Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
References
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Kraig Haplea

Summary

Award Winning Videographer and Editor with broad experience in Corporate and Commercial Communications, Documentaries, Training, and News. Blends inspirational leadership and creative ingenuity to capture, develop, and produce informational and educational stories to engage various audiences. Areas of expertise include objective setting, concept and story development, camera execution, editing and production.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

OWNER

Visual Justice
01.2008 - Current
  • Full-service video communications, including content development, image capture, production, and editing.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.


OWNER

I & Eye Productions
01.1999 - 01.2008
  • Award winning video production facility providing creative strategy, execution, and production.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.

VIDEOGRAPHER

Local 12, WKRC-TV
01.1994 - 01.1999
  • Captured and edited compelling story content in fast-paced, pressurized environment.
  • Collaborated with other production team members for successful completion of projects.
  • Produced videos according to client specifications, including desired length, style and pace.
  • Supported all aspects of creative production process, from ideation through distribution.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.

CHIEF VIDEOGRAPHER

WCSC
01.1987 - 01.1994
  • Responsible for daily managerial and production duties.
  • Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.
  • Developed creative approaches to video production to create unique and engaging content.
  • Managed and archived media from location through post-production process.

Education

Skills

  • Videography
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Editing
  • Producing
  • Photography
  • Voice Over
  • Interviewing
  • Story Telling
  • Content Development
  • Color Grading
  • Story Boarding
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Avid
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • MS Office
  • Marketing

Accomplishments

  • Honors and Awards
  • National Headliners Award
  • Outstanding News Coverage
  • AP Best Ohio News Photographer
  • National Clarion
  • National Gabriel Award
  • First Place RTNDAC Feature for Documentary
  • First Place UPI Photography
  • First Place AP Photography
  • George Polk Award
  • George Foster Peabody Award
  • Communicator Award
  • SPJ Award
  • Emmys for Features
  • Charleston Best VIdeographer

References

Deborah Dixon, Former Chief Crime Reporter Local 12 WKRC, (513) 720-2166 Ed Burkholder, Assistant Chief Photographer Local 12 WKRC, (513) 276 5236 Kevin Lewis, Owner Media Stew, (513) 623 3211

Timeline

OWNER

Visual Justice
01.2008 - Current

OWNER

I & Eye Productions
01.1999 - 01.2008

VIDEOGRAPHER

Local 12, WKRC-TV
01.1994 - 01.1999

CHIEF VIDEOGRAPHER

WCSC
01.1987 - 01.1994

Kraig Haplea