Selected Work

DCIM Project

Media Group Project

Below are selected academic projects that demonstrate my development in sports media, digital storytelling, and basketball videography.

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Digital Capstone Project

Digital Communication, Information and Media (DCIM) – Rutgers University

This Digital Capstone Project focuses on creating a basketball film breakdown video analyzing a college basketball player. The goal of this project is to demonstrate how videography and digital media can be used to evaluate player performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and help athletes improve their game to reach higher levels such as college, overseas leagues, and the NBA.

Project focus:
• Basketball player film analysis
• Game performance evaluation
• Video editing and content production
• Digital sports media strategy

Skills demonstrated:
Sports analysis • Video editing • Digital storytelling • Player evaluation

Research Supporting This Project

This project was informed by research on sports videography techniques, film breakdown strategies, and digital sports media development. Resources such as the How to Shoot and Edit Cinematic Slow Motion for your Sport Videos tutorial demonstrate technical editing approaches used in sports content creation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjfUzih0KVs

Additional research on sports videography preparation and filming techniques helped inform the structure of this project:
https://www.texassportshots.com/blog/the-art-of-being-a-sports-videographer-from-gear-to-action-shots-a-basic-understanding/

Film breakdown examples such as this analysis video also helped shape the approach used in evaluating player decision-making:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00yI9CC024o

Research on building sports media portfolios also helped guide the professional presentation of this work:
https://www.dean.edu/news-events/dean-college-blog/story/how-build-sports-broadcasting-portfolio-get-noticed/

Project Link:

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Media Group Project

How Niche Sports Compete for U.S. Attention

Critical Issues in Sports Media – Rutgers University

This group research project examined how lesser-known sports attempt to gain visibility in the United States through media coverage, digital platforms, and strategic marketing strategies. The project analyzed how these sports compete for audience attention in a highly competitive sports media landscape.

Project focus:
• Media exposure strategies
• Digital audience engagement
• Sports marketing approaches
• Competition for media attention

Skills demonstrated:
Research • Media analysis • Presentation development • Team collaboration

Project Link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18OYmCJ3hCYng3hI_KmUMnU2zM2yHoImO-jWky7g29ew/edit