Videographer & Content Creator

Creating high-quality cinematic content that helps brands, businesses, and creators stand out.

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My Story

I am a New Jersey resident and a William Paterson University college graduate. I obtained my bachelors degree from William Paterson in communication and minor in public relations on December of 2025. I obtained my associates degree in communication from Passaic County Community College in December of 2023.

Now, I am working as a freelance videographer/content creator. I have created advertising content for studios, restaurants, gyms, vinyl stores, and more! I pride myself on being multifaceted; I can ensure that I am the right person for many production needs due to the various amount of work I do with video, editing, sound design, motion graphics, etc.

Over half a decade, I have honed my skills as a Media Producer and developed a solid foundation in various aspects of video production. I co-created a production group with the title of "Eyes of The Garden'' on Youtube (click either logo to see more of my cinematic work). In this endeavor, it allowed me to learn the importance of framing shots, collaborating with a team, and understanding the visual language. I worked on a variety of projects including short films, documentaries, and music videos.

I previously worked at Panetta Studios where I was assigned the task of editing audio clips on films, advertisements, and radio dramas. I learned what it was like to work in a professional production environment which made me understand the hard work and dedication it takes to prevail in this field. It made me want to work harder and make the high quality work that I was making at the studio my standard.

In retrospect, I am someone that is driven by creation. My passion for creating has made me put myself out there time and time again. I have made sure that I am working on perfecting my craft daily so that I can be a better creative for tomorrow. I live with the mantra “Create Create Create” and that singlehandedly defines the type of person I am. The type of person that will do anything to showcase their work; the type of person that wants to leave their mark.

Sincerely,

Raphael Trastoy

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A film crew making an interview at a table in a modern, indoor public space with gray tile flooring. One person sits at the table, another on the booth, and a third person operating a camera, while a crew member holds a boom microphone.
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A window into My Career

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A stylized purple and pink illustration of a rose or flower with a white square overlay containing the text 'E.C.G' in black.
Indoor party scene with purple and pink lighting, streamers hanging from the ceiling, several balloons on the floor, a woman sitting on a chair, two men adjusting camera equipment, and a small group of people in the background.
A smiling cartoon face with a black circular head and pink flower petal-like shapes at the bottom, resembling a flower around the face.

Click Me!

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Two people conducting a video interview or recording in a studio with a green screen and studio lights, while a person sits at a desk with a laptop and a camera on the table.
Computer screen displaying a video editing timeline with colorful clips and a still from a movie or TV show featuring a person's face with closed eyes.
Two men stand on a driveway outdoors, one operating a video camera on a tripod and the other holding a water bottle, with trees and houses in the background.

Eyes of the garden Projects

(Media Production Company I co-founded)

  • Close-up of a person's face with a basketball in their eye, overlaid with the bold yellow text 'BALL UP TOP'.

    Ball Up Top (Short Film)

    A stressed supervisor finds an unexpected push forward.

    A Film By: Raphael Trastoy Director of Photography: Payton Reid Starring: Quincy Jones, Alex Gallipoli, with Derek Montesano Boom Operator: Christian Laurente Music By: Vin Avon Additional Cast Basketball Game Announcers: Christopher Laurente, and Ernesto Ramirez Park Basketball Player: Raphael Trastoy

    Watch now!
  • Title screen with green background displaying the words 'Juno CANTICLES' and 'Directed by: Juno', along with decorative purple and white emblem in the bottom right corner.

    Juno - CANTDIE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

    Directed and Edited by: Jason DeJesus Shot by: Raphael Trastoy

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  • Stencil art of three people, with the text "We All Dance!" at the top.

    We All Dance! (Short Film)

    A nameless, paranoid man attends a house party to meet a friend, but as his anxiety spirals and the night's truth begins to unravel, he confronts his fears.

    Written, Directed, and Edited by: Raphael Trastoy Starring: Christopher Laurente, Jonathan Kick, and Quincy Jones Director of Photography: Alex Gallipoli Original Score By: Tumi_Digital Additional Cast Outside Partygoers: Leandry Gutierrez, and Christopher Santos Lounge Partygoer: Raphael Trastoy Surprise Partygoers: Alex Gonzalez, Jason Contreras, and Nick Vigliante Boom Operator: Christian Laurente Script Supervisor: Dyan Espitia Typeface Designers: Allen R. Walden, Vladimir Nikolic, and Manfred Klein

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  • A black boot stepping on a person's white pants on a gravel ground, with bold yellow text reading 'Jazz Fcom Jfar' overlaid on the image.

    Jazz From Afar (Short Film)

    A somber man walking along a vacant street comes across a jazz guitarist, which is just what he needed to cheer him up until it gets interrupted... 

    Created By: Raphael Trastoy Cast (In Order of Appearance): Christopher Laurente, Christian Laurente, Dyan Espitia, Alex Gallipoli, & Quincy Jones Boom Operator: Ernesto Ramirez Music: Vladimir Cosma & Tom Moss

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  • The word 'Unpushed' in a 3D outlined, sketch style font on a black background, with a party horn at the end of the word.

    UnPlugged (Short Film)

    An audio engineer’s recording session goes awry when a problem in the studio begins to present itself.

    Created By: Raphael Trastoy Starring: Christian Laurente & Christopher Laurente Cinematography: Ernesto Ramirez Music: Christian Laurente

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  • Title slide for 'Curfuffle' by Eyes of the Garden, with 3D block-style text over a blurry garden scene background showing a house and a stone wall.

    CURBSIDE PICKUP (Short Film)

    A stylish man standing curbside gets greeted by an aggressive stranger whose intentions are unknown. What follows is unexpected.

    Created By: Jason DeJesus & Raphael Trastoy Starring: Jonathan Peña & Robert Duran Cinematography: Christopher Laurente Music: Jonathan Peña Sound Design: Christian Laurente

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  • Cover of a book titled 'To The Maxima, Vol. 1' with a blurred background of what appears to be a map or diagram and a date stamp '2024/06/06' in the bottom right corner.

    To The Maxima Vol 1.

    Edit showcasing a Nissan Maxima.

    By: Raphael Trastoy

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  • A park scene at sunset with a basketball hoop on the left and a large orange sign spelling 'ARUBA' in the foreground. There are trees with autumn foliage, houses in the background, and a person in a white tank top walking at the bottom right.

    AIRBALL (Short Film)

    2 strangers witness a tragedy.

    Airball was a quick short for a class, the idea was fun and just figured we post it here. Hope you all enjoy, and thank you for the overwhelming support. Starring: Raphael Trastoy, Christopher Laurente Cinematographer: Ermesto Ramirez

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  • Black background with the word 'RUN' in large, yellow, uppercase letters.

    RUN (Short Film)

    Running for a chance to breathe.

    RUN is a short film created by Raphael Trastoy and Jason DeJesus. Shot by: Jason DeJesus Edited by: Raphael Trastoy Music by: Jonathan Pena EOTG logo made by: Leandry Gutierrez

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Cinematic Storytelling

“Cinematic” is a word that's thrown around constantly in video, but what does it actually mean? To me, it means using the visual language as a guise to show a narrative from beginning to end while encompassing a story arc full of intention, emotion, and purpose. It is much more than spectacular visuals with no motive. That is what I bring to the table.

More Than Advertising.

I want to share real, authentic stories. Every time I create a video or graphic for a company, my goal is to bring the audience into their world. I want people to feel comfortable, connected, and familiar with the brand from the moment they see the post.

Ad for Ripe Studios in Paterson, New Jersey

Ad for Digital Press Videogames in Clifton, New Jersey


Ad for VinylKing Records and Collectables in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey


Young man wearing headphones, sitting in a recording studio with multiple microphones and soundproofing, smiling during a radio interview.
Digital audio workstation screen with multiple tracks in various colors, including waveforms, effects, and editing tools.
A camera monitor displaying a video recording of a man sitting on a bed in a room with pink walls and balloons on a shelf.
A collage of various antique clocks and a portrait of a man with dark skin and short hair. Yellow bold text reads 'BALL UP TOP'. There is a logo with an eye and floral designs in the bottom left corner, and text below the portrait states 'An Eye of T
Computer screen displaying video editing software with various color-coded tracks and timeline elements.
Screenshot of a digital audio editing timeline with multiple colored tracks and clips representing different audio segments.
Black and white stencil art of three people dancing with the phrase "We All Dance!" written above in stylized text.
A young man with curly hair and a goatee wearing a cross necklace, a white t-shirt, a red plaid shirt, and black jeans standing near a large electrical tower under a clear sky.
Power lines and electrical towers with a cloudy sky background, overlaid with yellow and white text that reads 'By: Raphael Trustoy & Tumi Digital' and 'Music By: Alex G'.

Bring Your Ideas to Life

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