Experienced Filmmaker with background handling time management and high quality film productions. Adept at planning and completing high-quality, artistic shots. Offering 7 years of experience in artistic creations with eye to business of photography/filmmaking.
Skills
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Verbal and Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Budget Management
Schedule Management
Film Cutting and Editing
Final Draft Creation
Work History
04/2014 to CurrentLead PhotographerQuad/Graphics, Inc. | Minneapolis, MN,
Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
Completed complex photo shoots involving large-scale performances at indoor and outdoor venues.
Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
Applied digital styling techniques to enhance photos.
Tracked inventory of all photo lab products and equipment.
Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for news publications.
Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
Inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and need for adjusting and retouching.
Delivered savings by negotiating special prices with equipment suppliers and venue representatives.
Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies.
Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
Facilitated weekly studio appointments for over 1000 shoots.
Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images utilized on websites, prints and promotional items.
Directed guests to photo port location to view and purchase pictures.
Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
Scheduled and booked locations for complex photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients, models and stylists.
Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.
Archived photographs on computers and servers.
Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
05/2014 to CurrentFilmmakerQuad/Graphics, Inc. | Patterson, CA,
Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
Produced entertainment and lifestyle news reports, music videos and commercials.
Developed, filmed, edited and produced all projects.
Managed all back-end functions, such as client contact, shoot scheduling and product deliveries.
Created infrastructure and directed implementation of post-production workflows.
Worked as Lead and Assistant in order to learn all aspects of filmmaking business.
Produced marketing videos to help businesses increase revenue.
Performed smooth and professional final edits using Premier Pro and After Affects.
Directed live broadcasts, films and recordings or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
Interacted with crew members to oversee technical elements, including lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements.
Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
Supervised team of 28 Crewmen during morning news broadcasts and delivered effective directions to keep teams focused and responsive.
Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions such as scenery, lights and music.
05/2016 to 06/2021Lead PhotographerAuchante | City, STATE,
Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
Completed complex photo shoots involving large-scale performances at indoor and outdoor venues.
Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
Applied digital styling techniques to enhance photos.
Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
Delivered savings by negotiating special prices with equipment suppliers and venue representatives.
Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies.
Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.
Archived photographs on computers and servers.
Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
Facilitated weekly studio appointments for over 1000 shoots
Education
Expected in 06/2010High School Diploma | Hillside High School, Durham, NCGPA:
Expected in 06/2013Associate of Applied Science | BiologyDurham Technical Community College, Durham, NCGPA:
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