Introduction to Model Context Protocol (MCP)
I edited this overview video introducing viewers to the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Portfolio
Ray Tarara Portfolio
A selected mix of Ray’s video editing, producing, directing, and writing work across tech, gaming, events, and branded content.
Projects include work for Google, Discord, Twilio, Visa, and more.
Featured
Featured work
A focused selection of Ray’s recent editorial, social, launch, and event work.
Discord Developers Live Social Cutdown
I edited this vertical social cutdown from a Discord Developers livestream presentation.
FlutterFlightPlan Livestream
I worked as video production lead for the FlutterFlightPlan campaign, which included seven educational videos, a single-location case study, and a livestream delivered within four weeks. I also helped with the pitch, onboarded workstream leads, set up post-production infrastructure, and managed producers involved in day-to-day production.
Discord Developers Live: Q4 Updates
I edited this Discord Developers Live video from livestream presentation footage.
Next.js Conference 2025 Keynote
I worked on-site to edit the Next.js Conference 2025 keynote for same-day publishing.
Introduction to Google SecOps
I worked as producer and video editor on this six-video series introducing viewers to the Google SecOps platform.
Gemini CLI Social Cutdown
I created multiple social cutdowns for the Gemini CLI extension overview videos.
Introducing Gemini Enterprise (in less than a minute)
I worked on-site at this Google event to edit same-day recap videos.
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More projects
A broader look across client, conference, platform, and campaign work.
Gemini in Google Threat Intelligence
I produced and directed the on-site shoot for this video about Gemini in Google Threat Intelligence, then edited the final piece.
Google AI Forum - Social Video
I edited a quick-turn social cutdown from the Google AI Forum event.
Gemma Preview 3n
I edited and directed a preview video for Gemma’s developer dashboard, focused on showing the product clearly.
Discord Server 101
I filmed and edited a game developer-focused series for Discord about server setup and community management.
Power up your LLMs: Gemini CLI and Model Context Protocol (MCP)
I edited this educational video on how the Model Context Protocol helps large language models interact with traditional computer programs.
Next '24 under 14 minutes
I edited a quick-turn, same-day recap of Google Cloud’s major Next '24 announcements in collaboration with the Google Cloud Brand team.
GridAero Photography & Videography
I provided photography and videography for GridAero, an aerospace startup building autonomous cargo drones.
Twilio Signal Event '25: Social Edits
I edited fast-turn social video on-site at Twilio Signal 2025 for LinkedIn and Twitter.
Summer Game Fest '25
I produced and edited multi-format content from Summer Game Fest 2025, including game demos, promos, and developer interviews.
Post Trauma Review
I produced, edited, voiced over, and captured gameplay for an in-depth Post Trauma review focused on horror mechanics and pacing.
Visa Highlight Reel
I edited a quick-turn highlight reel for Visa's Bring Your Child to Work Day event.
Next '24 Keynote
I handled same-day quick-turn edits for the Google Cloud Next 2024 Developer Keynote and worked with Cloud Marketing on final approvals.
Accessible Maps
I pitched, co-produced, directed, and wrote this video about how accessibility in apps helps users.
Why Files Deep Dive: Reincarnation or Obsession? The Puzzling Case of Dorothy Eady
I adapted the Why Files YouTube script into a podcast episode with additional research and narration.
Karma Dark World Review
I produced, edited, voiced over, and captured gameplay for a Karma: Dark World review.
Macquarie Bank
I edited a branded Google Cloud piece featuring Macquarie Bank and its work with Google Cloud.
Wizard of Hip
I edited this pitch trailer to help raise funding for a documentary about Troy Anthony Hogan's stage adaptation of Wizard of Hip.
Sound of World of Horror
I wrote this article after interviewing the composers of World of Horror about their creative process and the game’s sound.
Astro Bot Review
I helped another Seasoned Gaming reviewer edit and voice over this video review.
Watch these Hands
I produced this music video from concept to delivery within two weeks to promote a machine learning competition.
Google Cloud Beginners
Edited a beginner-friendly video series for Google Cloud training focused on first-time platform users.
Withering Rooms Review
I created this Seasoned Gaming video review, including writing, gameplay capture, voice over, and editing.
Abbey Road Flutter Story
I edited this short customer success video about how Flutter is used in the music industry.
Google Cloud Kafka Tutorials
I produced, directed, and edited this Google Cloud video series teaching viewers how to use Apache Kafka.
Look Outside Review
I created this Seasoned Gaming video review, including writing, gameplay capture, voice over, and editing.
Strange Phenomenon
I co-produce, write, and host this documentary podcast series exploring unexplained events and interviewing experts and eyewitnesses.
Dread Delusion Review
I produced, edited, voiced over, and captured gameplay for a video review of the open-world RPG Dread Delusion.
Six Flags and AI
I edited this Google Cloud marketing video, including brand-kit template work in After Effects.
Big Android BBQ
I edited this promotional video for YouTube and social channels to support the Big Android BBQ event.
#GlobalGamersChallenge
I edited and created light motion graphics for this Flutter announcement video.
Gen AI in Healthcare
I edited this Google Cloud marketing video, including brand-kit template work in After Effects.
Ginkgo Bioworks Gen AI
I edited a branded science-tech video about Gen AI use at Ginkgo Bioworks.
Accessibility in Slides
I pitched, co-produced, directed, and wrote this video about how accessibility in apps helps users.
Crow Country Review
I created this Seasoned Gaming video review, including writing, gameplay capture, voice over, and editing.
Saviorless Review
I produced, edited, captured gameplay, and voiced over this Seasoned Gaming review of Saviorless.
Outlast Trials Review
I edited and voiced over a quick-turn review of Outlast Trials focused on cooperative horror mechanics.
Google Cloud and Mandiant Demos
A selection of edited Google Cloud and Mandiant developer demos, AI security workflows, and technical walkthroughs.
Palia in 2025 : Home Sweet Home
I reviewed Palia: Elderwood, covering its cozy MMO mechanics, creative homebuilding, and how the expansion deepens the game’s systems and story.
Dead of Darkness : Good Game, Weird Name
I reviewed Dead of Darkness, an indie survival horror game with retro visuals and classic Resident Evil-style mechanics.
Without a Dawn : Embrace the Darkness
I reviewed Without a Dawn, an atmospheric visual novel with ASCII art and psychological horror themes.
How I Stopped Grinding and Learned to Love the PlayStation Portal
I wrote about how the PlayStation Portal reshaped my experience with Persona 3 Reload, making its grind more enjoyable through flexible, remote play.
Two Point Museum : A Curator’s Paradise
I reviewed Two Point Museum, a management sim from Two Point Studios with deep customization and strategic exhibit systems.
Fear the Spotlight : Horror that Shines Bright
I reviewed Fear the Spotlight, a retro-inspired horror game backed by Blumhouse.
Ayasa Shadow of Silence : Shadow of Potential
I previewed Ayasa: Shadow of Silence, a dark puzzle-platformer inspired by Little Nightmares, with early impressions on its atmosphere, controls, and storytelling.
Pneumata : Promising Yet Poor
I reviewed Pneumata, a first-person survival horror game inspired by Resident Evil and Condemned, critiquing its technical flaws, repetitive combat, and unfulfilled detective mechanics despite a promising premise.
An English Haunting : A Spirited Adventure
I reviewed An English Haunting, a historical point-and-click adventure that blends spiritualism, classic horror references, and logical puzzle design in a richly atmospheric, early 20th-century setting.
Manor Lords: To Reign or Refrain?
I reviewed Manor Lords, a visually stunning medieval city-builder with deep optimization mechanics and immersive detail, though still rough around the edges in its early access state.
One-Eyed Likho : Down the Rabbit Hole
I wrote a review for the indie folklore horror game One-Eyed Likho.