Director Years Experience
Resume:
Kenneth Shaffer
Director / production coordinator / Director of Photography
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Hello My name is Ken Shaffer,
I am a director, cinematographer, and production coordinator/director working in New York City. For the past four years I have been working with NYC production teams to create and produce video and media content for a variety of mediums with clientele ranging from corporate to independent productions. With my industry experience and field knowledge I am confident that I can bring value and growth to this position. I am a strong and confident team leader with the ability to deliver under pressure while meeting strict deadlines, with experience in project management and coordination. I have worked on big sets and small sets film and television alike, and have held positions that range from PA to Director, giving me a wide knowledge of all production process. I have a strong sense of social media marketing trends and coordination. Along with my production knowledge, I am a very driven, organized and self-starting professional. My time as an intern with Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group has rewarded me a wide range of business brand marketing and production knowledge, making me a valuable asset in creative development. I have much experience in project management and development from conception to presentation in the film and music industry. I have a strong background in camera operation and lighting/cinematography, and am seasoned in post-production processes and well acquainted with final cut pro/ProTools. I am a visually driven person and I pride myself in my wide breadth of knowledge in many aspects of film production and can lend value and incite to many departments. I thrive in working with new people and creative teams to create and produce professional grade work. I think I am perfect for this position, and I can bring years of industry experience coupled with a sharp creative development background and wide skill set to the table if considered for this position.
PROFILE: Self-starter with Strong background in all over visual conception/creation; in still and moving images. Concept development and production coordination professional.
Experience:
-5 years experience film pre-production, production and post-production processes
-7 years experience graphic design
-7 years experience photography
-Experienced screenwriter / editor-developer
-Experienced Director of Photography
-Strong verbal communication skills, clerical and computer skills.
-Strong people skills including directing, managing, and project management / coordination from conception to presentation.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong sense of marketing trends and project development
- Driven professional and self-starter
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT:
Proficient in industry standard programs including: Final cut 7 and 10, ProTools, Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Photoshop cs6, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Final Draft.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Director of photography / Editor
Contra Studios and Hero Content - 2011 to 2013
My responsibilities included: Content Management, Cinematographer, Content Editor.
Director / Editor
Mad Monkey Produtions - New York, NY
My responsibilities included: Director, Camera operator, Content Editor.
Director / Director of Photography
Take Two Film Festival - New York, NY
My responsibilities included: Director, Camera operator, Content Editor, marketing strategies.
Web content manager
TheFuture.fm - New York, NY
My responsibilities included: Download/upload and supervision/management of online video/music content.
Video production Intern
Atlantic Records / Warner Music Group - New York, NY
My responsibilities included: Administrative/ exectutive duties, Videographer, Editor, marketing concept development, liaison between production and marketing concept teams.
Casting producer
Demand Media Studios - New York, NY
My responsibilities included: Acquisition of on screen talent, Location scout.
Writer / Director of Why cant this be a love story ( Film short )
Danger Club Films - New York, NY
My responsibilities included:
Writer / Director
Successfully directing and conducting a small crew on a shoe string budget in the production of an independent short film.
Director of Photography
"Independent" - New York, NY
Director of Photography for feature length film " Lianna "
My responsibilities included:
- Lighting direction
- Crew direction
- Camera operation
- Production management
Director of Photography for short film " Fishkill"
Danger Club Films - New York, NY
My responsibilities included:
- Lighting direction
- Crew direction
- Camera operation
- Production management - First assistant Director
EDUCATION :
Digital Film Production at,
School of Visual Arts - New York, NY
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