Jonathan Dryden-Jaffe
Austin,TX
Summary
Energetic videographer with dedication to quality work and creative eye for detail. Flexible professional possessing excellent analytical and on-set abilities. Expertise in operating camera equipment, maintaining equipment, properly lighting scenes and taking additional background shots. Recognized for team attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CAMERA OPERATOR/MEDIA MANAGER
JOSHUA WEISSMAN ENTERTAINMENT
09.2023 - Current
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, the director, and culinary specialists to facilitate multimedia production for a YouTube channel with 9.74M subscribers
- Set up and operated Sony cameras for every video on the channel, with views in the millions
- Created and executed specialized lighting setups
- Produced and shot content for short form platforms including YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.
- Managed and organized large media files, as well as delivered media to editors via digital and physical means
- Utilized various camera formats and lenses for different lighting scenarios.
- Communicated with talent to achieve desired results.
- Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over 1,000 hours of footage.
VIDEO AND FILM PRODUCTION
Freelance
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Worked in various set positions in commercials, music videos, short films, and independent feature films
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Operated camera, lighting and grip equipment to use during production process.
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
FEAR THE WALKING DEAD
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Carried out duties assigned by Key PA and AD team including but not limited to: Lockups, Assisting with coordinating background and stunt performers.
- Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting to and from trailers during filming.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radio-Television-Film
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.2023
Skills
- Camera operation & maintenance
- Live event coverage
- YouTube content
- Digital asset management
- Shoot planning
- Live production support
- Office Programs: MacOS, Google Drive, Microsoft Office
- Hardware: Sony Camera proficiency, Remote Focus Pulling
- Languages: English, American Sign Language, some Spanish
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Software
Adobe Creative Suite
ShotPut Pro
Timeline
CAMERA OPERATOR/MEDIA MANAGER
JOSHUA WEISSMAN ENTERTAINMENT
09.2023 - Current
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
FEAR THE WALKING DEAD
05.2021 - 09.2021
VIDEO AND FILM PRODUCTION
Freelance
01.2020 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Radio-Television-Film
University of Texas At Austin
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