ONE Port St. Joe: Regional Park Network
Over a year and a half after Hurricane Michael devastated Port St. Joe, the word “resilience” resonates strongly in the community. Parks are a space of historical and cultural significance, and many of the parks in Port St. Joe exist because of a strong sense of community ownership. This video was produced for the Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience at the University of Florida. Interdisciplinary teams—from law, engineering, architecture, landscaping, urban planning, and communications—worked to find sustainable solutions for a rebuilding community. Our team focused on the town’s regional park network.
Camera, editing, and production by Amy Fu and Brandon McKinley with drone footage by Alyson Larson.
“A picture could solve everything”
Printmaker Brett Taylor utilizes Crip theory to represent multiple facets of his identity. Their artwork advocates for inclusive, accessible space. This story was produced at the UF College of the Arts as part of a student graduation series. See on Instagram TV.
Production, camera, story, and editing by Brandon McKinley. Additional camera by Emma Friedman.
Advancing Music Education with Virtual Reality Conducting
University of Florida Ph.D. candidate in music education Fray Antonio Peralta collaborates with a team of undergraduate and graduate students to create virtual reality software that allows conductors the opportunity to practice without being in front of a full ensemble of musicians. Produced as a final project for Visual Storytelling Workshop, a graduate course in the UF College of Journalism & Communications.
Produced by Brandon McKinley, Natalia Mojica, Kelly Schmidt, Julián de Sevilla, and Hyunji Yoon
Breaking into the UF dance community
Chadwick Gaspard found a dance community at UF. With new friendships and collaborators, he fused dance styles to develop his own artistry. He even took his talents online to TikTok in a video that “blew up.” This story was produced at the UF College of the Arts as part of a student graduation series.
Camera by Marissa Secades & Brandon McKinley.
Story by Marissa Secades.
Editing by Brandon McKinley.
Controversial Opinion: Cymbals are “the most physical instrument”
Derick believes marching on the cymbal line is one of the most physically demanding roles of a marching band. Despite people’s negative comments or preconceived notions, the Fleming Island High School junior takes marching cymbals seriously.
Camera, editing, story, and production by Brandon McKinley.
Changing the Hospital Environment
Lucia Girado volunteers at UF Health Shands Hospital as part of her coursework for her arts in medicine certificate. Here she takes us to visit a patient in the mother-baby unit to provide art activities for expectant mothers. Produced for the UF College of the Arts.
Camera, editing, story, and production by Brandon McKinley.
Inside the Classroom: Conducting During COVID
For conductors, being live in the same space as their ensemble is crucial to give gestures and receive musical feedback. With COVID-19 precautions limiting the number of singers in a single space, Dr. Chip Birkner adjusted the format of the School of Music’s introductory conducting course to find ways to safely learn and make music together. Produced for the UF College of the Arts.
Camera, editing, story, and production by Brandon McKinley.
UF College of the Arts Virtual Commencement Ceremony Summer 2020
With in-person commencements on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, each college at the University of Florida produced their own virtual ceremonies.
Intro sequence, writing, motion graphics, keying, design, and editing by Brandon McKinley.
Studio camera by UF Digital Worlds Institute.
University President message by UF Communications.
