Video Production
Professional video production by Dre Akbad Thornton, creating engaging visual stories, promotional videos, educational content, documentaries, and multimedia projects.
Video production is more than recording what happens. It's about knowing what to capture, how to shape it, and how to tell the story. From promotional and event videos to educational content, interviews, aerial footage, and professional video résumés, I create visual content designed to inform, engage, and connect with an audience.
Butler Gallery: A Visual Journey Through Art
This time-lapse video was created to showcase the beauty, creativity, and atmosphere of the Butler Gallery. Through carefully composed shots and creative editing, the project captures the gallery space and artwork in a unique way, allowing viewers to experience the environment from a fresh perspective.
Edited Television Commercials
Commercial Video Editing & Post-Production
Event Promotions
Community Event Promotion & Video Storytelling
Goodsell Antique Car Show — 20th Anniversary
Aerial video and promotional edit created to showcase the 20th Anniversary of the Goodsell Antique Car Show. This project demonstrates my ability to capture compelling aerial footage and transform it into a concise promotional piece through editing, pacing, music, and visual storytelling.
Created as a personal portfolio project to demonstrate aerial cinematography and video production capabilities.
Professional Video Resume
Client Video Editing & Post-Production
Gospel Music Videos
Music Video Production & Visual Storytelling
Tim Alberta: The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory
Static Multi-Camera Live Event Production
This live author event at the Robinson Theater was produced using a five-camera setup, providing multiple perspectives and continuous coverage of the presentation and audience.
I was responsible for the camera operation, shot composition, production coordination, and post-production editing, bringing the footage from all five cameras together into a polished, finished program.
The Lights Come Back On — Robinson Theater
Created to celebrate the reopening of the Robinson Theater after the COVID-19 shutdown, this time-lapse video captures the excitement, energy, and community spirit surrounding the return of live events. The project showcases guests arriving, the venue coming back to life, and the anticipation of welcoming the community through the doors once again.
Video production is about more than recording images. I approach each project from concept through final delivery, combining storytelling, camera work, lighting, audio, editing, and technical problem-solving to create videos that communicate with purpose. Whether documenting an event, producing promotional content, creating interviews, or developing instructional media, my goal is always the same: make the finished piece look professional, sound right, and effectively tell the story.
Dupree Gardens: Community Through Storytelling
This video highlights Dupree Gardens, a community garden dedicated to growing fresh produce, educating others, and bringing people together through sustainable gardening. Through a combination of aerial footage, detailed close-up shots, and storytelling, this project captures the beauty, purpose, and impact of the garden.
iVox: Digital Storytelling & Community Engagement
This video was created to showcase the iVox experience and highlight the ways technology can connect people through creative storytelling and digital media. From planning and production to camera operation, audio, lighting, and editing, I helped bring the story to life through engaging visual content.
Battery Basics: Educational Video Production
This educational video was created to help viewers understand the different types of batteries used in everyday devices and how they serve various applications. From research and content development to video production, editing, and voice-over narration, I managed the process of creating an informative and engaging learning experience.
Education & Training Videos
Instructional Video Production & Editing
Brainfuse CollegeNow: Helping Students Access Educational Resources
This instructional video was created to introduce library users to Brainfuse CollegeNow, a digital resource designed to help students with college preparation, academic support, and educational planning. The goal of this project was to make the resource easier to understand and encourage users to take advantage of the tools available to them.
Introduction to Computers – Part 1: Getting Started with Technology
Created at Maumelle Library for the Central Arkansas Library System, this instructional video introduces viewers to the basic concepts of computers and technology. Designed for beginners, the video provides a welcoming introduction to help users feel more comfortable learning essential computer skills.
Documentaries
Honoring Service Through Visual Storytelling
Movie Trailers
Film Trailer Production & Creative Editing
Video has become one of the most powerful marketing tools available today. More than 80% of businesses use video to connect with customers, and audiences are far more likely to engage with video than with text alone. In fact, viewers retain up to 95% of a message when they watch it in a video, compared to a much smaller percentage when reading text.
Does your business have a strong video presence on your website or social media? Let Thornton Image help you tell your story with professional, engaging video content that captures attention and leaves a lasting impression.
Contact me today to start creating your story through video.
