Producer, Videographer, Video Editor
SAMUEL WRIGHT
BROADVIEW, IL
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PRODUCER/VIDEOGRAPHER/VIDEO EDITOR
Cinematographer / Lighting / Motion Graphic Design
More than 25 years of production experience. Proficient video editor, well versed in all aspects of pre and post-production and extensive experience with multiple forms of media and projects. Accomplished motion graphic designer with live/video production experience, along with knowledge in web design and project management. Experience with both PC and Mac OS
SELECTED QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS
PRODUCER/LIVE PRODUCTION: Meet with clients to discuss their vision and needs for their project. Work on budgets, pay structures and shooting schedules (production and post-production). Creator of info videos, promotional videos, highlight films, in addition to, interviews, presentations and short/full length films. Lead and work with teams of 3-7 people. Highly knowledgeable and capable to work various positions in live productions. Meet with various departments to address needs and develop systems for production.
DIRECTOR/CINEMATOGRAPHER: Collaborate with producer/client on visual style of a production. Make decisions on lighting, camera placement/movement and edits of film. Guide talent in their presentation for the content of production and project. Experience in lighting setups to establish mood and setting for filming. Setting cameras for optimal performance and filming style. Deciding which lens works best for scene setup/production.
VIDEO EDITOR: Import and log footage and audio to be synced for editing. Create videos based on style chosen by the client/producer/director. Clean footage of any issue in color balance, exposure and contrast. Add visual style to footage along with graphics. Properly adjust audio to be heard clearly and mixed well with music, sound effects and background noise.
AUDIO: Choose best microphone and recorder to use in a production. Working with talent to properly place lavaliere mics for recording. Test and monitor sound levels. Scrub audio to be free of noise, unwanted sounds and amplify vocals.
MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Create animations to be used in final product. Develop 3d models from 2d images to be animated.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
CONTRACTED VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR, WaKanna For Life, LLC: Chicago, IL (2020 – Present).
Worked with staff in setting up schedule to provide video services. Provide video coverage of workshops, special events and showcases, including interviews. Created highlight videos and training videos for the brand and their independent contractors.
PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR, Glenbard High School District: Glen Ellyn, IL (2018 – 2019).
Met with staff to discuss video projects for board meetings and school population. Setup onsite production for interviews. Film various workshops, meetings and presentations ranging from one to two camera setups. Edited original and supplied footage to create needed videos at the time.
MULTIMEDIA CONTENT CREATOR, Broadview Missionary Baptist Church: Broadview, IL (2016 – 2019).
Served as co-leader of video ministry and worked in different areas in production. Worked with various department and ministry leaders to create ad material for upcoming events. Filmed various events, on and off site, for the purpose of archival/promotional purposes. Aided in the establishment of visual style for graphic and info presentations. Help in the creation of training and troubleshooting procedures of certain equipment. Provided information on guidelines and procedures for the authorization and approval of video announcements.
DEMO REEL
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software & Applications: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Encore, Wix
Office Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, Photo/Film/Electronic Media
University of Illinois at Chicago: Chicago, IL
Certification: Master Certificate in Web Design & Application Development; Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
SAMUEL WRIGHT
BROADVIEW, IL
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PRODUCER/VIDEOGRAPHER/VIDEO EDITOR
Cinematographer / Lighting / Motion Graphic Design
More than 25 years of production experience. Proficient video editor, well versed in all aspects of pre and post-production and extensive experience with multiple forms of media and projects. Accomplished motion graphic designer with live/video production experience, along with knowledge in web design and project management. Experience with both PC and Mac OS
SELECTED QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS
PRODUCER/LIVE PRODUCTION: Meet with clients to discuss their vision and needs for their project. Work on budgets, pay structures and shooting schedules (production and post-production). Creator of info videos, promotional videos, highlight films, in addition to, interviews, presentations and short/full length films. Lead and work with teams of 3-7 people. Highly knowledgeable and capable to work various positions in live productions. Meet with various departments to address needs and develop systems for production.
DIRECTOR/CINEMATOGRAPHER: Collaborate with producer/client on visual style of a production. Make decisions on lighting, camera placement/movement and edits of film. Guide talent in their presentation for the content of production and project. Experience in lighting setups to establish mood and setting for filming. Setting cameras for optimal performance and filming style. Deciding which lens works best for scene setup/production.
VIDEO EDITOR: Import and log footage and audio to be synced for editing. Create videos based on style chosen by the client/producer/director. Clean footage of any issue in color balance, exposure and contrast. Add visual style to footage along with graphics. Properly adjust audio to be heard clearly and mixed well with music, sound effects and background noise.
AUDIO: Choose best microphone and recorder to use in a production. Working with talent to properly place lavaliere mics for recording. Test and monitor sound levels. Scrub audio to be free of noise, unwanted sounds and amplify vocals.
MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Create animations to be used in final product. Develop 3d models from 2d images to be animated.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
CONTRACTED VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR, WaKanna For Life, LLC: Chicago, IL (2020 – Present).
Worked with staff in setting up schedule to provide video services. Provide video coverage of workshops, special events and showcases, including interviews. Created highlight videos and training videos for the brand and their independent contractors.
PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHER AND EDITOR, Glenbard High School District: Glen Ellyn, IL (2018 – 2019).
Met with staff to discuss video projects for board meetings and school population. Setup onsite production for interviews. Film various workshops, meetings and presentations ranging from one to two camera setups. Edited original and supplied footage to create needed videos at the time.
MULTIMEDIA CONTENT CREATOR, Broadview Missionary Baptist Church: Broadview, IL (2016 – 2019).
Served as co-leader of video ministry and worked in different areas in production. Worked with various department and ministry leaders to create ad material for upcoming events. Filmed various events, on and off site, for the purpose of archival/promotional purposes. Aided in the establishment of visual style for graphic and info presentations. Help in the creation of training and troubleshooting procedures of certain equipment. Provided information on guidelines and procedures for the authorization and approval of video announcements.
DEMO REEL
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software & Applications: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Encore, Wix
Office Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, Photo/Film/Electronic Media
University of Illinois at Chicago: Chicago, IL
Certification: Master Certificate in Web Design & Application Development; Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL