Portfolio

David Phillips makes videos of all kinds.
You can sort the types with the category buttons below.

kentico

Screen Capture Glamour

For this Kentico CMS online commercial, I needed to show close-ups of the software in use. With the client’s help I signed up for the trial and recorded my on-screen actions.

discotec

Discover Tectoria

VIATeC hosted Discover Tectoria 2011, a one-day exposition of more than 70 Greater Victoria technology firms and research agencies.

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2nd Annual Victoria Launch Party

Some of Victoria’s most promising up-and coming tech companies competed for Most Likely to Succeed, Coolest Concept and Best In Show.

vue

Abstract Developments latest luxury project

‘VUE’ home showcases the latest Smart Home technology for managing water, energy and heat usage, waste reduction and air quality.

golf

2011 VIATeC Golf Tournament

I get invited to the coolest events. For this one, I drove around in a golf cart and covered the 2011 VIATeC Golf Tournament. This event raises money to buy technology tools for Victoria classrooms.

copper

The Copper Cowgirl

She was entertainin’ city-slickers young and old. She was a living statue and she was made of copper. Forged by a heckuva good blacksmith I reckon.

stjohn

Victoria Landmark Receives New Roof

While still working towards their $750,000 fundraising goal, St. John the Divine has been able to proceed with a new slate roof for their 150 year old church.

discjockey

Disc Jockey Kudos

Hiway Productions’ Ron Larson (from 100.3 The Q) was the DJ at a wedding I just covered. The guests loved his choice of music – so much so that they were coming up to tell him. Here’s a short video of one such guest.

rock

Sidney Rock Experience

An online promotional video I made for Mineral World in Sidney BC. Who knew coloured stones could be mouthwatering?

honour

Honourary Recognition

This video profiles Tony Melli. He received special recognition during the 2011 VIATeC Technology Awards.

advice

And the nominees are…

For all 10 of the VIATeC Technology Awards we needed nominee profile videos like this one. The others can all be found on the VIATeC Youtube Channel here.

host

Late Night TV – Host Training

This was the show opener for the 2011 VIATeC Technology Awards. I had a blast working on this with Dan Gunn and Andrew Duffy.

bloop

Nominee Bloopers

I had alot of fun recording the nominee profiles for the 2011 VIATeC Technology Awards. This video includes some outtakes and some green-screen fun.

smart

Outstanding Math Teacher

This ‘Education Champion’ profile was one of 16 videos I created for the VIATeC Awards. A much-loved teacher uses technology in her math class at Reynold’s Secondary School.

sheen

Interview Trickery

Taking screen-captures from Youtube and the whimsical writings of Dan Gunn, I hung the green screen and we made some movie magic. Matching the audio was the hardest part here – different room tone/microphones.

3d

TechJobs Victoria

VIATeC needed 10 short videos for their new TechJobs Victoria website. This is video #1 depicting the fine 3D animators at Race Rocks Digital. Find more videos in the series here.

hifi

Epic Testimonial

Falcon-Software, a Victoria based software company needed a series of short case-study videos. In this one, Ross McIntyre from 100.3 the Q provided the buttery voice-over.

launch

Victoria Launch Party

Members of the technology community and the public shared cocktails and appies, mingled, and heard from five finalists from the New Ventures BC Competition.

camosun

Camosun Strategy

This video asks you to participate in imagining the future of Camosun college. Music used in this video: Delmo Acoustic and CDK Summertime Instrumental.

disney

Road Trip to Disneyland

Our 3 day RV journey to the Magic Kingdom.

balloons

Balloons Float Away

A fun video I made of my niece losing her birthday balloons.

mcdonalds

Biggest McDonald’s Order

From the dashboard of my mini-van I record my McDonald’s drive-thru adventure.

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Fall ’09 Uber Update

A few months of family home videos all wrapped up in a short little video.

gm

Golf Management Program

Camosun College needed a fun video describing their Golf Management Program. The program provides students with the background to enter the golf industry.

days

All in a Day’s Work

This video is a feel good companion to Camosun College’s Home Support/Resident Care Attendant program information. Song by Vetiver used with permission.

3kids

3 Kids in 3 Minutes

Ah the music video. A handy method to share months of home video with my family. Short and silly.

mycam

MyCamosun Contest

Camosun College asked me to help them edit this online promo video for a user-submitted video contest.

unbele

Life is Unbelievable

I heard this song on CBC Radio3 and immediately needed to make a family video with it.

alumni

Alumni Soundbites

College means many things to many people. Listen to these grads talk about their experiences at Camosun College.

epic

September Epic

So I’m driving in my mini-van listening to the Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack and I hear it. The perfect song for a family music video.

50th

Bonnie & Gordie’s 50th Anniversary

I created this video for my parent’s 50th anniversary. I found the song on the Pixar ‘Cars’ soundtrack. I paid a visit to my parents’ baker and barber and had them send their wishes.

dragon

Dragon Pool and Watermelon

Here’s a musical glimpse into our current home life with the three rugrats.

snow

Snow Day

Huge snowfall. The next day, calm and sunny.

charlie

Charlie is Born!

Charlie arrived 9 lbs 3.5 oz with lots of dark hair. His 2 big sisters were very happy to meet him – and help feed him with his special squeeze bottle.

waterdog

WaterDog – Automatic Fountain

This video played on small video screens within Canadian Tire aisles across Canada.

science

Beautiful (Technological) BC

This short vignette was created for the VIATeC Technology Awards in 2006. Written and performed by the always funny David Sovka (and his daughter).

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Wedding Videos – 90′s flashback

A mashup of my old wedding demos. Cue the 90′s! Check out my wedding video services to learn more.

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Early Animations

Here’s a collection of stop-motion animations I made in 1978 when I was 6. My Ben Kenobi action figure, a shark, Lego and some Hot Wheels.