David Hamilton
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable Video Production Specialist with 18 years of production experience. Specializing in short-form video and web based content with extensive knowledge of post-production and audio editing. Successful at working in teams and with clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Production Specialist
Freelance
Kansas City, MO
07.2006 - Current
- Created storyboards and scripts for video projects.
- Edited and post-produced final video and audio collections for distribution.
- Developed web profile videos for client websites and commercials for local businesses for broadcast on cable networks.
- Monitored the progress of post-production activities including editing, color correction, music selection.
- Actively participated in brainstorming sessions for new ideas and concepts.
- Organized shooting schedules according to client needs.
- Coordinated with clients to discuss project objectives and requirements.
- Directed actors in order to achieve desired performance results.
- Researched emerging trends in digital media production techniques.
- Performed quality assurance checks before delivering final product.
- Ensured that all content adheres to brand standards and guidelines.
- Rendered final versions of videos in multiple formats for web streaming or broadcast purposes.
- Recorded audio on set during shoots.
- Edited raw footage using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects software.
- Developed marketing materials such as press releases, teasers, trailers.
- Produced motion graphics for intros and outros and titles sequences for videos.
- Completed all post-production tasks, including quality assurance reviews, editing videos and adding graphics.
- Creatively developed and filmed various video content, including several films selected by KC FilmFest and a growing Youtube channel which posts new high quality videos weekly.
Bindery Specialist
Children International
Kansas City, MO
06.2006 - Current
- Scheduled orders to meet production goals and formed action plans to handle time component constraints.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Ran tests on sample materials prior to running full production jobs.
- Created custom bindings for unique projects using specialized techniques.
- Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different types of paper stock sizes.
- Loaded and unloaded paper from automated binding machines.
- Provided technical guidance to team members who were new to the role.
- Collaborated closely with printing staff to ensure smooth workflow transitions.
- Operated digital cutting machines to accurately trim paper products.
- Organized materials for efficient production runs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Filming
- Video Editing
- Digital Media
- Audio Mixing
- Sound Design
- Content Production
Accomplishments
- Official selection in 2012 KC Film Fest for "Low M"
- Official selection in 2015 KC Film Fest for "Bye Byes"
- Official selection in 2016 KC Film Fest for "Violator"
- Official selection in 2018 First City Film Fest for "Devotion"
Timeline
Video Production Specialist
Freelance
07.2006 - Current
Bindery Specialist
Children International
06.2006 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City