Versatile Video Productions
(760) 364.4567
paul@versatilevid.com

Paul has been involved with fine art, photography and video since high school. He has actively followed this passion through college and his adult life. After working with a wide range of media including watercolor, pastels, acrylic and oil paints, he realized that photography and later, video are
the media which best allow him to express a deep love of nature and a desire to tell his clients personal stories.

His patience, attention to detail, keen eye for the human condition and sensitive nature have combined with an artistic creativity which has matured through years of hard work and study, to allow him to be of service to many clients and friends.

Pauls video career started at one of the largest wedding video studios in the San Francisco bay area where he was lead videographer for 10 years, and the main editor for four years. He then ran his own studio for five years before relocating to the high desert near Palm Springs in Southern California.

"The technology of Silicon Valley and sophistication of San Francisco create
a dynamic atmosphere which pushes the creative process", states Paul, "it's a very exciting place to hone one's creative abilities."

Of wedding and family videos, he says, "We hope that our product will not
only be a joy for the couple in the short term, but may also play a part in
strengthening or helping repair their marriage down the road. Sometimes we get caught up in the day-to-day dramas of life, and it can be good to be reminded of what is really important. Video has a unique ability to collect, preserve and remind us of these things. I am blessed to be able to serve our clients and to play a small part in preserving some of these things for them to share with future generations."

Paul goes on to say, "Corporate videos are always an opportunity to help our clients express what they have to say about the business they love.
Distilling a message into a 30 second TV commercial, gives us a chance to
apply creative solutions in novel ways. We're always seeking unique and
memorable ways to put across our clients message. It really gives the story-telling brain cells a work out!"

On creativity; "Creativity and inspiration are not things you can purchase
at the local discount store. Being involved with a range of projects helps
us apply ideas to a project that may not occur to someone who has a narrow focus. However we are careful not to become over-extended. We won't accept more jobs than we can give our full attention to. This is one of the reasons we only cover one live event per day, it's important to continue to have fun and not allow the business to become a burden. Life long learning and colaboration with clients are also keys to new ideas."

On technology; "It's important to have good tools, and our equipment is
state-of-the-art. Three chip broadcast quality digital cameras and a firewire based non-linear edit system provide our clients with the highest quality DVDs. We use several different software programs to edit and produce our products. That allows us to use the tool that gives the best result for each project. We generally avoid 'stock' images for personal products. For instance, all of the images in your wedding edit are from your wedding day. That way when you take your DVD to show a friend, it will not have the same DVD menu or opening title board as theirs."

Respected event professionals who have worked with him for many years
describe Paul as very imaginative, friendly, and a pleasure to work with.
They like his professionalism, unobtrusiveness, and ability to be a great
team player.

Events covered include technical training classes, weddings, dance and
music recitals, plays, exclusive parties, company meetings, corporate
picnics and parties, award ceremonies, not-for-profit fundraisers,
convention floor coverage, news and sports coverage.