About Us

     
 

DOUGLAS SPOTTED EAGLE, Managing Producer

DOUGLAS SPOTTED EAGLE is an audio and video pro. He is a Grammy recipient with DuPont, Peabody, and Telly awards lining his studio; he is also a participant/producer in multiple Emmy winning productions. Douglas is the Managing Producer for Sundance Media Group, Inc. and VASST, authoring several books and DVDs and serving as a trainer and consultant for videographers, software manufacturers and broadcasters. He is the author or co-author of several digital media titles including Digital Video Basics (VASST), The FullHD (VASST), and Vegas Editing Workshop (Focal Press) among many others. Douglas is an accomplished aerial photographer who thrives in the adrenaline-filled world of fast-action videography. He remains active as a multimedia producer, trainer, and presenter, utilizing the latest technology as part of his workflow.

     
 

Mannie Frances, Managing Director

Mannie Frances is a seasoned marketing, sales, and event professional with extensive directorial and product management experience. He has been a manager or participant in the full release cycle of dozens of software titles from conception through beta and release to market. As a director, he has overseen the creation of 100’s of hours of training content on a full range of media production titles. Finally, Mannie has a talent for managed mayhem while producing and executing countless marketing events of all sizes. His array of talents provide the glue that keeps VASST moving.

     
     
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