Update.

Happy 2024! Our team ended last year with projects that had us traveling from coast to coast. Let’s take a look at what we’ve been up to.

Our team had the amazing opportunity to create the animations and graphics package for the 2024 NHL Winter Classic! Not only did we create over 250 graphics for the video boards throughout T-Mobile Park, including logo animations, player animations and pump-ups, but we were able to be on-site to see the game and the graphics in action. We also assisted with creating content from the ballpark's control room leading up to and during the event!

We also worked on new video board animations for our friends over at Indiana University and helped the Coachella Valley Firebirds kick off their season with a fresh intro video to hype the crowd at Acrisure Arena.

We also wrapped up our 14th season as a part of Akron Zips Football’s game production from inside the control room at InfoCision Stadium, where we assisted the University in bringing Zips Gamedays to life on the video board.

We continued our work with the Akron/Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau on a number of fun social media video series that focused on all there is to do around the Greater Akron area.

And we traveled to Florida for a multi-day shoot to capture footage for an upcoming series of videos launching this spring to promote some of Florida's finest properties and destinations.

Congratulations to the Akron-Summit County Public Library on 150 years of service to our community! We worked with the library on an anniversary piece that kicked off a celebration event headlined by Nick Offerman at the Akron Civic Theatre.

We also continued our Behind the Lens series, getting to know more of our team through their photo backstories. You can check out these videos, along with curated industry news and more in our monthly PEG Insider newsletter sent straight to your inbox or on LinkedIn.

We wrapped up PEG’s 15th Anniversary year with cake and a happy hour at downtown Akron’s Akronym Brewing. Also, we celebrated the holidays with our whole team at the new Old 97 Speakeasy to cap off a great 2023 and say thanks for everyone’s hard work.

That’s all for now. Be sure to check out our social media channels or visit PrittEntertainmentGroup.com. We’ll see you next time.

Behind the Lens - Kaylin Henry

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:21:00 Z

Food, Dogs, Concerts and More. Graphic Designer Kaylin Henry is giving us a look at her life in this Behind the Lens!

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Hi I'm Kaylin Henry, and this is my look Behind the Lens.

This is a photo that one of our fellow co-workers took, David. It was during our video shoot for the Cleveland Browns. This is probably my first time behind the camera, actually, where I got to play the female version of the Dawg Pound Captain. Here we are like cleaning up after the shoot and picking up some lights and David's like "oh, this looks really cool. You kind of look like a a Jedi." So I was able to take that picture and it's pretty fun, because I'm actually a pretty big Star Wars fan.

This photo here was early on when I first started here and I didn't really have a lot of reference to Akron. We were making a video about Summit Lake and all the renovations that were going on. So, Josh, Ryan and I all went on a bike ride around the lake to kind of get an idea of the location and it was very helpful for me when whenever I was making storyboards for the video.

This photo here is of my crystallized lemon olive oil bundt cake. In my spare time, a different sort of creative outlook I like to do is baking and this is probably one of my favorite summer bakes. And it is a referenced off of a Claire Saffitz recipe. Being vegan, I like to be able to try to vegan-ize my own recipes and make them my own.

This is a photo of my glamorous dog, India. She is 14 years old and is a greyhound-dachshund mix. Due to her breed she does not have a lot of body fat. So, we always have to make sure that she has, uh, her own little winter coat and this is her wearing the coat. As you can, see she's very thrilled.

Here's another photo of some food. I love food. And this is my own homemade ramen noodles that I made for my own birthday and some veggie sushi in the background. I would say that Japanese, Korean and Indian food is probably some of my absolute favorite cuisines.

This here is another photo of one of my other dogs, Ava. She is 13 years old and a miniature dachshund. And here she is posing with some of my recent Record Store Day finds. She loves to be the center of attention so she needed to be in the middle of the picture along with my records that I picked up that day. When it comes to music I kind of have a bigger record collection, but there's a pretty big variety of different music that I like. As you can see here I have Nico and Tori Amos and the Æon Flux soundtrack.

Here's another photo. This is for the Coachella Valley Firebirds. We are creating an intro video for them that used a lot of uh more practical effects with cave paintings and this kind of allowed me to step away from the computer a little bit and start working directly on the rocks with some pastel chalk. And it was a lot of fun to be able to do that.

Outside of food food, art and baking, I would say my other favorite thing is concerts and here's a photo of Karen O. from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs that I recently saw in Chicago. I love traveling all over the us to go to as many shows as I possibly can.

Thanks so much for joining me on look Behind the Lens. Hope you enjoyed.

Behind the Lens - James Miller

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:21:00 Z

Helmet cams, desert shoots and alumni encounters. James is taking us through some of his favorite personal and professional photos!

Video Transcript:

Okay. So, this is James Miller and this is my Behind the Lens and marker.

So we'll take a look at the first photo here. This was actually out in the Coachella Valley whenever we went and filmed on location for their new hockey team. We were starting from the ground up, so coming up with a narrative and everything that you'd normally do in pre-production to form the narrative. And then this was when we were actually out on on location filming. We hit up a lot of cool spots like a cave and a lot of places in the desert that we hiked to with all of our gear. Definitely one of my favorite shoots to have been on.

This next photo, this was taken after we just finished filming a University of Akron video with University of Akron Alum, Yvette Nicole Brown. I'm a big fan of Yvette Nicole Brown and I'm also an Alum from the University of Akron, so this was really cool experience. We went to to New York City in the morning and then ended up coming back that same day with all of our footage. It was a big adventure for Josh and I. And Willie Kollman from the University of Akron also joined us. So definitely one of my favorite memories for an on location shoot.

This photo was taken a couple weeks ago. Just kidding. It's a baby photo that is probably the best portrait that I've ever had taken of me. You can see that I've been a lifelong fan of the Akron RubberDucks all my life. And I've also had some really great style that I still have today.

This photo is from a shoot for the Cleveland Browns that we did during the pandemic. It was SJ, the dog here, his intro video for whenever he came out on the field that was really cool. A lot of times towards the end of shoots, actors sort of need some extra motivation. So that's probably what I was providing here to SJ.

As you can see here, this is at Progressive Field. This is when they were the Indians. This was one of my first b-roll shoots at Progressive Field. So it was really cool getting different b-roll shots of fans and stuff like that. As a lifelong fan it was a dream come true.

This photo is actually behind the scenes from a music festival. We were filming an interview with a band that was about to go on. So instead of using this mount on the shoulder, I was like well maybe I could try it with my head. And it actually worked and I'd actually recommend it. Just make sure you have some Advil, just in case afterwards.

This photo is from a shoot for the University of Akron Alumni Association. It was a lot of fun. It was a sort of baking video with a comedic twist where Zippy just couldn't bake a cake quite right. Yeah. It was a lot of fun a lot of creativity and as an Alum it's always fun to work with the University of Akron.

This photo is actually from last summer. As you can see here I've got the POV helmet rig. It's a helmet with a camera on front to capture my arms and everything else going on. That shoot was super fun, because it's so unique to use a rig like that, And, yeah, don't worry this is completely road safe.

Hopefully that was as fun for you as it was for me. And thanks for taking a look Behind the Lens.

Behind the Lens - David Stephenson

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:21:00 Z

Pizza, precarious places and the PCH. David is giving us insight into some of his favorite personal and professional moments.

Video Transcript:

Hey, guys. My name is David Stevenson and this is my Behind the Lens.

So this is a photo of me and Josh flying our drone in Cleveland. Before Marty came along, Josh and I were the only Pilots at PEG, the licensed pilots. And so we would go on, quite literally, every shoot together if it was a drone shoot and we got to spend a lot of time together. And this photo specifically, we were doing a shoot for the Guardians, and this was the day that I learned that seagulls that live under a bridge can get very territorial.

This is a photo from definitely top five shoots that we've been on. This was for a commercial project we were shooting ice cream, and I got to do the lighting on this which was really fun. And I just love doing commercial lighting. It's a blast.

So this is a photo of me with the second love of my life - Pizza. I'm a pizza aficionado or if there's anything above an aficionado. Like, I wouldn't call myself an expert, but I absolutely love pizza and this is me eating probably the like 10 millionth slice of pizza in my life.

This is the first love of my life. This is my fiance, Kailey. This was also the first day that we moved in together. We bought a house together, it's here in Akron. We love being in Akron. And a good friend of mine took this photo and it was like really hard to justify why he was there was like "oh, no, he wants to be there to like take photos of us going into the house for the first time" and like "oh, it's a momentous occasion the future kids will love the photos," but uh I think she was pretty clued into what was happening. But nonetheless it was a a good surprise and it was so far one of the happiest days of my life.

This is a part of a series that I like to call David Holding Expensive Cameras in Precarious Places. This was for a shoot at Summit Lake and what what more is there to say? I'm on a log, holding an expensive camera, in a precarious place.

Here I am in Utah. This is a trail called Thunder Mountain. We had to rent bikes and when we got there the uh the old lady that was renting us the bike - We were like "oh yeah, we're going to go to Thunder Mountain" and this lady was like "What? Thunder Mountain? You know that's a black diamond." And we kind of looked at each other and we're like "What?" because we had never been on a black diamond before. And I was pretty proud of ourselves. We thought it would be fine and we went and did the thing. And it was amazing. It was like the most scenic trail I've ever been on. It makes me want to go all around the country and mountain bike even more. Maybe live out of a van, you know. But yeah, I love mountain biking. I love cycling in general and this is probably like one of the coolest places I've ever been able to do it.

So this is also like probably top five shoots uh that I've ever been on. So this was in a candy factory and you'll see like in this photo - here we have our dana dolly and I have a camera rigged up over candy here. Which I'm super glad that they let us do, because like the shot was incredible. You just have this camera over it and the candy just going past the lens and it just it probably one of the best shots of the shoot in my opinion.

And this is to me the best photo I have ever taken. This was on a vacation in, I think, 2021. We went to California and I got a really fun car and just drove it up the PCH. And we pulled off at a vista and this was just there and I got what I think is probably the best photo that I've ever taken my life.

So those are all my photos. It was really fun sharing it, sharing both my personal and professional life. So thank you for being here with me and thank you for watching.

Behind the Lens - Emily Richmond

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:21:00 Z

Go Behind the Lens with Account Manager, Emily Richmond, and learn the background of her favorite PEG and personal photos.

Video Transcript:

Hi, I'm Emily Richmond and this is my Look Behind the Lens.

This is my family. We have my sister, Erin, my mom, Marge, my Dad, Steve, my husband, Cory, and then our six-month-old baby, Logan. They're a huge part of my life. They are involved in everything that we do. Just wanted to put them up at the front as the most important people in my life.

This is me about 3 or 4 years old. I was born in Kokomo, Indiana. Moved to Kent, Ohio when I was about three. Its always is fun to say that I lived in a different state or born in a different state and now have lived in Ohio ever since.

This is a really fun one this is one of my favorite projects that we worked on at PEG so far. We got to work with the Guardians on their Rebrand Video and we got to film a lot of really awesome footage for them. And what was really fun is that Ryan got all of us involved in the project our first Guardians apparel. So, that was really fun.

This is my son, Logan Lewis Richmond. He was born in December of 2022 and he is the highlight of our lives right now. We are so excited to have him and just learn about him and teach him everything that we know. So, it's been a blast so far to be in his life and him and ours.

Another Guardians photo. This one is actually at Dollar Dog Night. So we weren't actually working during this day, but I always love having a blast when it's going to Guardians games. Just sporting events in general with friends and family. And obviously we couldn't miss out on the dollar dogs.

And then lastly, a more current photo of Logan. And we've been loving taking him out places and showing him off and introducing him to friends and family. So, this was at one of the recent birthday parties. So it was fun being able to share him with friends and family.

Thanks again for joining me for my Look Behind the Lens. See you later.

Behind the Lens - Brianna Kelly

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:21:00 Z

Go Behind the Lens with Marketing Manager, Brianna Kelly, and learn the background of her favorite PEG and personal photos.

Video Transcript:

Hi I'm Brianna Kelly and this is my look Behind the Lens.

This is my family. I absolutely love this photo, not only because we are at a Packers game and we love to go to Packers games together. This one specifically. We went to London 2022 when they played at the Tottenham-Hotspur Stadium. And we made a whole vacation out of it. We were in Ireland, in London and I loved every minute of it. And my favorite vacation I've ever been on.

So, this is part of a series of photos I call "Brianna points at historic landmarks." This is obviously the Arch in St Louis. I have photos of me pointing at Buckingham Palace, Stonehenge, all sorts of strange things. I just really love to take photos of myself in places and I never know what to do. So somehow this became my trademark, says me.

This is a behind-the-scenes photo of a State of the City event that we ran. Obviously during the pandemic. A lot of times when live events happen, I do graphics, run graphics. And that's what I'm doing in this photo. I just love it because the lighting was all blue and my hair was blue and it was just really a whole vibe.

This photo is Ryan and I in Indianapolis together. We were at a conference and we got the opportunity to go on to Indianapolis Motor Speedway where you get to be on the track. Go around the track. Not quite as fast as they do, you know, in real life, but it was still pretty cool.

I am part of an organization called the American Advertising Federation, Akron chapter. And this is my Executive Director. We are at the American Advertising Awards together at the Akron Civic. I absolutely love this organization. It lets me meet a lot of people in our industry and make new friends. And Cecilia is a huge part of that and I could not do it without her. And She looks amazing in every wig she's ever worn.

This is my cat. His name is Percy. He is very handsome, obviously. He has moved to two different states with me. He's lived in four houses. He's a trooper. He is my favorite little Snuggle Buddy. And even people who hate cats tell me that they like Percy, which I take great pride in.

This was one of the coolest events I ever got to work with PEG. We were part of the NFL draft a couple years ago. Akron is one of the Original Towns. We ran the event and then I was the one who got to have this red phone, it was like a bat phone. And I was the one to answer the call and write down the draft picks on the card that you see like the people reading from on the podium. So it was just so much fun. Really once in a lifetime. Never thought I'd get to like participate in an NFL draft and it was really a special day.

Our PEG and extended family volleyball team. We have played together for approximately six or seven years and while I can't say we've gotten a ton better, we've, you know, the championship is still elusive, We have so much fun and I love playing with these guys every week. Sand and indoor. And someday we're gonna take home, I won't say a trophy, but a really cool t-shirt. And make all our parents very proud.

Thank you for coming with me on this photo journey and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. See you soon.

PEG Update - Fall 2023

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:33:00 Z

In the office, on location and everywhere in between, our team has had a lot going on these last few months.

Let’s take a look at what we’ve been up to.

Video Transcript

In the office, on location and everywhere in between, our team has had a lot going on these last few months. Let’s take a look at what we’ve been up to.

We have been partnering with the Akron-Summit Convention and Visitors Bureau on several projects promoting the Greater Akron area and all there is to do! Our team has been working with the ASCVB on a series of fun, social videos focused on activities like the Drip Drive and the Summit Brew Path. Plus, we also helped create a :30 commercial spot that ran during the nationally-televised broadcast of The SENIOR PLAYERS Championship, held right here in Akron.

In the sports world, we were busy creating content for video boards across the country. We worked with our friends at NBA G-League Ignite, Indiana University and Kansas State University on fan-focused cams and games, sponsored items, matchups and more.

The corporate world has kept us busy with animations as well! We worked with global independent software vendor, Cayosoft, on a fully-animated 2D explainer video and did custom 3D renderings of The University of Akron’s EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall for its upcoming 50th Anniversary Gala.

We’ve been on many video shoots lately as well. We were on-location all over Northeast Ohio, including on rooftops with Simon Roofing and on the football field with Dick’s Sporting Goods GameChanger capturing footage to be used in a number of upcoming projects.

Ryan, Josh and D.J. headed to Austin,TX in July and attended the IDEA conference alongside representatives from teams in the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA and more. We loved catching up with friends and can’t wait to work with everyone soon!

We recently launched a brand new video series, called Behind the Lens. Each member of the PEG team will get their chance to give us an inside look at some their favorite personal and professional photos.

We spent the month of August celebrating 10 years of calling Main Street in downtown Akron our home. We took a look back at our downtown offices and other fun experiences on social media all month long and capped it off with a celebration on PNC Plaza. Thank you to all our friends who came to our Decade Downtown party and for all the support over the years!

Want the easiest way to stay up to date with all the video news and updates from PEG? Head over to PrittEntertainmentGroup.com/signup and get our monthly PEG Insider email newsletter sent straight to your inbox every month.

That’s all for now. Make sure to follow us on social media and be sure to check us out over at prittentertainmentgroup.com.

We’ll see you next time.

Why Use Animation: Beyond The Basics

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:36:00 Z

When it comes to the world of animation, there's more than meets the eye. It's not just about cute characters or flashy effects; it's a powerful tool that can transform your video projects in ways you might not have considered. Let's dive into the incredibly versatile world of animation and explore how it can elevate your upcoming projects.

2D vs. 3D: Adding Depth to Your Story

Animation comes in two main styles – 2D and 3D.

2D Example for the Seattle Kraken

3D Example for the Seattle Kraken

What's the Difference?

In 2D animation, motion occurs along the x-axis and y-axis, creating a classic yet dynamic feel. It's perfect for adding life to existing 2D elements, like logos or creating minimalist and easy to understand visuals for explainer videos. The simplicity of 2D animation can deliver complex ideas with elegance.

On the other hand, 3D animation introduces an extra dimension—the z-axis. This adds depth to your visuals, allowing objects to move closer or farther from the viewer, mimicking real-life movements. It's a go-to choice for things like sports broadcasts and product renderings where the goal is a more realistic and engaging viewing experience.

Animation And Filming: Unleashing Creativity

Many projects initially lean towards filming as the primary method to convey their message. While live-action has its merits, adding animation can be a game-changer even for footage based-pieces. It brings a touch of magic to your video, stimulating your audience's minds and really embedding those key messages.

"Talking heads and expert interviews are the way to get my message out there," you might think. While it's true, sometimes traditional interviews can become repetitive. Animation, paired with the more traditional interview footage or even with expert voiceovers or audio, can illustrate the message with a fresh perspective that resonates and sticks with viewers.

Building Your Brand

Animation is a great tool to help reinforce your brand.

Your brand has colors, fonts and a specific visual style. Why not incorporate that into the video with animation? It makes a memorable impression on your viewer, helps distinguish you from your competitors and also helps clarify your values and message.

Sometimes this is as simple as the color of the graphics or style of the animation. In some cases, it helps provide specific character to the video. A video shot of a student walking toward a campus can certainly be any student at any campus. But talented graphic designers, illustrators and animators can create that scene in a way that leaves no mistake that it was your institution and brand.

Enhancing Footage with Animation

When animation is supported through a voice over or interview audio - it opens up the possibility to illustrate the message and give some added value to the expert voice. Let's say it's a piece for a specific college and the passionate interviewee gets into how there are some bright individuals who are showing academic promise, and if they get on the right path, they can blossom.

If this section is handled with traditional b-roll, we might see a cinematic shot of a student walking in slow motion toward the campus - which is fine and certainly inspirational! But what can’t be shown with just video footage is that initial feeling of leaving your hometown, choosing between the right college and the emotion you feel when you finally know.

Here, we can use animation to illustrate the subconscious and have a student confidently walking from their home and seeing two paths. They choose the path toward the campus and the scene blossoms with flowers and sunshine. Pretty impactful, right?

Repurposing Footage

But maybe you already have some great video clips or photos you want to use. (And if you aren’t repurposing footage from previous projects - you are not getting the most out of your content. But that is a whole different blog...) Maybe there are some shots that weren’t used or were cut short. Or maybe what was seen wasn’t explained as clearly as you would have liked. Maybe the shots are so awesome you have to show them it again.

While you are reusing these clips - what helps keep the shots fresh and really get the message across is adding motion graphics to illustrate core concepts and stylize the footage in an eye-catching and engaging way. When the viewer sees the kinetic text and style, these visuals can resonate subconsciously with the viewer as they absorb the content and are already forming a brand awareness of your company.

We did this with a video a client needed for a trade show. This automation company had a collection of video clips of their machines and wanted to repurpose the content to use for a trade show. And with trade shows, the room atmosphere is noisy and can be difficult to hear a voice over. So, that was a no-go. But they still needed a way to provide information, identity their brand and attract people to the booth. So, we used high-end motion graphics to highlight their machines, reinforce their messaging and get conversations going. We shot no footage, but the clips looked brand new and served a brand new purpose as well.

Animation can be Simple or Complex

Animation is very good at simplifying concepts. Like this video we did with DRB for their Uptime Solutions brand. Something as complex as car wash equipment and monitoring services can certainly sound complex and machine-y. But they wanted to reenforce their simple, friendly and responsive approach.

This was better handled through simple animation vs. filming car wash troubleshooting and customer service. And their brand was represented through the style of animation - so the viewer easily understood the attitude of the company and also what distinguishes them from the competitors.

But not all animation and motion graphics need to be simple! Especially with some tremendous imagination and some ideas that cannot be articulated through filming alone. This is where animation can really shine and, in the most simple way, subconsciously make people feel in awe or wonder.

In our sports projects, we are able to transform a desolate desert scene into an ice rink with the energy and impact that matches. We are able to burst flames behind basketball players right as those lyrics of the song hits. And, on the side of wonder, we are able to put Santa relaxing on a chimney enjoying a cookie and some milk. These ideas cannot be done without imagination - and they cannot be done without animation.

Final Thoughts on Animation

Animation is limitless when it comes to creativity. It can take you to fantastical worlds or create awe-inspiring moments that can't be captured through filming alone. Whether it's turning a desert into an ice rink or adding flames behind basketball players, animation brings your wildest ideas to life.

On the surface, it's easy to see what animation is and how it’s helpful. But it’s more important to realize why animation is effective underneath it all and why it can lead to greater results when it comes to a viewer taking action or feeling an emotion. Because animation really can be a little bit of magic!

Behind the Lens - Josh Kuss

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:21:00 Z

We are taking a look Behind the Lens with our Production Manager, Josh Kuss, to learn the backstory of some of his favorite photos.

Video Transcript:

Hello I'm Josh Kuss and welcome to my Behind the Lens.

So, this is a really cool photo actually of me and my co-pilot, David Stevenson, flying the drone for the Cleveland Guardians. So we did a ton of drone footage for their new name unveil, which was a video they did with, uh, Tom Hanks as the narrator. Which was really cool 'cause we got to say we worked on a piece with Tom Hanks. So that's that's awesome. But this was like seven days out in Cleveland. Some sunrises, some sunsets. So, it was a really, really cool experience.

This is uh this is one of my all-time favorite photos of me. Not because it's the best photo ever, but because it represents kind of two really cool things in my life. This was my first time in New York. And we were in New York because we flew out to film a celebrity for a series of videos we did for the University of Akron. Her name was Yvette Nicole Brown and she was in one of my favorite shows of all time Drake and Josh, as well as a show called Community. So, she's really really cool and when we got back she posted this specific photo to her Instagram and like just gave me some love for for no real reason and it it was really, really cool. And I loved it.

This is a photo of me and my fiance and our lovely daughter, Lyla, on the beach in North Carolina. So, it's three things that I absolutely love. Obviously our daughter, Lyla. She's eight months old and she's an absolute angel. Uh, the beach means a lot to me, specifically Oak Island. It's something that we've done uh for three years straight now and it's coming to be a staple of my year and something I look forward to. And then my lovely fiance, Tessa, who I met playing volleyball. And we still play volleyball to this day and I just love her to death.

This is a cool one so this is actually uh kind of back to my live sports production days. We do a lot more like corporate live production now, but I started uh producing games for a hockey team out in Youngstown and this was one of those games where we got a perfect game. So I don't know if you could see in the photo but it just says perfect game on a piece of paper. It's actually one of our games scripts. And that just means that for every whistle or every stoppage during this game we did something in terms of fan engagement or something fun. It wasn't just cutting around to cams or playing music. It was a flex cam or it was something super fun every time. So we called those a perfect game, and every time we got one we commemorated it with a photo like this.

This is actually an awesome one for me because, uh, I pride myself on being able to load the van extremely efficiently. And I just loaded the truck for that North Carolina trip we saw a few pictures ago. It's something that I absolutely love doing. I'm extremely good at Tetris, as well, so I think that all carries over. And this was actually out in Vegas for the Vegas Golden Knights one of their inaugural intros that we shot for them. And this was just a large rental van that we had that I was able to fit all of this production equipment into. If you can see in the photo, it's truly packed. There's like barely an inch of space available for anything else. So that was something I was super proud of.

And this is actually a photo from the exact same shoot I was a stand-in for our Golden Knight who was going to be waking up from a hallucination in the desert somewhere, right? So I was a stand in here, but someone snapped this photo and it instantly became an office meme. So I'm so glad it made the cut.

And then this is another photo of some extremely important people to me. So, uh, the two standing with me are my two younger brothers. This is Mitch and this is Alex. At the time he had a better beard than me, but it doesn't hold up across you know the average of our lives. Mine's always better. And then on the ground here is actually Olivia. So, Olivia is my fiance, Tessa's, little sister And we've been, she's been raising her since she was eight and now I'm kind of a part of that journey as well and it's been a really, really cool thing for me to get to experience. I love these three to death. Everything I do in life I'm I'm thinking of them and and just hoping that they're doing well.

Right. So, this has been a look Behind the Lens and I hope you enjoyed it.