Michael Blouin Shea
Arlington,MA
Summary
Highly passionate and motivated that excels in communication, collaboration, and creativity in the filmmaking world. Helped deliver professional video content from live event coverage, to interviews, and narrative short films over six years. Willing to take on additional responsibility to help achieve group goals. Always prepared and eager to take jobs at any position with a positive attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Cinematographer
2020.03 - Current
- Worked in many productions of varying types and budget level, such as Documentaries, Narrative Films, Music Videos, Dance Videos, Social Media Content, Weddings and other Live Events
- Enhanced film visuals by employing advanced lighting techniques and camera movements.
- Checked lighting and composition of each scene and made adjustments to meet needs.
- Optimized post-production workflows, collaborating closely with editors to achieve desired look, color grading, and final output quality for each project.
- Performed test shoots by using different focal lengths and camera placements.
- Collaborated with directors to develop compelling visual storytelling for various projects.
- Maximized production value by selecting appropriate equipment and technology for each project.
Director of Photography
Shawn Exilus
2020.02 - 2023.01
- Assisted with coordinating with rental houses and suppliers to source materials and equipment needed for production.
- Worked alongside the director to determine the visual style of the project (Bonds: A Dance Film) such as equipment choice, color pallet, frame and lighting composition, and pace.
- Attended weekly meetings with production staff to plan ahead for upcoming shoot days.
Videographer
Expressive Movement
2017.02 - 2020.03
- Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.
- Edited raw footage in post-production to produce professional videos.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Produced videos according to client specifications, including desired length, style and pace, such as live event coverage, dance videos, music videos, documentaries, and interviews.
- Created content for company owned social media, such as interviews, documentaries, dance videos, and live event coverage.
Member
The Expressive Movement Dance Company
2015.01 - 2018.04
- Full member of this dance team, performing at a wide variety of events and venues throughout New England.
- Assisted with choreography, general dance training, and fitness programs.
Dance Instructor
Revolution Dance Academy
2016.01 - 2017.04
- Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances.
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students by appointment.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Taught several classes per week, including performance level Hip Hop, to children in varying age groups
- All classes were developed with my own choreography
Sales Associate
Primark
2016.10 - 2017.01
- Hired pre-opening to contribute to selling floor set-up and new store displays and continued as a sales associate through the busy holiday season
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Sales Associate
Mahoney's Rocky Ledge
2017.04 - 2017.06
- Seasonal customer service position at a high-volume garden shop during peak spring season
- Provided indoor and outdoor service as needed, as well as restocking and display set-up
Dance Instructor
N-step Dance Center
2014.09 - 2015.06
- Taught several classes per week, primarily Hip-Hop, to children in varying age groups.
- All classes were developed with my own choreography.
- Focused on providing guidance and encouragement as well as solid dance fundamentals to all of my students
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School West
Manchester, NH06.2014
Skills
- Cinematography
- Production Assistant
- Adobe Premier Pro
- Director and Crew Collaboration
- Visual Schematics
- Lighting Design
Additional Information
Aside from traditional employment, I have also spent many years doing independent work, doing photo-shoots, weddings, dance videos, interviews, narrative short films, music videos and other professional film work, many of which can be found on my social media, and website.
Timeline
Freelance Cinematographer
2020.03 - Current
Director of Photography
Shawn Exilus
2020.02 - 2023.01
Sales Associate
Mahoney's Rocky Ledge
2017.04 - 2017.06
Videographer
Expressive Movement
2017.02 - 2020.03
Sales Associate
Primark
2016.10 - 2017.01
Dance Instructor
Revolution Dance Academy
2016.01 - 2017.04
Member
The Expressive Movement Dance Company
2015.01 - 2018.04
Dance Instructor
N-step Dance Center
2014.09 - 2015.06
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School West
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