I create original video
content for arts and culture blogs, shoot and
edit creative documentaries, produce promotional dvd's, edit highlight
reels of stand-up comedy, and more. Scan down the page to see some
samples and read a few testimonials.
University
of Illinois at Chicago Architecture Video (length - 5:35)
My video project for the
University of Illinois Chicago, about architect Walter Netsch's use of
Brutalism in the design of the East Campus. I filmed, edited and
composed the music.
Camp
Jam music video highlight reel
(length - 5:04)
I spent an entire summer
flying around the US directing music videos starring the kids of Camp
Jam.
Woodturner
Tim Kennedy at Kellar Mahaney Gallery, Zionsville, IN (length - 2:41)
Featuring art gallery Kellar
Mahaney's owner Lolly Schoonover and artist Tim Kennedy. I wrote the
music specifically for this piece, and shot and edited the video.
Off
The Street Club Thanksgiving Dinner(length
- 2:00)
I had not planned on doing a
video that night, but decided to let the kids run around with my small
digital camera, taking photos and videos of themselves and their
friends. The result is a decidedly low-fi video that nevertheless
bubbles with charm and is still one of my favorites.
Glamorama
2008 Loves Chicago 2016(length
- 2:31)
I took a stand-up comic
friend to Chicago's biggest fashion event to to do some man on the
street Q&A with some pretty ladies to find out what's so
wonderful about Chicago. I shot, edited, and wrote the music as well as
the quips for the ladies.
"Elizabeth has been filming
my performances for years now.
She is uniquely supportive, in my experience. She knows how to make the
cameras disappear, as it were, so everyone's comfortable. She has a
wonderfully light touch. And her editing skills are top-notch -- she's
fast, clever, and really gifted. I'd use her again any time."
"McQuern can always be relied upon for top notch work. Her professional
video and editing work catches the essence of performances every time,
and her photography captures performers looking their best."
"Elizabeth has consistently supported my work as a comedian, and her
work as a blogger and producer has been invaluable to uniting Chicago's
stand-up community. I recently had my first opportunity to truly
collaborate with Elizabeth on a film project and was extremely happy
with the results. Elizabeth's gifts for enthusiasm, open communication,
and her ability to create a high-quality product despite a limited time
frame allowed the project to come off without a hitch. I am very proud
of our final product, and impressed with Elizabeth's ability to match
my creative vision."
"Elizabeth McQuern is a consummate professional. Whether it be
producing videos, photography or work-shopping projects, she is 100%
committed to the task at hand and offers a unique and varied skill set."
-
Andrew DeWitt,
writer, comedian, actor, and illustrator
"Elizabeth's
attention to
detail exhibits a genuine concern for her
client and a relentless quest for a first-rate product."
