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Miguel Gray

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Bio

Former A/V II Production and Digital Audio Tech I Student Former Employee at KISDTV SkillsUSA 1st Place District Award Winner Adobe Certified Professional at Premiere Pro Proficient at Adobe Premiere Rush, Wondershare Filmora, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition, Logic Pro

Education

Killeen Isd Career Center

High School
2022 - 2024

Killeen H S

High School
2022 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
    • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
    • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
    • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
    • Religious Music and Worship
    • Bible/Biblical Studies
    • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
    • Music
    • Telecommunications Management
    • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
    • Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Media Production

    • Dream career goals:

      Cinematographer/Music Producer

    • Camera Operator/Switcher

      KISDTV
      2022 – 20242 years

    Sports

    Baseball

    Junior Varsity
    2017 – 20181 year

    Research

    • Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

      Killeen Career Center — Student
      2022 – 2024
    • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

      The ROCK ATX Church — Audio Tech/Camera Operator
      2019 – 2024

    Arts

    • KCC Film Class

      Videography
      2022 – 2024

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      The ROCK ATX Church — Audio Tech/Camera Operator
      2019 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

    Anime Enthusiast Scholarship
    One anime movie I've countlessly come back to is Dragon Ball Super Broly. For me, this movie had everything that I wanted out of a Dragon Ball movie, gorgeous action animation, well-developed characters, top-tier voice acting, and a killer score, what more could a fan ask for? But what I think is the main reason why I keep coming back to this movie over and over again is the brilliant storyboarding and direction from the beginning of the movie with the death of Planet Vegeta to the end with SSB Gogeta's Big Bang Kamehameha against LSS Broly. Each scene seems to be crafted with the uttermost care and detail, and almost every shot from this movie fits the context of every scenario in the film. The music also hits on a whole another way in how it is implemented in the movie, from quieter moments to more dramatic scenery, especially when the high-octane action kicks in the second half of the movie. Of course, everyone has talked about the stellar animation that the movie has, but what is more amazing is that many of those animators who worked on the movie also have worked on the show, which in case you didn't know was heavily criticized for its animation, even though that was due to the show being rushed into production. But overall, I love Dragon Ball Super Broly, it is a fantastic movie worth watching for yourself.
    Reginald Kelley Scholarship
    Winner
    I want to use the skills that I have developed throughout my life to reach God's word to a larger, younger audience. As a young Christian in a modern world that resents our biblical beliefs, I believe that the reason why many show a form of hatred or distaste towards Christianity is simply that they don't fully understand it and/or their encounters with certain people who claim to be Christian have been unpleasant or uneventful. I want to use my audio and video production knowledge to expand the Word of God to new heights. Some of that inspiration is from being a huge fan of Christian Hip Hop and artists like Lecrae, KB, Hulvey, Caleb Gordon, and others. Seeing how they use modern technology and outlets to spread the word of God in a way that is understandable and relatable. I want to reach the masses with that type of message, a message that isn't made to divide and condemn, but to unite and forge a true relationship with a living God. My interest in video production started in middle school when I got into video editing. Finding out the tricks editors and cinematographers use to keep you hooked on a scene is always a joy to figure out. In 2022, I became a part of KISDTV, a Student-led TV production crew, who has recorded and produced for multiple district and city-wide events including sports games, concerts, and graduations. I've met a whole bunch of fun and cool people who helped me refine my craft in videography. I also chose Audio/Visual Production as my main elective, and even though it was a big learning curve I had to overcome, I've grown to enjoy and appreciate it a lot more than initially. From making news broadcasts, and movie reviews, to short films and more, the course has sparked my interest in storytelling and filmmaking. This course even got me to win 1st Place in the SkillsUSA District Competition. And in late February, I passed and became Adobe Certified in Premiere Pro, something I have been wanting for years. Around the same time, I've been more involved in church duties, particularly doing voiceover and editing for announcements and a new Christian web series my friends have been building called the GAP. It stands for God Appointed People, and I have been more involved in this as I made the new intro and was even a host for a couple of episodes. But even amidst all this, I always have a feeling that God wants me to do even more and go even further beyond my limits.
    WCEJ Thornton Foundation Music & Art Scholarship
    I want to use the skills that I have developed throughout my life to reach God's word to a larger, younger audience. As a young Christian in a modern world that resents our biblical beliefs, I believe that the reason why many show a form of hatred or distaste towards Christianity is simply that they don't fully understand it and/or their encounters with certain people who claim to be Christian have been unpleasant or uneventful. I want to use my audio and video production knowledge to expand the Word of God to new heights. Some of that inspiration is from being a huge fan of Christian Hip Hop and artists like Lecrae, KB, Hulvey, Caleb Gordon, and others. Seeing how they use modern technology and outlets to spread the word of God in a way that is understandable and relatable. I want to reach the masses with that type of message, a message that isn't made to divide and condemn, but to unite and forge a true relationship with God. My interest in video production started in middle school when I got into video editing, and that interest grew larger as I transitioned into high school. In 2022, I became a part of KISDTV, a Student-led TV production crew, who has recorded and produced for multiple district and city-wide events including sports games, concerts, and graduations. I've met a whole bunch of fun and cool people who helped me refine my craft in videography. I also chose Audio/Visual Production as my main elective, and even though it was a big learning curve I had to overcome, From making news broadcasts, and movie reviews, to short films and more, the course has sparked my interest in storytelling and filmmaking. And in late February, I passed and became Adobe Certified in Premiere Pro, something I have been wanting for years. Around the same time, I've been more involved in church duties, particularly doing voiceover and editing for announcements and a new Christian web series my friends have been building called the GAP. It stands for God Appointed People, and I have been more involved in this as I made the new intro and was even a host for a couple of episodes. But even amidst all this, I always have a feeling that God wants me to do even more and go even further beyond my limits.
    Minority Students in Technical Arts
    Winner
    I want to use the skills that I have developed throughout my life to reach God's word to a larger, younger audience. As a young Christian in a modern world that resents our biblical beliefs, I believe that the reason why many show a form of hatred or distaste towards Christianity is simply that they don't fully understand it and/or their encounters with certain people who claim to be Christian have been unpleasant or uneventful. I want to use my audio and video production knowledge to expand the Word of God to new heights. Some of that inspiration is from being a huge fan of Christian Hip Hop and artists like Lecrae, KB, Hulvey, Caleb Gordon, and others. Seeing how they use modern technology and outlets to spread the word of God in a way that is understandable and relatable. I want to reach the masses with that type of message, a message that isn't made to divide and condemn, but to unite and forge a true relationship with a living God. My interest in video production started in middle school when I got into video editing. Finding out the tricks editors and cinematographers use to keep you hooked on a scene is always a joy to figure out. In 2022, I became a part of KISDTV, a Student-led TV production crew, who has recorded and produced for multiple district and city-wide events including sports games, concerts, and graduations. I've met a whole bunch of fun and cool people who helped me refine my craft in videography. I also chose Audio/Visual Production as my main elective, and even though it was a big learning curve I had to overcome, I've grown to enjoy and appreciate it a lot more than initially. From making news broadcasts, and movie reviews, to short films and more, the course has sparked my interest in storytelling and filmmaking. This course even got me to win 1st Place in the SkillsUSA District Competition. And in late February, I passed and became Adobe Certified in Premiere Pro, something I have been wanting for years. Around the same time, I've been more involved in church duties, particularly doing voiceover and editing for announcements and a new Christian web series my friends have been building called the GAP. It stands for God Appointed People, and I have been more involved in this as I made the new intro and was even a host for a couple of episodes. But even amidst all this, I always have a feeling that God wants me to do even more and go even further beyond my limits.