Michael Curtis Jr
Seattle,WA
Summary
Fearless artist willing to take creative risks and push conceptual boundaries.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Photogenic
New York, NY
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Advise on appropriate poses, props, and backgrounds for each shot taken.
- Provide direction to models and subjects throughout photoshoots while capturing natural expressions.
Director of Photography
Asian Enough Documentary
Seattle, WA
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Inspecting sets prior to filming to make sure all elements necessary for shooting are present.
- Selecting camera equipment based on project requirements.
- Setting up lighting rigs, adjusting light levels and choosing color gels as needed.
- Operating cameras during filming, capturing footage in accordance with the director's vision.
Writer/Director
Chiapass Productions
Seattle , WA
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with other artist in writing rooms to formulate a story/script that captivates an audience
- Collaborated with editors and designers on various projects.
- Organized and supervised production staff, including actors, camera operators, grips, set designers, and other crew members.
- Developed storyboards to visualize scenes for the movie prior to filming.
- Directed cast during rehearsals to ensure that lines were delivered correctly and with appropriate emotion.
- Collaborated with the cinematographer to determine which camera angles would best capture each scene.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Cornish College of The Arts
Seattle, WA05-2027
Skills
- Lighting Expert
- Visual Design
- Digital Video
- Project Management
- Video Editing
- Retouching and Color Correction
- Shot Composition
- Photo Editing
- Equipment Preparation
- Script formatting
- Creative Collaboration
Timeline
Director of Photography
Asian Enough Documentary
02.2024 - 02.2024
Writer/Director
Chiapass Productions
11.2023 - Current
Photographer
Photogenic
12.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Film
Cornish College of The Arts
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