Presley Schmitt

Flexible, detailed-oriented Film Student with success in shooting and editing video. Talented in setting up for shoots, coordinating tasks with team members, and organizing small-team productions. Aiming to leverage technical savviness to add value to projects.

Client Videography: Jazz Cabaret Show at Florida Studio Theatre Cabaret

• Planned, coordinated, executed, and delivered satisfying promotional material for a client in a one-man-band operation
• Managed development and pre-production matters in conjunction with a locale business location
• Conducted an insightful and engaging interview to enhance the video
• Compiled and edited a nine-minute final cut from a multi-cam shooting plan

Short Film: "The Name of Our Band is"

• Leveraged talents of a small crew to effectively organize and shoot a five-minute short film
• Demonstrated grasp of cinematography fundamentals to convey a story of disagreement with visual language
• Utilized effective communication in directing crew and talent to achieve creative vision in a timely manner

Video Editing and Marketing: Mock-up Trailer for Living in Oblivion (1995)

• Organized project files and proxies in Premiere Pro for optimal editing experience
• Constructed enticing one-minute trailer, capitalizing on the film's unique narrative and charming performances by the talent
• Utilized new graphics and cuts to enhance original film footage