Silas Isaacson
Camera Operator
Appomattox,VA
Summary
Focused Camera Operator and Live Stream Producer delivering consistent and professional work for every assignment. Offering 5+ years in the Video Production industry environments and top-notch abilities in Davinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Cloud, and OBS,
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Camera Operator
Foundation Disc Golf
06.2021 - Current
- Operated camera equipment to capture high quality footage for disc golf YouTube videos.
- Developed shot lists and storyboards to enhance visual storytelling for video.
- Utilized various camera formats and lenses for different lighting scenarios.
- Streamlined post production process by meticulously organizing and labeling footage.
- Framed and composed shots with attention to subject placement, background, movement, and visual storytelling.
- Adjusted camera settings including exposure, white balance, frame rate, shutter speed, and focus for changing shooting conditions.
- Utilized a variety of lenses, camera movements, and shooting techniques to create visually engaging content.
- Captured a combination of wide, medium, close-up, detail, and establishing shots to provide editors with flexible coverage.
Live Stream Producer
Foundation Disc Golf
06.2020 - Current
- Produced and managed live broadcasts from pre-production through completion.
- Coordinated cameras, graphics, audio, replay, playback, and other technical elements during live productions.
- Built and managed live production workflows using OBS
- Directed camera shots and coordinated operators to ensure consistent, professional coverage.
- Monitored live streams for video, audio, graphics, and transmission issues and resolved problems in real time.
- Managed live transitions, graphics, lower thirds, replays, advertisements, and other on-screen elements.
- Prepared scenes, overlays, graphics, media, and technical systems prior to live events.
- Assisted with post production workflows, including recording management, editing, clipping, and content delivery.
Replay Operator
Liberty University
09.2022 - Current
- Replays event highlights & sponsored elements on the fly and creates digital conversions for distribution with EVS, EVERTZ DreamCatcher, and 3Play on ESPN+, and ESPN 2
- Organizes distribution of all server content used for recording and playback during control room productions
- Knowledge of editing techniques on instant replay and non-linear systems
Video Editor
Foundation Disc Golf
06.2020 - Current
- Produced video content for social media channels such as Foundation Disc Golf and Brodie Smith, educational programs, product marketing pieces and form demonstrations.
- Executed audio, video and graphics editing on diverse projects.
- Improved videos with active involvement in creative planning, production shooting, color correcting and post-production editing.
- Complemented videos with footage, photos, VFX, and music added in post-production.
- Captured content with expert operation of camera, lighting and sound capturing equipment.
- Created graphical assets and transitional elements using DaVinci Resolve Fusion.
Technical Director
Impact Church
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Directed weekly live services, coordinating audio, video, lighting, cameras, graphics, and presentation systems.
- Managed technical production from pre service setup and rehearsals through the completion of services.
- Operated and managed video switching, camera systems, presentation software, and livestreaming equipment.
- Coordinated technical volunteers and assigned production roles for weekly services and special events.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Video Production: Video Editing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2023
Skills
Camera Operating
Production Coordination
Production Planning
Attention to detail
Time management
Live production management
Multitasking
Adaptability
Visual Storytelling
Teamwork
Timeline
Replay Operator
Liberty University
09.2022 - Current
Camera Operator
Foundation Disc Golf
06.2021 - Current
Live Stream Producer
Foundation Disc Golf
06.2020 - Current
Video Editor
Foundation Disc Golf
06.2020 - Current
Technical Director
Impact Church
01.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Video Production: Video Editing
Liberty University
COMMUNITY SERVICE
150+ hours of community service helping LBX (Liberty Broadcast Experience) running camera, replay, and directing sporting events.