Marco Laffitte
Miami,FL
Summary
Passionate Filmmaker and knowledgeable professional accomplished in setting up shots correctly as well as storyboarding shots. Captures professional video for diverse needs and perfectly matches directions. Analytical in film research for projects in setting up shots as well as editing them.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Publix
Miami, FL
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons in both English and Spanish using active listening and engagement skills.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Helped move and stock heavy inventory across departments, including Grocery and Customer Service.
Set Dresser
Megan Marley
Miami, FL
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Transported many pounds of material for typical set designs.
- Worked closely with Set Decorator to obtain necessary supplies for dressing sets.
- Reviewed scripts to ascertain project design requirements and types of props needed.
- Frequently consulted with directors regarding artistic vision for each scene's setting.
- Gathered information about space features and limitations, proposed themes and budgets to factor into designs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols at all times.
- Supervised art department crew members during set dressing process.
- Assisted in the selection and placement of furniture, drapery, props, and other set decorations to achieve the desired visual effect.
- Created unique prop pieces using various woodworking tools and painting methods.
Actor
Michael Josep
Miami, FL
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret, learn and memorize lines.
- Collaborated with other actors to brainstorm ideas.
- Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines.
- Conveyed each character's story through speech, body language and movement.
- Maintained personal appearance by meeting costume and makeup requirements.
- Collaborated with directors and fellow actors to develop character backgrounds and relationships.
- Rehearsed lines alone and with partners or teams to solidify top-notch delivery.
Producer
Michael Josep
Miami, FL
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted script analysis and revisions in collaboration with writers and directors.
- Conducted meetings to discuss production progress and attain production objectives.
- Resolved personnel problems by liaising between dissenting parties.
- Supervised and coordinated work of camera, lighting and sound crew members.
- Consulted with writers, producers or actors about script changes or workshop scripts.
- Conferred with technical directors, crew members and writers to discuss details of production.
- Managed production schedules, adjusting timelines and resources as necessary.
- Established pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.
Art Department Production Assistant
Evan Cauff
Miami, FL
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Attended meetings with creative team to discuss ideas or changes in design plans.
- Coordinated transportation of sets and props between locations during production shoots.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that all visual elements of a scene were properly coordinated.
- Communicated regularly with producers, directors, designers and other crew members regarding progress of projects.
- Organized set dressing items for scenes and created props for use in production.
- Consulted with scenic artists regarding color palettes for sets or backdrops.
- Helped to organize and maintain the art department budget.
- Assembled furniture pieces for use on set.
- Sourced materials from vendors for sets, props and costumes.
- Prepared artwork for use on sets or in post-production.
Cinematographer
University of Miami School of Communications
Miami, FL
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Supervise video playback after takes are completed to verify quality of shots taken.
- Work closely with editors to ensure continuity between shots within a sequence.
- Plan scenes by analyzing scripts and collaborating with the director.
- Organize and participate in pre-production meetings with directors, producers, and other crew members.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
- Created high-quality compositions on camera using various tools.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Perform color correction on raw footage before editing process begins.
- Edited video using Vimeo, Adobe and YouTube Video Editor.
- Communicated with directors and other crew members to discuss filming sequences, desired effects and lighting requirements.
- Coordinated post-production and editing activities for footage.
- Assembled and managed additional crew for projects.
- Learned and implemented script, shot and location plans.
- Test camera settings for each shot including white balance, focus, exposure levels, shutter speed, lens selection.
- Transported and prepared equipment for shoots.
Film Editor
University of Miami School of Communications
Miami, FL
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Took large volumes of raw footage and determined which shots to use, cut or move to achieve creative vision.
- Evaluated video content for time codes, edits, and transitions before submitting final cut.
- Edited films and videotapes to arrange films into sequences and correct errors, using editing equipment.
- Created seamless and fluid cuts between scenes to increase film quality.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Motion Picture Production
University of Miami
Miami, FLSkills
- Digital camera operation
- Experienced with Adobe Premiere Pro
- Lighting skills
- Scriptwriting
- Shot composition
- Film history
- Storyboarding
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Actor
Michael Josep
11.2024 - 11.2024
Producer
Michael Josep
11.2024 - 11.2024
Art Department Production Assistant
Evan Cauff
10.2024 - 10.2024
Cinematographer
University of Miami School of Communications
10.2024 - 10.2024
Film Editor
University of Miami School of Communications
10.2024 - 10.2024
Set Dresser
Megan Marley
09.2024 - 10.2025
Cashier
Publix
09.2023 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Motion Picture Production
University of Miami
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