Main Players

Karen Gordon, Writer/Producer/Editor

Karen GordonKaren Gordon got her start in the video production business over twenty five years ago. For the last two and a half decades she has produced hundreds of projects in a wide variety of industries from sports and corporate presentations to manufacturing and technology, both broadcast and industrial. For the last twelve years she has been based in Houston, Texas.

Gordon has been the driving force behind several successful video production company start-ups. In 1998 she launched her latest venture, Houston-based Gordon Productions. She is considered to be one of the top motorsports editors and has produced numerous award winners in the auto racing arena.

Her skill set includes producing/directing, script writing and editing. Additionally, her full range of experience includes expertise budgeting, scheduling and managing all aspects of video production from pre-production to final delivery.

HBJ LogoShe shows her versatility producing everything from video news releases to commercials and long-director projects. Her ad agency background adds a great marketing dimension to everything she produces. For a more personal profile, check out the Houston Business Journal Story.

When she's not working (or working out), you'll likely find Karen riding her horses or in the kitchen whipping up a gourmet meal.

Dan Blust/DP/Photographer

Dan BlustDan Blust has been shooting and directing since 1981 ... and he still loves what he's doing! Dan believes that some of the best performances are derived from minimal directing. He has had the opportunity to direct Jerry Lewis, Marie Osmond, Robert Goulet, Deborah Gibson, Clay Walker and many more.

For more information and to see Dan's demo reel, please go to Dan's web site at DanBlust.com

Steve Kartholl/DP/Photographer

Steve KarthollSteve Kartholl has over thirty years experience in all aspects of the television and broadcast video business. On weekends you'll find Steve at various race tracks around the world from Monza to Talladega. His work regularly appears on Speed Channel, CBS Sports, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2 and other networks and cable channels.

Steve got his start in television in 1971 and in 1973 he became the newscast director at a network affiliate in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After a stint as production manager at WDBO Orlando in 1981, Kartholl co-owned several production facilities including Image Resources, Orlando's largest production facility. In 1990 Kartholl decided to pursue the end of the video business he loved the most ... behind the camera lens covering his favorite subject material, motorsports.

Over the last dozen years he has shot virtually every type of auto racing event and is considered one of the foremost racing photographers on the planet.

In addition, Steve shoots hydroplanes, air races, water ski and wake board events and golf, plus a host of other projects including commercial and industrial presentations.

When he's not shooting, you can find Steve traipsing Northern California's vineyards tasting wine or playing golf. Oh yeah, he's a heck of a chef too!