Design Portfolio of Jenni Z | Video · Web · Print
30 years of
EXPERIENCE
ADMINISTRATION MAXIMS
Measure twice, cut once
Faster is not always better.
Do it right the first time.
Find the method to madness in 7 short steps.
Creation versus Templates is a thing.
Monetize your creative energy not your product.
Dream big, do small steps.
Thrive where others will not tread.
Beacons influence better.
Social Media is a constructional tool, start there.​
Showcase Culture
Production to Final Product
WHAT IS A SHOWCASE
Showcase videos in this portfolio are created to preserve the meaning behind the moment, not just what happened, but why it mattered.
Unlike a traditional videographer who simply documents an event, I take a deeper approach. Whether built from raw footage, on-site video capture, or content provided by others, each piece is carefully curated and artistically edited to reflect the heart of the story, a cause, a campaign, a conversation, or a defining moment in time.
These aren’t just highlight reels. They’re memorials in motion, crafted to honor the people, the passion, and the purpose behind every frame. Every showcase is designed to echo significance, spark memory, and amplify impact long after the event is over.
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How to beat AI? By telling the story with your own photos and videos thoughtfully designed inside your showcase by a living creator.
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Explore my portfolio to see how storytelling through video can transform fleeting moments into lasting visual legacies, made with heart, intention, and meaning.
AI vs. Authenticity
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Why a Human Storyteller Matters
In a world flooded with auto-generated videos and AI-edited reels, it’s tempting to choose the fast, cheap option. But when it comes to capturing a real moment a debate, a cause, a celebration, or a pivotal event automation simply can’t deliver what matters most: meaning.
The AI Shortcut
AI can stitch clips, add music, and generate transitions. But it doesn’t know your story.
It can’t feel the energy in the room, recognize the emotional undercurrent, or understand what truly matters. It sees content not context.
The Human Edge
I don’t just assemble footage. I interpret it.
Each video is shaped with care and purpose using raw or on-site material to craft a piece that honors the people, the pulse, and the purpose of your event.
This isn’t standard videography. It’s after-event storytelling the art of capturing what a moment meant after it’s passed, and preserving its significance through sight, sound, and style.
The Result
What you receive isn’t just a recap.
It’s a story capsule a moving tribute that captures the essence of what happened and why it mattered.
Something worth watching, remembering, and sharing.
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CITY WIDE EVENT CAMPAIGN
Promoting Local Businesses
Downtown Development Authority - DDA Madison Hts.
ANNUAL GREEN CRAWL
Role: Chair, Promotions Committee 2 years
SOCIAL MEDIA SHARE
"SAVE THE DATE"
8 x 17 POSTER GLOSSY
FINAL CUT PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES GREEN CRAWL PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN
BOODLES RESTAURANT
SHOWCASE
WOODPILE BBQ
SHOWCASE
AMORI'S LIQUOR STORE
SHOWCASE
SALTY DOG BAR
SHOWCASE
MIA'S TASTY BAR & GRILL
SHOWCASE
CELINA'S RESTAURANT
SHOWCASE
JOHN R GRILL
SHOWCASE
FUNDRAISER SHOWCASE
2023 Chamber of Commerce "Rock The Decades" Theme
Madison Heights/Hazel Park
Business Boosting with Table Sponsors + Silent Auction Donors + Cash Grab
BUSINESS BOOSTING WITH
TABLE SPONSORS
LOCAL HERO TONY AUSTIN EMCEE'S
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
"ROCK THE DECADES" FUNDRAISER
MAYOR ROSLYN GRAFSTEIN CASH GRABS
FOR FUNDRAISING
SILENT AUCTION
Advertising for Silent Auction Donors
CITY COUNCILMAN BILL MIER
MADISON HEIGHTS MICHIGAN CAMPAIGN
EVENT
FUNDRAISER AD
FOR COUNCILMAN BILL MIER
WHO IS BILL MIER?
SOCIAL MEDIA
LOCAL CAMPAIGN FUN
RETRO NOSTALGIA
CAMPAIGN AD - IF YOU SEE BILL AROUND TOWN SAY HI
USING REPETITION WITH HUMOR TO GET VOTERS TO REMEMBER HIS NAME
TRI-FOLD MAILER/BROCHURE
DARK BLUE GLOSSY
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