Terry P. Mitchell
**** **** ****** ( Perry Ohio *4081 ( Phone 440-***-**** (
**********************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Over 15 years experience in Film and Video Production.
. Skilled in management and direction of technical crew and staff.
. Strong communication and problem solving skills.
. Trained in Final Cut Pro, Adobe CS4, Lightwave 9, Media Compression,
and DVD Authoring.
. Broad Knowledge base of both PC and Mac systems.
. Over 10 years of film production experience specializing in lighting,
grip, and camera operations.
. Strong knowledge of both film and HD formats and lighting techniques.
. 2 Year Language Training: Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Producer Northeastern Projection Inc. 08/2010 -
Present
Responsible for locating and contacting new clients and meeting their
production needs.
Led technical team and staff through production and post-production
process.
Responsible for providing informational assistance and support in the
conception and implementation of multi-media materials for
a variety of print, publication and digital output projects
from a design, layout and concept perspective.
Producer and Senior Scheel Publishing Inc. 07/2004
- 08/2010
Media Consultant Responsible for the writing, producing, shooting, and
editing of all sales, promotional and instructional
products.
Led production of 7 Home Study Courses, each consisting of
approximately 11 instructional DVDs & CDs and software.
Produced and wrote all core marketing campaign materials:
Company logo and A/V media.
Transformed the company image and successfully propelled
annual sales from $1 million to over $6 million dollars.
Audio/Visual Account Encore Productions, Inc. 01/2003
- 06/2004
Executive Part of an elite group, charged with providing, designing and
executing quality productions.
Developed inter-departmental relations to expedite
production setup and streamline daily activities.
Conceived and Designed stage, video, audio and lighting for
fortune 500 companies.
Camera Operator Film Production Studios 01/1999
- 12/2002
Worked closely with Academy Award Winning cinematographers.
Responsible for using several types of camera mounts such
as stationary, crane mounted and track mounted.
Observe locations and sets to find out problems and
determine filming and lightning requirements.
Responsible for composing each shot and applied the
technical features of light, film, filters, films and
camera settings.
Adjust the positions and maintain the equipment such as
cameras, printers and other equipments in order to change
exposure, focus and lightning.
Communicated with sound and lightning technicians,
electricians and other crew to discuss assignments and to
determine desired effects, filming sequences, lighting
requirements and camera movements.
Chief Lighting Film Production Studios 01/1997
- 06/2001
Technician Lead an elite team of skilled technicians. Creative and
innovative thinking to generate a well designed production.
Accomplished on-time productions by establishing, writing and
implementing production plans and recruiting, hiring and
monitoring performances of all employees.
Achieved under-budget productions costs (saving productions companies
$100,000's of dollars) through instituting budget
guidelines and proactive vigilance to arising issues.
Assistant Chief Film Production Studios 05/1992
- 01/1997
Lighting Technician Directly responsible for maintaining a smooth
operation. Supporting department heads and personnel.
Maintaining a close inter-departmental relationship.
Effectively cut costs (close to $1 million) by negotiating
contracts with vendors and coordinating equipment orders,
returns sub rentals and special orders.
Improved project performance efficiency by developing
effective work schedule for crews according to production
time frame ensuring quality work was completed within the
guidelines of production standards.
Recognized by Producer as "best" Lighting Crew he has ever
worked with.
EDUCATION
Attended '91-'92 Film and Television: Brigham Young University - Provo, UT
Associate of Arts Film and Television: Ricks College - Rexburg, ID
Missionary The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Trujillo,
Peru South America
(Zone Leader) International leadership, humanitarian aid, and
administrative and ecclesiastical experiences.
COMMUNITY
. Eagle Scout
. Scout Master
. Cub Master
. Little league baseball coach
. Community playhouse lighting director
. Community playhouse audio engineer
DEMO REEL LINKS:
3D Demo Reel or http://youtu.be/SF7faPGrqCs
Camera Demo Reel or http://youtu.be/xMpVQlqO8mY
Event Promo or http://youtu.be/eDSenZXAc2w
REFERENCES
. Rick Jackson Program Host, Ideastream (WVIZ PBS)
. Ken Best Sr. Sourcing Development Engineer, STERIS Corp.
. Marshall Dahneke CEO, Performance Health, Inc. (330)
633-8460