Invisual DigitalTM is a Trade Mark of Video Arts Systems & Technology, Inc., a New Jersey corporation (since 1991) and a digital media production company. Nicholas G. Koontz, its CEO, is a production professional with producing and directing credits in theatre, television, film and digital media. Among his many projects, his resume lists Equity and regional stage shows, a cable series for SportsChannel, Director of Photography for Independent film and contributing his creative and technical skills to countless projects for clients.
Nick has also served as both a freelance director and camera operator for Staging Techniques Inc. (NYC) and camera operator for Michael Andrews AV Services, Inc. (NYC). Already, 2010 has shown to be a busy start for the new year. Recent freelance jobs have included shooting sole camera for some notable clients - the Met Opera Guild's new Mastersingers Series at the Town Hall Theatre, featuring an evening with Renee' Fleming; and the Toy Of The Year Awards 2010 at Pier 60, which featured Lifetime Achievement Award receipients John Lassiter of Pixar fame and, postumously, Sam Walton (WalMart). Other past and notable freelance gigs have included: lead camera for the Microsoft Vista release engagement at the Nokia Theatre, featuring Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer; the Infinity Awards (sole camera) for the International Center of Photography (ICP) (2008 and 2009), also at Pier 60, featuring notable recipients such as Diane Keaton ('08) and Annie Leibovitz ('09); and the Met Opera Guild Pavarotti Tribute at Town Hall (sole camera).
Nick also has experience in directing multi-camera productions as well as other sophistocated types of shoots, such as those incorporating complex green/blue screen techniques. He currently shoots smaller projects with a JVC GZ-HD7 (3-chip/full 1080i HD) and more formidable assignments with cameras such as the Sony HDV Z1U, or whatever is required. His wide range of experience includes many different camera models and set-ups, as well as a full compliment of studio and field production equipment and gear, some of which can be seen on the Equipment & Resources page.
As a digital media expert, Nick has consulted, configured computer production systems and provided training on those systems for the Sony National Training Center, Princeton University, AT&T, the City of Philadelphia's Office of Cable Television, DuPont, Connoco Oil, Comcast Cable, and many others. His production skills have enhanced commercially produced CD-ROM titles such as The Amistad Incident, Norman Rockwell: The Man & His Art, Tall Ships - Opsail 2000, to name a few, for publisher Cinegram Media Inc., and he has authored DVD masters for clients and the clients of a major replicator/duplicator. He is also fluent in the latest digital distribution methods and techniques for media on the Internet and mobile. To see some samples of projects and a variety of clips, please go to the Media Reels link. To view a copy of his resume (PDF), please click here - you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
In addition, he also serves as CEO of InnerGate Entertainment, LLC (InnerGate-Entertainment.com), a producer of independent feature and television properties. Currently, InnerGate Entertainment is developing the feature project In God I Trust, based on a true story by Robert Vidal, script by Patrick Nicholas. More on this project and others are available on the InnerGate Entertainment web site.
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Web Site Link: www.InnerGate-Entertainment.com
Alternate Email: Nick@InnerGate-Entertainment.com
Email: Nick@NGKMediaReels.com