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IAN CHARLES

Hastings-on-Hudson,NY

Summary

Digital Film grad specializing in filmmaking and photography in urban and wild settings. Drone, on-camera, editing, VFX, sound design and teaching experience. Excellent observational skills and creative vision. Responsible, team player. Comfortable working in varying and difficult environments. Certified FAA Part 107 drone license.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Video/Photo Assistant

F. Charles Photography
Dobbs Ferry, NY
01.2021 - Current
  • Assist professional architectural photographer. Produce drone videography and photography footage for clients, including:

- City Harvest Food Rescue Center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

-24-34 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY. Branton Reality Services, LLC. 4/30/24

- 805 Rockaway Avenue, Queens, NY. 10/16/24

-PSQ 169 Bay Terrace, Queens, NY. 10/10/24

-Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, Sleepy Hollow, NY. 6/18/24

Manage equipment, edit digital images and video, and perform light office work.

Freelance

Blue Bird Productions
Boston, MA
11.2023 - 11.2023
  • Drone videography for a documentary

Instructor/Equipment Room Manager

New York Film Academy
New York, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Taught summer students how to operate industry standard video cameras and the proper terminology required on set. Managed, distributed and maintained all equipment.

Freelance Videographer

Scott Strasser Design
Houston, TX
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • Real Estate videography and drone footage for new construction home designed by Houston architect, Scott Strasser.

Technical Consultant

LA+D Digital Film Lockup
Cambridge, MA
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service and tech support to LA+D students, faculty and staff. Coordinated video and photography equipment rental using WebCheckout. Maintained printers and computers, troubleshot all tech and A/V issues.

Equipment Room & Teaching Assistant

New York Film Academy
New York, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supported students and film instructors at NYFA Summer Camp. Answered film questions and assisted instructors on set. Assisted Equipment Room manager with distributing and maintaining equipment.

Freelance Video Assistant

Milkbox NY
New York, NY
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • B-camera for a documentary of artist Alicja Kwade's “Solid Sky” installation at 550 Madison Avenue. High-vantage angles from scaffolding. Worked closely with director on solutions and deadlines. Practiced safety standards on active construction site.

Education

BFA - Digital Filmmaking

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
05.2023

Skills

  • Cinematography, VFX, Sound Design, Editing
  • On set: LUMIX GH5, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon C70, Black Magic 6k, Any DSLR, boom operator, gaffing
  • Drone: Dji Air 3; Dji Mavic Mini
  • Photography: Cannon 5D, Mark IV
  • Post production: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, IMovie, Lightroom, Photoshop, Powerpoint
  • Experienced hiker, camper, skier, fisherman

PROJECTS

Senior Film Thesis: "The Mountain" premiered May 4, 2023, Brattle Theater, Cambridge, MA. Director, Cinematographer, Sound Design, VFX, Editor. The culmination of eight months of solo backpacking, adventure cinematography and experimental film exploration.

INTERNSHIP

Lesley University Independent Film Festival intern, April 16-30, 2022. Called for submissions, rated and reviewed films on FilmFreeway,  assisted with promotion and served as a judge.

Affiliations

  • Film, Outdoor Adventure, Mountaineering, Skiing, Fishing, Soccer, Golf, Fitness, Music, Travel, Cooking

Timeline

Freelance

Blue Bird Productions
11.2023 - 11.2023

Freelance Videographer

Scott Strasser Design
07.2023 - 07.2023

Instructor/Equipment Room Manager

New York Film Academy
06.2023 - 08.2023

Equipment Room & Teaching Assistant

New York Film Academy
06.2022 - 08.2022

Technical Consultant

LA+D Digital Film Lockup
01.2022 - 05.2023

Video/Photo Assistant

F. Charles Photography
01.2021 - Current

Freelance Video Assistant

Milkbox NY
01.2021 - 02.2021

BFA - Digital Filmmaking

Lesley University
IAN CHARLES