Brandon VanBeek
Video
Mayoral Campaign Video
This 15-sec campaign video highlighted endorsements for the 2023 Bellingham mayoral primary candidate Kim Lund. I was involved on the day of production as a PA and was the video editor for this quick turn-around campaign video.
Barron KARES
This video was created to promote the Barron KARES program at Barron Heating. Each month, Barron shines a spotlight on a different charity or non-profit organization within the community. Barron KARES provides a charitable donation of $110 on select purchases, such as tankless water heaters, heat pumps, solar installations, generators, and more.
Dairy Processing Plant Partners with the Community for Improving Water Quality
Under the leadership of Mayor Scott Korthuis and other Lynden leaders, the COW water project partnership turns wastewater from the Dairgold plant into a water rights credit for the city of Lynden. I edited this short video for Whatcom Family Farmers' REAL Environmental Action & Leadership.
We can win
Skookum Kids Eat, Drink, & Be Giving
Skookum Kids Eat, Drink, & Be Giving
Skookum Kids licenses foster parents, places kids in loving homes, cares for kids at their emergency shelters across Northwest and Central Washington, and supports families rebuilding after time apart. I edited this direct-to-camera version of the speech that was delivered at their annual giving event.
Christian Health Care Center:
Recruitment
Recruitment
I edited this video to promote working at the Christian Health Care Center. This video is featured on the organizations career page.
Christian Health Care Center:
Josh, Chaplain
Josh, Chaplain
I edited this video for the Christian Health Care Center's social media channels. Josh tells his story about being a chaplain at CHCC.
Christian Health Care Center:
Chenney, CNA
Chenney, CNA
I edited this video for the Christian Health Care Center's social media channels. Chenney talks about what it is like to be one of the nursing staff at CHCC.
Bay to Baker Realty:
Brand Video
Brand Video
Brad Burdick and Bay to Baker Realty help bring your dreams home. Whether you're new to the Pacific Northwest or a fellow Bellingham native, discover what it's like to work with Brad through the first-hand experiences of his clients.
Bay to Baker Realty:
Megan’s Story
Megan’s Story
Megan tells her story about moving cross country to Bellingham, WA, and explains how she couldn't have asked for a better realtor. Brad Burdick helped her and her family find the perfect house.
Bay to Baker Realty:
Dani & Tommy's Story
Dani & Tommy's Story
Dani and Tommy sought a distinctive home in the heart of the city. Watch their story to see how a knowledgeable agent makes all the difference in a home buying journey.
New Mexico Tamale Company, Small Business Award
I had the privilege of editing this video highlighting the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce winner for small business. It was great to get a glimpse into the backstory and purpose behind New Mexico Tamale Company.
Ken Gass, Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Ken Gass had a successful and praiseworthy career as a pediatrician in Bellingham, WA. As the editor of this highlight video, I was able to see the whole story that goes far beyond what a five-minute segment could show. This is merely a snapshot of why Dr. Gass was deserving of the Lifetime Achievement award given by the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Birch Equipment, Large Business Award
Birch Equipment was the winner of the 2022 Large Business award from the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce. I was the video editor of this company highlight story.
Surviving and Winning the Battle Within
This is the course overview video for a 7-hour video series I directed, filmed, and edited featuring Mark McElmurry. I was also responsible for the creation of all graphics and on-screen text elements. In the course, McElmurry encourages viewers to dig into their past to uncover personal shame, resolve it, and move beyond it.
Christian Essentials: The Lord’s Prayer
In this production, I was given green-screen footage and was responsible for keying and editing the series with on-screen text and graphics. This video series has a corresponding book series by Lexham Press titled Christian Essentials Series.
Soul Rest
I edited this 5-hour course by Curtis Zackery based on his book by the same name. My work included on-screen text, music, camera cuts, color grading, and audio mixing.
The Gospel for Everyday Life
I edited this short video study by Curtis Zackery. I was responsible for on-screen text, music, camera cuts, color grading, and audio mixing.
Logos Bible Software Training
For this four-course training series for the company's flagship software product, our team was asked to create a narrative-based set of training videos. I did all of the video editing, screencasts, motion graphics, color grading, audio editing, and on-screen elements. I was also involved in the writing, talent selection, directing, and camera operation, as well as the final review and distribution processes.
The World Turned Upside Down
When one of our scholars in residence, Dr. Michael S. Heiser, announced that he wanted to produce a video series to go along with his upcoming book The World Turned Upside Down: Finding the Gospel in Stranger Things, I jumped at the opportunity to create a set modeled after a scene from the popular television series. Along with all set and prop design, I worked on video editing, titles, music, b-roll filming, and directing.
Endure
For this 2.5-hour video study series I was responsible for all post production including video editing, color, on-screen text, motion graphics, titles, music, and audio mixing. I was also involved in production including, lighting, sound, camera, and some directing.
The Hole in the Pro-Life Ethic
In this production, I was involved in lighting, sound, camera, and directing. I also handled all video post production including video editing, color, on-screen text, motion graphics, titles, music, and audio mixing.
Influences on the Thought of C. S. Lewis
This 6-hour course was filmed at the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College, and it explores the writings that influenced C.S. Lewis. The course includes b-roll of some of the books owned by Lewis, including the notes and comments that he wrote in them. I was responsible for all post-production including on-screen text, motion graphics, b-roll composition, and final export and transcoding.
Introduction to Christian Ethics
This is the course overview video for a 13-hour video series that was filmed at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission convention in 2019. I was responsible for all post-production including on-screen text, motion graphics, camera cuts, segmenting, and final export and transcoding.
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
This is the overview video for a 10-hour language course that teaches Hebrew. The instructor, Dr. Mark Futato, utilized an iPad to show the Hebrew language and parsing. Using his iPad screen recordings as a reference, I recreated the graphics in Apple Motion 5 to create a cleaner look. I also added on-screen text, motion graphics, and camera cuts.
2005–2008 Demo Reel
This is a sampling of some of the work I was involved in prior to my career in video production. Most of this content was created while I was a student and during volunteer positions following graduation.
List of 2005–2008 Demo Reel Credits
Short film: “Waking Up Alone” (Key Grip)
Kinetic Typography: “Jesus: More than a Savior” (Animation)
Live Production: Willow Creek Student Impact (Live Video Director)
Promotional Content: CAM International (Producer, Director, Editor)
Teaching Series: Holy Trinity Church (Production Assistant)
Student Film: “Sandcastle” student production (Camera Operator)
Marketing Content: Okinawa Christian School International (Director, Editor)
Marketing Content: Moody Bible Institute (Camera Operator)
Video for Live Event: Alumnus of the Year Presentation (Editor)
First Place PSA: Intercollegiate National Religious Broadcasters (Producer, Director, Editor)
Student Film “Start Running” Director of Photography
Live Production: Moody Founder’s Week (Live Video Director)