TAYLOR MCWHORTER
Encino,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented Videographer and/or Editor with 5+ years of experience in editing and content creation. Confident professional offering skills in team leadership, quality control and passion to create. Expert at communication, assigning stories and shaping pieces. Hardworking and meticulous with adaptable nature.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Videographer and Editor
Michael Ngo
Los Angeles, California
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Filmed BTS of an entire day of campaign shoots for a clothing brand.
- Worked closely with the designer while editing the BTS Video.
- Made multiple videos for the designer for social medio promo.
Photographer
Interscope Records, Universal Music Group
Los Angeles, California
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Took photos of the Jacob Collier vol 4. release party; red carpet, performances, fans having a good time.
- Got footage back to the team the next day.
Videographer and Editor
Gloss!
Los Angeles, California
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Filmed a drag show for 2+ hours
- Edited multiple Reels for social media promotion and webistes
- Captured the Gloss! experience; queens performing, audience enjoying the show, lights, bts.
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Music Video
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked Directly with the Artist to brainstorm theme and overall impact of the Video.
- Set up technical details, lighting of over 100 shots.
- Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing and framing shots.
- Used Premiere Pro to edit footage.
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Wedding
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Communicated directly with the Bride and Groom to assess stories and improve quality of work.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Wedding
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Talked to client about what they wanted
- Filmed entire Wedding weekend
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with the Bride and the Groom.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Changed camera attachments based on specific shot requirements and environmental conditions.
- Inspected films to spot and correct problems with issues such as subject movement and distance changes.
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Drag Show Promo
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Set up for shots according to production of the Drag show.
- Conserved footage archive by organizing and labeling the Footage.
- Used Premiere Pro to edit footage.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Miss Circle Clothing Brand
06.2021 - 06.2021
- All day shoot directing, filming models
- Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over 6 hours of footage.
- Edited a 1 minute campaign video along with 2 REELS for Instagram.
- Prepared and re-edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Drag Show Promo Video
05.2021 - 05.2021
- Filmed Drag Show on location
- Use Premiere Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
- Collaborated with team members to develop content.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Music Video
03.2021 - 03.2021
- Worked directly with Artist
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing and framing shots.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Miss Circle Clothing Brand
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to develop content and message of over 8 hours of footage.
- Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing and framing shots.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Used Premiere Pro to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Dance Video
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Produced original video content by working collaboratively with Choreographer and Dancers accordingly.
- Adjusted and controlled video equipment, composing and framing shots.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Edited videos and rearranged shots to match creative or production requirements.
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Agency Promo
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Brainstormed with client about vision and impact of video
- Collaborated with team members for 8+ hours.
- Set up for shots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Filmed the actors and directed them accordingly
- Edited 3 minute Agency Promo video using Premiere Pro
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Music Video
04.2019 - 04.2019
- Worked directly with the Artist before hand to brainstorm ideas.
- Managed team of 3 people to help bring this piece to life.
- Shot all content in less than 6 hours.
- Chose and prepared clips for use with feature pieces with Premiere Pro.
Education
Associate in Arts -
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
04.2017
Skills
- Premiere Pro
- Sony A7iv
- Ronin Gimbal
- Instagram Reels
- Story Production
- Readability Improvement
- Active Listening
- Copy Changes
- Shot Composition
- Film and Lighting Requirements
- Social Media Platforms
- Error Correction
- Work Planning and Prioritizing
- Idea Brainstorming
- Equipment Adjustment
- Deadline Attainment
- Logic
Websites
Timeline
Videographer and Editor
Michael Ngo
03.2024 - 03.2024
Photographer
Interscope Records, Universal Music Group
02.2024 - 02.2024
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Music Video
05.2022 - 05.2022
Videographer and Editor
Gloss!
02.2022 - 12.2023
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Wedding
02.2022 - 02.2022
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Wedding
10.2021 - 10.2021
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Drag Show Promo
07.2021 - 07.2021
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Miss Circle Clothing Brand
06.2021 - 06.2021
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Drag Show Promo Video
05.2021 - 05.2021
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Music Video
03.2021 - 03.2021
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Miss Circle Clothing Brand
01.2020 - 01.2020
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Dance Video
09.2019 - 09.2019
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Agency Promo
08.2019 - 08.2019
VIDEOGRAPHER & EDITOR
Music Video
04.2019 - 04.2019
Associate in Arts -
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
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