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David Judson

Buffalo

Summary

Dynamic media production professional with over 10 years of experience in writing, video, and stage development. Proven expertise in operating HD studio equipment, set design, and lighting/sound management, complemented by a strong foundation in communications and media production from Buffalo State College. Notable achievements include producing and storyboarding music videos and short films, creating the STATE DVD featuring high-profile appearances, and contributing to award-nominated films. Committed to advancing within Buffalo’s production scene through active involvement in independent film projects.

Work History

Media Producer

Apollo Media Center
Buffalo
  • Gained experience operating the television switch board and its control functions.
  • Operated HD studio cameras, lighting, sound, set design, set placement and cues.
  • Local television station where I received my certificate license as a Buffalo media producer.

Crew Member

Buffalo
  • Worked as a crew member for the college campus news broadcast station for two semesters.

Producer

Buffalo
  • Created STATE DVD, an assembly of public seminars, fashion shows, talent shows, sporting events and everyday college life.
  • Included appearances by RUN from pioneering rap group Run-DMC and comedian Lil’ Duval.

Lighting/Prop Assistant

Buffalo
  • Production assistant for several local independent short and feature films, including 2018's Buffalo International Film Festival nominee, Rainbow Bridge Motel, directed by Scott Rubin and J.D. J. Garrett Vorreuter.
  • Production assistant and third camera operator for the 2024 feature film, Family Before Everything, directed by Phil Davis.

Casting Associate

Buffalo
  • Worked as a casting associate and starred in the main role for a short film selected to be in the 2020 Buffalo International Film Festival.

Script Writer

Self Employed Writer
Buffalo
  • Collaborated with production teams to ensure script alignment with visual concepts.
  • Conducted research to gather information and enhance script authenticity.
  • Utilized industry-standard software for scriptwriting and formatting tasks.
  • Wrote treatments outlining the main elements of a proposed script.
  • Developed scripts for various media, including television, film, and radio.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Communications, Media Production

Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY
01.2012

Certificate license - Media production

Apollo Media Center
Buffalo, NY
01-2004

Skills

  • Script writing
  • Time management
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Pinnacle Studio
  • Video production
  • Camera operation
  • Video editing
  • Stage development
  • Team collaboration
  • Creative storytelling
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills

Timeline

Media Producer

Apollo Media Center

Crew Member

Producer

Lighting/Prop Assistant

Casting Associate

Script Writer

Self Employed Writer

Bachelor’s degree - Communications, Media Production

Buffalo State College

Certificate license - Media production

Apollo Media Center
David Judson