Michael Costiera
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Experienced creative, working on projects in all aspects of production. Combining my understanding of technology and storytelling techniques with passion and a sense of childlike wonder. Able to communicate effectively and openly with members of a large team. Prepared for unforeseen circumstances after managing the many variables that can arise on a production. Excited to expand my horizons in all areas of filmmaking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Videographer
News12
Brookyln, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Shot b-roll, interviews and live shots for cable news television.
- Operated camera off-the-shoulder and mounted onto a tripod, capturing smooth, and visually-interesting shots.
- Traveled to breaking news stories in a timely manner to acquire elements for news stories with extremely tight deadlines.
- Shot video and recorded audio for press conferences held by politicians, NYPD, and many others.
- Utilized camera, tripod, lavalier microphones, shotgun microphones, handheld microphones and other equipment to acquire professional footage.
- Edited video and audio on Adobe Premiere.
- Color corrected raw footage and mixed audio.
- Conducted interviews for a wide range of local and national stories by asking interesting/relevant questions.
Freelance Videographer/Editor
NY2C.com
New York, NY
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Shoot interviews and b-roll for a variety of news/entertainment pieces
- Utilize camera, gimbals, microphones and other equipment to acquire professional, cinematic footage
- Edit video, audio, and graphics
- Color correction and audio mixing/editing
- Conduct interviews for pieces by asking interesting/relevant questions
Production Assistant
Luminescence Production Services
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Built lighting rigs for weddings.
- Configured an audio set-up for the Grand Opening of a hotel.
- Oversaw a weekly drive-in movie set-up.
- Involved in live audio mixing.
Writer's Assistant
Ratpac Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Reviewed television pilot scripts for producers.
- Wrote a forty-page "South Park" sample script for producers.
- Wrote a sixty-page "Black Mirror" sample script for producers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Production
State University of New York at New Paltz
12.2018
Skills
- Fiction Writing (12 years)
- Adobe Premiere (8 years)
- Screenwriting (7 years)
- DSLR Videography (4 years)
- News Videography (1 year)
- Avid (5 years)
- Adobe After Effects (5 years)
- Film Directing (4 years)
- Adobe Audition (4 years)
- Lighting Design (3 years)
- Java (3 years)
- Spanish Language (3 years)
- Pro Tools (2 years)
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Videographer
News12
01.2023 - Current
Freelance Videographer/Editor
NY2C.com
06.2022 - 01.2023
Production Assistant
Luminescence Production Services
03.2021 - 01.2023
Writer's Assistant
Ratpac Entertainment
05.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Production
State University of New York at New Paltz
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