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Marina Morcous

Marina Morcous

Master Control Operator & 1st Assistant Director
FL

Summary

Outstanding Master Control Operator maintaining compliance with industry regulations and company standards. Committed employee knowledgeable in computer-based fast-paced switching, monitoring transmitter logs, either choosing the best shots to view live or taking director's calls.

Experienced First Assistant Director that handles the logistics of running the set during production. The art of liaison between the director and the rest of the crew. Creating and managing the daily shooting schedule and shot lists and long-term production timeline, coordinating with all department heads. Having knowledge of every single department present on a film set in order to effectively communicate and delegate tasks to each department head.

Overview

3
3

Years of professional experience

2
2

Years of post-secondary education

Work History

Master Control Operator - Volunteer

Saint Anthony Orthodox Church Live Streaming
Orlando, FL
2020.10 - Current
  • Performed quality control duties for on air content during live streaming.
  • Worked with audio operator to strengthen audio and video quality during broadcasts.
  • Fast-paced switching channels, monitoring transmitter logs, either choosing the best shots to view live or taking director's calls.

Master Control Operator

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
Orlando, FL
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Performed quality control duties for on air content during newscasts.
  • Ran commercials during newscasts, sports programs and network shows.
  • Fast-paced switching, monitoring transmitter logs, either choosing the best shots to view live or taking director's calls.

Technical Director

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
Orlando, FL
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Performed quality control duties for on air content during newscasts.
  • Ran commercials during newscasts, sports programs and network shows.
  • Fast-paced switching, monitoring transmitter logs, either choosing the best shots to view live or taking director's calls.

Audio Operator

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
Orlando, FL
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
  • Played the right sound for the video going live.

Studio Camera Operator

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
Orlando, FL
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Interacted with directors, producers and talent while remaining focused and professional at all times.
  • Used both video and still shot cameras to capture news and announcer/s.

Floor Director

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
Orlando, FL
10.2020 - 05.2021

Teleprompter Operator

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
Orlando, FL
10.2020 - 05.2021

First Assistant Director

Below
05.2021 - 05.2021
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Worked on Movie Magic Scheduling to schedule the shoot days and shooting schedule to accommodate cast, crew times and fastest and easiest way to shoot scenes.
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew to know all scheduled times and information possible for the shoot day.

First Assistant Director

The Hookup - FS Studios
03.2021 - 03.2021
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Worked on Movie Magic Scheduling to schedule the shoot days and shooting schedule to accommodate cast, crew times and fastest and easiest way to shoot scenes.
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew to know all scheduled times and information possible for the shoot day.

Assistant Director

The Long Hike
02.2021 - 02.2021
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Worked on Movie Magic Scheduling to schedule the shoot days and shooting schedule to accommodate cast, crew times and fastest and easiest way to shoot scenes.
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew to know all scheduled times and information possible for the shoot day.

First Assistant Director

The Bride
10.2020 - 10.2020
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Worked on Movie Magic Scheduling to schedule the shoot days and shooting schedule to accommodate cast, crew times and fastest and easiest way to shoot scenes.
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew to know all scheduled times and information possible for the shoot day.

First Assistant Director

Fish FS Studios
08.2020 - 08.2020
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Worked on Movie Magic Scheduling to schedule the shoot days and shooting schedule to accommodate cast, crew times and fastest and easiest way to shoot scenes.
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew to know all scheduled times and information possible for the shoot day.
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew to know all scheduled times and information possible for the shoot day.

First Assistant Director

REM
12.2019 - 12.2019
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Worked on Movie Magic Scheduling to schedule the shoot days and shooting schedule to accommodate cast, crew times and fastest and easiest way to shoot scenes.
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew to know all scheduled times and information possible for the shoot day.

First Assistant Director

Sleep Paralysis - FS Studios
02.2019 - 02.2019
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Worked on Movie Magic Scheduling to schedule the shoot days and shooting schedule to accommodate cast, crew times and fastest and easiest way to shoot scenes.
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew to know all scheduled times and information possible for the shoot day.

First Assistant Director

Scarlet Walk
08.2019 - 08.2019
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Worked on Movie Magic Scheduling to schedule the shoot days and shooting schedule to accommodate cast, crew times and fastest and easiest way to shoot scenes.
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew to know all scheduled times and information possible for the shoot day.

First Assistant Director

Oh Okay - Music Video - Ely Ja
11.2020 - 11.2021
  • Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew and cast members and obtaining permits.
  • Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs and devise shooting schedule.
  • Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Worked on Movie Magic Scheduling to schedule the shoot days and shooting schedule to accommodate cast, crew times and fastest and easiest way to shoot scenes.
  • Created call sheets for cast and crew to know all scheduled times and information possible for the shoot day.

Second Assistant Director

Trash Rocket - FS Studios
11.2020 - 11.2020
  • Assisted first assistant director with all required tasks.
  • Created call sheets.
  • Made casting calls and auditions.
  • Accompanied cast at all times.

Producer

Medusa Metal - Music Video - Raa Medulla
03.2021 - 03.2021
  • Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
  • Oversaw logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production.
  • Held a month of production meetings to address progress, relevant concerns and objectives.
  • Scheduled shooting days and scene times.
  • Assigned a crew of professionals to meet the artist's expectations.

Producer

God Of Altitude - Music Video - Bliss Films
02.2021 - 02.2021
  • Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
  • Oversaw logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production.
  • Held a month of production meetings to address progress, relevant concerns and objectives.
  • Scheduled shooting days and scene times.
  • Assigned a crew of professionals to meet the artist's expectations.

Producer

Déjà Vu - Music Video - Raa Medulla
10.2020 - 10.2020
  • Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
  • Oversaw logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production.
  • Held a month of production meetings to address progress, relevant concerns and objectives.
  • Scheduled shooting days and scene times.
  • Assigned a crew of professionals to meet the artist's expectations.

Producer

Fish - FS Studios
08.2020 - 08.2020
  • Managed and coordinated all post-production aspects , including video editing, motion graphics design, compositing and quality assurance reviewing.
  • Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
  • Provided quality control and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Assigned a crew of professionals to meet the artist's expectations.

Director

An Unexpected Visitor
07.2020 - 07.2020
  • Oversaw post-production process, including editing, special effects, music selection and performance's overall tone.
  • Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Reviewed scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.

Casting Director

Fish - FS Studios
08.2020 - 08.2020
  • Witnessed all rounds of auditions to determine most qualified talent for roles.
  • Conducted interviews with 27 candidates to test suitability.
  • Sent out audition materials such as scripts about casting requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Film

Full Sail University
08.2019 - 05.2021

Work Availability

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Skills

Movie Magic Scheduling

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Quote

How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky

Timeline

First Assistant Director

Below
05.2021 - 05.2021

First Assistant Director

The Hookup - FS Studios
03.2021 - 03.2021

Producer

Medusa Metal - Music Video - Raa Medulla
03.2021 - 03.2021

Assistant Director

The Long Hike
02.2021 - 02.2021

Producer

God Of Altitude - Music Video - Bliss Films
02.2021 - 02.2021

First Assistant Director

Oh Okay - Music Video - Ely Ja
11.2020 - 11.2021

Second Assistant Director

Trash Rocket - FS Studios
11.2020 - 11.2020

Master Control Operator - Volunteer

Saint Anthony Orthodox Church Live Streaming
2020.10 - Current

Master Control Operator

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
10.2020 - 05.2021

Technical Director

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
10.2020 - 05.2021

Audio Operator

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
10.2020 - 05.2021

Studio Camera Operator

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
10.2020 - 05.2021

Floor Director

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
10.2020 - 05.2021

Teleprompter Operator

Dan Patrick School Of Sportscasting Live Show
10.2020 - 05.2021

First Assistant Director

The Bride
10.2020 - 10.2020

Producer

Déjà Vu - Music Video - Raa Medulla
10.2020 - 10.2020

First Assistant Director

Fish FS Studios
08.2020 - 08.2020

Producer

Fish - FS Studios
08.2020 - 08.2020

Casting Director

Fish - FS Studios
08.2020 - 08.2020

Director

An Unexpected Visitor
07.2020 - 07.2020

First Assistant Director

REM
12.2019 - 12.2019

First Assistant Director

Scarlet Walk
08.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Film

Full Sail University
08.2019 - 05.2021

First Assistant Director

Sleep Paralysis - FS Studios
02.2019 - 02.2019
Marina MorcousMaster Control Operator & 1st Assistant Director