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James Baugus

Pflugerville

Summary

Dynamic videographer with directing experience at Grace Covenant Church, skilled in video storytelling and managing production teams. Proven ability to produce engaging content and effectively edit footage, enhancing visual narratives. Adept at configuring equipment and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve creative visions. Passionate about delivering high-quality multimedia projects.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Videographer

Grace Covenant Church
11.2020 - 05.2025
  • Directed production team
  • Assisted in video development for church stories
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling, and tagging with metadata.
  • Used [Software] to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
  • Produced videos according to client specifications, including desired length, style and pace.
  • Worked closely and communicated regularly with clients to understand and capture vision on video.
  • Supported all aspects of creative production process, from ideation through distribution.
  • Managed and archived media from location through post-production process.
  • Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.
  • Assisted with setting up and breaking down equipment before and after shoots.
  • Utilized variety of video formats and equipment to create desired audiovisual effects.
  • Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over [Number] hours of footage.
  • Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
  • Experimented with new technologies and equipment, expanding production and artistic capabilities.

Production Intern

Austin Ridge Bible Church
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Collaborated with other production team members for successful completion of projects.
  • Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for over [Number] projects.

Camera Operator

Multiple Projects
07.2015 - 01.2020

Worked as a camera op on multiple projects.

Credits include: The Texas phantom, Wizard with No Heart,

Phones Ruin friendships, PSA’s and more.

Event Videographer

Weddings
10.2017 - 07.2019

Produced and Captured 5-hour celebration events

Used Both Sony and Canon Cameras

Camera Operator

First Church
03.2016 - 08.2018
  • Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
  • Created promotion videos and formatted for social media
  • Captured and produced promotional film for summer camps
  • Assisted with in house production projects

Camera Production Assistant

Freelance
07.2014 - 07.2014

A Detectives Noir (Indie Short Film)Captured footage in a 72-hour period


Education

Bachelor of Science - Digital Cinematography

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
10-2017

Skills

  • Configuring equipment
  • Editing skills
  • Directing experience
  • Staging shots
  • Video storytelling
  • Social media content
  • Managing production teams

Timeline

Videographer

Grace Covenant Church
11.2020 - 05.2025

Production Intern

Austin Ridge Bible Church
08.2018 - 11.2020

Event Videographer

Weddings
10.2017 - 07.2019

Camera Operator

First Church
03.2016 - 08.2018

Camera Operator

Multiple Projects
07.2015 - 01.2020

Camera Production Assistant

Freelance
07.2014 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Digital Cinematography

Full Sail University