Michael Glaze has had a lifelong passion for digital cinematography. After initially studying website design in college, he withdrew to follow his passion and enrolled in Full Sail University's Digital Cinematography program. There, he has learned valuable skills like communication, leadership, and time management. He works as the manager and head decorator at Great American Cookies, where he has also taken on the role of marketing director. His goal is to own his own production company.

1. Traditional
Ordinary
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Normal
Typical
Everyday
UNCONVENTIONAL

2. Michael Glaze
HELLO,
My name is
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3. DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
has been my passion,
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4. ever since I was a child.
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5. After High School I settled
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6. and began
attending
a local
college.
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7. Studying
website
design
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8. But my heart
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9. So I withdrew and followed
my passion.
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10. That’s what has brought me to
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11. Studying Digital Cinematography.
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12. SO MUCH
I’VE
LEARNED
ALREADY!
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13. Most importantly
its taught
me how to be
professional.
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14. With that I also have a great skill set.
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15. Ive been working at Great American Cookies for
Three and a half years!
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16. I’m now
Manger ,
Head Decorator,
and
Marketing
Director!
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17. I’m blessed with the skills this job
has taught me…
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18. Communication
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19. Leadership
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20. Accountability
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21. Time Management
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22. And so much more!
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23. My
hobbies include
working out…
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24. Serving at my local church
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25. and
Creating videos
for YouTube.
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26. I stand out
because…
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27. My vision and focus will get me to
the top
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28. Of reaching my goals in owning my
own production company.
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29. My passion will keep me creative.
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30. My kindness will leave a lasting
impression.
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31. My faith will
keep me going.
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32. My professionalism will
keep me striving.
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33. Yes, I have scars and pains…
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R.I.P.
GRANDPA
“YOU DIDNT
MAKE IT”…
“MAYBE
NEXT
TIME”…
“NOT GOOD
ENOUGH”…

34. but
all
of
them
have
made
me
stronger!
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35. And have made me into the man I
am today!
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36. Professionally driven
by a passion for
creative media.
Michael
Glaze
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