Lee Schneider
817-721-6836
Lee@TheVideoZoo.com
"There are no rules in filmmaking. Only sins. And the cardinal sin is dullness. "
-Frank Capra
ABOUT THE VIDEO ZOO
Rumors and Speculation
Collaborate. Script. Shoot. Edit. Color.
It’s controlled creative chaos… and I love it!
The Video Zoo is my business. And, it’s also my playground. Each project – whether the purpose is sell a product, educate, inform or entertain – offers the opportunity to stretch my imagination and challenge me creatively by telling your unique story.
Give me a shout, let’s push boundaries and brainstorm about building your brand. Whether flying solo or teaming with other industry professionals, The Video Zoo is equipped to produce exactly what you need… from a 30-second commercial to a feature-length documentary.
If you are a business owner developing a social media video campaign, an ad agency needing content marketing videos or you're producing national television spot for a client, or… a band planning a new music video, visit The Zoo, and let’s create something unforgettable.
— Lee Schneider
Bang!
My buddy and camera man extraordinaire Jeremy took this shot of me shooting Shrek shooting you. Follow that? Shrek is a highly decorated Special Forces commander -retired- and we were capturing footage for a potential TV series. The teaser video from this shoot is on the Portfolio page... only time will tell what comes from us all freezing our butts off!
DUCK!
I couldn't resist the temptation to get into trouble and I thought this was the fastest way to do it. It's so much fun and I can't wait to put together an all aerial demo reel... and hopefully no one will get injured in the process. I have to admit, my friend GG Park who took this picture "may have" been struck when she got a little too close and I bobbed when I should have weaved. But give me a break, it was my first day
of flight! The first footage is a fly over down some train tracks and is in the Rockwall School District video on the portfolio page.
Bucket Shootin
I don't do a lot of still photography, but when I do, I prefer to be on the edge of injuring myself.
On Screen In 3... 2... 1...
I had a fantastic time producing my first live television show from a broadcast truck in early March. I'm now addicted to the fast paced adrenalin rush you get from being on edge the whole time. Big thanks to RFD-TV for trusting me and bringing me in on the event... I'm looking forward to doing it again soon.
The Bridge
I'm really excited about this one. If I can produce what I'm envisioning, it will probably be the best thing I've done. At least visually. It's going to be a combination of time lapse, hyper lapse, super slow motion, all shot with multiple shutter speeds. And if all that doesn't sell it, we'll throw in a beautiful girl just for safety sake;)
Dig Deep
This is the result from the photo of me in the tractor bucket. A great rider, horse, and sunlight and we were able to put something really nice together. I don't do a lot of still photography but I certainly enjoyed shooting this and putting this simple graphic together... I think there may be more in the future!
Fish On!
This was a great 3 days of shooting footage for a potential pilot television or web series for Field Of Dreams. Field Of Dreams is a wonderful organization that takes wounded veterans and families of fallen warriors on outdoor adventures. Once again with my bud Jeremy Heid, we shot a salmon fishing trip on the Sacramento River. The space on the boat was very limited so small and hand held was the way to go. A fly fishing vest was the perfect spot to carry the wireless microphone receivers, extra batteries, cards and lenses. Can't wait to do it again!
Do or do not... there is no try.
― Yoda
I like nonsense; it wakes up the brain cells.
― Dr Seus
If you’re not feeling slightly uncomfortable,
it means you’re not going fast enough
― Mario Andretti
BITS-AND-PIECES
With duct tape, gummy worms and bailing wire, this is where it all comes together.
I’m truly honored to have been able to work with these people. Thank you.
Some pictures from
the grand adventures.
The news... past, present,
and future.
PORTFOLIO
Demo Reel
A lot of miles have passed to get this footage. Thank you so much for taking your time to watch, and an another big thank you to all the people who've made my adventures possible... I couldn't have done it without you. I'm truly grateful for all of these opportunities.
Dallas PD and Stars - Mayes Media Group
One of the most enjoyable shoots yet. The Dallas Police Department's hockey team, and the Dallas Stars Alumni are having a benefit game, and this is the promo video for the event. Former Stars goalie Marty Turco goes head to head with two of the DPD's team members, and lets just say... Marty wasn't pushed to his full potential as a goalie;) Marty and the two DPD officers were absolutely amazing to work with, and thank you Mayes Media Group for bringing me in on the project!
Legally Blind - The Christy Bridges Story
This is a great story about the desire to overcome a physical disability. When asked if I was interested in directing, filming, and editing this project, I was all over it. Christy is a legally blind breakaway roper, with the dream of qualifying for one of the countries biggest rodeos at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. I learned so much during this project about eye sight, and sheer determination. The video ended up winning a Silver Addy Award.
7-Eleven_The Coffee Queen - Allyn Media
7-Eleven wanted to celebrate the #1 coffee selling franchise in the country, so I headed to Long Island, NY with their agency and producer Allyn Media to shoot the event. We lucked out and had absolutely beautiful weather, and were able to get to the beach for a few sunset shots. Once back home I also edited the piece. Congratulations Lori for being the 7-Eleven Coffee Queen two years in a row, and big thanks to Allyn Media for having me shoot and edit the video!
The Saint Autograph Collection Hotel
Obviously I LOVED flying to Key West to produce some videos for The Saint. One of the ideas I had was to make a video showing some of the places within walking distance from the hotel. We grabbed a few employees, and had a great day!
Chilifest
This was one wild weekend! The 2017 Chilifest Music Festival attracted about 45,000 people, and we're planning on growing it next year with an aggressive video marketing campaign. Big thanks to everyone at Chilifest for bringing us in to shoot the event, and edit it all together!
Elite Saddles
Had fun filming and editing this for Elite Saddles. We had very little time to shoot, and needed to turn it around fast but I think it turned out nice. It was raining so hard, and was so loud due to the barn roof being metal, we had to nearly yell to each other a few times. Thankfully we didn't have capture any audio!
Durango Boots - CRUSH
Chefs For Farmers Food And Wine Festival
What a great event this was! Chefs For Farmers ran for several days with quite a few events, but this was the big finale!
Kerry Kelly Bits
Kerry Kelly & Danyelle Campbell collaborated on a new line of barrel racing bits, and here's what we put together for the initial announcement. We also put together a short video on each individual bit where Danyelle gave me the material for the best blooper reel I've ever put together... priceless!
Silver Spurs Stallions
Had a great time in Scottsdale, AZ filming at Silver Spurs Equine. We wanted to showcase some of their great stallions, so I decided to shoot a montage of them walking out of one of the barns. The location, and the stallions made it work!
Texas Water Smart - Mayes Media Group
A 30 second spot I shot, directed and edited for Mayes Media Group's client Texas Water Smart. Texas Water Smart is a coalition that was formed to promote water conservation throughout the state. Willie and Jaydon did a great job as father and son (because they are) so that made my job a lot easier. We all had a great time until Jaydon suffered a slight injury playing basketball while I was setting up for the last shot, but he was a trooper and finished up!
Sunrise In The Stockyards - Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
Australia's #1 morning TV show broadcast live from the Fort Worth Stockyards, and Visit Fort Worth wanted to document the event. I truly love Fort Worth, so it's an honor to be able to help promote this great city! Thanks to everyone at Visit Fort Worth.
Negril At Sunset - Kugler Travel Marketing
Shooting travel marketing video in Jamaica is actually a pretty good gig! I went down to capture beauty shots that would help promote this fantastic island, and fell in love with the country and it's people... I'll definitely be back soon!
Wild Turkey
While on a quick vacation after a shoot in Southern Oregon, I learned there were a bunch of wild turkeys on the property. So, of course that opened up an opportunity to shoot a short video. Why relax when there are wild turkeys to film!
Gypsy Soule
I had no idea how this one was going to turn out but I like it. Gypsy Soule needed a commercial 2 days before the due date and of course had no video material to work with, or time to shoot anything. The only option was to use the existing still pics I would receive at noon on the due date. It was a crazy rush but everyone was happy with the result. Thanks!
National Cutting Horse Association - My Kind Of Trail Ride
The NCHA needed some fresh new material for promotional pieces so I shot 2 nights at their signature event from several different angles. I wanted to make it big and bold so I shot tight... really tight in one quarter speed.
Rockwall Independent School District
The RISD wanted a 7 to 8 minute video showcasing the districts growth, accomplishments, and contributions to the city starting with the first schoolhouse in the 1840's. They had some amazing historical pictures from the time period, so we used those along with some railroad footage shot specifically for the introduction, which included my very first drone footage. This is the first minute and a half of the project.
2014 National Reined Cow Horse Association Hall Of Fame Video Introduction
I've produced the Hall Of Fame videos for the NRCHA for 11 years and my very first interview was with Mr Dick Deller. Dick was not only one of the first members of the association, but he helped instigate the meeting where they discussed the possibilities of forming an association. His wonderful wife Genevieve took notes and wrote down the names of everyone in attendance which they showed me that afternoon... it's something I've always wanted to re create. The Dellers passed away a few years ago but I was able to track the list down and shoot an interview with Johnny Brazil Jr -picrured below- to talk about the creation of the association. I combined the interview with the names of the original founders... Johnny is one of the last 2 people on that list alive. I really enjoyed creating this and hope it helps preserve a little piece of history.
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