Mason Fritz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced Videographer familiar with producing [Type] and [Type] content. Analytical and creative with good verbal and written communication abilities. Manages multiple stages of projects, from pre- to post-production.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Videographer/Editor
Quarter Moon Productions
06.2022 - Current
- Provide creative & broadcast quality cinematography, field audio, and direction while on shoots for season 6 and 7 of the Texas statewide travel TV show, YOLO TX (You Only Live Once, Texas)
- Craft unique and technically sound footage for a multitude of clients, by way of various lighting methods, camera composition, and thoughtful direction of subjects within the frame
- Skillfully operate and maintain a range of video recording equipment, from cinema cameras, lighting packages, field audio recorders, to editing bays and software
- Creatively edit numerous documentary/travel style segments within the fast paced and strict deadlines of our production & post-production schedules
- Ensure logistical efficiency through communication with necessary members of crew for the transportation of multiple grip/camera vehicles to and from locations
- Coordinate with the Executive Producer and related crew to maintain and adapt to existing and developing production schedules from large scale commercials to multiple day travel shoots
- Provide exemplary organization to footage for use in post-production by way of archiving all files in a clean and orderly way to ensure best file management for use at any time
- Utilize necessary pre-production documents such as storyboards, scripts, and production schedules to ensure a high caliber product is output by myself and other crew members/editors
- Expansive knowledge of a multitude of audiovisual practices, by use of new and existing concepts and principles of light & sound, that provide a technical and creative groundwork to independently produce complex assignments
- Utilize a variety of audiovisual resources and production documents in the mission of developing technically and creatively sound projects
- These range from music libraries, stock footage, special effects, and graphics plugins, as well as shot lists efficiency on day of production
- Maintains adaptability and understanding of the logistical, budgetary, and scheduling confinements / issues that may arise in the scale of small to large productions
- Video projects include: 36 Episodes of YOLO TX (Videographer, Editor)
- San Antonio Spurs commercials and website (YouTube) videos (Gaffer, Grip, Cam operator)
- South Texas Blood and tissue (Gaffer)
- Puppy Food Bank / John O’Hurley (Grip)
- Evenflow Home and Commercial Services (Director, Cam Op)
- Trader’s Village Grand Prairie TV Spots 9 (Cinematographer)
Freelance Videographer/Photographer/Editor
Glass Doll Eye, LLC – Photography & Videography Production
10.2021 - Current
- Serve as lead videographer, photographer, and editor on projects
- Conduct client interviews, develop/revise scripts, develop/revise storyboards, and scout locations for photo and video shoots
- Develop, revise, and maintain client contracts
- Oversee & ensure that all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production are executed by means of best industry standard practices.
Server
Silo Prime
02.2022 - 06.2022
Video Production Specialist
GOVA Creative
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Served as lead Cinematographer & Editor on video projects
- Crafted creative and professional video content for companies, businesses, and individuals
- Oversaw & ensured that all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production were executed in accordance with best industry standard practices
- Regularly cleaned & maintained all camera/audio/lighting equipment
- Edited footage & audio to create engaging videos for commercial, web, & various social media platforms
- Evaluated and selected the best production format for clients
- Conducted client interviews, developed/revised scripts, developed/revised storyboards, scouted locations, directed, edited videos on specific topics
- Managed and archived all files in a clean and orderly way to ensure best file management practices on a multitude of drives
- Assisted with the development and management of budgets for multi-media products and productions
- Utilized a multitude of audiovisual resources and production documents in the mission of developing technically and creatively sound projects
- These range from music libraries, stock footage, special effects, and graphics plugins, as well as shot lists efficiency on day of production
- Oversaw a team of interns & instructed them of best video production practices to ensure success beyond internship
- Worked extensively with companies in the manufacturing industry to create product demonstration/training style videos
- Video projects included San Antonio Manufacturing Association (SAMA), Real Estate Broker/Realtor commercials, Law Firm informational videos, and the Alamo Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) conference.
Assistant Manager/Server
Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille
02.2018 - 04.2021
Server
Del Sur Artisan Eats
08.2016 - 12.2017
Education
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Digital Video and Cinema Production -
Northwest Vista College
Skills
- Client Consultations
- Video Editing
- Setting up Equipment
- Directing Experience
- Staging Shots
- Post-Production Expertise
- Editing Skills
- Lighting Support
- Video Production
- Equipment Setup
- Location Scouting
- Pre-Production Planning
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Attention to Detail
- Film and Lighting Requirements
- Studio Production
- Audio Editing
- Post-Production
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Websites
Certification
- Level II Certificate – Digital Video & Cinema Production
- Occupational Skills Award, Digital Video
Computer Technical Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro (Video Editing)
- Avid Media Composer (Video Editing)
- Adobe Audition (Sound Editing)
- Adobe Lightroom CC & Lightroom Classic (Photo Editing)
- Adobe Photoshop (Photo Editing)
- Adobe Illustrator (Graphics software)
- Adobe InDesign (Graphics software)
- Pro Tools
- Logic Pro X (Music Production DAW)
- Ableton
- Final Cut Pro X (Video Editing)
- Proficient on Mac and Windows systems
- Microsoft Word
- Power-Point
- Publisher
- Access
- Outlook
- Excel
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- DSLR/Mirrorless Photo and Video Cameras
- Blackmagic Pocket 6k & 12k
- Blackmagic URSA 12k & 4.6k
- Sony fs7
- Sony Fx3 & FX 30
- Go Pro camera
- Panasonic Varicam LT
- Green Screen
- Teleprompter
- Flash and lighting attachments
- Filters
- Diffusers
- Special effects lenses
- Camera stabilization equipment
- Documentary/Commercial/Corporate/Training/ style videography
- Advanced HMI lighting equipment and rigging for indoor/outdoor applications
- Advanced LED and single source COB lighting and rigging for indoor/outdoor applications
- Advanced knowledge of audio recording, by use of overhead shotgun, wireless LAV packs, off camera recorders, on camera XLR ports, in studio podcasts
- Capturing still and motion picture while operating a drone (UAV) / Preparing for FAA Part-107 certification
References
Jackie Delgado, Executive Producer, QMP, (210) 787 - 0041, Jackie.delgado@3qmp.com Kenneth Raimondi, Lead Producer/Director, United States Air Force, JBSA Lackland, TX, (210) 748 - 8213, kjraimondi@yahoo.com
Timeline
Videographer/Editor
Quarter Moon Productions
06.2022 - Current
Server
Silo Prime
02.2022 - 06.2022
Freelance Videographer/Photographer/Editor
Glass Doll Eye, LLC – Photography & Videography Production
10.2021 - Current
Video Production Specialist
GOVA Creative
04.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Manager/Server
Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille
02.2018 - 04.2021
Server
Del Sur Artisan Eats
08.2016 - 12.2017
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Digital Video and Cinema Production -
Northwest Vista College
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