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Relay for Life 2012 in Abilene, Texas Relay for Life 2012 in Abilene, Texas Each year, the American Cancer Society promotes “Relay for Life” at many communities around the country. For the 2nd year,...
Fingerless Fiddler – Part 1 Fingerless Fiddler – Part 1 A few years ago, I met Roy Thackerson. Roy is one of those unique individuals that you meet and cannot...
Rock House Fire – Fort Davis Texas Rock House Fire – Fort Davis Texas My latest video, Rock House Fire. It a documentary about a wildfire in far West Texas that scorched over 300,000...
Directing for the First Time Directing for the First Time I recently had the opportunity to do something entirely different: directing. The job I was asked to do was to...
Fort Phantom Hill Video Fort Phantom Hill Video This is my first video shot with the Canon 5D MarkII. I recently purchased the camera, have shot a few...
Melting Snow Video Melting Snow Video We don’t see snow very often here in Abilene, Texas. And certainly nothing like we had last week. While we...
Swenson House Centennial Celebration Swenson House Centennial Celebration On September 11, 2010, the Abilene Preservation League hosted a gathering at the historic Swenson House in Abilene, Texas to...
Teaser for First Financial Bankshares Video Teaser for First Financial Bankshares Video The folks at First Financial Bank asked Jay Moore and I to put together a history of the bank for...
Glidecam: A Walk in the Park Glidecam: A Walk in the Park I recently purchased a Glidecam Pro 4000 to use with my Canon XH-A1 camera. I intend to use the Glidecam...
History in Plain Sight – Who Is That Street? – Part 1 History in Plain Sight – Who Is That Street? – Part 1 I have a great time over the last few months working with Jay Moore on his History in Plain Sight...
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  • Relay for Life 2012 in Abilene, Texas0July 11, 2012

    Relay for Life 2012 in Abilene, Texas

    Each year, the American Cancer Society promotes “Relay for Life” at many communities around the country. For the 2nd year, I was given the opportunity to shoot and edit the...
  • Fingerless Fiddler – Part 10March 18, 2012

    Fingerless Fiddler – Part 1

    A few years ago, I met Roy Thackerson. Roy is one of those unique individuals that you meet and cannot forget. Roy possesses a love for music and an indomitable...
  • Rock House Fire – Fort Davis Texas2September 17, 2011

    Rock House Fire – Fort Davis Texas

    My latest video, Rock House Fire. It a documentary about a wildfire in far West Texas that scorched over 300,000 acres in and around the the town of Fort Davis,...
  • SwensonHouse0July 27, 2011

    Kessler Pocket Dolly – First Impressions

    TO be honest, my first impressions of the Kessler Pocket Dolly were not great. I found setting up the device difficult. It seemed odd to me that it was difficult...
  • Directing for the First Time3June 13, 2011

    Directing for the First Time

    I recently had the opportunity to do something entirely different: directing. The job I was asked to do was to direct a group of men that dress up like cowboys...
  • Jake and Amy’s Wedding1February 12, 2011

    Jake and Amy’s Wedding

    In August of 2010, I video taped a wedding for Jake and Amy Waide on the campus of Hardin-Simmons University. This trailer is a portion of the video that I...
  • Fort Phantom Hill Video0February 6, 2011

    Fort Phantom Hill Video

    This is my first video shot with the Canon 5D MarkII. I recently purchased the camera, have shot a few images and a few other clips but this movie represents...
  • Melting Snow Video0February 6, 2011

    Melting Snow Video

    We don’t see snow very often here in Abilene, Texas. And certainly nothing like we had last week. While we enjoyed the arrival of the snow, we are more glad...
  • Swenson House Centennial Celebration0September 25, 2010

    Swenson House Centennial Celebration

    On September 11, 2010, the Abilene Preservation League hosted a gathering at the historic Swenson House in Abilene, Texas to celebrate the house’s centennial. I was given the opportunity to...
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  • Welcome to DAKVideo

    DAKVideo offers high quality video capture and editing services in Abilene, Texas. I have shot and edited video for a number of projects including the nationally awarded History In Plain Sight series, the Abilene Reporter News’ video website and for a number of other individuals, groups and companies in the Abilene area. I enjoy shooting and editing stories of all types.

    If you have a special event that your would like to capture, contact me to set up an appointment.

    Phone: 325-518-3163

    Email: fordakvideo@gmail.com

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