TEAM MEMBER BIOS
Everything you need to know about this amazing team.
…. As Creator, Owner, Producer, Fellow Video Editor and overall “Ring leader” of Digital Buddha Studios
Here are a few words from Viki Viertel:
"Hello world!" Viki Viertel here, and here’s "my story"… as you can see it all started at an early age…
And here’s the short version…
Viki has been involved (in one form or another) in the visual arts her entire life, and as a self professed geek, and Macintosh evangelist… it was a matter of time before the fusion between High Tech Fulltime Computer girl geek melded with Full time Creative and Savvy Entrepreneur with over 20 years in business both on and offline!… it just had to happen… And it did in a BIG way!!!
When it comes to your video needs, the online marketer officially has a place to call home!
With Digital Buddha Studios in your arsenal, you can say with peace of mind and pure confidence, that your video presence will be one of high creativity, professionalism, and cutting edge in technique and technology!
You know that team I keep mentioning… Well I am proud to introduce them to you here!
Enjoy meeting my incredible team!
Charlon Bobo
Assistant Producer/Client Care Liaison
Hi, this is Charlon Bobo. Viki brought me on board at Digital Buddha Studios (DBS) as assistant producer for sound stage shoots and to assist with all things client-care. The truth is she saved me from a careening bus. In gratitude, I had two options: 1) Offer her my firstborn child, or 2) Come to work at DBS.
Here I am.
My experience is vast and varied and I intimately understand the entrepreneurial path having been on the journey myself for more than 15 years. Joining DBS has been an opportunity to support, encourage and inspire business owners to dramatically increase exposure via the highly-impactful video medium.
I am dedicated to ensuring delivery of a superior finished product as well as a fun and lively experience from start to finish. I look forward to working with you on your own viral video and seeing you on our sound stage!
Wayne Johnson
Senior Video Editor & Sound Stage Director
Inspired by Sir Joshua Reynolds, Howard Pyle and Alfred Hitchcock, Wayne has been a professional Media Instructor for the Past 9 years.
"To be art it must reveal a new truth or help remind us of an old one. Not a relative truth but an absolute one and it must speak to most of the people most of the time."
Film List:
- The Nihilist, 2008
- Breakables, 2006
- The Grave, 2004
- Pod 4, 2003
- Ultro Pep The Movie, 2000
Television Commercials:
- MSB Digital Video Program, 2004
- GSA Auto Auctions, 2002
Wayne is a resident of Minnesota, USA
"Art is Long and Time is Fleeting" -Andrew Loomis
Wayne has done everything from Filmmaking (current project has been entered in The Sundance Film Festival), to editing, directing for film, TV and the Internet
I thought you might…
Mark Kasper
Senior Digital Editor, Animator (2-D and 3-D), and videographer
He edits, he animates, he's a talented videographer and I'm told he cooks too!
Chris Whurr
Animation and Graphics
Chris's Mom loaned us this one from her fridge… see what I mean …TALENT!
Chris is our resident master at all things animation, graphics, and yes he's an editor too!
A London England native, he was more or less raised here in the United States, but we can't seem to get rid of his accent… that's ok we think it sounds pretty cool!
In all seriousness Chris is as amazing in his talents as he is creative!
He handles many of the graphics , and even logo projects for our clients.
…and you will see what I mean!
We are in the midst of gathering our incredibly talented Sound Design Team. Rest assured, we've got your sound needs covered. Check back soon to see who we have working for you!
Formally known as Mike and Mike… whatever you need in the world of IT at Digital Buddha Studios we have got you covered!
Our web design and development team not only MAKES websites from scratch… they also do the unheard of…
When your movie is completed… (are you sitting down) they can hook it up, plug it in, and do that magic that they do to make it play smooth, look crisp and clear…
Oh! And as a bonus… They also understand all about what specifically the online marketer needs! Translation: They answer the BIG question…
I have this incredible movie… now what?
They "get" what it means to build a list, to improve visibility traffic and opt ins they want you to reach thousands even millions, and they make it easy for the entrepreneur to do what you do best… to be wildly successful , wealthy and have a life!
Let my guys complete the process of your movie build!
Mike Burrows
Senior Web and Flash Developer
I told you Mike started early, and has never looked back… did you notice the Mac computer? Of COURSE you did! Mike grew up on code, and we are sure it is part of his DNA.
Michael McQuade
Video Editor, Graphic Designer and After Effects Compositor
Lover of all things technical, Mike M is also a talented editor and videographer… I have THE talent pool right here under one roof!
Don't want to write, can't write, hate to write???
Then it's time to smile… because we got ya covered! Yes the rumor is true we have in house script writers that stay behind the scenes and do what they do best:
WRITE COPY!
What your movie has in it… believe it or not is, well… copy!
Good copy writers do NOT grow on trees, and as soon as I met these two… I KNEW I hit pay dirt!!
They have their own styles, and a massive amount of experience between them. I say it's high time to scroll down and see what they're all about!
Lynn Scheurell
Script Writer
We give Lynn a 3 typewriter rating.. Not sure what it means, but it looks COOL!
As a copywriter for more than two decades, Lynn's expertise is in capturing the essence of the project and expressing that in just the right words.
She specializes in what she calls the “woo-woo” genre, which uses heart-based, conscious and experiential language. Leading people through the experience of the project to discover and act on a compelling conclusion is the foundation of her copy.
One almost feels her work more than reads it. Lynn has a published author in three books, as well as having written e-books, e-courses, special reports, website copy, brochures, flyers, tips booklets and more. Her specialty at Digital Buddha studios is Script writing!
Currently residing in Palm Springs, California, Lynn loves to facilitate powerful transformation through her connection with clients.
Lisa Manyon
Script Writer
Lisa gets a 3 typewriter rating as well, because …well because it looks COOL!
Lisa specializes in POWERFULLY communicating business messages to increase results. She is a professional copywriter and marketing strategist.
Manyon's work has been featured by the National Association of Women Writers, Absolute Write, Copywriting TNT and more.
She has written promotional, advertising and marketing copy for internet gurus and a wide variety of brick and mortar businesses. Manyon has spent well over 15 + years in the marketing trenches of advertising agencies, radio stations and non profit organizations.
She is the first professional copywriter in the state of Idaho to achieve Glazer - Kennedy Creating Copy that Sells certification, Managing Director of Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero's Gold Copywriting Mentorship Program, an Advisory Board member for momsmakingmoney.org and the Copywriting Expert for the Association of Web Entrepreneurs.
As President and Founder of Write On ~ Creative Writing Services, LLC.
Lisa has created a mobile business model that allows her to work and play anywhere she chooses. So home is where her internet connection is… how cool is that!?
Have I mentioned our Ghost Writers? No?
Oh that's because they are a behind the scenes secret weapon here at digital Buddha Studios, and their identities are just as secret… shhhhhhhh
Basically in the world of Script Writing we have every style imaginable covered!
If Thelma and Louise were entrepreneurs… it might look something like this!
I like to call them Team BS Etc!!!
Meet my top two client representatives, Erin and Trina.
From the moment you step foot into the wonderful world of Digital Buddha Studios, you will be taken care of to Nth degree.
Erin and Trina are here to make every aspect of your movie build go smooth as silk.
A little background on these two…
Erin Blaskie
Virtual Assistant
Erin Blaskie is a self-professed techno-geek extraordinaire.
Stepping into her office, it isn't difficult to see why. Dual monitors running from a PC based desktop, a PC based laptop next to her and a brand new, shiny iMac.
And that's just the surface geekiness.
Erin began her foray into entrepreneurship back in 2004.
She started a business as a virtual assistant and quickly built up a full practice consisting of some of the top internet marketers, coaches, authors and speakers.
Once she accrued enough interest in her VA business, she diversified into the world of virtual assistant coaching and then created a few other businesses along that similar path.
Erin's primary skills land in the arena of internet marketing but one thing she absolutely loves doing is connecting with entrepreneurs and solo professionals to help them through the magical process of movie making.
Lending her extensive customer support background to Digital Buddha Studios has been a pleasure and will continue to be so long as the director is yelling, 'Action!'
Trina Lamarche
Assistant
Trina Lamarche entered the virtual world in 2004, assisting Erin Blaskie to launch and setup Business Services ETC, a successful virtual assistance firm. Wanting to advance her career and skills, Trina was offered a government contract with Health Canada. Not wanting to play the front-runner in the virtual assistance business, she accepted the contract.
Three years later, she joined Erin Blaskie once again and started working part-time as a 'virtual assistant's assistant' (a term she coined while working on clients work one evening) to Erin Blaskie, the founder of Business Services, ETC. Wanting to free herself of the corporate world; she decided to leave her current employer and start full-time as a virtual assistant.
In the role of a virtual assistant's assistant (VAA), she provides support and assistance to other virtual assistants who become too busy to manage the workload themselves. She provides administrative and technical support for many virtual assistants around Canada and the US. She is always looking to expand her clientele and wanting new adventures and skills 'under her belt.' She enjoys working with virtual assistants from all parts of the world and with varying professional backgrounds.
Trina has an educational background in Accounting & Finance as well as Administration.
If you have a challenge, need some input, or need to make sure the process is going smoothly these two will make sure all areas are covered !
You are in Excellent hands with my NO B.S. team…
Ahhhh let that wash over you… it's called peace of mind!