Videographer
Matthew Crocken
1619 Shadyside Rd Baltimore, MD, 21218
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Matt's career weaves through 20 years of media industries such as
AV Production, Special Events, Corporate Communications, & Non-Profits. He considers dependability and consistency his trademarks; because those qualities will ensure great results in a competitive, client-driven marketplace.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
• Adobe Creative Cloud to include Premier, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder
• OSX updates and workflow in managing key systems in office and off-site locations
• Powerpoint and Keynote
• Final Cut Studio
• Audacity
• DVD labeling software and duplication
• Clipwrap, Wondershare and SnapZpro for video conversion.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
• Mac Towers, Macbook Pros, PCs
• Video Cameras: Canon C200, Canon XC15, Sony NX5u, EX1, GoPro
• External hard drives (Thunderbolt, Flash drives, SDXC cards)
• FTP Management
• Lowell Field lighting kit and Vinton/Sachtler tripods
• Audio mixers, various makes and models
• Microphone use (wired and wireless)
• DVD replicators and auto printers
• Technical understanding of signal flow
• Audio/visual equipment: to include mics, Push-to-talk mics, audio recording, video
projection, and logistics.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRG Washington, Laurel, MD September 2005 - Present
Senior Video Designer
• Creation of opening videos, show animations, video intro/bumpers using Premier, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder. Media creation includes content for additional video surfaces that involve custom aspect-ratio creation. Exporting content for large video surfaces that range in size; 50’, 75’ or 100’ screens in width, using correct codecs and output settings for media servers.
• Made frequent hardware/software connections in order to capture desired media into production workflow.
• Download, transcode and appropriate media file formats to be delivered for playback at client venues and post-encoding of show material from web delivery.
• Interact with clients on a consistent basis to update progress, include additional project media, and process video deliverables as needed to ensure deadlines are met.
• Acts as an ad-hoc Producer with video crews to ensure capture of video elements for client projects. On site transfer of all footage into production workflow.
• DVD authoring of client material.
The Pros May 2013 – Present
Mid-Atlantic
• Capture video elements throughout the day for different client wedding packages...from basic in-camera edits to 2 man crews.
• Operate and own Canon C200, XC15 and Sony NX5u
• Archive media on external drive as part of contract.
• Attend monthly client appreciation nights to answer questions and give clients video
previews of video work via iPad.
IEP/MPG, Jessup, MD May 2002 – September 2005
Audio-Visual Tech
• Delivery, set-up and breakdown audio-visual equipment: changing lenses on video projectors, assembling wireless audio receivers into portable rack-mounts, prep lighting, mics, tripods, cameras, recording decks, audio mixing consoles and organize video/audio connection cables (RCA, XLR, VGA, BNC) for equipment integration.
• Types of equipment used: TV/VCRs, Plasma screens, video projection, VGA distribution amps, CD/DVD players, wireless audio mics/receivers, sound reinforcement speakers, stage lighting, fast-fold projection screens, stage light rigging, audio mixers, and 3-chip cameras.
EDUCATION B.A. Mass Communication 1998, Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL
Matthew Crocken
1619 Shadyside Rd Baltimore, MD, 21218
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_____________________________________________________________________
Matt's career weaves through 20 years of media industries such as
AV Production, Special Events, Corporate Communications, & Non-Profits. He considers dependability and consistency his trademarks; because those qualities will ensure great results in a competitive, client-driven marketplace.
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
• Adobe Creative Cloud to include Premier, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder
• OSX updates and workflow in managing key systems in office and off-site locations
• Powerpoint and Keynote
• Final Cut Studio
• Audacity
• DVD labeling software and duplication
• Clipwrap, Wondershare and SnapZpro for video conversion.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
• Mac Towers, Macbook Pros, PCs
• Video Cameras: Canon C200, Canon XC15, Sony NX5u, EX1, GoPro
• External hard drives (Thunderbolt, Flash drives, SDXC cards)
• FTP Management
• Lowell Field lighting kit and Vinton/Sachtler tripods
• Audio mixers, various makes and models
• Microphone use (wired and wireless)
• DVD replicators and auto printers
• Technical understanding of signal flow
• Audio/visual equipment: to include mics, Push-to-talk mics, audio recording, video
projection, and logistics.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRG Washington, Laurel, MD September 2005 - Present
Senior Video Designer
• Creation of opening videos, show animations, video intro/bumpers using Premier, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder. Media creation includes content for additional video surfaces that involve custom aspect-ratio creation. Exporting content for large video surfaces that range in size; 50’, 75’ or 100’ screens in width, using correct codecs and output settings for media servers.
• Made frequent hardware/software connections in order to capture desired media into production workflow.
• Download, transcode and appropriate media file formats to be delivered for playback at client venues and post-encoding of show material from web delivery.
• Interact with clients on a consistent basis to update progress, include additional project media, and process video deliverables as needed to ensure deadlines are met.
• Acts as an ad-hoc Producer with video crews to ensure capture of video elements for client projects. On site transfer of all footage into production workflow.
• DVD authoring of client material.
The Pros May 2013 – Present
Mid-Atlantic
• Capture video elements throughout the day for different client wedding packages...from basic in-camera edits to 2 man crews.
• Operate and own Canon C200, XC15 and Sony NX5u
• Archive media on external drive as part of contract.
• Attend monthly client appreciation nights to answer questions and give clients video
previews of video work via iPad.
IEP/MPG, Jessup, MD May 2002 – September 2005
Audio-Visual Tech
• Delivery, set-up and breakdown audio-visual equipment: changing lenses on video projectors, assembling wireless audio receivers into portable rack-mounts, prep lighting, mics, tripods, cameras, recording decks, audio mixing consoles and organize video/audio connection cables (RCA, XLR, VGA, BNC) for equipment integration.
• Types of equipment used: TV/VCRs, Plasma screens, video projection, VGA distribution amps, CD/DVD players, wireless audio mics/receivers, sound reinforcement speakers, stage lighting, fast-fold projection screens, stage light rigging, audio mixers, and 3-chip cameras.
EDUCATION B.A. Mass Communication 1998, Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL