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The Sax Mechanic

First in a series of profiles of people who have turned their passions into a career. Eric Beach, repair technician at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, brings both vintage and modern saxophones back to life through a combination of his dedication, raw talent, and years of experience.

  • Client: Personal

  • Produced and filmed by: Matthew Rakola

  • Editor: Matthew Rakola

Ms Caitlin’s School of Blacksmithing

Caitlin Morris, aka “Ms Caitlin”, opened her Frederick, Maryland blacksmithing school in 2015. Motivated by the desire to find a better way to teach the craft, she offers classes to people of all ages and abilities with a focus on good technique and an understanding of the physics at play.

  • Client: Ms Caitlin’s School of Blacksmithing

  • Produced and filmed by: Matthew Rakola

  • Editor: Matthew Rakola

 

 Recruitment Video

A software company based outside of Baltimore approached me about creating a short recruitment video describing their corporate culture. We used a mix of interview and b-roll to let them tell their story in their own words.

  • Client: Systems Allliance, inc

  • Produced and filmed by: Matthew Rakola

  • Editor: Chris Dellapace

 

Testing the Waters

A short, personal mood piece created on location at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Filmed in February 2019, re-edited, 2024.

  • Client: Personal

  • Produced and filmed by: Matthew Rakola

  • Editor: Matthew Rakola