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cinematographer

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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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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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

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