with Tommy Ommy — Key Producer & Editor
My Role
Key Producer & Post-Production Lead
Straight From The Basement is Tommy Ommy's long-form conversation platform — raw, authentic, and built on the culture. As key producer, I'm embedded across every layer: pre-production planning, on-set direction, audio, and a full post-production pipeline that gives each episode its cinematic feel. The show has also taken us beyond the studio to iconic stages in Black culture and sports.
Scope of Work
- Multi-camera shoot direction and setup
- Full episode edit, color grade, and audio mix
- Short-form cuts for Reels, Shorts, and TikTok
- Thumbnail design and episode graphics
- Content strategy and release planning
- HBCU Battle of the Bands — live event coverage
- Holcomb Rucker Park — tournament production
- NBA legends — high-profile interview production
The Vision Behind the Show
Tommy came to me with a clear idea — a basement feel, intimate energy, real conversation. My job was to make that vision look and sound as premium as the guests sitting across from him. We built a setup that feels lived-in but intentional, with lighting and framing that keeps the focus where it belongs: on the people in the room.
Beyond the Studio
Straight From The Basement doesn't stay in one place. We've taken the cameras to the HBCU Battle of the Bands — one of the most culturally electric events in Black collegiate tradition. We've shot at Holcomb Rucker Park in Harlem, documenting basketball at its most authentic. And we've produced sit-down interviews with NBA legends that hold their own against anything in sports media.
Storytelling Through Editing
The edit is where the show comes alive. I approach every episode like a short film — finding the moments that hit, building rhythm in the cuts, knowing when to let a pause land. The goal is always the same: make it feel like you're in the room.