Ian Baker - Filmmaker
Red Bank
Summary
An expertise in the craft of filmmaking and video production, Baker has experienced leadership by guiding huge teams, teaching those with interest in the industry, and managing hefty burning the midnight oil productions. All of which have been extremely successful and Baker has gained numerous awards for his work and his knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Videographer/Video Editor/Mentor
Custom Video Productions (CVP)
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Directed, assistant-directed, and did cinematography on corporate videos, social media content, and live web shoots. Additionally, acted as gaffer, grip, and production assistant, ensuring each project was completed early and on budget.
- Worked closely with small and large businesses to turn their visions into reality. Each video drove significant revenue increases and attracted more customers.
- Cameras used: Canon C-300 Mark III, Canon C-70, and GoPro Cameras. Edited and sound-mixed videos with Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X. Edited corporate videos, cooking tutorials, and collages for funerals.
- Trained interns on the use of film and video equipment and essential set etiquette: briefing them on shoots, teaching how to use equipment, and working with actors. This allowed them to contribute and craft detailed plans for successful video shoots.
- Archived media from the location through the post-production process with Asana.
- Clients: Lunch Break, ShopRite, Associated Restaurant Services (Affiliated with Starbucks), Halcyon, Sansone Jr's 66 Automall, and David's Culinary Delights.
Freelance Video Editor
Hurricane Productions
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Edited, color-corrected, and sound-mixed videos using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Clients: Porsche and Rutgers University. The Rutgers videos are PSAs showcasing group therapy, healing, approaching conflicts, and reintegrating someone into a familiar environment.
Intern
Troma Entertainment
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Researched box-office trends. Performed general maintenance and cleaning. Conducted inventory, organized DVDs and posters, and prepared orders for shipment.
- Helped with Casting and Script Copying for "Shakespeare's Shi*storm (2020)"
- Acted as an Extra in "Shakespeare's Sh*tstorm (2020)"
Education
BA Degree - Film Production
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2021
Skills
- Film & Video Production
- Directing
- Writing
- Editing
- Assistant Directing
- Film and Video Editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Final Cut Pro X
- DaVinci Resolve
- Training & Mentoring
- Leadership
- Social Media Content Creation
Timeline
Freelance Video Editor
Hurricane Productions
06.2023 - 02.2024
Intern
Troma Entertainment
02.2018 - 08.2018
Videographer/Video Editor/Mentor
Custom Video Productions (CVP)
01.2017 - 06.2023
BA Degree - Film Production
Montclair State University
NARRATIVE FILMS & AWARDS
The Carlton Condom (2022)
- Winner of Best-Micro Film at Japan International Film Festival Finalist
- Roma Short Film Festival
My Own Worst Enemy (2021)
- Best Short Film at the David Film Festival Best Student Film at the Tokyo Film Awards
- The Snow Leopard International Film Festival Finalist
- Best Student Film at the Seoul International Monthly 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
SELECTED VIDEOGRAPHY WORK
- Halcyon - Just Push Play
- ShopRite - The Phantom Cart
- Sansone Jrs 66 Automall Commercial Examples