Gary Thomas Magill

https://www.gmvideography.com/

ady8sq@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/gary-magill-66449896

559-***-**** San Mateo, CA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and highly organized videographer with extensive experience in video and film production, editing, all aspects of post-production, and photography. Skilled at color correction, composition, event footage, highlight edits, residential real estate and commercial real estate videos, non-profit videos, and social media content. Passionate about building relationships, learning effectively in cross-functional teams, and constant self-improvement in a fast-paced environment, while also being a creative and analytical thinker with a strong work ethic. Seeking role as Videographer, Video Editor, or Creative Director in a bigger company. ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Featured by Thumbtack as one of the 10 best videographers in San Francisco

● Recognized and featured on the Thumbtacks 2016 wedding report on wedding videographers

● Shot Video Advertisements for Central Valley Afterschool Foundation, Teaching Fellows, Fresno County Office of Education, and Central Enrichment Summer Adventures SKILLS

● Adobe Photoshop, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, DaVinci, Animator, Cinema and DSLR cameras, Color correction and sound mixing, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Youtube), creative design, 3D rendering, studio lighting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Videographer and Editor, Water Tower Creative, San Jose (Campbell), CA Jun 2019 - Present

● Support team of 6 to film, edit, and produce marketing videos for realtor websites and social media accounts, advertising properties across the Bay Area and Silicon Valley; to showcase their individual stories and communicate generate traction, and garner interest through bespoke advertisements, utilizing content strategy and brand management to maximize engagement

● Shoot videos for up to 3 properties daily and edit 8 to 12 videos per week, paying careful attention to detail and considering brand marketing for each individual project; multitask effectively and oversee correspondence between relevant parties to keep projects on track

● Collaborate cross-functionally with a team of highly organized professionals to coordinate shoot schedules, editing timelines, style and brand guidelines, and strategic direction; employ project management skills and utilize Google Calendar to keep team accountable to deadlines, expedite workflows, and ensure timeliness of deliverables

● Oversee creative strategy by conducting interviews, creating storyboards, and driving discussions on the appearance, goals, vision, and focus of all films; lead communications and act as point of contact with clients to prevent variances between their and our concepts

● Exercise keen judgment, observe industry best practices, think strategically, and follow trends through social media, media outlets, and other sources to keep content up to date and interesting; apply advanced video production processes and editing procedures such as motion graphics, animation, and other tool-driven techniques to produce captivating content; implement feedback from clients as needed

● Consider clearances and other business affairs when scheduling with clients Freelance Videographer, Various Projects, San Mateo, CA Aug 2011- Present

● Wedding videographer, editor, and second shooter for George Street Media, Less Than Three productions, and personal wedding videography business, GM Films; shoot and edit video content for small business owners for marketing and online presence; plan and execute integrated productions including VFX, animation, interactive design, film, photography, etc. for multimedia content creation on various platforms

● Edited five episodes of online cooking show “Bring It To The Table;” compiled all footage and consolidated into clean, concise material to be enjoyed by consumers; utilized careful strategic direction to craft coherent narratives and aesthetics

Teaching Assistant, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

● Taught basics of photography and photo editing with Photoshop to junior high school students; mentored students and assisted with instructing ‘Advanced Editing’ course; exercised flexible teaching strategies to accommodate students at varying levels of proficiency

● Exhibited leadership in encouraging students to explore creative imagery and experiment with photography, photo editing, and post-production techniques including white balance, rule of thirds, adjusting ISO and aperture, exposure and contrast, saturation, etc.; employed collaborative, team focused, and hands-on approaches to problem solving when presented with student queries, demonstrating industry knowledge through clear and accessible actions and troubleshooting

● Built meaningful relationships with students through creative collaboration, open communication, and targeted lesson planning

Program Leader, C.E.S.A, Fresno (Central Enrichment Summer Adventures), Fresno, CA Jun 2011 - Jun 2014

● Led music video class and media management team for Summer program; assisted program leaders with conducting classrooms and designing lesson plans

● Executed and managed video and photo work for the entire program; captured and produced all storylines, events, and happenings over the course of CESA; photo and videographed all events

● Collaborated with students to shoot, edit, and produce weekly news shows involving a variety of student roles including anchors, actors, and others; instructed students in storyboarding and design and development Media and Program Leader, California Teaching Fellows Foundation, Fresno, CA Aug 2009 - Jul 2013

● Instructed classes of 12 to 17 students in using software programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut, Motion, After Effects, and Cinema; created lesson plans and activities to engage and inspire students in course material, imparted the fundamentals of photo and video editing and encouraged continuous improvement and storytelling through creative expression; specialized in tutoring courses including photography, videography, English, Political Science, and Economics

EDUCATION

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA

B.A. in Cinematography and Animation