Ray DiZazzo
Mr. DiZazzo has written, produced and directed media programs for clients such as Verizon, Acura Motors, KOCE-TV, The National Academy of Sport Medicine, Jafra Cosmetics, J.D. Power and Associates, Isuzu, United Way, and many others. As an instructor at the International Film and Television Workshops in Rockport, Maine, he taught producing and directing workshops. He has also taught at California State University, Northridge, and Popular Communications Company in London, England.
Subjects: Mass Communications
Biography
Mr. DiZazzo is a writer, corporate media producer, speaker and teacher. Over the past thirty-five years he has written articles, books and screenplays, and developed training and media programs for businesses. His work has garnered numerous awards, including the first Los Angeles area Emmy in the Educational category. His four-book, Corporate Media Production series has been used in colleges and universities internationally, for over a decade.He takes great pride in being versatile as a writer and exploring various styles and genre of written and visual communication. He also draws great personal satisfaction from knowing that he has been able to help his readers view their lives, jobs and the world around them in new exciting ways.
Education
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AA Orange Coast College
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Mr. DiZazzo has spent a great deal of time studying and writing about media and personal communication. His first communication book, THE CLARITY FACTOR, has been translated into six languages and his more recent book, US AND THEM? CALL IN FRANK, DICK AND JANE! is aimed at senior business managers helping them eliminate the management vs.frontline worker communication gap. He also explores communication from another perspective -- poetry. He has written 3 books of poetry, published work in numerous journals and won several wards.
Personal Interests
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Astronomy is a personal interest and what he calls, "A great way to escape the hassles of daily life".
Websites
Books
Videos
Published: Nov 12, 2020
A few helpful tips for effective client handling.
Published: Sep 16, 2020
Exploring camera angles and scene coverage
Published: Sep 16, 2020
Several key points on the scriptwriter's role.
Published: Sep 16, 2020
A brief description of the director's role in corporate media.
Published: Sep 08, 2020
Author Ray DiZazzo discusses why he developed a 3rd edition of Corporate Media Production, and answers questions about the book's intent.
Published: Sep 08, 2020
Ray DiZazzo offers tips for successfully woking with actors.
Published: Sep 08, 2020
Author Ray DiZazzo offer suggestions for successfully auditioning actors.
Published: Sep 08, 2020
Author Ray DiZazzo offers suggestions for working with employee talent.
Published: Jun 23, 2017
A short interview segment highlighting this new release.