Troy Prater
Bristol,TN
Summary
Emmy Award winning Videographer with a background in creating high-quality, engaging video content for various platforms. Knows how to utilize technical skills in directing, editing, and producing while incorporating storytelling elements effectively. Strong ability to work both independently and as part of team projects. In previous roles, have elevated brand identities through compelling visual narratives that resonated with target audiences.
Skilled camera operator equipped with technical abilities, creative eye for detail and industry experience. Enhances projects by taking clean audio/video with minimal reshoot and consistently matching directors' vision. Manages time well to stay on-schedule with both studio and remote shoots.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Videographer
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Bristol, VA
01.2019 - Current
- Set up and operate video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props, and other related production equipment.
- Organize and manage multiple camera angles during shoots.
- Edit raw footage into a final product using non-linear editing systems such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere.
- Adjust sound levels of dialogue and music in order to create desired effects.
- Capture images from various sources such as film, digital media, computer graphics and animation for use in projects.
- Ensure continuity between shots by checking settings on equipment and positioning of subjects within the frame.
- Conduct interviews with newsworthy individuals for broadcast segments or documentaries.
- Create special effects with software applications such as After Effects or Motion.
- Capture live events such as concerts or sports competitions for broadcast purposes.
- Edited captured video to tell concise, visually pleasing stories or relay video messages.
Video Editor
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Bristol , VA
01.2019 - Current
- Edited raw footage into cohesive narratives using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Assisted with lighting setups before filming began.
- Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12-2017
Skills
- Camera operation
- Lighting support
- Staging shots
- Editing skills
- Configuring equipment
- Post-production expertise
- Shot direction
- Commercial production
- Cinematography expertise
Affiliations
- Writing and recording music through various computer programs
- Performing live music
- Playing guitar, drums, and other musical instruments
- Filming and Producing narrative and music videos
Accomplishments
- 37th Midsouth Regional Emmy Award winner for "A Cry for Help: The Hurley Floods," WCYB 2023
- First Place, 2022 Golden Press Award for 'Without a Trace'
- First Place, 2022 Golden Press Award for 'Shots in the Dark'
Timeline
Videographer
Sinclair Broadcast Group
01.2019 - Current
Video Editor
Sinclair Broadcast Group
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
East Tennessee State University
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