DV Info Net - Automotive Specialist

Been posting on DVInfo.net since 2006, but only recently added client-oriented video production to my companies regular line of work. Previously, I primarily produced supplemental features for my car magazines. As many of you may know, the print mag business tanked last year, so I sold them off piece by piece.

I'm based in the Seattle area (Kirkland) and have several years experience shooting motorsports and automotive featurettes. Probably produced a few hundred at this point. Everything from following the Subaru World Rally Team at Rally GB 2007 to doing a weekly green-screen news program in my studio.

Outside of our own editorial-driven weekly show, I've produced for Rockstar Energy, Subaru Rally Team USA, Mazda North America, Rally America (YouTube - ESPN Action Sports Report 5/29) and some other large and small automotive clients. Sometimes it's me arriving with a video camera and editing a feature over a weekend, other times it's assembling and managing a multi-camera crew in remote locations. My footage has appeared on ESPN, Discovery HD, local TV stations, etc.

If anyone needs a car specialist on a project (I also know many of the auto maker PR contacts -- if cars need to be acquired for a shoot, I know the channel), or just someone with a good eye, I am available to shoot or produce on a per-project basis. I'm a proficient editor (FCP), but prefer the fieldwork.

My personal equipment includes a Sony NX5U Primary, Canon HF10 secondary, POV cameras, and all the necessary sound accessories. I've used hydraulic jibs, on-car mounts and have rigged many street and race vehicles for both sound and video.

At the very least, check out my current show. Now available on YouTube, iTunes, Blinkx, and several on-demand systems. Driving Sports: Exclusive news, views and videos from the auto world. (or YouTube - drivingsports's Channel)

Cheers,

Ryan Douthit
MediaSpigot LLC
Driving Sports TV