Bryan Dawson

Meadow Vista,CA

Summary

Videographer/Cinematographer offering 10+ years of related experience. Adept at planning and preparing for shots in different locations. Excited to offer talent to visionary director.
Experienced camera operator 10+ years experience.
Hardworking with a detail-oriented nature, experienced managing all stages of projects, from pre- to post-production, field execution and knowledge of video production. Advanced skills in Premiere Pro, Audition, Davinci Resolve, and Photoshop
Familiar with producing Broadcast Television Content, Creative Product Photography, Documentary and Studio content.
Hardworking and Passionate, ready to produce what ever you may need.

years of professional experience

Rhed C Media

01.2013 - Current

Collaborated with colleagues to find creative solutions to challenges facing team.
Planned number and type of cameras, angles and lighting requirements for shoots.
Oversaw post-production activities by performing editing, color corrections and motion graphic design, guaranteeing high production value.
Checked lighting and composition of each scene and made adjustments to meet needs.
Read and understood scripts, shot lists and location plans.
Performed test shoots by using different focal lengths and camera placements.
Visited locations to take series of shots to determine proper fillers, framing, angles, lighting and techniques.
Elevated video quality through creative and tasteful sound design and color grading.
Adjusted lighting systems and other stage equipment to promote delivery of enjoyable guest experiences.
Performed research on available locations, sun position, props and weather conditions at prospective film sites.
Remained up-to-date on current trends and new technology to acquire better images.
Conducted daily equipment tests to identify and resolve potential technical issues.
Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
Recorded multiple camera angles simultaneously to capture dynamic shots.
Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.
Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
Extensive on set Grip, Gaff, and Audio Experience

Rhed C Media

01.2012 - Current

Played key role in facilitating projects and contributing to every stage of film and video production.
Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and special effects.
Understood director's artistic vision and maintained alignment with vision throughout editing process.
Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
Experienced Colorist
Experienced in Audio Restoration

Amazing Facts

05.2013 - 09.2023

Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.
Collaborated with directors to create and maintain consistent visual style across all projects.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.

Amazing Facts

10.2021 - 06.2023

Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
Supervised studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality task completion.
Maintained studio equipment, including cameras, microphones and computers, to limit schedule disruptions.
Oversaw audio and video recording and mixing for high-quality studio output.
Collaborated with design teams in promotional materials development to market studio activity.
Verified that organization maintained open-door policy so employees could openly discuss ideas and make suggestions.
Negotiated vendor and supplier contracts to secure optimal rates for studio services.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Integrated State of the art Inventory Storage System
Key player in bringing new studio online and streamlining operations and layout of set
Key player in preparing the way for the recently implemented Virtual Production Set
Introduced modern streamlined inventory system
created original content on a weekly basis

Sacramento Adventist Academy

Carmichael, CA

06.1996

Lighting Scenes
Composition Understanding
Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Davinci Resolve Expertise
Shot List Reading
Configuring Cameras
Preparing Shots
Film and Lighting Requirements
Focus and Exposure Manipulation
Attention to Detail
Identifying and Solving Problems
Live Shot Setup
Prop Selection

Amazing Facts

10.2021 - 06.2023

Amazing Facts

05.2013 - 09.2023

Rhed C Media

01.2013 - Current

Rhed C Media

01.2012 - Current

Sacramento Adventist Academy