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Matthew Collins

Las Vegas,Nevada

Summary


  • Experienced Videographer familiar with producing Commercial and Film content. Analytical and creative with good verbal and written communication abilities. Manages multiple stages of projects, from pre- to post-production.Excellent Team Player- Can easily work and collaborate with any crew while always keeping a positive and upbeat attitude. All along keeping ahead of a difficult and long schedule. Sets up and operates equipment, edits final videos and adds effects. Well-organized with disciplined approach and good time management skills. Enthusiastic about developing and realizing cohesive vision with each project.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Videographer, Editor, and Owner of Cinegaze Entertainment

Self Employed
01.2014 - Current
  • Produced, Shot, and Edited over 20 commercials, 10 Short Films and 3 Feature Films
  • Director/Director of Photography- Pre-production - Writing scripts, creating shot-lists, creating storyboards
  • Director/Director of Photography- Production - Composing shots on multiple cinema cameras
  • Running a set of 10 or more people
  • Working with every department to keep them on time to the shooting schedule
  • Line Producer-Breakdown scripts and create a budget
  • Acquire permits and entertainment insurance, create talent paperwork
  • Director/Producer- Finding and hiring the best crew members, finding and auditioning actors
  • Production Designer-Finding the locations- creating the props and set pieces
  • Editor- Cut footage into an overall finished product that has a flow and movement.
  • Color Grader- color correct and color grade footage to a cinematic quality.
  • Post-Audio Mixer- Balance and enhance audio levels in post production. Work with Music Composer for overall mix.

Intern for TCT Television

TCTV
04.2012 - 10.2013
  • Did Camera work for Live television
  • Responsible for Grip work in Prime Time show
  • Assisted Floor Director
  • Helped Technical Director with Camera Iris’s.

Meat Cutter and Department Head

Kroger
05.2003 - 09.2013
  • Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
  • Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.

Education

Digital Media Arts Diploma -

Specs Howard School of Media Arts
Farmington Hills, MI

Skills

  • Confident camera operator with excellent techniques and an ability to shoot with an editors eye
  • Experienced with a wide range of Camera Ecosystems Ranging from: Canon EOS Cinema line, Full BlackMagic Cinema Cameras, Red Cameras, and Sony Camera Line
  • TV Camera Operation
  • Film and Lighting Requirements
  • Setting up Equipment
  • Post-Production Expertise
  • Proficient in editing programs -Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere, Avid
  • Computer-Generated Graphics and Titles using After Effects and Motion
  • Color Correction and Grading- Davinci Resolve and CinemaGrade
  • Experienced Graphic Designer with strong artistic skills using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
  • Attention to Detail
  • Identifying and Solving Problems

References

Warren Durso, Producer, (702)497-2348 Tommy Villafranca, Producer, (818) 203-7468 Allan Stephan, Producer, (818) 203-7372 Justin Sutton, Editor/Producer, (323) 868-9528 

Timeline

Freelance Videographer, Editor, and Owner of Cinegaze Entertainment

Self Employed
01.2014 - Current

Intern for TCT Television

TCTV
04.2012 - 10.2013

Meat Cutter and Department Head

Kroger
05.2003 - 09.2013

Digital Media Arts Diploma -

Specs Howard School of Media Arts
Matthew Collins