Machine Language (Producer/Director/Cinematographer) A short feature video for The Verge that goes behind the scenes at Nuance Communications, a company that develops voice technology for Apple, Dragon, and many others. Technology companies have been trying to make computers speak "naturally" since before the PC was first introduced. Now, with more advanced software and an elaborately crafted process, companies are getting closer to making computer-human interaction seamless. (10:27 - Canon 5DMIII)
Editorial Lead: Lessley Anderson
Editors: Zach Goldstein, Jordan Oplinger
Sound Mix: John Lagomarsino
Living with the Tesla Model S in the Real World (Senior Producer/Camera) Chris Ziegler travels to L.A. to put the Tesla Model S electric sedan through its paces, traveling all the way up the coast to San Francisco. (11:46 - Canon C100)
Lead Editor: Jordan Oplinger
Editing: Billy Disney, Ryan Manning, John Lagomarsino
Camera: Sam Thonis, Jordan Oplinger
The Death Dealer (Director/Producer/Cinematographer) More than four years after Oprah-endorsed self-help guru James Arthur Ray killed three people in a heat endurance test outside Sedona., Ariz., he's been released from prison. While Ray plots his re-emergence into the $11 billion self-help industry, the family of one of his victims is on a crusade to ensure that he — and other like him — don't kill again. (14:37, Canon C100 / 5D MarkIII)
Editorial Lead: Matt Stroud
Editor: Sam Thonis
Camera: Zach Goldstein, Sam Thonis
First Person Shooter (Director/Producer) Stun-gun company Taser want to make 'Cops' on steroids, but who does it serve? The Verge goes in-depth with Taser and the Mesa Police Department, one of the many law agencies testing this new technology. (12:29 - Canon 5DMarkII)
Camera: Philip Knowlton, Stephen Greenwood
Editors: Sam Thonis, Ryan Manning
Additional Video: Adam Barenblat
Finding Paul Miller (Senior Producer) For 365 days, Paul Miller disconnected from the internet. We'd like to tell you it was an idyllic journey of self-discovery, but that isn't quite the truth. On the eve of Paul's return, we follow him on a road trip as he prepares for his return and takes a look back at the last twelve months. (16:43 - Canon C100)
Director/Editor: Jordan Oplinger
Camera: Jordan Oplinger, Stephen Greenwood
Audio Mix: Brendan Murphy
Depression in the Holy Land (Director/Producer/Cinematographer) The West Bank has virtually no medical infrastructure for treating mental illness. That's a tragedy — and an opportunity. Here's how a group of idealistic Palestinians brought neuroscience to their people. (8:37 - Canon 5D MarkIII)
Editors: Ryan Manning, Stephen Greenwood
Additional Editing: Jordan Oplinger
Camera: Stephen Greenwood, Sam Thonis
Audio Mix: John Lagomarsino
Producing TED (Producer/Director) Joshua Topolsky visits the TED 2013 conference to see how it's run. (5:33 - 5D Mark II)
Editor: Billy Disney
Camera: Drew Mylrea, Stephen Greenwood