https://forrestjmcbride.com/reel/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/brand-hero.webpForrest J. McBride / Cinematography ReelForrest J. McBride / Cinematography Reel. A selection of cinematography, directing, and color work by Houston-based Forrest McBride.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/emberhouse-media-group-demo-reel-v4.mp4/master.m3u8 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/buena-vista-turf-farm/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/buena-vista-turf-farm.jpgBuena Vista Turf FarmBuena Vista Turf Farm. Brand film showing the scale, people, and process behind a commercial turf operation.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/buena-vista-turf-about-us.mp4/master.m3u8288 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/faultlines/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/faultlines.jpgFaultlinesFaultlines. A fractured world with hidden layers. A cinematic opening film that uses atmosphere, tension, and visual storytelling to set the stage before anyone steps on it.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/faultlines.mov/master.m3u8106 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/anonymous-art/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/anonymous-art.jpgAnonymous ArtAnonymous Art. A story-driven film designed to reveal the personality, process, and meaning behind the work.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/anonymous-art-audio-mix-fix.mov/master.m3u8188 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/safewire/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/safewire.jpgSafewireSafewire. A story-driven brand film designed to humanize the company and build trust.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/safewire.mov/master.m3u8168 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/paper-boat/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/paper-boat.jpgPaper BoatPaper Boat. A small boat. An expansive world. A cinematic opening film that follows a paper vessel through a handcrafted coastal landscape, inviting the audience into a story of possibility.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/paper-boat.mov/master.m3u8139 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/inspired-spaces/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/inspired-spaces.jpgInspired SpacesInspired Spaces. A cinematic profile exploring the artist’s process, perspective, and the spaces that shape the work.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/inspired-spaces.mp4/master.m3u8161 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/power-finance-texas/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/power-finance-texas.jpgPower Finance TexasPower Finance Texas. A polished broadcast commercial combining performance, humor, and concise storytelling to deliver the brand message quickly.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/power-finance-texas.mp4/master.m3u815 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/welcoming-you-home-for-the-holidays/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/welcoming-you-home-for-the-holidays.jpgWelcoming You Home for the HolidaysWelcoming You Home for the Holidays. A cinematic holiday campaign designed to connect the brand with the emotion, familiarity, and warmth of coming home.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/welcoming-you-home-for-the-holidays.mp4/master.m3u841 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/holly/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/holly.jpgHollyHolly. A story-driven profile built around Holly’s experience, using an intimate interview and cinematic location photography to bring her story to life.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/holly.mov/master.m3u848 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-mortgage/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-mortgage.jpgEnvoy MortgageEnvoy Mortgage. A fast-paced campaign teaser designed to introduce the Mortgage Coach initiative and build momentum around the internal rollout.https://video.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6814f57d08421f2e339e12c7/d45c5e5a-db22-4161-b6a1-e236753b36b9/playlist.m3u838 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/founders-inspired/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/founders-inspired.jpgFounders InspiredFounders Inspired. A regal title concept exploring power and legacy through sculptural imagery, rich textures, and dramatic light.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/founders-inspired-portfolio.mov/master.m3u877 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/palimpsest/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/palimpsest.jpgPALIMPSESTPALIMPSEST. A layered title concept exploring leadership and identity through fragmented portraits, tactile textures, and restrained typography.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/palimpsest.mov/master.m3u892 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/tokyo/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/tokyo.jpgTOKYOTOKYO. A neon-soaked title concept pairing the atmosphere of Tokyo’s streets with bold typography and cinematic urban imagery.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/tokyo.mov/master.m3u885 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/west-world/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/west-world.pngWEST WORLDWEST WORLD. A technology-driven title concept exploring the boundary between human identity and artificial creation through intricate mechanical detail.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/west-world.mov/master.m3u867 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/crown/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/crown.jpgCrownCrown. An abstract title concept exploring creation and complexity through interwoven forms, sculptural detail, and warm metallic tones.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/crown.mov/master.m3u868 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-ignite-your-passion/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-ignite-your-passion.jpgEnvoy — Ignite Your PassionEnvoy — Ignite Your Passion. An intimate portrait of Barbara Lee, an accounting associate and powerlifter finding strength through change. Personal narration and cinematic gym footage connect her determination under the bar with the sense of belonging she finds at Envoy.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-ignite-your-passion.mp4/master.m3u8160 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-va-loans-explained/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-va-loans-explained.jpgEnvoy — VA Loans ExplainedEnvoy — VA Loans Explained. An animated explainer introducing VA loans and their benefits for military borrowers. Clean iconography, fluid transitions, and conversational narration turn mortgage terminology into an approachable story.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-va-loans-explained.mp4/master.m3u850 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-renovation-loans-explained/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-renovation-loans-explained.jpgEnvoy — Renovation Loans ExplainedEnvoy — Renovation Loans Explained. A clear, animated guide to financing a home’s next chapter. Illustrated homes, moving typography, and simple visual comparisons introduce renovation loan options and the possibilities behind a fixer-upper.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-renovation-loans-explained.mp4/master.m3u880 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/engen-life-moves-fast/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/engen-life-moves-fast.jpgEnGen — Life Moves FastEnGen — Life Moves Fast. A lifestyle commercial positioning Envoy’s digital mortgage application around the pace of everyday life. Coffee breaks, workouts, and poolside moments show how applying for a home can fit into the time between everything else.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/engen-life-moves-fast.mp4/master.m3u860 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/mortgage-coach-roughing-the-homeowner/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/mortgage-coach-roughing-the-homeowner.jpgMortgage Coach — Roughing the HomeownerMortgage Coach — Roughing the Homeowner. An overzealous coach interrupts a drawn-out mortgage presentation in this comedic spot for Mortgage Coach. Physical comedy and a sports-inspired setup turn a digital sales tool into a memorable message about communicating more efficiently.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/mortgage-coach-roughing-the-homeowner.mp4/master.m3u825 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-gift-of-home/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-gift-of-home.jpgEnvoy — Gift of HomeEnvoy — Gift of Home. A community impact film following Envoy’s Gift of Home initiative as teams surprise homeowners with mortgage relief. Candid reactions, personal testimony, and on-screen storytelling show the human meaning behind the gesture.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-gift-of-home.mp4/master.m3u866 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-circle-of-excellence-2022/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-circle-of-excellence-2022.jpgEnvoy — Circle of Excellence 2022Envoy — Circle of Excellence 2022. A cinematic recap of Envoy’s Circle of Excellence celebration in Los Cabos. Coastal aerials, community service, awards, and live entertainment come together in an energetic portrait of recognition and connection.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-circle-of-excellence-2022.mp4/master.m3u896 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-understanding-rate-locks/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-understanding-rate-locks.jpgEnvoy — Understanding Rate LocksEnvoy — Understanding Rate Locks. An animated explainer making mortgage rate locks easier to understand. Moving clocks, changing rates, and a closing-day countdown give an abstract financial concept a clear visual story.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-understanding-rate-locks.mp4/master.m3u839 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-fha-loans-explained/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-fha-loans-explained.jpgEnvoy — FHA Loans ExplainedEnvoy — FHA Loans Explained. An approachable introduction to FHA loans, brought to life through clean motion graphics and straightforward narration. Animated icons and typography organize the key concepts into a concise educational piece for prospective homebuyers.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-fha-loans-explained.mp4/master.m3u846 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-the-modern-mortgage-experience/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-the-modern-mortgage-experience.jpgEnvoy — The Modern Mortgage ExperienceEnvoy — The Modern Mortgage Experience. A tongue-in-cheek tour of Envoy’s mortgage process, delivered through direct-to-camera performance and playful office scenes. Happy tears, lucky dances, and everyday humor give a technology-driven service a distinctly human personality.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-the-modern-mortgage-experience.mp4/master.m3u887 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/power-finance-texas-hot-chocolate/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/power-finance-texas-hot-chocolate.jpgPower Finance Texas — Hot ChocolatePower Finance Texas — Hot Chocolate. A competitive hot chocolate stand becomes a playful holiday cash hustle in this short commercial. Festive styling, expressive performances, and a quick visual gag deliver a memorable seasonal message for Power Finance Texas.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/power-finance-texas-hot-chocolate.mp4/master.m3u814 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-refinancing-explained/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-refinancing-explained.jpgEnvoy — Refinancing ExplainedEnvoy — Refinancing Explained. An animated guide to the two main approaches to refinancing: cash-out and rate-and-term. Illustrated homes, equity calculations, and moving graphs turn a number-heavy topic into a clear visual comparison.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-refinancing-explained.mp4/master.m3u8112 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-navigating-closing-costs/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-navigating-closing-costs.jpgEnvoy — Navigating Closing CostsEnvoy — Navigating Closing Costs. An animated explainer exploring how buyers can approach seller contributions toward closing costs. Character illustrations, numbered tips, and homebuying scenarios organize the conversation into an approachable guide.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-navigating-closing-costs.mp4/master.m3u879 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-understanding-rate-locks-extended-cut/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-understanding-rate-locks-extended-cut.jpgEnvoy — Understanding Rate Locks (Extended Cut)Envoy — Understanding Rate Locks (Extended Cut). An expanded version of the rate-lock explainer, connecting the purchase agreement with the steps toward closing. Animated locks, shifting rates, and countdown graphics give the timing of a mortgage decision a clear visual story.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-understanding-rate-locks-extended-cut.mp4/master.m3u849 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-youre-preapproved-whats-next/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-youre-preapproved-whats-next.jpgEnvoy — You’re Preapproved. What’s Next?Envoy — You’re Preapproved. What’s Next?. A welcoming animated update for buyers moving from preapproval to house hunting. Verification checklists, character illustrations, and progress graphics explain the next stage while keeping the tone encouraging and easy to follow.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-you-re-preapproved-what-s-next.mp4/master.m3u844 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-preapproval-explained/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-preapproval-explained.jpgEnvoy — Preapproval ExplainedEnvoy — Preapproval Explained. An animated introduction to mortgage preapproval and its place in the homebuying journey. Illustrated buyers, approval documents, and a house-hunting storyline connect an unfamiliar process with the confidence to take the next step.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-preapproval-explained.mp4/master.m3u863 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/envoy-your-mortgage-connected/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/envoy-your-mortgage-connected.jpgEnvoy — Your Mortgage, ConnectedEnvoy — Your Mortgage, Connected. A motion graphics overview of Envoy’s digital mortgage experience, from applying online to tracking a loan’s progress. Animated device screens, interface demonstrations, and a nationwide map bring the service’s technology and personal support into one cohesive story.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/envoy-your-mortgage-connected.mp4/master.m3u865 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/beyond-the-logo/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/beyond-the-logo.jpgBeyond the LogoBeyond the Logo. A film from the Emberhouse collection.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/beyond-the-logo.mov/master.m3u8 https://forrestjmcbride.com/work/buena-vista-ranch/https://forrestjmcbride.com/assets/projects/buena-vista-ranch.jpgBuena Vista RanchBuena Vista Ranch. A film from the Emberhouse collection.https://media.emberhousemediagroup.com/hls/buena-vista-ranch.mov/master.m3u8