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Michael Bolden

Corona,CA

Summary

Skilled Videographer with 4 years of experience. 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. Experienced Videographer familiar with producing small scale commercials and exciting content. Analytical and creative with good verbal and written communication abilities. Manages multiple stages of projects, from pre- to post-production. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of time and training in whatever is asked. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in video work. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated video professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Photographer/Self Employed

DshawnMichael Studios
Riverside, CA
03.2017 - Current
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publications.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
  • Directed guests to photo port location to view and purchase pictures.
  • Handled cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.
  • Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
  • Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Facilitated weekly studio appointments for over 12 shoots.
  • Fabricated camera mounts and cases to capture images and protect equipment.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field and remote environments.
  • Maintained productive professional relationships with models and modeling agencies.

Videographer

Teach For America, IDEA Public Schools
Corona, United States
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
  • Used Photoshop to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
  • Conserved footage archive by organizing, labeling and tagging with metadata.
  • Handled transportation for equipment for several shoots.
  • Established and adhered to detailed production schedules for over 6 projects.
  • Developed studio sets and lined up furniture and props.
  • Set up and used cameras in different types of mounts for live and recorded broadcasts.
  • Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
  • Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
  • Set up cameras and printers to create special effects and produce photographs for diverse uses.
  • Inspected films to spot and correct problems with issues such as subject movement and distance changes.
  • Set up lighting and sound details of over 12 shots.

Education

Associate of Arts - Photographic, Film, And Video Technology

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
01.2024

Skills

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  • Organization and Time Management
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Good Telephone Etiquette

Timeline

Videographer

Teach For America, IDEA Public Schools
06.2021 - 08.2022

Freelance Photographer/Self Employed

DshawnMichael Studios
03.2017 - Current

Associate of Arts - Photographic, Film, And Video Technology

Hutchinson Community College
Michael Bolden