Maurice Thomas
Westchester,IL
Summary
Proficient in managing tasks and adhering to deadlines while working a flexible schedule. Energetic [Job Title] with dedication to quality work and creative eye for detail. Flexible professional possessing excellent analytical and on-set abilities. Expertise in operating camera equipment, maintaining equipment, properly lighting scenes and taking additional background shots. Recognized for team attitude.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Camera Operator
Reelrawfilmz
06.2021 - Current
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
- Checked composition and lighting of shots before beginning shoots.
- Set up and operated remote cameras for live video feeds.
- Contacted show guests to gather information for broadcast.
- Operated studio lights and changed bulbs.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
Filmmaker
Reelrawfilmz
06.2021 - Current
- Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of films.
- Produced marketing videos to help businesses increase revenue.
- Wrote scripts by creating stories and dialogue for films to establish plots and characters.
- Utilized lighting, camera angles and movement to create visual styles of films.
- Directed actors and crews to create vision for films and bring scripts to life.
- Used dialogue, sound effects and music to create soundscapes for films.
- Created visual effects and computer-generated imagery (CGI) to enhance films.
- Completed pre-production planning such as setting budgets, hiring crew, and cast members and obtaining permits.
Film Director
Reelrawfilmz
06.2021 - Current
- Scheduled filming days and weekends, from pre-production meetings to final edits.
- Chose locations and settings for individual scenes, angles of cameras and gestures used by actors
- Set budgets, travel itineraries and timelines and maintained call sheets.
- Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
- Collaborated with creative directors and producers to plan, coordinate and execute complex video productions.
- Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
- Effectively operated camera, audio and production equipment during staffing shortages.
- Interpreted scripts to understand overall story and narrative style.
- Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.
Education
GED -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Chicago Il
04.2013
GED -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL2012
Triton College
River Grove, IL2012
Skills
- Event Shoots
- Story Development and Creation
- Footage Assessment
- Associated Press (AP) Style
- Lighting Preparation
- Video Production
- Crane and Track-Mounted Cameras
- Shot Direction
- Setting Up Cameras
- Social Media Platforms
- Analyze Film Quality
- Hand-Held Shooting
- Managing Production Teams
- Setting Up Equipment
- Editing Skills
Timeline
Camera Operator
Reelrawfilmz
06.2021 - Current
Filmmaker
Reelrawfilmz
06.2021 - Current
Film Director
Reelrawfilmz
06.2021 - Current
GED -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Chicago Il
GED -
College of DuPage
Triton College
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