William Hancock
Defiance,OH
Summary
I am passionate about cinematography and developing my skills, knowledge, and techniques so I can actively contribute to a studio or production companies camera department.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Producer
Fort Defiance Players
10.2025 - Current
- Recorded and edited audio and video for all FDP Productions, ensuring high-quality content delivery
- Managed equipment in accordance with contract requirements, facilitating seamless production operations
First Camera - Intern Cinematographer
Candy Cane Sammy Productions
Los Angeles, California
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated camera equipment during filming for Lake Michigan project.
- Managed equipment setup and teardown during filming sessions.
- Collaborated with team members to brainstorm creative concepts for the film project.
Director of Video Production
Defiance Community Television
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Schedule, organize, film, and edit videos to broadcast on DCTV’s cable channel for local programming.
- Transported equipment, communicated with the Commentary Team, and managed camera operators during live productions of DCTV sports.
- Organize and care for equipment at the Stroede Center for the Arts.
Research Apprentice
Phantom Power Podcast
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Created content on social media to promote and market episodes of the Phantom Power Podcast by Mack Hagood.
Director of Photography
MAC 411 - Capstone Pictures- Silver River Productions
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Planned shot sequences and camera perspective during both pre-production and production.
- Operated the Panasonic EVA 1 during production.
Art Intern
Varient Entertainment, LLC
Hollywood, USA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked the on-location set in Cincinnati, OH for the pre-production and filming of the feature movie, Monica, directed by Andrea Pallaoro.
- Assisted Prop Master by procuring, repairing, and staging props.
- Assisted gaffers during production.
- Prepared sets for principle photography and filming.
Education
MBA - Leadership
Defiance College
Defiance05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Media & Communications, Film Studies, History
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2023
Study Abroad Program - Spanish Language Immersion
Miami University
Costa Rica06.2022
Skills
- Solid written and verbal communication skills, including script writing
- Camera Operation and expertise with the following cameras: Standard DSLR, Panasonic DVX 200, EVA 1, Sony FX3, Sony PXW-FS5, and Sony PXW-Z200
- Video Editing, Color Grading, and experience with the following software: Adobe Premier, Adobe After Effects, and DaVinci ResolveSound Mixing
- Lighting (gaffer work), Lighting techniques, and DMX Cable Management
- Podcast production and experience with Audacity software
Timeline
Video Producer
Fort Defiance Players
10.2025 - Current
First Camera - Intern Cinematographer
Candy Cane Sammy Productions
03.2024 - 10.2024
Director of Video Production
Defiance Community Television
08.2023 - 12.2024
Research Apprentice
Phantom Power Podcast
01.2023 - 05.2023
Director of Photography
MAC 411 - Capstone Pictures- Silver River Productions
01.2022 - 05.2022
Art Intern
Varient Entertainment, LLC
06.2021 - 08.2021
MBA - Leadership
Defiance College
Bachelor of Arts - Media & Communications, Film Studies, History
Miami University
Study Abroad Program - Spanish Language Immersion
Miami University