John Jordan
Filmmaker
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Experienced filmmaker with 15+ years filming live events, music videos, business promotions and corporate videos. I honed my storytelling craft in the MFA Film Directing Program at Columbia University. My business has earned 5-star reviews from our clients over the years with my continued focus on consistent quality. I meet limitations and obstacles with creativity, imagination and optimism. I embrace techniques and technologies that open new possibilities for visual storytellers. I have experience with 4K cameras, Drones, slow-motion video, stabilizers, sliders, portable remote lighting and variable live audio recorders. I edit on the go with Mac Book Pros and have refined my audio-sweetening, video cutting and color correcting techniques to achieve a very particular and sophisticated look and feel in post production. Above all, I value work over words, and I invite you to review my most recent work: www.JOHNJORDANFILMS.com
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Staff Videographer
Winston-Salem Symphony
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
11.2021 - Current
- Elevated the organization's branding through consistent production of professional content that is detailed, engaging, compelling and dynamic.
- Developed a 6-camera set up for comprehensive coverage of live concerts and orchestrated all other set ups for promotions, creating a wide variety of high quality content.
- Delivered polished videos on time by efficiently managing multi-camera 4K concerts, promotions and interviews, including master color grading and sound mixing.
- Collaborated with other team members for successful completion of projects, always meeting our deadlines.
- Stored, maintained, transported and operated all video gear for all projects including all camera equipment, lighting equipment and audio equipment.
- Managed all load ins, set ups and break downs for all video equipment, in a wide variety of locations.
- Supported all aspects of the creative production process, from ideation through distribution.
- Facilitated creative brainstorming sessions, generating innovative ideas for video projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of video content into marketing campaigns, boosting brand visibility.
- Crafted and archived almost a Terabyte (899.3 GB) of consistent, high-quality content for the Symphony which is used for promotions and branding on their website, social media, emails, SEO and even print.
Owner/Operator
John Jordan Films
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
01.2010 - Current
- Mastered techniques of Directing, Editing, Production and Pre-Production.
- Cultivated a vivid and unique film-like aesthetic.
- Accumulated equipment and skills which can easily adapt to any conditions or requirements.
- Acquired more and more advanced lighting and audio equipment, learning how to adjust to any environment.
- Created a wide variety of engaging content, from documentary films to work with non-profits, business promotions, concert films and corporate projects.
- Filmed in every environment from controlled sets with advanced planning to on the fly at a moments notice.
- Adapted to needs of clients with varying budgets and production experience, with 5-star reviews from all.
- Honed techniques for creating compelling stabilizer shots, interviews, concerts, action sequences and drone footage, always with a focus on telling the story.
Professional Actor
Varied
Chicago, Illinois
01.1998 - 01.2002
- 5 Years Professional Acting Experience in Film, Television and Stage (Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare, Court Theatre, et. al.)
Education
MFA - Film Directing (Honors)
08.2002 - 5 2005
MFA - Acting
09.1998 - 5 2002
Program not completed because of consistent professional acting work in Chicago.
BFA - Theatre/Dance
08.1992 - 5 1996
Began branching out from performance by writing and directing in addition to acting.
Skills
Directing expertise
Cinematography expertise
Post-production expertise
Multi-camera setup
Color grading
Drone videography
Interview filming
Deadline management
Voiceover recording
Video storytelling
Brand consistency
Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
UAS Remote Pilot License
Timeline
Staff Videographer - Winston-Salem Symphony
11.2021 - Current
Owner/Operator - John Jordan Films
01.2010 - Current
Columbia University - MFA, Film Directing (Honors)
08.2002 - 5 2005
Northern Illinois University - MFA, Acting
09.1998 - 5 2002
Professional Actor - Varied
01.1998 - 01.2002
Western Kentucky University - BFA, Theatre/Dance
08.1992 - 5 1996
Social Media
www.facebook.com/johnjordanfilms/, www.vimeo.com/johnjordanfilms, www.youtube.com/user/johnjordanfilms/videos