Videographer and Photographer

Charles William Colfelt

703-***-**** / actpzz@r.postjobfree.com / willcolfelt.wix.com/cwcfilms

Objective Statement: Freelance Videographer and Photographer

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Arts May 2015

Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

Film and Media Arts Undergraduate (Dual Enrollment) Fall 2013, Spring 2014

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Skills:

Technical Skills: Communication Skills:

Adobe Creative Cloud DSLRs & RED Self-Motivated Interpersonal

Final Cut Pro Steadi, Movi, Drones Team-Player Leadership

Relevant Coursework:

Advanced Moving Camera Advanced Screenwriting Lighting for Film and Video Digital Animation/Editing History/Theory of Digital Media Producing Fundamentals

Related Work Experience:

Broadcast & Live Stream Operator Sept 2015 - present

ESPN & VDMS Live Event Operations / Ashburn, VA

- Broadcasted (NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA, Tennis) personally on TV and streamed on Watch ESPN App

- Communicated via satellite with Producers on site events (NFL playoffs, Australian Open)

Audio/Visual Manager Aug 2014 - May 2015

Messiah College Pulse Media Hub / Mechanicsburg, PA

- Controlled all collegiate Sports and A&E photo and video content

- Directed production employees throughout musical studio/acoustic sessions with artists

Camera Operator, Grip & Production Assistant (Internship) Jan- May 2014

Get-Kinetic Productions / Philadelphia, PA

- Scheduled hiring for casting calls, and Operated a rental house

- Assistant Camera and Grip/Electric for gigs (music videos, commercials)

Executive Producer, Gaffer & Steadicam Operator Aug 2013 - May 2014

Temple University Senior Thesis Film – Olu & Daria / Philadelphia, PA

- Managed and facilitated the entire production from pre-production to post-production

- Led casting director in hiring SAG and non-union actors

Camera Operator & Set Designer Fall 2013

The Walking Dead: Graphic Novel Commercial – SEBA Films / Reading, PA

- Designed apocalyptic film set and managed lead camera

- Coordinated zombie extras and arranged actors throughout production shoot

Activities & Achievements:

Winner – Best Cinematography for LAST at Splice Film Festival in Harrisburg, PA Spring 2011

Messiah College Club Ultimate Frisbee 2011 - 2015

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