Mission Statement:

The primary goal of IMPACT Forensic and DFP is to provide our clients with creativity, originality, quality, and a greater level of customer service. We will continually strive for successful communication with both our client's, and their audiences. We will always attempt to distinguish ourselves from others through our efforts, our abilities, and our integrity.

Biography: *Click on any of the links contained below to learn more about each item.

Danny Ford Productions and IMPACT forensic is a company which officially opened for business on September 1st, 2002.

Danny Ford has been involved in photography, video, and sound engineering since 1987. He is both Creative Director, and Projects Coordinator for the company. It is his responsibility to bring together a variety of extremely talented technicians to deliver the high quality our diverse clientele expects.

Danny's work history and experience have been quite extensive, and diverse. In the ever-changing world of presentation technology, he has been employed as a field photographer/live remote operations engineer for an NBC news affiliate. He has been a member of the studio production staff for the State of Hawaii, Department of Education's highly acclaimed distant learning Science program which is broadcast Statewide. The television program called Kidscience, educated young children through remote classroom technology. His experience in broadcast television was further expanded while working as a promotions editor for a FOX and UPN network affiliate station. Prior to working in broadcast television, Mr. Ford served in the United States Air Force. While in the USAF, Danny was trained as both a still and video photographer. He worked in photo laboratories printing and duplicating the original still photo images he and his colleagues had taken in the field. From celebrities, to sporting events, to military exercises, to documenting high-ranking government officials, Danny has lent his expertise to the successful documentation of many special events. He provided coverage for the Department of Defense during Hurricane Iniki which devistated the Island of Kauai. He also covered the 50th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. As the demand for better trained military personel increased, Danny's job duties and responsibilities increased. The Air Force sent him to Hollywood, California to recieve training in video technologies. When he returned to his post with his new trainging, his distinctive style of videography caught the eye of his military supervisors. General Merill A. McPeak, Commander of Pacific Air Forces requested Airman Ford as his on-call videographer. During Danny's tour of duty, General McPeak became Commander of The Air Force. Danny was decorated with the National Defense and Outstanding Unit medels in addition to various other decorations. He served during Operation Desert Shield documenting troops as the mobilized and rotated from Kawait to Hawaii. His time working in Air Force portrait studios, and military and commercial photo labs was also significant. After separating from the military he worked as a Federal Employee as a (PS-7) Loss and Theft Prevention Agent for the Navy Exchange in Pearl Harbor. He installed and programmed security camera systems as well as monitoring video systems, which ultimately assisted in the criminal prosecution of shop-lifters as well as employees who were embezzling from the company. He has worked in the broadcast communications industry as a show coordinator. He was responsible for managing the logistics of large amounts of AV equipment, as well as supervising and directing crews of union and contract audio-visual technicians for a company that provided the presentation equipment for major conventions. As a sales representative for two separate Broadcast Communications equipment providers, he gained extensive knowledge of current and upcoming technologies in the audiovisual arena. His experience in the field of documenting forensic evidence began in 1990. While stationed in Hawaii as a photographer he provided photo and video support for military investigations. He also provided similar forensic documentation for a few Honolulu based attorneys on a contract basis. This was his first experience providing evidence for use in civilian legal matters. His military training in the correct methods of evidence documentation was a valued asset for his clients. In 1999 Danny began working full-time as the in-house Director of Video Production for one of Dallas' most prestigious personal injury law firms. It was this position that gave him a creative edge in legal presentations. Over the past twelve years, while supporting a staff of excellent attorneys in a variety of litigation cases, his work was used to obtain successful resolutions for the clients and their families. His diversity has allowed him many opportunities to meet and work with heads of state, industry leaders, great legal minds, celebrities, journalists, military leaders, charitable organizations, and families just like his own.

Degrees:
A.A.S. Degree - Audio Visual Production Services 1993 {Community College of the Air Force}
A.A.S. Degree - Sound Technology 1996 {South Plains College}

Certifications:
Still Photographic Specialist Course 1990 {The United States Air Force}
Camera Technique 1992 {The Sony Institute of Applied Video Technology}
Capturing The Live Event 1991 {The Sony Institute of Applied Video Technology}
Creating The Basic Video Program 1992 {The Sony Institute of Applied Video Technology}
Adobe After Effects 2000 {Digital Training & Designs, Inc.}
Production Photo Printer Certified 1991 {Noritsu America Corporation, Buena Park CA}

About our equipment and facilities:

Our video production studio located in Arlington, TX is equipped with 2 digital non-linear editing systems, 2 digital 3CCD Broadcast quality cameras, 2 Nikon 35mm cameras, highly portable mini-DV camcorder, Sony digital camera, 42" Plasma EDTV presentations monitor, DVD/CD authoring software and hardware, video compositing software, photo/image enhancement software, multiple format production video decks, 24 channel production audio mixer, VHS video duplication system, image scanning devices, DAT recorder, photo quality printers, and a network of computers to share tasks and files.

Our graphics design, animation, voice narration, and other technical artists operate in independent facilities located throughout the metroplex.

The best benefit of all...we come to you. We utilize the Internet and broadband access to allow us to post on the web, FTP, or email work product for review. We can also arrange pick-up and delivery of your materials, or deliver a draft videotape or photo samples of your project to your home or office.

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