www.seedandfruitmedia.comPlant your idea, and watch it grow!Seed and Fruit Media, Inc. is a media production company located in beautiful Highland County, Virginia that serves organizations and businesses by providing creative media content. Chris Swecker formed Seed and Fruit Media, Inc. in late 2016, after running another video production company called Dodging Bullets, LLC from 2011 to 2016. Chris graduated from James Madison University in Virginia in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Arts and Design. He has extensive career experience in the media production industry, including employment with a vendor company of Microsoft in Redmond, Washington, as well as an advertising agency, news network and community radio station in Virginia.The mission of Seed and Fruit Media, Inc. is to promote organizations by providing media services to reach their desired growth and marketing goals. The goal is to help people get excited and become aware about their cause for maximum impact.From 2011 to 2014, Chris Swecker successfully produced one of the longest running local television programs on WHSV's family of stations in Harrisonburg, Virginia called The Kline May Realty Showcase. Other clients have included a county-wide tourism council, universities, a cruise ship rally that raises money for dialysis patients, a wellness center and more. Seed and Fruit Media, Inc.’s name is derived from multiple Bible Scripture verses, such as 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, John 15:1-17 and Luke 8:4-15, as Chris has a desire for all people to know and grow in God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. A great place to start is https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+1&version=ESV , and Chris is open to discussing this topic any time.

• Conduct interviews, write dialogue and gather research to create local radio news stories• Produce live, on-air shows with voice talent, pre-recorded materials and music• Apply voice talent to on-air promos and public service announcements• Interact with a variety of individuals to compile information for public broadcast

• Produced, filmed, and edited corporate training videos for Microsoft Corporation at their headquarters in Redmond, Washington, utilizing two studios and various roaming locations for both pre-scripted content and live shows• Consistently delivered high-end video and audio content amidst an extremely fast-paced, dynamic environment with a seven-day turnaround from filming to final delivery• Adopted a “growth mindset” to constantly strive for better practices, taking charge of developing a new editing folder structure and graphics package for the team• Communicated directly with a diverse group of full-time Microsoft employees and other individuals, sometimes with no on-camera experience, to coach, inform, direct, and provide feedback for the best results during hour and a half recording sessions

Media that keeps you target.Dodging Bullets is a full-service media production company, providing creative content through commercials, television shows, and internet video for businesses in Virginia, Washington and beyond. Dodging Bullets was founded in 2011 by James Madison University graduate, Chris Swecker. Chris has over seven years of professional experience in media production. Specializing in videography, editing, and creative development, the company aims to help clients "dodge the bullets" of high production costs, the "generic look" of local commercials, and lack of personal one-on-one communication. From 2011 to 2014, Dodging Bullets successfully produced one of the longest running local television programs on WHSV's family of stations in Harrisonburg, Virginia called The Kline May Realty Showcase, which has run continuously every week since 2004. Clients have also included the RMH Wellness Center, High Seas Rally, Augusta Expoland, Integrity Home Mortgage, The Western Virginia Sport Show and more. If you are interested in seeing the difference that Dodging Bullets can make in your advertising or production, please contact Chris today.Demo Reel: https://vimeo.com/117242847www.facebook.com/DodgingBulletsMediadodgingbulletsmedia@gmail.com

- Filmed standard and high definition videos at scripted shoots and live events to promote local, regional, and national businesses- Edited client content using Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop to create televised commercials, long-form corporate videos, print advertisements and web-based media- Produced the Kline May Realty Showcase, a weekly thirty-minute broadcast that highlights the local real estate market and has ran continuously for over six years- Attended two annual High Seas Rally cruises, performing interviews, capturing footage, and editing content for an hour long DVD to help raise support for dialysis patients and create interest in this unique biker rally event in the Western Caribbean

- Filmed, edited, wrote dialogue, obtained information and conducted interviews for newsworthy material both individually and in groups - Completed multiple assignments under tight deadlines and adapted to unknown conditions, varying weather and lighting situations, and a fast-paced environment- Operated a live truck and live box to direct reporters at various scenes on a daily basis- Employee of the Month July 2008

- Designed original advertisements, attended meetings, developed ideas and drew comics for James Madison University’s student-run newspaper with a readership of over 22,000- Consulted directly with a variety of clients and advertising executives to satisfy needs through the use of advertising campaigns- Completed up to twelve ads two times a week under strict deadlines

- Assisted supervisor as a grip employing the use of cameras, lights, microphones and stands for local television commercials and features- Viewed professional, constructive company-to-client relationships

- Composed original in-house advertisements using computer software, self-supplied digital pictures, and drawings- Designed newspaper ads based upon business and customer needs