Charles Easley

The Script

This film was produced in Charles Easley's Intermediate Editing SP 11 class. The film is an experiment in elements and theory of continuity. This is part of the Chase Film Project series adopted from the opening sequence of Guy Ritchie's, Snatch.  Each group was responsible for the transitional element that led or "chased" into the next vignette.   

The Chase 1

This is a film produced in Charles Easley production class. The film is an experiment in elements and theory of continuity. Each group was responsible for the transitional element that led into the next vignette. —  

Mint Museum Queen Charlotte Promo Video

Ken Aptekar's "Charlotte's Charlotte" will be a permanent exhibit within the contemporary galleries of the Mint Museum Uptown.

The Mint Museum and the Digital Filmmaking and Video Production program at The Art Institute of Charlotte partnered to create a promotional video that is part of the permanent exhibit.   The video was Produced by Charles Easley, Directed and Edited by Rusty Sheridan and Visual Effects by Lea Anderson. 

BET Documentary: The Naked Truth, The Lessons Continue

The Naked Truth: The Lessons Continue was a special program produced as part of "Rap-It_Up", a public education partnership of BET and the Kaiser Family Foundation.
BET's award-winning HIV/AIDS documentary series Naked Truth examines how attitudes around sexuality and sexual identity affect the sexual health of African Americans, in particular, the rise of HIV infection. 

The Naked Truth: The Lessons Continue was a collaboration through the Cable in the Classroom series in which Topics Education Group, Emulsionarts and BET were partners.  The production was outsourced to Emulsionarts.  The spot was Written by Charles Easley and Bruce Nofsinger. Produced by Jenny Beacham. Charles Easley also served as Editor. 

Women of Dune: SyFy Channel

Sci Fi Channel takes a look at the feminine aspects of Dune in the TV special "Women of Dune."  The various families and the matriarical power structure is explored in this story.  "Women of Dune" aired on March 10, 2003 several days before Children of Dune.

This was a collaboration through the Cable in the Classroom series in which Topics Education Group, Emulsionarts and the Sci Fi Channel were partners.  The production was outsourced to Emulsionarts.  The spot was Directed and Produced by Heidi Dove, Written by Bruce Nofsinger and Charles Easley served as Creative Consultant. 

The XChange features Oscar Michaeux

This was a package developed under the creative direction of Associate Professor Lea Anderson. I am featured as talent. Lea Anderson designed and created the visual effects that make this such a thrilling promo.

This was done as a tribute and part of the Black History program created by The Xchange. Great work guys! 

DFVP Promo Video

This video highlights the Digital Filmmaking and Video Production program.  The video was produced in partnership with DFVP faculty and students.  Special shout out to Mr. Rusty Sheridan and Ms. Lea Anderson for visual effects.   

The XChange: Season 1 Episode 2

The Xchange was an initiative I first introduced to The Art Institute of Charlotte's Web Design students who were primarily interested in digital production. I wanted to bring a similar experience that my students enjoyed while I taught at Clark-Atlanta University and Barber-Scotia College. 

The Xchange is a cross between Talk Soup and The Daily Show. The show is now housed in DFVP (Digital Filmmaking and Video Production Program) and produced in the DFP 210 Studio Production class.

This is one of the first episodes featuring some of our first DFVP Matt Sakatos and Jeremy Garcia students.  It is amazing that they will be graduating soon, they look like they are 12 years old here....lol.    The show has grown and developed under the expert creative direction and leadership of Associate Professor Lea Anderson.  

A Purple Love: Exploring Female Energy from The Color Purple

This is my version of a project I first introduced while teaching in the Mass Media Arts department at Clark-Atlanta University.  Each student was responsible for creating their own story and video but were restricted to images and characters from the film The Color Purple.  I must say I have seen this film edited to everything from Gospel, Jazz and even hard care Rap...lol. 

My video is an exploration of female characters from The Color Purple to the haunting song and lyrics of "I Am Ready for Love" by India Arie. 

Playground Build: Bruns Avenue Elementary School

Every year the community of Charlotte, in conjunction with The Art Insitute of Charlotte, Carolinas Health Care System, Wachovia, a WellsFargo company,Charlotte Center City Partners and a host of many other companies who come together to build a playground for a local school.

This video showcases the students, faculty, staff and numerous volunteers who came together for the Bruns Elementary School playground build.

The Art Institute of Charlotte has been part of this initiative for several years first through the Web Design and Interactive media program and now with the Digital Filmmaking and Video Production department.  Charles Easley supervised the first production team for the first playground build at Ai and now shares that responsibility with DFVP faculty and studetns.

The Art Institute of Charlotte faculty, staff and students have been responsible for the production initiative of this project.