Matthew Vellios
Paramus,NJ
Summary
Skilled Production Assistant with experience setting up and breaking down shots, and supporting director/broadcast needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of thoughtfulness.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Production Assistant
Zeal DeCoded Productions LLC
2023.11 - 2023.11
- Responsible for handling camera, audio, and lighting equipment.
- Working with the Director of Photography to meet the needs of production.
- 2nd AC duties such as slating/clapping each new take.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie-talkies to coordinate production activities.
Freelance Production Assistant
Independent Employer
2023.11 - 2023.11
- Responsible for handling camera, audio, and lighting equipment.
- Worked closely with the first AC to meet the needs of production and keep it moving efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Production Assistant
Rutgers School of Communications and Information
2023.02 - 2023.06
- Responsible for setting up and dismantling production equipment.
- Directing camera operators while managing live broadcast via ATEM software.
- Operation of camera during live stream broadcast.
- Operation of camera, audio, and lighting equipment during non-live productions.
Producer
Self Produced
2023.03 - 2023.05
- Development of a short-form documentary regarding the 2023 faculty strike at Rutgers University.
- Responsible for pre-production planning, shooting interview and b-roll footage, and post-production/editing.
Video Editor
Rutgers School of Communications and Information
2022.10 - 2023.05
- Responsible for meeting with the University to develop their vision for promotional videos on their website aimed at potential incoming students.
- Post-production curating and editing of relevant interview and b-roll footage to bring the visions to reality.
Production Assistant
Rutgers School of Pharmacy
2023.03 - 2023.04
- Responsible for pre-production planning (meeting with client; developing ideas, scripting, setting shoot dates).
- Operating camera/boom mic during production.
- Early stages of post production/editing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Media Studies
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2023
Skills
- Handling of production equipment (lighting, camera, grips etc.)
- Camera Operation (Sony, JVC, Canon)
- Video Editing (Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and AVID)
- ATEM Software
- Project Management
Certification
Rutgers Live Crew Production Badge: Badge earners are ready to function as reliable assistants/crew members on shoots and productions and are eligible to opt into our list of on-call PAs for future Media Productions projects and shoots. Earners of this badge have acquired a fundamental understanding of professional behavior when on-set for live shoots or event recordings while also learning the basic and troubleshooting needs such as setting up cameras and equipment, working with cables, basic assisting, and simple camera work.
Timeline
Freelance Production Assistant
Zeal DeCoded Productions LLC
2023.11 - 2023.11
Freelance Production Assistant
Independent Employer
2023.11 - 2023.11
Producer
Self Produced
2023.03 - 2023.05
Production Assistant
Rutgers School of Pharmacy
2023.03 - 2023.04
Production Assistant
Rutgers School of Communications and Information
2023.02 - 2023.06
Video Editor
Rutgers School of Communications and Information
2022.10 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Media Studies
Rutgers University
Rutgers Live Crew Production Badge: Badge earners are ready to function as reliable assistants/crew members on shoots and productions and are eligible to opt into our list of on-call PAs for future Media Productions projects and shoots. Earners of this badge have acquired a fundamental understanding of professional behavior when on-set for live shoots or event recordings while also learning the basic and troubleshooting needs such as setting up cameras and equipment, working with cables, basic assisting, and simple camera work.
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