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STEPHEN LEON

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience as an Electrician and as a Freelance Cinematographer at STEPHEN LEON FILMS. Demonstrates exceptional coordination and attention to detail, excelling in both electrical installations and creative film production. Proven track record in delivering projects efficiently while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrician

Stephen Leon Electrical
Haslet, TX
01.2018 - Current
  • Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
  • Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
  • Responded to emergency callbacks and provided onsite support.
  • Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
  • Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
  • Developed accurate estimates and proposals to perform electrical installations and troubleshooting.
  • Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
  • Arranged and followed preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Installed new generators according to manufacturer specifications and safety protocols.

FREELANCE CINEMATOGRAPHER / FILMMAKER/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR

STEPHEN LEON FILMS
Fort Worth, TX
01.2013 - Current
  • Viewed sets and locations to determine filming and lighting needs.
  • Coordinated post-production and editing activities for footage.
  • Learned and implemented script, shot and location plans.
  • Built, organized and maintained video and audio inventory.
  • Utilize various types of specialized software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro X for post-production workflows.
  • Arranged cameras, audio and lighting equipment for filming.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY / 1ST AD / STORYBOARD ARTIST / EDITOR

01.2011
  • Beautiful Women Wake Up Early − Short Film
  • Winner of Best Experimental film at the LA International Film Festival

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY / STORYBOARD ARTIST / FINAL CUT PRO EDITOR / WRITER

01.2010
  • The Shoemaker − Documentary Short

CAMERA OPERATOR / ACTOR EXTRA (LANDSCAPER #3)

01.2008
  • A Dangerous Place − Feature Film

UTILITY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

01.2005
  • The Apprentice Season 5 − Reality TV Series Produced by Mark Burnett

STORYBOARD / CARPENTER / SET DRESSER

01.2005
  • The Pack − Feature Film Directed by Alyssa Rallo Bennett

1ST ASST Camera Operator / STORYBOARD ARTIST / GAFFER / ELECTRICIAN

01.2004
  • Three Bridges − Short Film

WRITER / PRODUCER / DIRECTOR / CINEMATOGRAPHER / FINAL CUT PRO EDITOR

  • The Muster Zone − Documentary Short Film

Education

DRONE CINEMATOGRAPHY/ OPERATOR -

Drone Pro Academy
01.2022

DIGITAL CREATIVE EDITING/ TRAILER EDITING - Digital Film Editing

Film Editing Pro
Los Angeles, CA
01-2015

CINEMATOGRAPHY FILM STUDY - Cinematography And Filmmaking

Filmmakers Academy
Los Angeles, CA
01-2012

B.A. - MEDIA ARTS - Film and TV Production

New Jersey City University
New Jersey
01.2007

FINAL CUT PRO EDITOR INTERN -

New Jersey City University
New Jersey
01.2007

Skills

  • Coordination
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Attention to detail
  • Camera operation
  • Production
  • Directing
  • HD DVC Pro cameras
  • Panasonic DVX Pro 100A/B
  • Sony XDCAM
  • RED Epic
  • RED Weapon
  • DSLR Canon 5D Mark3
  • Canon C300
  • DSLR Sony AR7II
  • Black Magic Cameras
  • DVD authoring
  • Understanding of Video Codecs
  • Proficient in Audio Codecs
  • Hard Drive Storage
  • Mac OSX
  • Windows OS
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Design Electrical Blueprints and Load Calculations
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Safety procedures and regulations
  • Electric Power Distribution and Generator installation
  • Blueprint fluency
  • National electric codes (NEC)
  • Conduit bending
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Appliedexperience

  • Significant experience as an accomplished Storyboard Artist.
  • Ten plus years as a Final Cut Pro X Editor, Adobe Premiere editing.
  • Experience with Avid, iMovie, and DVD Studio Pro software.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud utilizing Photoshop, Lightroom, and After effects.
  • Technical ability to effectively use sound equipment and recorder mixers.
  • Audio editing experience utilizing Pro Tools and Logic Pro X.
  • Extensive lighting design experience.
  • Extensive Electrical and Gaffing experience.
  • Highly skilled carpenter, and set dresser.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience as a Preventative Maintenance Technician.
  • Extensive screen writing experience utilizing Final Draft and other screen writing programs.

Timeline

Electrician

Stephen Leon Electrical
01.2018 - Current

FREELANCE CINEMATOGRAPHER / FILMMAKER/ CREATIVE DIRECTOR

STEPHEN LEON FILMS
01.2013 - Current

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY / 1ST AD / STORYBOARD ARTIST / EDITOR

01.2011

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY / STORYBOARD ARTIST / FINAL CUT PRO EDITOR / WRITER

01.2010

CAMERA OPERATOR / ACTOR EXTRA (LANDSCAPER #3)

01.2008

UTILITY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

01.2005

STORYBOARD / CARPENTER / SET DRESSER

01.2005

1ST ASST Camera Operator / STORYBOARD ARTIST / GAFFER / ELECTRICIAN

01.2004

WRITER / PRODUCER / DIRECTOR / CINEMATOGRAPHER / FINAL CUT PRO EDITOR

DRONE CINEMATOGRAPHY/ OPERATOR -

Drone Pro Academy

DIGITAL CREATIVE EDITING/ TRAILER EDITING - Digital Film Editing

Film Editing Pro

CINEMATOGRAPHY FILM STUDY - Cinematography And Filmmaking

Filmmakers Academy

B.A. - MEDIA ARTS - Film and TV Production

New Jersey City University

FINAL CUT PRO EDITOR INTERN -

New Jersey City University

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