What does this guy do?

I'm a video producer, musician, sailor, and a faculty member in the Department of Telecommunications at Indiana University. I teach field and post production, TV studio production, digital cinematography, graphics and animation, and manage the Telecom Department's website. I also run Tabletop Productions, a video production company. Projects include documentary, informational, commercial and educational videos and digital photography.

For more detailed information on my professional background please refer to my cv.

When not working you might find me...

Making & Listening to Music - I play acoustic, finger-style guitar, mandolin and sometimes electric bass, dulcimer, and violin. I also write music. I'm fortunate to be married to Anne Hurley, an incredible cello player, and also to have many talented singer songwriter friends. Check out our CD, Madeleine Bay, which we released in 2010. Find out more at jimkrausemusic.com

Artists in my playlist this week include: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Eleanor Krause, Carrie Newcomer, Kenny White and John Fogerty.

Sailing - This past summer (2011) Anne & I and our buddy Mark went for a two-week sailing trip up along the Maine Coast. We sailed out of Rockland, ME on a Sabre 362. It was an incredible boat and we had a wonderful trip. Highlights included hiking around Mt Desert Island, exploring Swan's Island, and eating lots of fresh seafood. Hmmmmmmm. This year we're going back to our favorite cruising grounds in the northwest.

Jim's Miscellaneous sailing and paddling links.

Sailing resume: PDF / DOC

Kayaking - If there's no wind for sailing, then the conditions are usually good for paddling.

Running - I especially love trail running as it's easy on the feet and a great way to lose cars and get into the woods. Sometimes I run with the Blooming Fools Hash House Harriers (BFH3). It's a great way to meet nice people who'll drink all your beer. If you like running and have an ounce of humor, you ought to try hashing some time. (My hash alias is "Ship for Brains") All you need is half a mind to hash! On On to the BFH3.

Volunteering - I've just finished serving On the Lotus Board (Lotus Education and Arts Foundation ). They are an incredibly well-run organization that I will continue to support in the future.

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Really old stuff: A few pics from a trip to the North Cascades National Park.