The Team
Talented, approachable and incredibly good-looking creatives, at your service.
Far, far away, in a buffet line a long, long time ago, two colleagues decided to take what they’d learned working for other people and build a new type of company – one that had roots in solid, creative video production infused with modern marketing know-how and a charming touch of geeky exuberance.
Like scrubbing bubbles, we work hard so you don’t have to. We keep up with the trends and success strategies that cost effectively promote businesses and attract new clients, then apply those techniques to your projects. Based in downtown Frederick, MD, Digital Bard’s team is strongly rooted in video production. Team members have backgrounds in television production, 2D and 3D animation, radio, film, photography, web design, marketing, voice-overs and as on-camera talent.
These unique but complementary skills work together to provide you with customized service and the opportunity to have “one voice” in your video and online marketing efforts. Digital Bard determines the exact team make-up and level of involvement of each creative member in pre-production planning.
We collaborate with you in ways that others don’t, offering ideas on how to re-purpose your projects and maximize your investment.
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Araminta Finn: Co-owner and Production Manager.
Araminta is a gifted videographer who excels at producing non-scripted shows – a niche typically made difficult because taping is live and unpredictable. Recently, Araminta oversaw such diverse projects as a 15-hour series of instructional DVD’s, training videos for a medical technologies group, a mini-documentary for an historic theater, demo videos for internationally known professional speakers and Telly award winning web-based promotional videos.
She brings an understanding of the complete production process with her to every project. Early work at GS Communications/ Adelphia Cable in Frederick, MD was consistently among the top watched on the local cable channel and included nationally award-winning “The Wild Life with Whitney Hahn” (natural sciences exploration), “Studio 10″ (live music), “Dining Out” (local fine dining) and “Behind the Scenes” (lively arts). She has a B.A. in Communications and Journalism from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
- Awards: Two time Parents’ Choice award winner, Director/editor, “The Wild Life”; 2007 Telly Award, “World Champion Speakers Promo Video”; 2007 Telly Award, “Whitney Hahn, Talent Demo”; 2010 Videographer Award Winner, “Dr. Ed Gibson Speaker demo”; 2010 Videographer Award “Woodsboro Bank TV commercial”; 2010 Videographer Award “Pick a Pocket or Two” from Middletown High School’s performance of Oliver
- Certification: Apple Certified Pro, Final Cut Pro 6, Advanced user
View Araminta’s profile and recommendations on LinkedIn.
Whitney Hahn: Co-owner and Business Manager
The big picture person, Whitney frequently serves as the project coordinator, directing the talent and facilitating communications between the client and the production team.
As a Certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach, Whitney also uses her extensive marketing knowledge to help clients get the most from their video investment, suggesting low or no-cost strategies to maximize the impact of a campaign. In her previous lives, Whitney has been a radio DJ, a TV host (appearing on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and Animal Planet) and the marketing director for a mid-sized east coast zoo. She speaks to entrepreneur’s groups about the power of online video, marketing, and product creation.
She is a Mass Communications graduate from Towson University.
- External Communications Director, Greater Frederick Ad Federation
- Marketing Committee, Tourism Council of Frederick County
- Marketing Committee, Women’s Business Network of Frederick
- Awards: 2010 Communicator Award, “Alivelook promo”
View Whitney’s profile and recommendations on LinkedIn.
Morag Reid: Interactive Media Designer
Morag is originally from Scotland and has a Diploma in Graphic Design & Illustration from Telford College in Edinburgh, Scotland and an Associates degree in Web Design & Interactive Media from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She has worked in the non-profit sector as a patron services director for 10+ years and most recently as a database administrator.
Morag’s design and business administration expertise raises the level of service offered, quickening response time and adding website and design services for clients. She specializes in the creation and customization of WordPress websites.
In her spare time, Morag enjoys photography and takes several photo “bootcamps” each year.
Samuel Tressler, IV: Lead Editor
Sam joins us with a background in filmmaking. With an undergrad degree in film and two short 16mm films that have seen success in many festivals throughout the States, Sam brings his own approach to the productions. His experiences include professional video set design work for The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and an assistant teaching position with the School of Cinema and Performing Arts program in Los Angeles.
Sam’s experience with storytelling, animation and camerawork gives the team an additional source for quality work and variety. In 2010, his short video won the “Best Use of Fairy Tale Theme” award in Frederick’s 72Fest, a competition where film makers have just 72 hours to create a movie.
- Awards: 2011 Telly Award, “Aspen Grove, Animated Profile Video”; 2011 Telly Award, “Find it Frederick Web-launch, Animated Video”; 2011 Videographer Award “KHJ Wedding Photography, Web Promo Video”
Angela Ashbaugh: Concept Artist/Animator
Angela grew up knowing that she was meant to be an animator. Fueled by the art classes in high school, she traveled south to attend college in pursuit of her dream. After graduating from Savannah College of Art & Design with a BFA in animation in 2010, Angela spent a year freelancing in concept development. She has experience with an assortment of animation styles and has created a few logo designs. One of the designs is now a federally registered corporate trademark.
At Digital Bard, Angela brings a new approach on visuals to the team and provides a wider range of options for original illustrations, animations and artistic touches.
Aroon Baral: Editor/Animator
Digital Bard Video. Web. Marketing. welcomes editor/animator Aroon Baral to the team. A native of Nepal, Aroon graduated from Jacksonville University with a BFA in Computer Art and Design with a concentration in Animation.
He specializes in 3D animation, providing Digital Bard with a brand-new option for clients desiring product demos and computer generated models.
Natasha Marshall: Production Associate
After joining us as an intern from Frederick Community College (where she is a Film and Theater major) Natasha has moved up to staff. She transferred to Towson University in the fall of 2011. You might have seen Natasha on Channel 18 in Frederick County, hosting a few shows for Frederick COmmunity College.
Her theatrical performances have earned her the distinction “Maryland Distinguished Scholar of the Performing Arts.” Natasha interned at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, where she Assistant Directed the Main Stage production of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” under Director Tad Janes. She also has been involved with a project that will be presented to the Maryland Collegiate Honors Council in hopes of expanding film in Frederick County.
