Jayden Williams
Ridgecrest,CA
Summary
Dynamic Drone Film Director at Combat Radio, adept at visionary storytelling and innovative thinking. Successfully managed complex video productions, showcasing strong leadership and meticulous planning. Collaborated effectively with creative teams to deliver high-quality footage, while maintaining adaptability under pressure. Recognized for creating stunning visual aesthetics and engaging behind-the-scenes content.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Drone Film Director
Combat Radio
Hollywood, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Managed all drone operation, shot styles, pathing routes, and selected shot locations.
- Adapted well to unforeseen challenges during production, implementing creative solutions that allowed projects to continue without compromising artistic vision.
- Developed strong communication skills to convey artistic vision clearly to cast and crew members.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
- Created engaging behind-the-scenes content for promotional purposes, showcasing the filmmaking process from pre-production to release.
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Collaborated with creative directors and producers to plan, coordinate, and execute complex video productions.
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
- Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
Camera Operator
Combat Radio
Hollywood, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Supported multi-camera setups by effectively communicating with other operators to achieve desired coverage during live events or studio recordings.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Collaborated with directors to capture their vision, resulting in successful video productions.
- Maintained a calm demeanor under pressure while managing tight deadlines or unexpected challenges on set.
- Communicated with talent to achieve desired results.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing schedules or project requirements, maintaining focus on delivering high-quality footage within deadlines.
- Developed strong relationships with producers and talent through clear communication skills and professional conduct on set.
- Operated drones for aerial footage, creating breathtaking panoramic and landscape shots.
- Contributed to creative process by providing feedback on shots, helping to refine visual narrative.
Education
Mesquite High School
Ridgecrest, CASkills
- Visionary storytelling
- Continuity management
- Collaboration and delegation
- Innovative thinking
- Visual aesthetics
- Location scouting
- Meticulous planning
- Strong leadership
- Project management
- Client relations
- Critical thinking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Production operations
- Teamwork and Adaptability
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Drone Film Director
Combat Radio
12.2021 - Current
Camera Operator
Combat Radio
12.2021 - Current
Mesquite High School