Aidan Grady
Springfield,IL
Summary
Working as a freelance videographer, I developed my creative skills developing individual projects, as well as work with clients to make the product they want to see in its best form possible. As a News Producer I developed my team working skills. Instead of working alone I was with a whole team working to make a successful project every night that we could be proud of. I also learned both how to be leader who shows the team the respect the deserve because we are all on the same team with the same goal.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Videographer
Self-employeed
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing creative concepts for video projects, resulting in unique and compelling content that effectively communicated their messaging.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of final products to clients.
- Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing, and framing shots.
- Used Adobe Premiere and Davinci Resolve to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
- Recorded multiple camera angles simultaneously to capture dynamic shots.
- Adjusted focus, zoom and aperture to obtain desired shot effects.
News Producer
WEIU News Watch
01.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and edited colleagues' scripts for improved flow and voice.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current events and industry trends.
- Coordinated coverage for upcoming events.
- Fact-checked breaking news pieces before putting information on air.
- Collaborated with reporters, anchors, and other team members to develop cohesive and informative news stories.
- Managed tight deadlines effectively, ensuring timely delivery of accurate and relevant news stories for broadcast.
- Worked as director during live broadcast, managing shows time, ensuring others were doing their jobs correctly, and solving potential problems in real time.
- Stood in for missing reporters and journalists on specific segments.
- Worked as videographer for reporters when out in the field while coordinating with studio.
- Trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Television And Video Production
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12.2024
Skills
- Multi-Camera Setup
- Client Communication
- Video Editing Expertise
- Interview techniques
- Lighting techniques
- Sound Design Proficiency
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Video Production
- Editing skills
- Deadline Management
- Post-production Workflow
- Video Editing
- Pre-Production Planning
- Fact-checking
- Script Writing
- Editorial judgment
- Live Broadcast Direction
- Podcast Production
- Effective Communication
- Content Writing
- Proofreading
- Technical Direction
Timeline
Freelance Videographer
Self-employeed
08.2022 - Current
News Producer
WEIU News Watch
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Television And Video Production
Eastern Illinois University