Hey Fox45 Team!
My name is Donald “DJ” Mirisola. I hope you like what you see!
Here’s what I do.
I’m a technical multimedia content creator with a passion for telling stories and helping others. With a background in both Audio Visual Engineering and Digital Storytelling, I combine my knowledge of A/V with my passion for news and television. I reside in Washington D.C. and I love finding new ways to connect with my audience. I’m hungry for knowledge and I’m excited about all aspects of news broadcasting, A/V technology and telling stories.
Here are some projects the Fox45 team might like:
SoFar Sounds- Sounds from a Room.
This package was produced for the program Good Morning Washington at ABC7(WJLA). I oversaw all aspects of this production including initial research, interview booking, camera operation and editing. This was filmed with a Panasonic GH5, Canon T2i and a Samsung SM-G975U(Galaxy S10+). Sound was recorded in-camera and with a Tascam DR-10L. Project was edited using Adobe Creative Suite.
Good Morning Washington is a daily 1 hour live program that premieres every day at 10 AM EST.
This package is also hosted on their website and can be viewed here.
The Black Girl
Hand Games Project
Created for the Smithsonian Institute’s Folklife Festival, I collaborated with a small team to create the piece. Filmed over 1 day, the final project was completed in less than 48 hours. The BGHG Project is all about teaching young women of color in Washington D.C. concepts like safe touch and empowerment through old school hand games like Miss Mary Mac.
I was in charge of all aspects of production, but I am particularly happy with the post production. I completely edited this piece using the Adobe Creative Suite. All video editing was done in Premiere with the Audio mix being done in Audition. Audio had to be heavily mixed to reduce and remove a large scale Go-Go music workshop in the background of the interview. The final product became the most viewed video for 2019’s Folklife Festival created by MCTV.
Graduating COVID
This production was created for MCTV’s Outlook Montgomery Project. In this video, I completed all aspects of production entirely while quarantined. This documentary was created using traditional Zoom messaging software, and a Panasonic GH5. The motion graphics and animation were generated in CreateStudio & Adobe Creative Suite. Recipient of a 2020 Communicator Award. Nominated for the 2021 NATOAA Government Programming Award.
Black Owned- Episode 1
This is a brand new short form show I currently produce in my free time and when volunteers are available. Episode 1 is considered a pilot episode. All aspects of production including writing, directing, filming, editing and producing. This show is created to showcase black entrepreneurs and business owners across the United States.
#RadioCamper2020
Tasked with covering the perspective of U.S. citizens and the election, Radio-Télévision Suisse had two journalists travel from the southern border to the northern border. I was put in charge of all video production that accompanied every radio and web story. These videos were pitched, produced, shot and edited in an 18 hour turnaround time. These videos went on to capture a combined 50,000+ view across their social media and web channels. Videos were produced using a Panasonic GH5, Samsung A51 and were edited with the Adobe Creative Suite. I assisted and worked on all aspects of this production.
Links to Stories:
On the road verso le elezioni in USA
Translated: On The Road Towards The Elections in the USA
In campagna ai tempi del Covid
Translated: In the Countryside at the Time of COVID
Nella capitale del razzismo USA
Translated: In the Capital of US Racism
I cow boy del rodeo
Translated: The Cowboys of the Rodeo
La Miami del Texas
Translated: The Miami of Texas
