Hey ABC-7 Team!
My name is Donald “DJ” Mirisola. I hope you like what you see!
Here’s what I do.
I’m a technical multimedia producer 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 ABC7 team might like:
Mi Escuela es su Escuela
This production was produced in both english and spanish separately during tapings. I was in charge of questions, host and talent management as well as camera operation. During several episodes I ran and prepped the teleprompter and even directed a couple episodes. This program sees extensive play on Channel 10 and is a staple program of MCTV’s lineup. I assisted in 10-15 episodes of the this show’s production.
Though Spanish is not a language I am fluent in, I consistently worked on learning enough to assist the guests and make them comfortable.
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.
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
