Carter Miller
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
I am a student filmmaker looking to land my first internship in the media production industry. Having learned a lot from my last few semesters back at The University of Alabama, I feel confident I can provide a great attitude and open mind to all positions readily available to me.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Gaffer/Grip
The University of Alabama
01.2024 - Current
- Establish and create light design visualizations for narrative scenes using industry standard studio lights while sustaining consistency and continuity through changing environments that require collaboration between crew members to achieve vision for 3 short films
- Display services with shotgun condenser microphones and boom poles to gather accurate dialogue for scenes containing it in 2 short films collaborating with crew members on films including 'Cunning' and 'Shop Keeper'
- Collaborate with entire crew on set to establish correct audio distance, level, and consistency on 3 short films with small crews of 2 to 3 other people.
Student Worker
Collegiate Recovery Community at The University of Alabama
08.2023 - Current
- Establish inventory of student needs throughout a recovery based organization to ensure a safe space for 30+ students to come and feel welcome and secure in academics while facing challenges of recovery
- Design posts for social media and keep up to date with photography and videography for program to establish a sense of life around organization's existence and build exposure for a resource valued at institution
- Received Maxwell Service Award and scholarship for outstanding service towards recovery community.
Camera Operator
The University of Alabama
06.2022 - Current
- Develop 5+ shot lists and 2 storyboards for 3 short films including 'How Do You Like Your Eggs?' and 'Cunning'
- Organize equipment, including mirror-less Panasonic Lumix GH6 and Sony A7IV cameras, lenses, and lighting gear to maintain correct inventory with specifications needed for industry standards
- Collaborate with 2 directors to set up cameras to devise desired shots according to directors' vision for 3 short films
- Select 8 locations best fit for needs of each project's script requirements for 3 short films.
Video Editor
The University of Alabama
06.2022 - Current
- Manipulate non-linear footage to build coherent narratives in Adobe Premiere Pro on Mac and Windows Operating Systems for narrative films, documentaries, and radio edits
- Manage and assets such as 400+ footage, audio, and effects files in a project file on Premiere Pro to assure steady and consistent workflow
- Undertake 3 editing projects at once for 2 classes and 2 short films at a time
- Correct color and grade efficiently from LOG and Rec
- 709 footage with editing assets to create consistent and quality visuals for final cut of project.
Short Film Director
The University of Alabama
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Directed and coordinated production of a short film titled 'How Do You Like Your Eggs?' as a final project for creative film class
- Organized multiple non-actor cast members to assure efficient workflow throughout duration of filming and worked with conflicting schedules to ensure filming was done early and on time 2 weeks in advance of deadline
- Oversaw set design and art production to develop a coherent and consistent and creative vision within scope of a short length of running time for 2 short films.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences - Creative Media
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama05.2025
Timeline
Gaffer/Grip
The University of Alabama
01.2024 - Current
Student Worker
Collegiate Recovery Community at The University of Alabama
08.2023 - Current
Short Film Director
The University of Alabama
08.2023 - 12.2023
Camera Operator
The University of Alabama
06.2022 - Current
Video Editor
The University of Alabama
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences - Creative Media
The University of Alabama