Camera Operator Production Specialist

Gavin Sherlock

Corvallis, OR https://craftdigitalvideophotography.com/ ***************@*****.*** CAREER SUMMARY

Videographer, film editor, and director with extensive international experience in film production, camera operating, editing, and postproduction. Works effectively both independently and with multidisciplinary teams to produce high quality, award-winning content across a range of sectors including science, arts, and heritage. Conceptualizes and delivers exceptional content development solutions in TV, drama, documentaries, commercials, broadcasts, short films, corporate web videos, multi-camera studio, and live events. Demonstrated strength in multitasking, problem solving and project management. Thrives in diverse, fast-paced environments and consistently meets deadlines. EDUCATION & BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Arts in Television Production The Manchester Metropolitan University, UK Full Clean Driver’s License, UK & US US Permanent Residency SELECT AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

Camera Operator Winner, Oregon Lens Laurel Award for South of 45 DOP Winner, North West Royal TV Society Awards for At Dawn Assistant Cameraman Winner, British Film & TV Awards, Oscar Nominee (2002) for About a Girl AREAS OF EXPERTISE

- Pre & Postproduction

- Directing & Shooting

- Video Editing & DOP

- Testing & Scriptwriting

- Creative Lighting & Sound

- Color Grading

- Grip & Sound Recording

- Storytelling & Storyboard

- Technical Operations

- Content Development

- Product Photography

- Multi Camera Studio

- Client Support

- Project Management

- Webcasting & TV

- Web streaming

TECHICAL PROFICIENES

- Adobe Premier Pro

- Adobe After Effects

- Final Cut Suite

- RED Cine X

- Adobe Photoshop

- Adobe Lightroom

- Gimp

- DVD authoring software

- RED Cameras

- Sony Cinema Cameras

- Canon Cinema Cameras

- Black Magic Cameras

SELECT FULL TIME EXPERIENCE

Digital Media Specialist University of Wisconsin System Shared Services 2018 - 2020 The UW system is one the largest systems of public higher education with 13 universities across 26 campuses in the US.

Created digital media for educational, legislative, and fund appropriation. Led projects on pre-recorded & live deliverables. Administered & supported HD & SD web stream services, virtual meetings, & virtual town halls using multiple platforms such as YouTube Live across UW system & campuses. Collaborated with diverse academic departments & services to address technical & creative challenges. Additional responsibilities included:

• Providing technical support of UW’s monthly live streamed Regents’ meetings

• Contributing frontline web streaming support services across all 26 UW campuses

• Filming & editing Brittingham House, a virtual guided tour of the UW System President’s residence

• Producing, filming & editing a science literacy video of a live event for the Physics Department

• Creating & delivering media for Wisconsin legislature to highlight the role of evidence in public health policies

• Implementing & overseeing streaming services for UW system cross campus virtual town halls

• Generated new video content for the Wisconsin statewide On Target pesticide program of certification

• Archiving & organizing server content of digital project files to ensure compliance with UW working practices

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Videographer & Film Editor Royal Botanic Gardens Kew UK 2015 - 2017 Kew is a botanic garden that houses the largest & most diverse botanical & mycological collections in the world.

Created promotional video material for Kew’s website, social media platforms, & live events. Served as DOP, editor, & audio post-production specialist. Oversaw every stage of film production & delivery for a United Nations’ Educational, Scientific, & Cultural World Heritage site. Interpreted complex briefs & developed into films, ensuring a cohesive narrative with a targeted focus on a particular audience. Created new content & edited existing interview & expedition footage, utilizing Kew’s digital asset management system. Communicated with both internal & external stakeholders, including the BBC. Additional responsibilities included:

• Creating content for advertising campaigns including Christmas at Kew & Spices Festival, achieving high viewing numbers & positive feedback from the Kew’s Garden Wakehurst site

• Shooting the promotional film, State of the World’s Plants, including an interview & edited library footage

• Producing film footage for large events, including Kew Music Concerts & the Write on Kew Literary Festival, working closely with digital media, marketing & PR departments

• Filming the Board Walk Borders for patron, His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, with minimal revisions. Received personal commendation from the Director of Kew Gardens

• Managed the streamlining & organization of Kew Garden’s video archive, upholding high production values, working standards & practices

SELECT CONTRACT PROJECTS

Camera Operator, Allied Video Productions, Portland General Electric, (March 2023)

• Set up broadcast cameras, monitors, tripod and set up and test SDI output to stream

• Rehearse camera moves, maintain framing and exposure

• Break down all equipment and safely store all equipment Camera Operator, “South of 45” Documentary for Albion Production, OPB (2015) A documentary about the talented musicians in the towns of Eugene and Springfield, Oregon.

• Clearly defined film briefs & client requirements to produce best achievable results given a limited timeframe

• Documentary was selected for of the Oregon Lens Laurel Award Producer, Director, Cinematographer & Editor of promotional videos for Thermofisher (2012) Directed corporate marketing for product releases, serving one of the largest bioscience companies worldwide.

• Built a strong relationship with the company, producing bespoke work on an ongoing basis

• Created promotional material for a new desktop instrument with both a national & global release Camera Operator, Documentary for US Track & Field Olympic Trials (2012) A documentary featuring the athletes competing in the US Olympic Trials, 2012.

• Conducted research & testing with RED camera to achieve client footage requirements

• Successfully executed strategy developed in research & testing to achieve required footage outcomes DOP & Video Director, commercial dance videos for Ballet Fantastique (2011) Promotional dance videos for a professional ballet company based in Eugene, Oregon.

• Managed multiple cameras & multiple camera angles over two rehearsals

• Ensured that all the settings on the cameras were the same for ease in postproduction

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