Creative Director/Editor/Motion Graphics
produced/edited by Ryan Nichols
Editor and Motion Graphics Designer
I worked as a producer and editor for this short documentary for The Kennedy Center.
produced/edited by Ryan Nichols
I worked as Director, Producer, Camera Operator, Interviewer, and Editor for this short promotional video for The Kennedy Center.
Video Edit and Motion Graphics
Two Music videos I made with the Irish folk band One For The Foxes. A year prior to this shoot I volunteered my time to make them a video and a year later when they knew they would be in the Detroit area again they reached out to work with me again.
Western Michigan University (my alma mater, GO BRONCOS!) Reached out to me to do a quick social media video with Detroit Red Wing, Danny DeKeyser, for his hard earned graduation from WMU.
Live Inspired Productions / The War Memorial
John Prost has hosted a public access TV show for over 30 years, and Coffee Break with John Prost is a reimagining of his show The John Prost Show. John is out of the studio and into the community! He is traveling to the different institutions of Southeastern Michigan to see what makes our home so special.
When asked by the Tech Town staff to make them a video for their DTX program, they said we want hip and youthful. With no other direction I filmed for 2 weeks and put together this video.
Marcus Monroe/Live Inspired Productions
Marcus, who is based in New York City, has crafted a show blending innovative juggling with in-your-face comedic banter — and just the right amount of awkwardness. He is the recipient of the prestigious Andy Kaufman Award and has recently appeared on The Late Show, HBO, MTV, Netflix, and Comedy Central. Called “one of the most entertaining performers to watch in New York City,” by the New York Times, Marcus also recently starred in the Olivier Award-winning Off-Broadway and London productions of La Soireé. Currently, Marcus is touring his one-man show, The Rise, and Fall of Marcus Monroe, which is a New York Times Critics’ Pick.
Authentic Irish music as expressed through the talents of One for the Foxes, comprised of internationally-renowned musicians, making their Detroit debut as a trio.
Audio/cinematography/editing by Ryan
The official mission statement for The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. This was a short film written, directed, shot, and edited by myself. I was lucky to be able to collaborate with Marie Osborne of WJR Detroit for the voice over.
The video plays on The War Memorial’s movie theater screen every time they screen a film.
I was very humbled to help tell the story of The Detroit Historical Society’s Detroit Design 2067. Detroit Design, being part of the Cultural Hackathon designed and lead by Chanel Beebe of Beebe Arts LLC.
An amazing program that took Detroit youths and paired them with community partners, giving them a deep dive into history and design thinking.
I filmed a short documentary of the week the students had, and also a shortened teaser trailer for social media.
Live Inspired Productions/The War Memorial
One of the first collaborations with The War Memorial, Until such a time tells the story of The War Memorial's 2017 Memorial Day ceremony.
The beautiful words of Rev. Peter J. M. Henry drive the message of "Until Such a Time", underscored by the list of names read at the ceremony. These names build upon each other until eventually we are in a sea of name after name. The names carry "Until Such a Time" to it's conclusion, as we sit in the dark and hear the endless string of names fade away.
Live Inspired Productions/The War Memorial
Out of the Ordinary, a public access tv show, colaborated with Live Inspired productions for a very special episode.
The 10th anniversary of The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe is almost here, so Robert and Pamela stopped in to learn a bit about how it all started! Gretchen Valade is the woman behind the jazz, not only did she start the Dirty Dog she started an entire record label, Mack Avenue Records. Which celebrated 8 Grammy nominations and 3 wins this year alone!
Live Inspired Productions/The War Memorial
The Jazz Ambassadors — America's Big Band — the official touring big band of the United States Army. formed in 1969, has received great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America's original art form, jazz.
The performance was recorded live June 29 2017, and the tracks you hear in the video are live from the day!
Steve Kroschel/Princess Cruise Lines
About 30 miles outside of Haines, Alaska, Steve Kroschel spends his days taking care of his wolverines, a wolf, a brown bear, moose, and other creatures. With help from his son and friends, Steve has built his sanctuary as a place where others can learn how to live simply and naturally.
Princess Cruise Lines
Take a trip to beautiful Alaska to see the amazing Endicott Arm with Dawes Glacier and Fords Terror Wilderness.
Endicott Arm is marked by rugged mountains, deep u-shaped valleys and towering waterfalls. At the head of the fjord is a tidewater glacier. Keep an eye peeled for wildlife: bears, deer, mountain goats, eagles and harbor seals.
