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JAMES B. TAYLOR

JAMES B. TAYLOR

WILMINGTON,Delaware

Summary

10+ year seasoned AV Technician and Videographer with a comprehensive skill set throughout the production field. My expertise in live event coverage and videography is enhanced by my extensive knowledge of various technical equipment. Additionally, I am proficient in multiple editing software programs, which have significantly contributed to the quality and creativity of my projects. I possess substantial on-set production management and expert gaffer techniques that specialize in managing production logistics and ensuring optimal lighting setups for diverse projects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

MYSTIC MARBLE PRODUCTIONS

Freelance Video Production
01.2016 - Current
  • Ongoing collaboration with independent media companies such as Trimungus, NuPoint Marketing, Red Cup Films, and Troma Entertainment.
  • Former correspondent with DETV.
  • Past intern of NCCDE (New Castle County Government Television).

CLOCKOUT FILMS

Co-Founder
01.2016 - Current
  • Delaware-native production company, specializing in film production, documentaries, live event coverage, and online content creation.
  • Director of Photography and producer for the independent horror movie sensation "SLAUGHTER BEACH" (2022).

LIGHT ACTION PRODUCTIONS

Audio-Visual Technician
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Configured audiovisual displays for trade shows, conventions, seminars, and multiple special events.
  • Live camera operations.
  • Drone pilot

TOTAL WINE & MORE

Spirit Sales Associate
04.2021 - 03.2022
  • Recommend and locate suitable drink options tailored to customers' preferences.
  • Executed cashier duties, processing payments, and issuing receipts accurately.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks, and efficiently stocked shelves with new merchandise.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Studio Production

Wilmington, University
New Castle, DE
01.2018

Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
01.2012

Skills

  • CAMERA KNOWLEDGE: PTZ, DSLR, mirrorless, studio, digital cine cameras, drones, and gimbals
  • EVENT COVERAGE: concerts, news, corporate events, churches, sports, documentaries, and content creation
  • PRODUCTION EXPERTISE: director of photography, production management, location scout, sound mixing, boom, production design, grip, gaffer, and PA
  • EDITING STYLE: Adobe Creative Cloud, Premier Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve

Portfolio

https://linktr.ee/jamesbtaylor

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

TOTAL WINE & MORE

Spirit Sales Associate
04.2021 - 03.2022

LIGHT ACTION PRODUCTIONS

Audio-Visual Technician
01.2018 - 01.2024

MYSTIC MARBLE PRODUCTIONS

Freelance Video Production
01.2016 - Current

CLOCKOUT FILMS

Co-Founder
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Film & Studio Production

Wilmington, University

Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

University of Delaware
JAMES B. TAYLOR