Mackensie McDonough
Davidson,NC
Summary
A creative filmmaker with experience making short films, music videos, and interviews. Proficient skills are working with advanced video, audio, camera, and editing equipment- a collaborative team member who meets deadlines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Wrote, produced, and cast actors in the independent film.
- Teamed with other production staff to collaborate on final production products and project timelines.
- Oversaw post-production editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
- Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors.
2nd Assistant Camera
Local Cinema Studios
Columbia, SC
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Troubleshot camera and follow focus issues to minimize impact on film schedule.
- Transported and set up camera steadicam.
- Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
1st Assistance Camera
Keegan Dustin
Cullowhee, NC
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Learned to prepare the Canon C500 with the Cinegears Single Axis Wireless Follow Focus Express Kit.
1st Assistant Camera
Drew Stader
Cullowhee, NC
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Prepared the RED Dragon EF mount for shooting on a Steadicam.
- Pulled focus on Cinegears Single Axis Wireless Follow Focus Express Kit.
1st Assistant Camera
Dawson Byrant
Cullowhee, NC
05.2020 - 05.2020
- Learned to prepare a Black Magic for shooting.
- Pulled focus using a Canon Cinema Prime Lens.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film And Television Production
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2023
Skills
ORGANIZATIONAL
- Team Management
- Project Management
- Audition Coordination
- Coordinate Schedules
ACCESSORIES
- Cinegears Single Axis Wireless Follow Focus Express Kit
- O'Connor/Sachtler/Manfrotto Fluid Heads
- Blackmagic Design Video Assist 5'' 3G Portable Monitor, Recorder, Scope, and Viewfinder
- ATOMOS Shogun Flame 4K HDMI/ SDI Recorder
CAMERAS
- RED Dragon EF & PL
- Canon C500
Blackmagic cinema camera 6k pro - Canon DSLR's
- Sony Alpha 6500
SOFTWARE
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- DaVinci Resolve 11
Timeline
1st Assistant Camera
Drew Stader
03.2023 - 03.2023
1st Assistance Camera
Keegan Dustin
11.2022 - 01.2023
Director
Western Carolina University
10.2022 - 02.2023
2nd Assistant Camera
Local Cinema Studios
05.2022 - 06.2022
1st Assistant Camera
Dawson Byrant
05.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film And Television Production
Western Carolina University