RJ SMITH
Largo
Summary
Executive film producer with 25 years of experience working in the entertainment industry as a published author, Hollywood screenwriter, film producer, videographer, video/audio editor, and social media creator with 98,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel @CrazyNewsReacts.
850 videos posted for viewing.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Video Producer
Storyteller Entertainment, LLC
Los Angeles
05.2010 - Current
- For 25 years, I have storyboarded stories and ideas, scouted filming locations, shot original scenes, and edited my raw video footage into professional visual and audio products for client review.
- I have my own film production studio with several types of green screens, RODE audio processors, RODE microphones (static and mobile), lots of lighting, Mac Studio computers, Final Cut Pro X video editing software, and, of course, 4K to 8K resolution, to produce high-quality shorts, videos, commercials, documentaries, and films every time.
- I am experienced at creating, editing, or changing encoded videos in various formats, such as MPEG-4, MP4, H.264, WMV, AVI, MOV, etc.
- I utilize advanced editing techniques, such as chroma keying and screening effects.
- I monitor online analytics to track the performance metrics of delivered videos.
- I maintain my website. www.rjsmith.net
- Expert YouTuber with 98,000 subscribers.
- https://www.youtube.com/@CrazyNewsReacts.
- Provide technical support to the production crew during shoots and storyboarding.
- Maintain an organized library of all project files and assets.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Compile reports detailing the time spent on each stage of the production process.
- Collaborate with clients to develop video concepts, storylines, and create storyboards.
- Review project progress at regular intervals with clients to ensure satisfaction with the end product.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure high-quality results.
- Leveraged trends in the entertainment industry to shape solutions and approaches.
- Pitch ideas to upper management, develop concepts, and produce content to develop brands.
- Authored five published novels, and multiple film projects for industry insiders.
- Currently writing The South Beach Killer for a New York City literary agent.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Assisted in pre-production tasks such as creating scripts and shot lists.
- Coordinated audio recording sessions with voiceover talent.
- Safeguarded consistency throughout shooting and editing.
- Coordinated creation and execution of programming elements by effectively liaising with different departments and personnel.
- Conducted production meetings to discuss project status, objectives, and related concerns.
- Stayed calm and polished at all times, even during moments of extreme stress or when dealing with difficult personalities, to accomplish professional goals.
- Reviewed film, recordings or rehearsals to conform to production and broadcast standards.
- Scheduled interviews with guests and assigned stories to news reporters to optimize coverage and meet deadlines.
- Coordinated the work of lighting crews to streamline production operations.
- Write and edit spec scripts into shooting scripts using industry-standard software (Final Draft Pro X).
Staff Writer/Reporter/Asst. Editor
Scoop Publications
Miami
06.1994 - 01.2000
- Wrote news articles, and was responsible for gaining interviews with local and national celebrities in the South Florida Market.
- I secured the exclusive interview with John Walsh of America's Most Wanted referring to the murder of fashion mogul Gianni Versace.
Columnist/Reporter
Newsline Media Group - New York Edition
01.1990 - 01.1996
- I was responsible for investigating, writing and meeting deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Some College -
Skills
Software utilized
Computing
Mac Studio M series
Mac OS
IPAD Pro
ios
Writing
Final Draft Pro X (industry-standard writing software)
Microsoft Word
Video, audio, FX
Final Cut Pro X (industry-standard video software)
8K Vivatar
4K Apple Cam
4K GoPro
4K action GoPro
4K drone
Sound
RODE audio processor
RODE static microphones
RODE wireless microphones
Studio
Green screen (static and mobile)
Sound processing
Experience:
- Video editing
- Storyboarding
- Location scouting
- Production management
- Chroma keying
- Content creation
- Performance analytics
- Project coordination
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Brand development
- Analytical skills
- Performance evaluations
Writing Samples
Available - RJSMITH.NET
Accomplishments
Writing Awards- Best Novel
Film Awards - Emmy Award Recipient
- The Weinstein Company: Best Script
- Sundance Table Read
- Francis Ford Coppola's - Zoetrope Award
Timeline
Executive Video Producer
Storyteller Entertainment, LLC
05.2010 - Current
Staff Writer/Reporter/Asst. Editor
Scoop Publications
06.1994 - 01.2000
Columnist/Reporter
Newsline Media Group - New York Edition
01.1990 - 01.1996
High School Diploma -
Some College -
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