Michael Kuentz

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Photographer, Videographer, Video Producer, Locations Scouting, Production Coordinator, Photojournalist @ SeyferthPR
Michael Kuentz's Location
Dearborn, Michigan, United States, United States
About Michael Kuentz

Visual Media Production Specialist & Director of Photography Editor (Adobe Premiere)Director/ ProducerVideographer / PhotographerCinematographerDigital Imaging Specialist (Photoshop & Lightroom)Extremely Thorough with a Strong Attention to DetailComputer Applications & Technical EvaluationEducational Curriculum Consultant & WriterMedia Production Services ConsultantLocations Scouting & LogisticsProduction Assistance & Technical On-Site ServicesStudio & Facilities Designer

Michael Kuentz's Current Company Details
SeyferthPR

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Photographer, Videographer, Video Producer, Locations Scouting, Production Coordinator, Photojournalist
Michael Kuentz Work Experience Details
  • Seyferthpr
    Video Producer/ Editor
    Seyferthpr Jun 2024 - Present
    Grand Rapids, Mi, Us
    Videographer, editor and producer on a multitude of projects ranging from social media messaging to marketing videos and from ad campaigns to advancing client relations.
  • Ashland University Alumni Association
    Member Board Of Directors
    Ashland University Alumni Association Apr 2023 - Present
  • Studionow
    Contract Photographer / Videographer
    Studionow Feb 2023 - Present
    Nashville, Tn, Us
    ● Contract Still Photographer for Airbnb: providing high quality images promoting host/ client properties in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana ● Contract Videographer for Corporate Profile Videos
  • Ocus
    Contract Photographer
    Ocus Feb 2023 - Present
    Paris, Île-De-France, Fr
    ● Contractor providing menu photography for Doordash and Grubhub clients
  • Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation
    Member Board Of Directors
    Dearborn Public Schools Education Foundation Dec 2020 - Present
  • Visual Ronin Media Llc
    Director Of Photography/ Creative Director
    Visual Ronin Media Llc Jan 2000 - Present
    Visual Ronin Media is a media production company offering marketing and promotional services to small to medium sized companies through the use of digital cinema, video, and photography. we provide clients with affordable, creative opportunities to develop a either a wide or specific customer base through broadcast, social media, and on-line content creation and delivery
  • Visual Ronin Media Llc
    Director Of Photography/ Creative Director
    Visual Ronin Media Llc Jan 2000 - Present
    Visual Ronin Media a combination Post Production, Multimedia Development and Media Consulting company. We specialize in brand imaging and marketing/ promotions through the deliberate use of creativity, resourcefulness and a unique blend of video, photo and design. Visual Ronin Media works with clients who are either developing their brand or are seeking a way to revitalize their marketing image. Through the implementation of Social Media platforms, Web Sourcing, Product Promotions, Merchandise and Service Marketing, Broadcast Commercials and/or Internal Communications, we will get your company the results and return on investment it seeks. Visual Ronin Media is adept at working with small businesses and medium size corporations.
  • Medianews Group
    Freelance Photographer & Reporter
    Medianews Group Jan 2019 - Present
    Denver, Co, Us
    Freelance photojournalist and reporter responsible for covering community, small business and education beat for local newspaper. The paper is continuously publishing online with postings on social media and publishes two print editions: one mid-week and one weekend.
  • Visual Ronin Media
    Event & Live-Stream Production Specialist
    Visual Ronin Media Jan 2016 - Present
    Corporate Event production including staging, sound, video, tech support and visual presentation materials such as videos and PowerPoint. Experienced with live-streaming, podcasting and webcasting on social media.
  • Freelance
    Photographer, Editor, & Media Consultant
    Freelance 2000 - Present
    I am the consummate visual mercenary: I provide clients quality and exceptional creative content through a variety of services ranging from videography, photography, digital imaging, editing and producing and directing.
  • Freelance
    Freelance Videographer/ Editor
    Freelance 2000 - 2010
    Provide quality and creative services for both studio and on-location project shooting as well as video editing
  • Michigan Production Alliance
    Primary Member
    Michigan Production Alliance 2000 - Present
    Assist with marketing and promoting the organization
  • Project Forgive
    Director Of Photography & Editor
    Project Forgive Feb 2012 - Dec 2019
    Project Forgive is a unique documentary about the process of forgiveness and the steps we must all go through to find the ability to pardon someone or something for the wrong that they have done to us or that we have done unto them.
  • Downshift Media Group Usa
    Producer/ Director Of Photography
    Downshift Media Group Usa Mar 2017 - Jan 2019
    DOWNSHIFT - The only Detroit-based automotive entertainment show takes you outside the box of reality television. Presenters Brandon Murdock and Erik Katzvinsky meet the people who have changed the industry and made history. Not just another documentary series, the DOWNSHIFT crew dives deep to share what life is like with a full range of vehicles that range from the mundane to the exotic. The Motor City is the backdrop for a story of automotive history, real life reviews, tests, and challenges presented to the crew. Buckle up for a new take on motoring.
  • Michael Kuentz Communications Llc
    Producer/ Director
    Michael Kuentz Communications Llc Jan 2000 - Dec 2015
    MKC is a video, digital cinema, and photographic production company led by director and cameraman Michael Kuentz. It's his vision for the use of creative imagery and innovative technology have led him to meet and work with some of the most diverse group of clients, all eager to produce specific and engaging projects.I join forces with independent producers, production companies and lead clients to create engaging, entertaining, and informative films that are used to increase a client's bottom line and maximize return-on-investment. Projects are delivered on time, on budget and completed with a creative and engaging appeal.
  • Triumph Church
    Instructor - Audio & Video Production
    Triumph Church Feb 2013 - Oct 2015
    Organize and lead classes on proper use, procedures and operations of all media production equipment and consult on the development and implementation of a state-of-the-art HD broadcast operation for a 5-campus Detroit-based mega-church.
  • The Detroit Sound Documentary
    Producer, Director & Cinematographer
    The Detroit Sound Documentary Jan 2012 - May 2015
    Every big city and small town has a distinct sound or musical flavor but none of them are as unique as Detroit. Birth home to several specific musical genres, Detroit is typically associated with only one. But what are those other genres? Where did they come from? Who were the people who inspired them? What is "The Detroit Sound"?
  • City Of Dearborn
    Ordinance Enforcement Officer
    City Of Dearborn Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
    Dearborn, Mi, Us
    As an Ordinance Enforcement Officer, I work as a civilian extension of the Dearborn Police Department; essentially an officer without a gun and the right to arrest. OEO's fulfill the needs as Animal Control Officers, Parking Enforcement, and Library Ordinance Enforcement. We patrol the libraries for violators of city ordinances as they pertain to the specific location and retain the right to cite individuals for violations, detain them or remove them from the premises. For bigger more major offenses we rely on a Law Enforcement Officer to take control of the situation and we render support as needed.
  • City Of Dearborn - Libraries
    Audio - Video Technical Consultant/ Contractor
    City Of Dearborn - Libraries Feb 2013 - Jun 2014
    I provide audio, video, and multi-media technical assistance, troubleshooting and consulting to the City of Dearborn libraries, primarily the Henry Ford Centennial Library.
  • Friends For The Dearborn Animal Shelter (Ffdas)
    Photographer, Director & Editor (Freelance)
    Friends For The Dearborn Animal Shelter (Ffdas) Jun 2011 - Jan 2014
    Produce multi-media productions for promotional and marketing purposes for non-profit animal welfare and adoption agency. Videos and photos are used to promote adoption, market the organization's services and to serve as corporate/ community appeals fundraisers.
  • Logic Media Llc
    Director / Photographer / Editor
    Logic Media Llc Jan 2000 - Aug 2013
    Produce and edit productions for corporate, industrial and commercial clients.Services include digital media production and creative support including cameraoperations, editing, graphic design (Photoshop & Illustrator), DVD authoring anddigital photography and imaging. I also provide consultation for media businessdevelopment and production services. Client projects have included broadcast commercials, technical training,educational material, automotive instruction and promotion, video news releases andtelevision news production, broadcast television content, documentary and eventproduction. Clients include Denha Media & Communications, ACCESS, Forgotten
  • World Animal Awareness Society / Man Smiling Pictures
    2Nd Unit Camera
    World Animal Awareness Society / Man Smiling Pictures Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
    Currently providing 2nd Unit Camera services/ DP for the documentary "AMERICAN STRAYS" and associated productions.
  • Friends For The Dearborn Animal Shelter
    Director, Dp & Editor
    Friends For The Dearborn Animal Shelter May 2012 - Oct 2012
    "Paying It Forward: Chester's Story"Collaborated with the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter and Oakwood Health Care/ Oakwood Physicians Inc. to produce a promotional video and awareness campaign about how a dog that was once a rescue suffering from mange was adopted by a local doctor and transformed into Oakwood Hospital's first Therapy Dog.
  • Carolyn Henry For Prosecutor [Political Campaign]
    Promotional Campaign Video & Commercial
    Carolyn Henry For Prosecutor [Political Campaign] Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
    Produce, Shoot and Create campaign media materials to promote the candidate running as a Republican for the Livingston County Prosecutor
  • Indian Trail Productions
    1St Ac/ Camera/ Sound
    Indian Trail Productions Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
    !st AC & Camera Operator and Audio Technician for "Extreme House Calls", a pilot for a TV documentary mini-series about VPA physicians and the unique patients they serve. EP - Joe GoughDir - Bobby SheehanDP - Matthew Stiller
  • Laurette Designs
    Freelance Photographer
    Laurette Designs Jan 2012 - May 2012
    Freelance Photographer for Detroit-based fashion design label. Shoot models for promotion and marketing of the clothing label.
  • Working Pictures
    2Nd Unit Camera & Technical Support
    Working Pictures Jun 2011 - May 2012
    2nd AC & Camera Operator and Camera Department Coordinator for documentary mini-series "Motor City Rising", aired on Ovation TV June - July 2012Prod/ Writer - Joe GoughDirector - Bobby SheehanDP - Christos Moisides1st AC - Matthew Stiller
  • Moocha Moola
    Photographer / Editor (Freelance)
    Moocha Moola Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
    Novi, Michigan, Us
    Director of Photography and Editor for web-based testimonial videos for a client who has perfected an anaerobic work-out device
  • Ts Productions (France) / Wildly Curious Productions
    Production Coordinator
    Ts Productions (France) / Wildly Curious Productions Oct 2011 - Oct 2011
    “INTERNAL COMBUSTION”Mid-budget documentary about the director's family.Director: Stephen FaigenbaumDirector of Photography: Steven M. Katz
  • Saetre Film
    Location Scout & Logistics
    Saetre Film Sep 2011 - Sep 2011
    "When the Bubble Breaks" DocumentaryProduced by: Eyeworks Dinamo and Saetre FilmScouted industrial and residential locations for documentary directed by Hans Petter Moland about the current economic crisis and its global impact. I also researched and arranged interviews with home-owners and business leaders and provided location logistics for the crew. Additionally, I provided equipment rental and procurement services.
  • Shawnetv
    Media Production Services
    Shawnetv Feb 2011 - Sep 2011
    Providing videography, post-production and graphic design services for a corporate motivational speaker and public relations company. Also providing event support.
  • Marriott International
    Photogapher (Stills)
    Marriott International Jun 2011 - Jun 2011
    Bethesda, Md, Us
    contracted through Media Squared LLC, I photographed interiors and exteriors of three Detroit area Marriott TownePlace Suites locations for use in print and web.
  • The Detroit Youth Foundation
    Media Operations Manager
    The Detroit Youth Foundation Aug 2008 - May 2011
    YouthVille Detroit is a youth development and community center that provideseducational and informative after-school and work-force development classesdesigned to enhancement of the lives of Detroit city young adults. This multi-facetedposition required me to manage and supervise a million-dollar television and audioproduction studio including facility maintenance, scheduling, client relations, internaland external productions, and; staff. I wasalso lead instructor for student video and television classes and created curriculum forother media classes. Additional responsibilities included producing and directingpromotional videos as well providing event photography, digital image design andsocial media promotions.
  • Detroit Youth Foundation/ Youthville Detroit
    Media Operations Manager
    Detroit Youth Foundation/ Youthville Detroit Oct 2008 - Apr 2011
    One part of my responsibility includes developing, producing, and maintaining the public relations and marketing arm of the corporation. Working with a plethora of media contacts as well as dozens of education and school-based liaisons, I work to promote the programs and activities that YouthVille provides on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.The second part of my job entails the management of the 1300 sq. ft. all High-definition television studio, web radio station, and related production facilities. What makes YouthVille's Digital Media Arts & Technology program so unique is that I designed it to provided Career-Focused Education in Television, Digital Media and Music Technology for YouthVille's core enrollment of students who range in the age of 11 to 19 years. YouthVille's DMAT program revolves around a robust curriculum that emphasizes a professional work environment combined with real-world IPTV broadcast television productions.
  • Art Institute
    Adjunct Instructor - Visual Communications
    Art Institute Mar 2008 - Aug 2009
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    Adjunct Professor teaching the Visual Communications curriculum consisting of graphic design (Photoshop and Illustrator), video production (Premiere CS4), advertising and art in media, and media studies.
  • Detroit Youth Foundation
    Media Consultant & Studio Engineer
    Detroit Youth Foundation Apr 2008 - Oct 2008
    Research, development and implementation of an all HD IPTV studio, edit facility and production curriculum for a collaborative of non-profits working towards Career-Focused Education for youth. Also supervising the research for a future installation of a multi-media radio production program including a low-power FM transmitter.
  • Itt Technical Institute
    Adjunct Instructor
    Itt Technical Institute Jan 2006 - Mar 2008
    MultimediaThis was a part-time post-secondary teaching position for one the country's mostrespected technical training schools. Classes are taught based upon a pre-establishedcurriculum which provides instructors the flexibility to educate students in whichevermethod they deem most relevant to the subject matter. Classes that I taught includedAudio-Video Production Techniques, Broadcast Graphics, Visual Design Theory (AdobeIllustrator & Photoshop), Digital Photography and Interactive Multimedia
  • Msu - Youthville Summer Video Camp
    Chief Engineer
    Msu - Youthville Summer Video Camp 2008 - 2008
    Supervise production facilities
  • Detroit Public Schools - Dsa
    Instructor - Visual Communications
    Detroit Public Schools - Dsa Oct 2005 - May 2007
    Full-time High School teacher instructing in the areas of Television Production, Graphic Design and Visual Communications. Researched and created Visual Communications curriculum for grades 9-12 which has been adapted for use starting Fall 2006. Also responsible for directing and publishing school yearbook and other in-school publications and programs. Principle photographer for all school related events and performances.
  • Oakland Intermediate School District
    Curriculum Consultant
    Oakland Intermediate School District 2006 - 2007
    Providing consulting to Oakland County (Michigan) ISD to research, develop and compose audio-video production curriculum. This multi-part curriculum is being used in all schools that provide A/V courses and has been adopted by Oakland County’s four Vocational Education/ Career Focused Educational Centers. In Fall 2006, the Detroit School of Arts adopted a revised version of this curriculum to teach the Video and Television Production courses. After being implemented (and eventually solidified) by the two largest school districts in the State of Michigan, this curriculum will be presented to the State Board of Education for state-wide adoption.
  • Ford Communications Network
    Freelance Avid Editor / Creative Specialist
    Ford Communications Network Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
    Detroit School for the Performing Arts 2005 - 2007InstructorFull-time High School teacher instructing in the areas of Television Production,Graphic Design and Visual Communications. Researched and created VisualCommunications curriculum for grades 9-12 which has been adapted for use startingFall 2006. Also responsible for directing and publishing school yearbook and other in-school publications and programs. Principle photographer for all school related eventsand performances.; Direct and edit productions for both internal and external corporate clients. Contentincludes corporate news, broadcast news releases, marketing, promotions and short-form documentary. Responsibilities also include creation of graphics, 2D animation,broadcast design and videography.
  • Ford Communications Network
    Freelance Avid Editor / Creative Specialist
    Ford Communications Network Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
    Direct and edit productions for both internal and external corporate clients. Contentincludes corporate news, broadcast news releases, marketing, promotions and short-form documentary. Responsibilities also include creation of graphics, 2D animation,broadcast design and videography.
  • College For Creative Studies
    Adjunct Instructor
    College For Creative Studies Oct 2000 - Jun 2002
    Detroit, Mi, Us
    Instructed the "Broadcast Design" course, which covered the basics of video fromequipment to story boarding and producing 30-second commercials. In the Fall 2005,I directed the students to produce an hour-long documentary highlighting the school'shistory and centennial celebration. A DVD of that documentary was distributed to allevent sponsors and attendees.
  • Tac Automotive Group / Technical Training Inc
    Avid Editor / Assistant Director
    Tac Automotive Group / Technical Training Inc Jan 1998 - Jan 2002
    Created instructional and training materials for the Ford North American TrainingCenter. Programs and animations were created for broadcast use and web study.Participated in all types of productions ranging from location shoots to 2D graphicdesign.
  • Star Trax Corporate
    Operations Supervisor / Director / Editor
    Star Trax Corporate Jan 1996 - Jan 1998
    Management responsibilities include: facility scheduling, purchasing, studiomaintenance, strengthening client relationships. This position also required writingskills, directing, shooting and editing marketing and promotional videos for corporateevents.

Michael Kuentz Skills

Photographer Editor Director Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe Lightroom Video Premiere Adobe Creative Suite Film Avid Camera Final Cut Pro Video Editing Video Production After Effects Post Production Production Lighting Television Photography Social Media Writing Graphic Design Broadcast Microsoft Office Advertising Public Relations Powerpoint Multimedia Blogging Film Production Indesign Teaching Research Word Promotions Videography Social Networking Mac Art Excel Screenwriting Hd Dslr Cinematography Photoshop Cinematography

Michael Kuentz Education Details

  • Ashland University
    Ashland University
    Film/Cinema/Video Studies
  • Auburn University
    Auburn University
    Mass Communications

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