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Julius Ames

Aurora,CO

Summary

Award winning Producer/Director- studio and the field, Award winning Videographer- High and Standard Definition, Award winning Editor – Avid, Final Cut Pro and Analog, Audio Engineer – studio and the field, Script writer and researcher, Lighting seminars at University of Colorado-Boulder, Ability to think ahead of production; provide personnel and equipment for next scene/location, Production Supervisor, Award nominated Set Designer and Builder, Lighting Director, Lead Electrical – studio or the field, Problem solver, Experienced in all aspects of video production, Creative and “Think Outside the Box” Mentality, Experienced with Satellite Uplinks and Production Trucks, Experienced in working in Difficult/Interesting Locations

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Video Production Services

Video Production
Denver, CO & Boise, ID & St. Louis, MO
01.1990 - Current
  • Field Producer/Director/Editor, Videographer and Audio Engineer (A1 and A2) of documentaries, Instructional Videos, sporting events, media tours, in-service programs and etc.
  • Set Design, Construction and Lighting Director
  • Work aired on: ESPN, Public Broadcasting System, Fox Sports, CNN, MSNBC, ABC Sports, “Internet Magazines” web sites, DNC, Pinks , Antique Road Show, media tours, national commercials (E Harmony), local and national TV Networks: commercials, public service announcements and news stories, i.e. 1993 Missouri flood footage
  • EIC (Engineer In Charge), Audio Engineer and Technical Director for Multi-Camera productions
  • Voice Over talent for local production companies and student films
  • Freelance videographer, jib arm operation, audio engineer and gaffer
  • Non-Linear and analog editing systems, Lighting Director, teleprompter set-up and operation

Director/Studio Manager/Production Coordinator

Colorado Public Television (PBS12)
Denver, CO
06.2009 - 08.2022
  • Direct program and staff of 6-10 people on Pledge Breaks, Devil’s Advocate, Colorado Decides, Colorado Inside Out, Generation Grit, Sounds on 29th and Levitt Pavilion Music Showcase Jumbo Tron for live bands at local outdoor venue with a minimum of five cameras.
  • Engineer in Charge on “In Studio” Productions – “fax out” up to 6 cameras using waveform and vector scopes and have all cameras match in color and proper light levels
  • Videographer for “In Studio” and field production-“fax out” cameras, lighting, audio, tell a visual story and download footage after production
  • Audio Engineer on “In Studio” and field production using mixers, wireless/boom mics, EQ’s and headphones
  • Lighting Director for “In Studio” and field productions
  • Set designer and set construction on multiple set including: Pledge, Devil’s Advocate and Colorado Decides
  • Studio Manager-Monitor and improve active standard operating procedures across studio broadcasts and live events. Evaluate and develop short and long-term strategy to support channel growth and expanded capabilities
  • Production Coordinator-Responsible for managing production schedules, maintaining studio gear, setting up shoots, hiring and managing crew and helping establish studio processes and procedures

Studio Manager/Videographer/Audio Engineer/Lightin

Rocky Mountain PBS - KRMA/Channel 6
Denver, CO
10.1999 - 05.2009
  • Produced segments for Rocky Mountain PBS programs - “Life Wise and “Colorado Postcards”
  • Direct and perform Satellite Uplinks and Interconnects with MSNBC, ESPN, CNN, International News Organizations and etc… Prepare client and studio plus inform of “hit times” to the client
  • Audio Engineer for studio and field shoots plus navigate digital Audio Post room.
  • Setup, operate EFP and studio camera in High and Standard Definition. Set up, operate of 12-foot Jib
  • Studio Supervisor - Execute day to day operations of studios, purchase “essentials, authorize repairs and instruct crew of the day’s operation. Design, build and light studio and location sets
  • Setup, operate mono and stereo microphones, DAT machines, Digi-cart, computer audio programs, MP3’s and WAV files upload and downloads plus VTR’s operations
  • A Voice Over talent for Rocky Mountain PBS
  • Taught lighting techniques at the University of Colorado, Boulder and Colorado Institute of Art
  • Experience with Avid, Final Cut Pro and analog editing

Producer/Director/Videograpgher

City of Louis, Missouri (Communication Division)
St. Louis, Missouri
03.1995 - 05.1999
  • Award winning Producer/Director, Videographer, Editor, Production Supervisor, set construction, Lighting Director for “Live” city programs, video magazines, interstitial segments, documentaries, Instructional videos, town hall meetings, press conferences and EFP projects
  • Studio and field production duties: Producer (Senior, Line & Field), Director, Videographer, and Audio Engineer. Studio Supervisor, Research, site survey, construct and Lighting Director on location and studio
  • Telly Award Winning Videographer, Editor – analog, Avid Non - Linear editing systems
  • Designed additional lighting grid for studio. Authorize equipment repair, purchases and rentals

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications, Radio & Television; Minor/Business

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
12.1990

Skills

  • Video Production: Over 30 years of experience in all aspects of video/media production
  • Producer: Research and script writing, communication between of Client and Production staff, scheduling interviews and Locations, Brainstorm and Create Concept, story board for production, Pre-Production, obtain talent releases, Respond and overcome of any issues during production, log footage, develop budget and track personnel time
  • Director: Coordinate with Producer on Vision of Program Direct entire Crew: In Studio: Multi-Camera’s, TD, Graphics, EIC, Floor Director and Talent Work with Time Restraints Communicate my Vision to Entire Crew and Direct a Visually and Compelling Program seen locally and regionally
  • Videographer: Knowledge of setup and operation of High Definition video camera and disk based High definition camera Understanding of the story and ability to tell a visually compelling story Stage and Light scene or interview for maximum effect using 1k’s, Kino Flows, open face lights and C-Stands, Maintain and test equipment, Set time code, audio level and white balance Format, and download of footage to correct file on computer base editing systems
  • Audio Engineer: Studio: Based on audio requirements, design and wire set with audio cables for hard wire or wireless mics Setup audio board for mixing and mastering microphones, VTR’s, DAT and CD’s using EQ, ducking and gating Field: Operate mono and stereo shotgun microphones, hard and wireless microphones, setup PL system Audio Booth: Set up audio booth, test equipment Record voice overs using EQ, ducking and gating Slate voice overs, transfer file to WAV, MP3 or DAT
  • Editor: Operations of Computer based editing system: Avid and Final Cut Pro and Graphic design Download and transfer of files
  • Lighting Director: Design lighting schematic for guest and host positions plus light set for dramatic effect Use 1k, 2k’s lights, Kino Flows, “Peppers” (150 Watt), open face lights, lanterns and etc
  • Set Design and Build: Take clients idea and requirements, design set using materials of wood, metal, plastic material and art Purchase materials and construct set per design parameters using construction equipment
  • Audio Visual Tech: Setup and operate projector and large format (front or rear) projection screen Setup audio mixers ingest microphones, CD, computer inputs and output to a PA system Operate computer for Video and graphic playback Work with a local production staff to supply or receive audio/video feeds

Websites

Accomplishments

    Colorado Film & Video Association, Colorado Professional Videographer’s Association, LinkedIn, I.B.E.W. Local No. 4, ITVA St. Louis Chapter, Emmy Award nominated and winner, Telly Awards winner, Association of Black Journalist - Excellence in Journalism Award Winner, NATOA Programming Award winner, Nominated for an Emmies, Endorsed on LinkedIn, I am a certified Scuba Diver, I snow ski plus motocross. I love the mountains and the outdoors. I enjoy traveling with my wife and exploring history. That is one reason we came to the UK. Plus, I am a Petrolhead that owns a 1976 Corvette and 1960 Willys JEEP plus a Harley Davidson.

Affiliations

Colorado Film & Video Association, Colorado Professional Videographer’s Association, LinkedIn, I.B.E.W. Local No. 4, ITVA St. Louis Chapter, Emmy Award Nominations, Telly Awards, Association of Black Journalist - Excellence in Journalism Award, NATOA Programming Awards, Nominated for an Emmy, Endorsed on LinkedIn, I am a certified Scuba Diver, I ski plus motocross. I just love the mountains and the outdoors.

Timeline

Director/Studio Manager/Production Coordinator

Colorado Public Television (PBS12)
06.2009 - 08.2022

Studio Manager/Videographer/Audio Engineer/Lightin

Rocky Mountain PBS - KRMA/Channel 6
10.1999 - 05.2009

Producer/Director/Videograpgher

City of Louis, Missouri (Communication Division)
03.1995 - 05.1999

Independent Video Production Services

Video Production
01.1990 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications, Radio & Television; Minor/Business

Colorado State University

Work History

  • Have performed Media services for: PBS 12 (Denver), Rocky Mountain PBS, America’s Most Wanted, A&E “Hoarders”, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, ABC World News Tonight, Good Morning America (ABC), Fox News Channel, 48 Hours (CBS), Bloomberg Television, The Charlie Rose Show, NBC, CBS, ESPN and Fox Sports, Fox Business News, Major League Baseball, Pinks-Access All Out, Barrett-Jackson and Speed Vision, Wounded Warriors project, Antique Road Show, Colorado Collectibles, Satellite Media Tours, national commercials (E Harmony and Chevrolet), New York One (Democratic National Convention), Scholastic America, G4 “Attack of the Show”, E! Entertainment, America’s Most Wanted, Inside Edition, KUSA Ch. 9 (Denver), and etc.
  • Old Resume Reel can be viewed at: www.linkedin.com/pub/julius-ames/22/129/86b/ or www.vimeo.com/76301831 (Broken Arrow Media)