Real Stories. Well Made.
I’m Matthew Ozanich, a Michigan-based filmmaker, photographer, and editor with nearly two decades of experience creating visual content for broadcast, digital, and commercial clients.
Photography, filmmaking and creative production by Matthew Ozanich.
Photo by Steve Jessmore
My Services
Video Production
Field videography for documentary, editorial, tourism, cultural, environmental and organizational projects.
Services may include:
Location videography
Interviews
Documentary and editorial production
B-roll and visual sequences
Small-footprint productions
Natural-sound recording
On-location producing
Multi-camera production when appropriate
Video Editing and Post-Production
Editing is a central part of my professional background. I can work with footage I produce or material supplied by another producer, organization or production team.
Capabilities include:
Short-form and long-form editing
Documentary editing
Promotional and organizational videos
Social and digital video
Color correction
Audio editing and cleanup
Motion graphics
Titles and lower thirds
Archival footage integration
Versioning and delivery for multiple platforms
Photo by Steve JessmoreMy work has taken me throughout Michigan, documenting the people, places, industries, communities and natural landscapes that give the state its identity. I am best known for my work as a host, producer, videographer and editor for the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Destination Michigan.
For more than a decade, I helped create Destination Michigan, a PBS travel and documentary series exploring the communities, landscapes, businesses, artists and traditions found throughout the state.
My responsibilities included story development, producing, field videography, photography, interviewing, hosting, editing and post-production. The series required working independently in the field, adapting to unfamiliar locations and finding a compelling visual approach to a wide variety of subjects.
These days, I’m looking to work independently with organizations, producers, publications and creative partners who need experienced visual production without the overhead of a large agency or production company.
Photography
Available for documentary, editorial, travel, environmental, organizational and location-based photography.
My current equipment is best suited to natural-light photography, environmental portraits, events, landscapes and documentary assignments. For productions requiring extensive studio lighting, flash systems or a larger photography package, additional equipment can be rented based on the needs of the project.
Motion Graphics
Motion graphics and visual elements for video, including:
Animated titles
Lower thirds
Maps
Informational graphics
Logo animation
Photo animation
Transitions
Branded video elements
Voiceover and On-Camera Work
My years with Destination Michigan included both field hosting and voiceover narration. I am available for select projects requiring:
Voiceover narration
On-camera hosting
Interview-based presentation
Documentary introductions
Informational or instructional delivery