Mike Bedont

I worked on this project from pre-production through delivery, collaborating directly with the instructional team and NASA engineers. I handled studio coordination, editing, graphics, and visual identity — shaping the entire post-production pipeline across this six-unit course.

This animated series was designed to introduce new learners to the mission and model of Saylor Academy. I led motion design, visual storytelling, and production across all five episodes, helping transform our core message into an accessible, engaging promotional campaign.

A full course covering strength of materials, elasticity, axial load, torsion, shear, and bending. Designed for self-paced engineering students and classroom use.

A full course in classical dynamics designed for Mechanical Engineering students. Topics include Newtonian mechanics, rotational dynamics, kinematics, energy principles, and system modeling—all presented in a clear and structured lecture format.

This series introduces the foundational principles of human communication, covering verbal and nonverbal techniques, cultural context, listening, and the power of framing in effective exchange.

This series dives into the fundamentals of managing a small business—covering planning, operations, marketing, risk, and decision-making for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.

This Management Information Systems series explores how technology supports business operations and decision-making, covering topics from data architecture to enterprise systems and IT strategy.

This series explores how organizations communicate internally and externally, from branding and reputation to crisis management and digital messaging. Perfect for learners interested in business, PR, and strategic communication.

I produced this multi-day conference at the National Press Club, managing everything from A/V setup and live event coverage to post-production. The summit included interviews with global education leaders, panel sessions, and keynote presentations. I led on-site video capture and later delivered a polished video series for global distribution.

I conducted these interviews live on location at academic and policy-focused conferences, often immediately after a speaker’s session. I handled the entire post-session process — from prep to mic setup, directing, interviewing, and editing. These helped translate in-room moments into shareable learning objects.

This 2018 policy summit explored the growing role of alternative credentials in education and employment. From blockchain transcripts to micro-certifications, this series captures expert insights and big-picture frameworks for the evolving credential economy. I helped document the event, organize the speaker footage, and produce these videos for ongoing access.

This playlist captures full sessions and key moments from the 2017 Summit on the Credential Economy. Topics include workforce readiness, interoperable credentialing systems, and innovations in higher ed access. I handled video documentation, editing, and publishing in collaboration with the event hosts.

I produced the Digital Education Conference at the dawn of the open education movement. Held in 2013, the event featured keynote speakers, panel discussions, and expert interviews. I managed all aspects of event video production—from multi-camera capture and live streaming to post-event editing and delivery.

7 videos · Topical shorts written, hosted, and produced as a creative supplement for Saylor Academy’s core educational content. I handled concept development, scripting, visual production, and delivery.

I produced this animated explainer series to introduce foundational economic concepts in a clear, concise, and engaging format. Targeted at first-time learners, these short videos use motion graphics and visual metaphors to break down ideas like opportunity cost, incentives, and the basics of economic decision-making.

Short-form visual commentary series combining surreal edits with economic, cultural, and observational storytelling. All writing, voiceover, and editing by me.

A deep dive into U.S. history from early colonization through civil war, expansion, and modern transformation—produced as part of Saylor Academy’s open educational library.

History 101 is a foundational series covering pivotal world events, movements, and figures—built for curious minds and lifelong learners. All videos are remastered for clarity and engagement.

A selection of remastered art history lessons—spanning architecture, political iconography, and the cultural propaganda of war. Originally produced for open educational platforms, these short lectures are now edited with fresh intros and transcripts.

This JavaScript livestream series introduced core browser scripting techniques in a hands-on format. Each session demonstrated live code writing, explained logic flows, and fielded learner questions in real time. I hosted and produced these broadcasts to make front-end programming more accessible to beginners.

These livestream study sessions focused on major themes in strategic management—competitive advantage, SWOT analysis, industry forces, and more. I hosted each session live, breaking down core frameworks and guiding learners through real-world case examples in real time.

These livestream study sessions break down key topics in marketing management—from the 4 Ps and STP model to branding strategy, consumer behavior, and pricing decisions. I hosted these interactive sessions live to guide students through frameworks, examples, and audience Q&A.

This livestream series supported English language learners by focusing on everyday vocabulary, grammar tips, and practical speaking/listening skills. Sessions were interactive and scaffolded to help adult learners build confidence in real-world usage. I hosted and produced these sessions for open online audiences.

I hosted these live Python programming sessions as part of an open learning initiative at Saylor Academy. Each session introduced a new Python skill, walked through example code, and responded to real-time student questions. I handled scripting, delivery, Q&A, and technical setup for the livestream platform.

This series breaks down the fundamentals of Bitcoin from a developer’s perspective—covering wallets, nodes, scripting, transactions, and protocol design. I produced and hosted these sessions in collaboration with industry experts, aiming to make crypto engineering concepts accessible and practical.

This series of livestreams introduced the basics of Bitcoin, blockchain technology, and decentralized finance. Designed for beginners, each session walked through key concepts like wallets, mining, security, and practical use cases. I hosted and moderated the live chats for real-time audience questions and examples.

These informal NASA-sponsored hangouts complemented the Space Systems Engineering course. Faculty, engineers, and students discussed mission design, project management, and real-world systems integration. I produced and hosted these sessions to foster interactive learning and expand accessibility.

A weekly absurdist talk show chronicling our intergalactic descent into corporate collapse. Welcome to the flagship feed for EoN Visual Radio, where nothing is real but the playlist keeps playing.

Pre-Visualization

Rough cuts, animatics, and sequence sketches from the *Economy of Nothing* production pipeline. This is where the visuals start to take shape—before the polish, before the final render, just vibes and timing.

Economy of Nothing Podcast Shorts

Quick takes, hot bits, and punchy previews from the EoN cosmos. This is the podcast on 1.5x speed and 0.5x sanity. Tap a thumbnail to watch a short.

🎞️ Early & Student Work

A curated collection of foundational projects—from student films and experimental edits to my first documentary upload. These were low-budget, high-effort experiments that shaped my approach to production, editing, and improvisation.