Company Profile

Staff Bios:

• Michael Kintzel
• James W. Austin
• Bruce J. Barton
• Kim Harshman
• Todd Kern
• Joe Naples
• Scott Rogo

After one year of operation, it was apparent that there was a great need to better service our expanding client base. The result: major company expansion in the form of new offices, a post production edit suite and a 2500 square foot studio that exemplified the standards of quality and excellence for which Parallax had become known.

Parallax became the Palm Beach's first and foremost full service independent video and film production facility. Now we could provide clients with full service - from conception and scripting, producing and coordination services, shooting on location or in studio, all the way through post production and duplication services on multi- formats including 1-inch, Beta SP, ¾ -inch and VHS.

The edit suite put us on the leading edge of South Florida's growing video industry. It offered local and out of state clients a comfortable environment with an impressive array of the latest in equipment. In the early '90's, Parallax expanded its services and equipment, opened a second On-Line Digital edit suite, a Non-linear edit suite and added two graphic work stations. Today we're on the leading edge of sophisticated Animation and Graphic Design providing services such as Desktop Publishing and Website Design.

Of course, the greatest equipment in the world is only as good as the people that operate it. Our staff takes a special pride not only in their technical expertise, but also in their ability to communicate and work well with our highly diverse clientele. At Parallax we solve problems with a creative touch that sets our work apart from the rest of the competition.

Company principals Jim Austin and Michael Kintzel have over 40 years of hands- on experience in the West Palm Beach marketplace, working at WPTV, WPEC, and WFLX, helping them mold Parallax's strong commitment to community. Combining their experience with third partner David Schain's financial and business knowledge and a skilled staff has helped create a solid company, proud to be a part of an exciting and fast growing business community in the Palm Beaches. top of page

Parallax Staff:

Name: Michael Kintzel
Title: President
Biography: Graduated from the University of South Florida in 1975 with B.S. in Mass Communications specializing in Cinematography. A native of Florida and a resident of West Palm Beach for 21 years, Michael began his career in Cinematography in 1976 at WPEC Channel 12 shooting commercials on film.

• Worked for WFLX Channel 29 from the opening of the season as Production Manager/Director, shooting, editing and producing until 1982.
• Worked as a Freelance Cinematographer for Channel One Video, VTA, ESPN, FPL and several networks.

Michael has been experience doing a wide variety of productions, including radiological emergency videos for FPL, numerous TV commercials, marketing video's featuring goods and services that span all areas of commerce and many training tapes for a wide range of clients. He has directed music videos, infomercials and projects too numerous to mention. He was director of photography as well as co-producer of a feature length motion picture. In his over twenty years in the business he has worked successfully with individuals, groups, on location (including on the water and in the air) and in the studio. top of page

Name: James W. Austin
Title:Vice President and Partner
Biography: Graduated from Syracuse University in 1971 with a B.S. in Television/Radio and a B.S. in Advertising. Began career in Broadcasting in October, 1971 at WKID in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Started as a cameraman and become director/producer within first year of employment. top of page

• Worked for Three Star Broadcasting in Houston, Texas from 1976-1978 as producer/director.
• Returned to Florida in 1978 and began working for WPTV Channel 5, Scripps Howard Broadcasting as a director.
• Became Operations/Production Manager in 1983.
• Worked as Freelance Director for ESPN during this time.

Left Channel 5 in 1987 to become a partner in Parallax Productions, a full service video and film production facility. Served on Board of directors for the AD Club of the Palm Beaches from 1983 - 1987. Served as member of Palm Beaches County Film Advisory Council from 1990 to 1996.top of page

Name: Bruce J. Barton
Title: Videographer
Biography: Bruce has been in the West Palm Beach area since 1965. He started his broadcast career at WPEC Channel 12 in 1975. Bruce was a studio camera operator and worked his way up to directing the morning news casts. When the news department received its first video unit Bruce led WPEC's video ENG crew.. In 1980 Bruce started working for WTVX Channel 34 in West Palm Beach as Chief News shooter and directed live feeds for the news. In 1982, Bruce moved to WFLX Channel 29 in West Palm Beach. He then became Production Manager for a short time before leaving to join Parallax Productions, Inc. in 1986. At Parallax Productions his applies his talents to lighting, videography, and directing. top of page

Name: Kim Harshman
Title: Office Manager
Biography: Kim attended South Ohio Business College majoring in computer science with emphasis on programming and a minor in accounting. She has been in the West Palm Beach area since 1989. Her experience in television began at WPBF Channel 25 in West Palm Beach working in the accounting and traffic departments. She came to work at Parallax Productions in 1994 as the Office Manager/Production Coordinator. Her duties include the day to day office administration and bookkeeping as well as the coordination of any subcontractors needed such as talent, make-up, grips, grip truck, still photographers, etc. Kim also substitutes as a teleprompter operator, production assistant and is in charge of craft services. She is Parallax Production's Webmaster, designing and maintaining our website and creating websites for our clients.

Name: Todd Kern
Title: Master Control Operator
Biography: Started working for Parallax in 1995 just out of college working as a grip, then moved on to master control operator and editor.

In college, Todd worked for Frenchman's creek in their in house TV Station. Duties included shooting, directing, and editing their weekly programs.