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Andrew Smith


287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000

(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

Candidate with 3 professional course in Photography, Cinematography and Graphics Design seeks position in ‘Assistant photographer/Cinematographer’ within any media Company. 5+ years as freelance photographer has provided practical experience in photography and Cinematography of weddings, commercial and portraiture photography. Adept with primary Adobe Creative Cloud apps ( Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator). An energetic and personable self-starter.

Employment history

Cinematographer, Cormier Inc. Deckowberg, Maine
Mar. 2020 – Present
  • working with clients to discuss the video they require and how they want to use them
  • seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities. Carrying out research and preparation for a shoot.
  • using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software. Communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them.
  • understanding traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques

Photographer, Stehr-Bode. East Florenciofort, Illinois
Oct. 2015 – Present
  • working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them
  • seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities
  • carrying out research and preparation for a shoot. working in different locations and circumstances to get the right image
  • managing the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients’ concerns
  • understanding traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques
  • developing expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults or moving objects around

Education

East Schaefer University, East Mickeybury, Michigan
Associate of Arts, Cinematography, Feb. 2018

Gleichner Institute, Tawnyfurt, Maryland
Bachelor of Arts, Socialwork, Present

Marvin College, Rutherfordberg, New York
Associate of Arts, Photography, Oct. 2017

Skills

Photography

Cinematography

Photo Editing

Graphics Design

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Andrew Smith


287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000

(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

Skilled cinematographer with seven years of experience in television and motion picture production. Hard-working creative thinker who is an expert in the technical aspects of film photography. Experienced at recognizing and framing valuable shots. Proficient in the operation and placement of photographic equipment. Excellent interpersonal skills allow effective interaction with a variety of people, from directors to crew members to post-production teams. Expertise in devising workable budgets and obtaining necessary equipment. Detail-oriented yet artistic. Adept at blending creative vision with extensive technical knowledge and practicality. Familiar with editing software programs and adept at working with audio engineers to help match sound to shot. Expert-level understanding of camera equipment, including operation and maintenance. Accustomed to working in any sort of conditions, including outdoor sets. 

Employment history

Online Editor and Colorist, Dibbert, Wyman and Towne. East Elva, Idaho
Dec. 2013 – Present
  • Coordinate with production personnel to analyze videos and selected appropriate scenes to complete the project at hand.
  • Compiled and imported audio and video footage if required.
  • Analyze and incorporated various visual effects to develop effective films.
  • Evaluate film and selected stock shots from library and incorporated it in the films.
  • Supervise all audio and video progress and ensured optimal quality of final video.
  • Coordinate with clients and developed rough cut for approvals and facilitated changes if required.
  • Trancode raw files
  • Media Manage
  • Offline/Online Editor
  • Color Grading
  • Finishing

Cinematographer/DP, Paucek-Crist. East Louiefurt, Montana
Oct. 2019 – Present
  • Operate motion picture cameras to record scenes. 
  • Compose and frame all shots, using technical aspects of light, camera settings, filters, and film to capture the effect wanted by directors. 
  • Adjust controls and positions of cameras and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting. 
  • Consult with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss and determine assignments, filming sequences, camera movements, desired effects, and lighting requirements. 
  • Meet with directors in pre-production stage to develop an artistic vision and determine necessary equipment and staff. 
  • Hire camera crews and other personnel. 
  • Devise and manage workable budgets for film production at all stages. 
  • Work closely with post-production teams. 
  • Study scripts in order to form a creative vision of the film production.
  • Share the creative vision of the production with costume designers, set construction personnel, and art directors.
  • Collaborate in cast, crew, and location selections.
  • Coordinate filming style and specific shots with the director of photography.
  • Manage the contribution of lighting and sound departments to the production.
  • Direct the performances of the cast.
  • Create storyboards for every scene in the film.
  • Designed the shooting schedule for all principal photography in consultation with the director.
  • Ensured that the shooting schedule was followed during filming.
  • Coordinated activities between the production office and the film set.
  • Assisted with the direction of extras and special effects when needed.
  • Worked with the budget, weather, and cast availability constraints during the filming process.
  • Hired production equipment and props and arranged for filming location use.

Education

Western Kunze, Lake Warner, Virginia
National Diploma, Post Production, Sep. 2011

Skills

Filmatography

Reference

Languages

English

IsiZulu, IsiSotho, IsiXhosa, Setswana

Skills

RED Camera range

Canon Camera range

Sony Camera range

Photoshop, Adobe Audition, and Adobe After Effects, Premier Pro and Encoder

Protools, Cuebase and Logic Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro7, X

DJI Mavric Pilot

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Andrew Smith


287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000

(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

High energy work ethic reinforced with a very positive, passionate and respectful attitude. 10+ years experience as a cinematographer, video editor and photographer. Very personable and patient, open minded, good listener and quick to learn new skills when needed. Naturally comfortable working with nudity and modeling subjects.

Employment history

Cinematographer / Media Management & Organization, Rippin-Rosenbaum. Port Hoyt, Virginia
Jun. 2016 – Mar. 2017
1-man production team on a reality tv show. Capturing live video and audio, including interviews, timelapses, establishing b-roll etc. Each day uploading and backing up footage, logically and meticulously organizing all footage for editors in Brazil to access with ease. Budgeting for each trip. Ensuring that shot-lists are completed, audio is good and moral is up. Delivery of organized footage by given deadlines.

Cinematographer/Assistant Editor, Lakin-Renner. South Margetfort, Oklahoma
Nov. 2016 – Dec. 2016
As an Assistant Editor I helped create some of the action sequences of a big wave surfing TV show called Chasing Monsters, Red Chargers, and Maverick Moments. Transcoding RED footage into Proxy files for UHD editing. Assisting in athlete identification.
As a cinematographer I was part of a production crew that was dispatched about a dozen times over 3 months to go to the Hawaiian Islands, Portugal, and Tahiti to be there for historical waves that were due to arrive. My duty was to film for 6-10 hours, using a generator instead of batteries, to capture every single wave ridden in focus and to identify each rider if needed. Also assisting with Audio levels/quality. 

Director of Video Department/Videographer/Video Editor/Photographer, Kuhlman, Braun and Funk. Ardenfort, Oklahoma
Oct. 2014 – Feb. 2016
As the Director of the Video Department, which was done remotely through weekly Skype meetings, I would guarantee a new video from me each week (filmed/edited), and atleast one significant video a month. Diligently searching surf media websites for fresh content to provide for our video page and staying on top of current happenings on social media to stay relevant. I was also dispatched quite often to nearby swells in Bahamas, other parts of FL, Mexico and Central America. Capturing a light visual narrative to go with the surfing footage and editing it all together within about a week of returning. 

Reference

Education

South Kentucky Institute, Toyhaven, Ohio
High School Diploma, May. 2008

Specific Skills

Color Correction

Master Video Editor with Adobe Premiere Pro (Mac)

Cinematography/Photography (RED Epic Dragon, Phantom VEO, Sony FS7, Panasonic GH5, DSLR's, GoPro series)

Stamina (very willing and able to work all day and night to complete a project)

Attention to Detail (Planning details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and subject movement for each shot or scene.)

Shot Framing (making the simplest things look cinematic)

Music Selection and Sound Design (to match vibes and rhythm/flow of video; sampling or recording required sounds (foley)

Fluent In Spanish

cinematographer

  • Intern at ‘Biscuit Film’ for 4 months for a UK Television Series “The Singapore Grip”. A big budget TV Series with heavy Tech Equipment
  • Filmed advertisements for a new service being launched
  • Met with clients to determine their vision for the project
  • Coordinated with actors and directors while maintaining an efficient production

cinematographer

  • The Cinematographer for multiple clients few of them being Thomas cook, GoPro, CNBC TV18, etc
  • Analyzed screenplay, characters and story structure to decide on visual approach with the Art Director
  • Oversaw post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections, and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.
  • Directed work of up to 10 crew members.
  • Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
  • Assisted the director with planning and completing film shots and B roll footage. 

cinematographer

  • working with clients to discuss the video they require and how they want to use them
  • seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities. Carrying out research and preparation for a shoot.
  • using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software. Communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them.
  • Coordinated activities between the production office and the film set.

cinematographer

  • Direct the performances of the cast.
  • Create storyboards for every scene in the film.
  • Designed the shooting schedule for all principal photography in consultation with the director.
  • Ensured that the shooting schedule was followed during filming.

cinematographer/editor/field producer

  • Share the creative vision of the production with costume designers, set construction personnel, and art directors.
  • Collaborate in cast, crew, and location selections.
  • Coordinate filming style and specific shots with the director of photography.
  • Manage the contribution of lighting and sound departments to the production.

cinematographer

  • Filmed the music and dance performances at the Carnaval.
  • Oversaw the final edit. 
  • Work closely with post-production teams. 
  • Study scripts in order to form a creative vision of the film production.

cinematographer/dp

  • Operate motion picture cameras to record scenes. 
  • Compose and frame all shots, using technical aspects of light, camera settings, filters, and film to capture the effect wanted by directors. 
  • Adjust controls and positions of cameras and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting. 
  • Consult with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss and determine assignments, filming sequences, camera movements, desired effects, and lighting requirements. 
  • Meet with directors in pre-production stage to develop an artistic vision and determine necessary equipment and staff. 
  • Hire camera crews and other personnel. 
  • Devise and manage workable budgets for film production at all stages. 

cinematographer

  • Select themes, scripts, or ideas to be produced.
  • Research lighting setup to create the mood and feel of scenes.
  • Created shot division and shot lists with schedules.
  • Produced more than thousand stock footages.

cinematographer

  •  Analyzing the screenplay, characters, and story structure and deciding on a visual approach with the director. 
  •  Conducting research regarding available locations, props, sun position, and weather conditions at the prospective film sites. 
  •  Selecting and sourcing required equipment, tools, and crew members 
  •  Visiting locations and taking a series of test shots before deciding on the angles, filers, film stock, framing, equipment, lighting, and techniques .
  •  Expanding networks and maintaining relationships with industry professionals .

cinematographer/photographer

  • Coordinate with other film makers to produce a quality product.
  • Assist in any on set lighting/camera duties to help in efficiency.
  • Arrange dates to meet with clients for a personal project.
  • Experienced in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premier.
  • Deliver a high quality product to the customers liking every time.

cinematographer

  • Conducted live shoots in a variety of interior and exterior environments.
  • Applied innovative techniques to resolve filming issues as needed.
  • Performed editing and other changes in collaboration with technical and editing teams.
  • Oversaw final cut editing.
  • Coordinated with writers new media and business analysts as needed.

cinematographer

  • Worked for the CNBC-TV18 as a cinematographer for 6 episodes of a TV show called Kiska Brand Bajega, worked with a team of cinematographers with nearly 6 people handling multiple cameras  
  • Wrote TV scripts for the same show Kiska Brand Bajega which was aired on the National Television.
  • Run TV show, short films, live show with the aim of raising people’s opinion for a positive change
  • organized and participated in the annual film festival

cinematographer/editor/field producer

  • Lifestyle footage, to capture the mood, energy, vibe of scene etc. 
  • Action footage, 4-8 hours+ filming on the beach often in extreme heat
  • Filming the interview for the trip’s episode and creating the questions
  • Establishing shots for key scenes
  • Candid moments with quality audio
  • Beauty shots of setting, environment, landscapes etc.
  • Timelapse Video (sunsets, clouds, cityscape, people etc.)

cinematographer

  •  Worked for the Arnold Classic Production with the GFC. 
  • Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters. 
  • Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture
  • I’ve organised a fun day for kids and sponsored with food and drinks and filmed it.
  • Lead a school film project and was the best out of all groups.
  • Organised and filmed soccer tournaments.

cinematographer

  • Managed still cameras and other audiovisual devices
  • Participated in shooting in coordination with film crews.
  • Maintained and updated cost records on a regular basis.
  • Oversaw film supply and equipment purchases.
  • Scouted locations in advance of shooting crews.
  • Assisted in setting up film equipment as needed.

cinematographer/editor/content advisor

  • Capturing every wave of surf sessions lasting 4-8+ hours on the beach, often in extreme heat.
  • Capturing b-roll, lifestyles, landscapes and establishing shots for any relevant or key scenes during the trips.
  • Bringing in exclusive footage from work with Brad Domke and other iconic athletes
  • Interviews (candid, writing, questioner, framing, audio, camera op)

cinematographer

  • Myvi Feature
  • Kawasaki RR150 Feature
  • Mazda 3 Feature
  • Kabi&Mona – Proton Saga Feature
  • Shutter Short Film
  • Proton Persona
  • Camaro : Mustang ( shot at Dubai,Abu Dhabi )

cinematographer/assistant editor

  • In charge of capturing the surfing action for their television shows about big wave surfing
  • Responsible for getting the best shot/angle of the days’ waves and not missing a wave. Often staying in one spot for 8-12hrs from dark to dark.
  • Capturing establishing shots for relevant and key scenes.
  • Capturing b-roll, lifestyle, and landscape footage to bring the mood and vibe of the day to the viewer.