Bruce Huss-Audio/Video Producer
I started my journalism interest by writing for my high school newspaper in Great Bend, Kansas. College followed, with a degree in Political Science from Washburn University and an internship working for a Kansas congressman in Washington, D.C.
After a year at a small television station (KSNC, Great Bend) I moved on to KSNW in Wichita as a reporter/photographer. During most of my 13 years at KSNW I had my own segment of the show called Huss & Company. These were feature stories about colorful and creative Kansans. I learned how to tell a story well with pictures and that the most important part of any video project is how it “feels”. I was also lucky enough to win Associated Press and Kansas Association of Broadcasters awards along the way.
When I felt it was time to move on, I tried a big-time sports marketing position but I discovered how much I missed the more creative side of making a living. I spent most of 1995 writing and producing video projects for an America’s Cup sailing team in San Diego. Karen and I were already married by then, and we decided it was time to put our skills together.
I never would have imagined you could have so much fun working with your spouse. Our skills are in different areas that mesh perfectly. Give us a call and we’ll turn our attention toward making your next project something special. That’s what we do.
Karen Ryno-Graphics & Editing
I actually began my love for the industry in high school when a girlfriend and I enrolled in a printing class. We were the only 2 girls in the class that threw the whole system into a tizzy. The printing process taught in the class was really “old tech” but a lot of fun. It provided the foundation in communication arts that led me to where I am today.
In 1985 I landed a great job at Pizza Hut corporate headquarters in the Creative Services department, where I stayed until my departure in December 1995. My involvement in executive presentations, national conventions, and managing AV equipment provided just the right mix of creative and technical experience to gain the confidence to start up RynoTek Media Services when Pizza Hut relocated to Dallas. Since then, I’ve worked with Pizza Hut and other companies providing graphics, convention services and video production.
I have to tell this story because it’s funny. Before I got the job at Pizza Hut, I dabbled in retail. A girlfriend and I got the idea to start up a specialty gift store for cat lovers. That was fun for about…60 days, until the product purchasing (“shopping”) was done and the construction (“decorating”) was complete. After that, I thought I would die from boredom. There were no deadlines, no pulling late-nighters to complete a project, and no clients that really wanted to talk to you. (Unless they were selling catnip and stuffed toys). But, it wasn’t all bad. Because the store was one of a kind, it prompted the local TV stations to do feature stories on the store. That’s how I met Bruce Huss, my husband, and current business partner. So, picture this: Cute TV guy arrives with camera to do feature story. Cats are running willy-nillly about the place. Cute TV guy asks single girl to move light. Girl burns fingers on hot light. Girl expresses colorful language that is recorded to tape. Cute TV guy kisses girl’s hand. Cute TV guy is apologetic but thinking how dumb girl must be for grabbing the hot light and not the stand. One week later, cute TV guy asks girl for a date. They marry 6 years later on the beach in Cozumel.
Pretty cool, huh?
Anyway, we love our jobs and we work great together. Check out our list of services, then give us a call or send an e-mail. We’ll be happy to answer any questions or help with a project.
Lance-Customer Relations
This is Lance, and he‘s here at the office on most workdays. His job…his only job…is to look cute and greet our customers. Lance is a terrier crossbreed: He’s half Schnauzer and half Cairn Terrier. We call him a “Schnairn” Terrier and we try to keep a straight face, hoping people will think that’s an actual breed. Anyway, stop by and play with Lance (bring a dog biscuit.) He loves everyone. He has many fans in the Garvey Center who stop by to see him daily.
