OMAR ISAAC
DELTONA
Summary
Creative media specialist with extensive experience in writing, reporting, photography, and editing. Proven ability to communicate effectively under pressure while managing multiple tasks. Skilled in time management to consistently meet daily deadlines. Committed to delivering compelling storytelling through various media formats.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Photographer/Editor
Omar Isaac Photography
DELTONA, Florida
01.2021 - Current
- Captured high-quality images for diverse client projects and events.
- Developed creative concepts and themes for photoshoots in collaboration with clients.
- Operated professional photography equipment, ensuring optimal settings for each shoot.
- Managed client communications to understand their vision and preferences effectively.
- Organized and maintained photography gear, ensuring readiness for all assignments.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Maintain photography equipment including cameras, lenses, lighting gear, tripods.
- Set up lighting equipment and adjust camera settings to capture desired images.
- Edited and manipulated videos to upload and post to social media platforms.
- Conducted location scouting to identify ideal filming environments and settings.
- Edit raw footage into a final product using non-linear editing systems such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere.
- Configured shots based on daily needs, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Edited captured video to tell concise, visually pleasing stories or relay video messages.
- Analyze completed projects in order to identify areas that can be improved upon in future productions.
- Collaborate with editors to select appropriate takes of each shot for inclusion in finished product.
- Recommended new equipment to improve audio, video and presentation capabilities.
- Conduct interviews with newsworthy individuals for broadcast segments or documentaries.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing and design, to align video content with broader campaign goals.
- Applied color grading techniques to enhance visual aesthetics and maintain consistency across video projects.
- Managed sound recording on set, utilizing both boom and lapel microphones to ensure high-quality audio.
- Directed talent and interview subjects, providing clear instructions to achieve desired on-screen performances.
- Operated a variety of cameras and equipment for on-location and studio shoots, ensuring optimal capture of footage.
- Managed multiple video projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
- Tested, maintained and repaired equipment, keeping in excellent working condition.
- Checked scripts for relevant information and to plan camera operation.
News Photographer
COX Media Group
Orlando
08.2012 - Current
- Set up and operated electric news gathering microwave vehicles to gather and edit raw footage on location to send to television affiliates for broadcast.
- Captured high-quality video content for various newscasts and promos.
- Collaborated with reporters and producers to understand their news angle and deadlines.
- Managed on-site logistics.
- Maintained video equipment, ensuring optimal functionality at all times.
- Edit raw footage into a final product using non-linear editing systems, such as Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premiere.
- Organize and manage multiple camera angles during shoots.
- Set up and operate video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props, and other related production equipment.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks on all production equipment used on set including cleaning lenses, replacing batteries and troubleshooting technical problems.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arise during post-production process such as audio syncing errors or color correction problems.
- Analyze completed projects in order to identify areas that can be improved upon in future productions.
- Conduct interviews with newsworthy individuals for broadcast segments or documentaries.
- Work with producers, directors and other staff members to discuss project goals before beginning filming process.
- Implemented creative lighting setups to enhance visual appeal and narrative impact of video content.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing and design, to align video content with broader campaign goals.
- Ensured compliance with legal and copyright requirements, securing necessary permissions and licenses for footage use.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Understand and abide by company ethics and cybersecurity policies.
- Perform other tasks when needed.
News Photographer
Fox Entertainment Inc
DELTONA, Florida
01.2006 - 08.2012
- Set up and operated electric news gathering microwave vehicles to gather and edit raw footage on location to send to television affiliates for broadcast.
- Captured creative, high-quality video content for various newscasts and promos.
- Collaborated with reporters and producers to understand their news angle and deadlines.
- Managed on-site logistics.
- Maintained video equipment, ensuring optimal functionality at all times.
- Edit raw footage into a final product using non-linear editing systems, such as Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premiere.
- Organize and manage multiple camera angles during shoots.
- Set up and operate video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props, and other related production equipment.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks on all production equipment used on set including cleaning lenses, replacing batteries and troubleshooting technical problems.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arise during post-production process such as audio syncing errors or color correction problems.
- Analyze completed projects in order to identify areas that can be improved upon in future productions.
- Conduct interviews with newsworthy individuals for broadcast segments or documentaries.
- Work with producers, directors and other staff members to discuss project goals before beginning filming process.
- Implemented creative lighting setups to enhance visual appeal and narrative impact of video content.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including marketing and design, to align video content with broader campaign goals.
- Ensured compliance with legal and copyright requirements, securing necessary permissions and licenses for footage use.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Understand and abide by company ethics and cybersecurity policies.
- Perform other tasks when needed.
Education
Diploma - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Defense Information School
Fort George G Meade, MD07-1997
Diploma - Journalism
Defense Information School
Fort George G Meade, MD04-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism And Mass Communication
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Storytelling through visuals
- Camera handling expertise
- Mastery of lighting techniques
- Project coordination
- Innovative problem solving
- Adobe Creative Suite skills
- Video editing capabilities
Affiliations
Mobile DJ/KJ
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Photographer/Editor
Omar Isaac Photography
01.2021 - Current
News Photographer
COX Media Group
08.2012 - Current
News Photographer
Fox Entertainment Inc
01.2006 - 08.2012
Diploma - Radio And Television Broadcasting
Defense Information School
Diploma - Journalism
Defense Information School
Some College (No Degree) - Journalism And Mass Communication
The University of West Florida