Quick Clips

QUICK CLIP: “Music While You Wait”

David Sault of Central United Methodist Church entertains children and parents waiting to participate in the Children’s Parade at America’s Birthday Celebration by playing songs on his accordion on Saturday, July 3, 2010. (Quick Clip by Mike Tripp/The News Leader)

QUICK CLIP: “Flute and Drum Circle”

Sights and sounds from a gathering of Spiritheart Flute & Drum Circle of the Shenandoah Valley held at Mary Baldwin College on Monday, June 28, 2010. The group meets monthly and is open to members of the public who wish to participate. (Quick Clip by Mike Tripp/The News Leader)

QUICK CLIP: “Doing Pull-ups”

Children participate in a pull-ups competition during XtremeFest of the Blue Ridge held at Ridgeview Park in Waynesboro, Va., on Saturday, May 15, 2010. (Video by Mike Tripp/The News Leader)

QUICK CLIP: “Firing by the Drum”

Capt. Carl Brandt of the West Augusta Guard leads his reenacting company through the process of firing by the drum before participating in the Confederate memorial service held at the Confederate Monument at Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton, Va., on Sunday, May 30, 2010. (Video by Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Introducing … “Quick Clips”

It’s fairly common for people to over-think things or always think big. However, there is something to be said for smaller thoughts and projects as well. For a long time, I have approached videos from the standpoint of it needing to be captured and edited into a documentary format — the “professional” thing to do. [...]