Ian Baker
Red Bank,NJ
Summary
Well-versed in overseeing all facets of film and video production, from conceptual development through final delivery. Proficient in every behind-the-scenes position and all related equipment. Versed in working with clients and promoting products.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Video Editor
Hurricane Productions
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Edit, color-correct, and sound-mix videos using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Clients: Porsche and Rutgers University. The Rutgers videos are PSAs healing, approaching conflicts, and reintegrating someone into a familiar environment.
Videographer/Video Editor/Mentor
Custom Video Productions
01.2017 - 06.2023
- I began as an intern in 2017 and freelanced with CVP through college. After graduating from MSU in May 2021, I started working at CVP.
- Directed, Assistant Directed, Camera Operated, Gaffed, Gripped, and P.A.'d dozens of corporate video and social media content shoots. Projects finished on time or ahead of schedule.
- Created elaborate plans with clients to bring their vision to life, which brought in more income and traffic to small and larger businesses.
- Edited and sound-mixed filmed videos with Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X. I edited corporate videos, cooking tutorials, and collages for funerals.
- Instructed interns how to use equipment with distinct requirements and proper set etiquette. Gave them on-set experience as P.A.'s and created plans for video shoots.
- Operated cameras, lighting equipment, and audio gear proficiently to produce high-quality footage in various environments.
- Managed and archived media from location through post-production process with Asana.
- Filmed live events and promotional videos, capturing memorable moments for a wide array of clientele. Cameras used: Canon C-300 Mark III, Canon C-70, and GoPro Cameras.
- Clients: Lunch Break, ShopRite, Associated Restaurant Services (Affiliated with Starbucks), Halcyon, Sansone Jr.'s 66 Automall, and David's Culinary Delights
Education
BA Degree in Film Production -
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJSkills
- Filmmaking & Videography (Directing/Writing/Editing)
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Project Management
- Post-Production Supervision
- Location Scouting
- Client Relations
- Film and Video Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X)
- Film and Video Production
- Training & Mentoring
- Leadership
- Content Creation (Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram)
- Film and Lighting Requirements
Film Projects And Awards
- The Carlton Condom (2022): Winner of Best-Micro Film at Japan International Film Festival, Finalist at the Roma Short Film Festival
- My Own Worst Enemy (2021): Best Short Film at the David Film Festival, Student Film at the Tokyo Film Awards, Best Short Film at the David Film Festival
- Braindead (2020): Winner of the Pineapple Award/Best Comedy at the ZTV Film Festival, Winner of Best Dark Comedy at the Golden Lemur International Film Festival, Winner of Best Actor at the Count Basie Film Festival, Semi-Finalist at the Serbest International Film Festival
Videography Projects
- Rutgers Restorative Justice Examples (2023): Editor
- The Phantom Cart ShopRite Commercial (2022): Assistant Director, Assistant Camera, Editor
- Sansone Jr's 66 Automall Commercial Examples (2021 - 2022): Director, Assistant Director, Cinematographer, Gaffer
Personal Information
Title: Director, Writer, Editor
Timeline
Freelance Video Editor
Hurricane Productions
06.2023 - 02.2024
Videographer/Video Editor/Mentor
Custom Video Productions
01.2017 - 06.2023
BA Degree in Film Production -
Montclair State University