FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Video: Shooting is 150.00/hr Editing and all other services is $50.00/hr Travel and overnight additional. Graphics $30.00/hr Oil Painting: $7.00/sq inch All payment at least 1/2 up front, 1/2 on completion.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I would like to talk to you on the phone, then sit down with you and discuss your project, then go from there.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Videographer and Editor for VanGo Media Productions. Involved 3 camera shooting and editing from the field and the studio. 2017-2018 Graphic Designer and Animator for Zone28 (previously FunFest), Harmarville 2016-2017 Video and Creative Project Management: • Obtained permission to use music from Warner/Chappell, and obtained clearance to use over 80 copyrighted images from different sources for independent project, “Brave”, 2013. Clearance included researching via the internet for original source and ownership of each image and querying for permission to use. Also edited. • Worked directly with software developer to translate ideas into user-friendly graphics and text for social network entertainment program. Assisted in researching new methods and solutions to old problems, from site security certifications to updated graphics and interfaces. RandomBunch Software, 2011-2012. • "Basil and Bast, The Archers", a children's DVD. Wrote the story and illustrated, Photoshop and Premiere editing. Producing from concept to completion, Desktop publishing, box art, DVD art, multi-page book for DVD, 2009-2010. Copyright 2010. • 'Inspire' painting displayed in October at the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, NY, New York. Also won Juror's Award 83rd Annual Spring show, Erie Art Museum, Erie, PA. Displayed April-May, 2006 • Acquired multiple video production contracts through advertising and contract negotiations for Sole Proprietorship, Phoenix Rising Productions. Also expanded business from weddings to professional sporting events, commercials and documentaries. 1999-2004. Documentary, edited, taped, scripted, locations. Phoenix Rising Productions, Pittsburgh, PA, 1999-2005 Sole Proprietorship, video production. MiniDV format. • Researched competitors and necessary equipment. Wrote business plan. Determined production pricing. • Increased sales 50-75% for three consecutive years. • Directed and trained crew members. • Oversaw productions from start to finish. Productions included stage, commercials, sports and documentaries and assisting clients and assuring client satisfaction of end product. • Awarded First Place for Pennsylvania Garden Club Federation Statewide documentary competition for video production. • Acquired images with permission granted for use in videos. • Pre-production: Planning, including location scouting, obtaining permission for location shoots where needed, and scripting. Management of finances and advertising. • Production: 3 camera live mixes. Taping, editing, working with a creative, independent work-force, including musicians, freelance videographers and photographers. Wrote scripts and storyboards where necessary. Taping in various locations and editing. • Post-Production: Creation of video box covers, working with duplication vendors and delivery of outstanding product. Creative Experience Freelance Creative Director for RandomBunch Games, 2011-2012 • Oversaw graphic design production. • Writing user end text, editing with Microsoft Office products. • High end use of Blender3D and Adobe Photoshop. Flash and Action Script. • Advancement from back-up graphics to Senior Lead Artist and Creative Direction. • Conceptualized and implemented new graphics ideas. • Handled user issues and assisting in resolutions. • Corresponded directly with Developers to expand look and feel of programs. The Celtic Collection, Pittsburgh, PA, 2006-2008 • Assisted in business plan preparation, editing and writing with Excel and Word. • Created business correspondence and marketing materials. • Edited and transferred written documents to professional layouts, including desktop publishing of fliers, brochures and business to business correspondence. • Photography of products for website. Actively updated website and provided necessary creative services when needed, including photo editing and graphic design. Freelance Work • Freelance Videographer and Editor/Production Assistant for various venues including WXXI, Rochester, NY, Investigative Photography and Video, Pittsburgh, PA, SEG Ultimate Fighting Championship, Buffalo, NY. 1995-1999 Retail Sales and Management (various locations) 1993-2013 Additional Skills Writing: Published Fiction, Humorous Historical Documentation, Copywriting, Scriptwriting, Brochures, Fliers/Print Ads, Business Plan Composition, Business Correspondence. Computer Skills: Adobe PhotoShop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Power Point, Adobe Premiere and other editing software, Blender 3D. Technical/Creative/Marketing: Video Production including use of MiniDV, HD and Digital Still cameras, Electronic Media Graphics, Graphic Design, Painting/Fine Art, Photography, Props, Set Construction, DVD burning CD Creation, Desktop Publishing.