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Michael Dyer

Boston,MA

Summary

Award-winning and team-oriented editor, producer, and videographer talented at transforming complex topics into accessible, engaging and informative videos. Accomplished Producer and Adobe Premiere editor with experience in nearly every aspect of video production. Used to working in a fast-paced environment and handling multiple projects at the same time. Experienced at running small production teams and managing complex projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Content

RuggedMade
12.2020 - Current

- Helped plan and launch all video components on RuggedMade.com

- Planning and executing product and marketing shoots both in the field and in the studio.

- Head of videography including but not limited to; 4K and 8K Sony GH5 cameras, GoPro and Insta-360 cameras, Mix-Pre6 audio recording, multitude of lighting systems.

- Drone piloting in many outdoor (and occasionally indoor) settings

- Lead editor in charge of creating content for the RuggedMade.com website, social media, and online advertising. 8+ years experience with the entire Audio Creative Cloud suite

- E-commerce photographer

- Set designer for in-house productions

- Since my arrival, the RuggedMade Youtube channel has seen a 475% increase in subscribers and a 700% increase in annual watch time/views over three years. Projected for 750,000-1,000,000 views in 2024.

Freelance Videographer/Editor/Producer

Myself
12.2018 - 11.2020

- Clients include JP Morgan Chase, Pace University, The Corporate Caterer, LLC, ClutterClarity, LLC, among others.

- Worked both by myself and with small teams to produce commercials, short films, and web series for local businesses.

- Created the "Virtual Playbook" series for The Corporate Caterer, LLC. A video series for clients of The Corporate Caterer that helped streamline thousands of different assets into 25 videos that were easy to watch and digest.

- Involved heavily in client relations and bringing the client's ideas to life.

Lead Editor/Media Manager

CC Productions
06.2016 - 12.2018

- Hands on set-up of all sets and shoots including: lighting, camera placement, and more.

- Planned and managed shooting schedules.

- Helped run and organize a Content Management System that held over 10,000 videos

- Responsible for organizing both single and multi-camera field shoots. Lead producer on all projects I was involved in, directing crews of 3-5 people. Serving as both camera operator and director on all video shoots.

- Post-production of all projects including: video editing, audio editing, incorporation of text & graphics, and encoding video into a variety of digital formats.

Sports Producer/Editor/Fill-In Anchor

WFXT - Fox 25 Boston
01.2012 - 06.2016

- Lead Producer of both the “Saturday Night Sports Wrap” and the “Sunday Night Sports Wrap” , 30 minute sports shows that cover all angles of the Boston sports scene.

- Editor of all sports content, in charge of meeting several deadlines daily. Highly skilled Avid editor

- Writing packages, VOs and leads for on-air talent

- Booking guests, working with liaisons to athletes and teams in the community to set up interviews, and promote events.

- Responsible for running social media (twitter and facebook) for Fox 25 Sports.

- Served as weekend anchor from September, 2014 – March, 2016, while producing for myself.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
2009

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Lighting and sound management
  • Long and short story video production
  • Graphics and Illustration
  • Live-streaming events/Webcasting
  • Directing
  • Shooting and editing 4K video
  • Drone piloting
  • Multi-cam Editing

Timeline

Director of Content

RuggedMade
12.2020 - Current

Freelance Videographer/Editor/Producer

Myself
12.2018 - 11.2020

Lead Editor/Media Manager

CC Productions
06.2016 - 12.2018

Sports Producer/Editor/Fill-In Anchor

WFXT - Fox 25 Boston
01.2012 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Bryant University
Michael Dyer