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Field Audio (for video)

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• As a former creative services producer for a TV network affiliate and a corporate audio and video producer, Eric Wylie is an experienced field producer in all aspects. Choose Eric to concentrate on the audio elements of your shoot while you take care of the other details. Eric is not one to just sit around on a set. If needed, he is glad to assist with set-up, lighting, locations, talent coaching/directing, producing and videography during audio down-times.
  
  
• Recent field audio work includes:
  
  - Educational Production - Applied Art & Technology - Des Moines, Iowa
  
  - National Infomercial - "Bendaroos" - Visual Images Productions - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  
  - Discovery Channel - "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant" - Mike Mathis Productions, Inc. - L.A.
  
  - Dalbey Education Institute - Script to Screen Productions - Santa Ana, CA
  
  - Quaker Oats (Pepsico) - Visual Images Productions - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
       (Multiple visits over the years for annual corporate video shoots.)
  
  - Walk a Day in My Shoes (Sen. Joe Biden) - Cyclops Productions - Montpelier, VT
      See and hear Eric Wylie's work on the Joe Biden piece on YouTube
  
  - Iowa State Fair - Brackett Media & Event Services - Trilix Marketing Group - Urbandale, Iowa
      See and hear Eric Wylie's work on the Iowa State Fair commercial on YouTube
  
  - Grant Wood Studio & Museum - Visual Images Productions - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  
  - Lextron Animal Health - Creative Media Communications - Upper Darby, PA
  
  - United Fire Group - Visual Images Productions - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  
  - Bill Dix for Congress - Upgrade Films - Dawson McCarthy Nelson - Washington, D.C.
  
  - Trinity Hospitals, Davenport, Iowa - Square Joint, Inc. - Milwaukee, WI
  
  - Girl Scouts of America - Visual Images Productions - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  
   

On Location in Waverly, Iowa for "Bill Dix for Congress" - spring 2006   photos by Doyle Voss Photography

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#1 Capturing crowd reaction during a large group scene on the steps of the Bremer County Courthouse. The end of that pole I'm holding DOES have a microphone on it, as seen in photo 2.	#2 OK - this is really a photo of the Director of Photography's backside, but that's me sitting on the apple box just beyond him. High winds out on the farm and tight lighting meant aiming the microphone up from below. (And for you audio purists who are "in the know" this was during set-up, so the mic isn't in the exact position it was in for recording.) I used a wireless connection to the camera for most of the day to keep me and the DP un-tethered for the b-roll shots, but for the testimonial interviews (shown here) and the stand-ups with the candidate, I hard-wired the mixer to the camera.	#3 Checking the levels -- same scene as photo 1. I also had a wireless mic on the candidate. Although I was positive that the audio would never be used (and it wasn't) it's my job to capture it -- just in case! More about this day on the News page.

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Video Production   (view a sample below)

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Eric is an experienced writer, producer, director and editor of video/television programs and can help you plan and create a complete production. Please see a few recent examples of Eric's work below.

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"Bringing Hope to the Heartland"
created & narrated by Eric Wylie
with photos & video provided by
The Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church

This has been used as a recruitment tool all across the U.S. to bring volunteer labor to Eastern Iowa for flood recovery. Hundreds of DVDs were distributed and several hundred more have viewed the video on YouTube.

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Video Production using Stock Footage and Custom Graphics
A customer contacted Eric to produce a video showcasing their services. Armed with only the customer's hi-res PDF of their brochure, some stock footage and Eric's skills in custom graphics, writing and voiceover, a promotional video was born.

First Light Net Promotional Video
distributed via Media Kit and Web Site

View Video at Client's Web Site
 

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Full-service Planning and Production

The League of Women Voters of Iowa approached Eric about creating a Public Service Announcement to recruit poll workers for Iowa elections. After planning meetings, focus groups, creative development and consultation a full Communications Plan, Eric Wylie produced the following PSA, along with a companion Web site: www.beapollworker.org

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Web Sites

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Heritage Property Management in Iowa City, Iowa, wanted to change from a static, HTML Web site to a data-driven, self-managed site. In order to keep costs down, Eric Wylie created a solution that uses available technology, customizing those tools for the needs of the client.

This site is created based on the Joomla! content management system, combined with a Joomla! plug-in known simply as "Estate Agent," and a design template. By customizing all of these tools, Heritage Property Management now has a data-based site that can quickly be updated using the Joomla! content management system administrator tools.

This provides them the opportunity to 'turn a property off and on' in the data listings, while maintaining the record in the database. So, for instance, when a property is rented, it can be 'unpublished' (no longer available in the listings when a user searches for properties) -- or 'published' and available for display online when the unit is again available for rent.

Following this Web site work, I was asked to create a new logo and business cards for Heritage Property Management.

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AB Transport, Inc. contacted me looking for an update to their current site. It was determined that the template that was already in place was suitable, but needed a higher level of customization and implementation than what had initially been set-up.

Since working on AB Transport's Web Site, I've been honored to assist AB with a variety of communications initiatives including email marketing writing, design and strategy. AB is also using their Web site to keep their offices connected with an employee-only online training center.
 

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Heartland Heat sells and installs outdoor wood and grain-burning furnaces. These outdoor furnaces use local, renewable resources (primarily corn) to heat rural homes and outbuildings (and they work in the city, too!). The furnaces efficiently heat water which is then pumped to the various buildings on site, providing comfortable, radiant heat.

I've had several meetings with business owners & operators Ron Horak and Mike Snyder to fully understand their business and then worked to create a new look and level of detail for their Web site.

This is a custom design, using provided photographs and logos.
 

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Speed-E-Pan is a new product conceived in Eastern Iowa. I met up with business partners John and Shawn when I wrote, voiced, provided the audio mix and assisted on-set with the creation of their new product's introduction video (thanks to Warren at Visual Images Productions).

After proving my skills as a writer, and having a firm-grasp on their product's concept and the possible applications, John and Shawn asked me to build a Web site for them. You can view the product video on the Web site, along with other important information about the product.

This site is a custom creation. I also created a highly-stylized concept for a future version of this site.
 

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Adaptive HR Solutions is a north Florida-based Human Resources consulting firm. Chad Sorenson, SPHR, heads this company that advises business leaders and business owners regarding compliance issues, succession planning, hiring or reducing staff; any part of the wide-ranging field of Human Resources.

This Web site is a custom design and is Mr. Sorenson's first business Web site. Eric Wylie also created the logo for Adaptive HR Solutions. The logo was created based on the north Florida location of the business and the chameleon as an adaptive creature.

 

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Morning Star Studio is comprised of two professionals with expertise in Architecture, Interior Design and Structural Engineering. The Web site was developed through the creation of several prototype designs, with the clients selecting their favorite elements from each design. The final result: a fully-customized solution. The prototypes and the final site design were inspired by existing letterhead, envelope and title block designs.

In 2009, the Morning Star Studio online portfolio was expanded and re-designed using an XML Flash component.
 

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The On Hold Web Store is a site I created as a result of conversations with my On-Hold Messaging audio production clients. They were asking how to connect an on hold message player to their phone system, or where they could buy an on hold player.  I did the research and soon began selling Digital Audio Players here on my primary Web site, but soon saw the opportunity to expand the reach of those sales by giving these products and services their own brand and web site.

Originally built as a basic HTML site with PayPal "Buy Now" buttons, this site was totally redesigned within a shopping cart/e-commerce structure that includes inventory tracking, full content management, web coupons and special pricing offer capabilities and much more.

Pictured here are the original site (left), and the new e-commerce solution (right).
 

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Cedar Rapids Public Relations Associates is "an informal organization of professionals dedicated to sharing information on effective practices and future trends affecting the public relations field."

As a member of this organization, I became aware that the Steering Committee desired a refresh of their Web site, and the current Webmaster was interested in relinquishing his duties. I offered to take over maintenance of the site, with plans to find a suitable web template and customize it for the organization. The result is an attractive, useful site for members and persons interested in learning more about this fun and interesting organization.

The group membership is made up of people from local advertising agencies, communication coordinators for non-profit organizations, audio and video producers, Web designers and many others. It's a fun group, and the monthly luncheons are something I personally look forward to for the networking, fun conversation and the opportunity to hear from some very interesting guest speakers.
 

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The Jeffrey Raymond Agency chose Eric Wylie Productions to create their first Web site.

This was a complete custom creation, providing the specific style and level of information this team sought. As with most clients, I also set-up the needed email accounts and assisted with their local email program set-up. Also, through my Cedar Rapids connections, I was able to direct the Jeffrey Raymond Agency to a local printer for the production of their business cards and other materials.

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I worked with financial coach Dennis Spencer to launch his first Web site.

Dennis uses a system called LEAP to coach individuals about where their money is now, and how and where it can be invested to provide security at the various stages of life.

You can learn more about the services Dennis offers by visiting his Web site: www.dennis-spencer.info

 

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Workman Dental is the dental practice of Dr. Norman Workman. The site is centered on patient education -- helping patients and potential patients determine what they can do for themselves and when they should visit the dentist (preferably Dr. Workman).

The online Dental Store grew out of the products patients have been asking Dr. Workman to help them find and Dr. Workman's own discoveries about the effectiveness of various therapies not widely available. There are more plans for expansion for this site and business model to be revealed in the future. I created the online store by modifying existing PHP code from the osCommerce open source project. osCommerce code uses a database to keep track of product details, customers and orders, and provides back-end tools for managing the store.

Although he still practices at this office, Dr. Workman sold his practice in 2008, at which time the web site was turned off. However, you can expect to see a new web site for Dr. Workman sometime in the next few years.
 

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E & R Creations is an online gallery featuring the work of artists and ceramic gift boutique owners, Eleanor and Ray Burke. This site was created by customizing an off-the-shelf Web template. I photographed all of the products on-site at the E & R Creations studio, created and customized the graphics, wrote and edited the copy, and all of the other details involved in building a Web site.


Ray and Eleanor Burke, owners of E & R Creations, stated their biggest obstacle was attracting potential customers to visit to their shop and studio in Swisher, Iowa, just south of Cedar Rapids and north of Iowa City. So, I suggested a Web site gallery as a way to "bring the shop to the people." With over 6,000 ceramic molds in their collection, Eleanor had quite a job of choosing just a few pieces to initially include in the online gallery. The result is an attractive site filled with photos of their work that will bring phone calls and visits from potential customers not already familiar with their shop.

Eleanor and Ray know that simply having a Web site isn't enough -- it needs to be promoted. They've added the Web site address to all of their business cards and brochures and will be talking about their site to the folks they meet at ceramic shows throughout the Midwest.
 

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Eric's Web Philosophy

More than just a "presence" on the Web, your business needs to have a 24/7 method of letting potential customers know exactly what business you are in and how you solve problems for your customers. Your site should also give viewers a "feel" for the attitude of your company -- is your business young and aggressive, or are you older and more experienced?

More than ever, potential customers are investigating businesses on the Web before calling or visiting a store or office. People like to save time and know what to expect before they arrive. Use your Web site to make people comfortable and confident in your ability to serve them before they ever walk through the door or make your phone ring.

While HTML code and graphics are important elements and are the "work" of creating a Web site, I enjoy the business strategy and content planning just as much as the creative design. Helping clients decide what should be included in their site (and what shouldn't) and how the site should be organized for the best user experience is a rewarding and usually revealing conversation for clients. I also help clients explore other marketing strategies to promote their Web site and their business. A Web site should be just one part of several marketing tools employed by a business.

In addition to the sites you see in this portfolio, I created and managed several Intranet (internal) Web sites while employed at MCI Telecommunications and contributed to the content for others. I managed and wrote the content for MCI's external Network Services Web site in the mid-90's. Prior to departing MCI in 2004, I was a member of the New Product Development Team, creating prototype customer Web portals for new products under development.

 

Print

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The promised paperless society still hasn't arrived. In fact, electronic communication has helped some print production thrive -- particularly direct mail marketing and handouts used to solidify face-to-face messages.

Client Chris Turner of Partner Provided asked me to create business cards and a 'leave-behind sheet' his sales team can use when making in-person visits to potential clients.

In creating the copy and designing this sheet, I worked with Chris to fully understand his business and the value proposition he offers.

The result was a single sheet that summarized Partner Provided's services, the process and the value. Bold headlines lay out the solution in simple steps. Boxes call-out special points of interest, while the body copy draws the reader through to the call to action.
 

 

Presentations (PowerPoint)

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Have you ever had to sit through a presentation where the speaker did nothing but read directly from the many, many bulleted phrases on the projected slides? Did you wake up when it was over?

Eric Wylie's PowerPoint creations are intended to get away from the overwhelming use of words and bullets so many presenters are bent on boring us with.

The idea behind making a presentation is to get your audience to do something -- learn a new process, understand your business, buy your product or simply get your point. To do this, Eric encourages the use of images and a few brief facts to convey an idea. In the NOTES section of the presentation, or in the script, is where the presenter should have all their words laid out to read to the audience -- not on the screen. In short: Provide a visual for focus and use spoken words to attach memorable meaning to the visuals.

A few nice looking slides certainly isn't all there is to building a great presentation. You have to have a game plan to succeed. I've worked with several executives to create and polish presentations for board meetings and customer events. Let me help YOU succeed, too!

Don't just get through your presentation -- get results!