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Student finds photo talent

Published: Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Updated: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 17:02

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Photo Courtesy Kyle Jeffers

Kyle Jeffers recently shot a music video.

N.C. Central University mass communication senior Kyle Jeffers is on his game when he has a camera in his hands. Jeffers is a Durham native, born and raised on Fayetteville Street.

His love of videography started last year during SGA Spring Campaign week. Jeffers filmed a promotion video for Mr. NCCU, Mark Turner. Jeffers loves to capture moments that words cannot express.

"A picture or a shot is more than a thousand words. It's the memories and feelings that leave you speechless — provoke," said Jeffers. It wasn't until Jeffers began using Windows Moviemaker one day that he realized he had a proclivity for videography.

"The first time I held my camera and realized I could manipulate space, lighting, direction and angles to capture time, I was in love," said Jeffers.

Jeffers' most recent project is Nigel Hood's "Bruce Lee Hop" music video. "Nigel is a weirdo like myself," said Jeffers. "We've always been close and we've always clicked naturally.

I can appreciate his talent and he appreciates mine." Jeffers believes his best work at NCCU was Training Day 2011.

"Training day was like my debut. "I was already known socially and now I was revealing my talent to my colleagues and peers and the feeling was indescribable."

Jeffers has worked with Greek life, the office of student rights and responsibilities and the Student Government Association. Outside of NCCU, Jeffers has worked with All in Music Group, LifE KiT Lifestyle Co., and Wrecking Crew, a local rap group.

"I look up to my grandparents and mom because they have worked hard for all their successes. "The desire to take care of my family inspires me."

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