Photo, Video, and Editing
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Original Skateboards

Jay was in charge of media management, photo and video direction, and team management of filmers and riders around the world. He provided direction and oversight of all content that was shared by the company, and produced trips throughout the US and Europe. In-house, the team would create product videos and informative "infomercials" about specific boards. Jay handled much of the product photography in studio, as well as on location. These photos were used for the website, advertising and posters.

Client: Original Skateboards

At Original Skateboards the main form of marketing was through video. It was essentially a marketing agency that focused around one sport, and one brand. When Jay left the company, he was managing the Video Department, and working closely with the leadership team to determine the direction of the company.

Jay was in charge of media management, photo and video direction, and team management of filmers and riders around the world. He provided direction and oversight of all content that was shared by the company, and produced trips throughout the US and Europe. In-house, the team would create product videos and informative "infomercials" about specific boards. Jay handled much of the product photography in studio, as well as on location. These photos were used for the website, advertising and posters.

Jay also helped develop sister brands (RDVX Griptape, Radius Wheels) related to the Industry, all with their own unique brand identity. 

Completed Projects

Involved with 80+ videos
Photos for Posters, Magazines, and Website
Develop and grow Social Channels

Skills

Producing Videos
Producing Trips
Product videography and photography
Team Management
Video Department Management
Brand Development and Marketing
Social Reach

Longboarding on the Freeride 41 and Freeride 38 (aka the Beast) longboards by Original. Wondering which Original Freeride is right for you? Let the Original team walk you through their favorites; Freeride 38 (W-Concave): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VON2CfSakqk All Boards now available: http://www.originalskateboards.com/longboards/freeride-longboards DK + Gas Pedals + Maple. RockerConcave, WConcave, 38'' or 41''.

8.5m views YouTube: Launched August 22, 2011

This is an example of a compilation montage focused around one board, the Freeride series. It was filmed throughout the US and Spain. 

The Apex 37 and Apex 40 DiamondDrop longboards are a result of multiple years of prototyping, development, as well as trial and error to make a board that steps up your freeride / sliding game.

1.9m views Youtube: Launched October 7th, 2013

This is an "infomercial" branded as a BoardGuide Review, where the CEO Scott talks about the flagship product. 

The crew from the Original longboard shop heads out to finish summer of right while showing off the four new Pintail 37, Pintail 40, Pintail 43 and Pintail 46 longboards. The Pintails are dropped low and designed for all around performance at an easily affordable price ($169 - $199 complete).

18.9m views Youtube: Launched August 31st, 2010

Original's most popular video that features many of the employees, focusing on having fun without an unreachable skillset. 

We build our Grip sharper to dig into your shoe soles, and thicker to make sure you can ride for months without ever worrying about replacing it. The new RDVX Longboard Grip line is our most advanced, but we are just getting started. http://www.RDVXgriptape.com

816k views Youtube: Launched March 26th, 2014

Original also developed sister brands that had their own identity, this is the video intro for the Grip Tape company RDVX, created using both studio as well as on location footage.