Henry B. Lee
P.O. Box ***, Covesville, VA *****
917-***-**** / ***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
I’m a creative senior-level photographer, videographer, and multi-media producer with solid technical know-how and in-depth, diverse professional experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, news, and editorial communications. I have significant expertise in digital media technologies, along with design, writing, and project management. Portfolio
www.henryleepictures.com
https://vimeo.com/henryblee
https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryblee
Skills and Proficiencies
Photography and Video Production
Light, shoot, and direct photography and video assignments Edit, color correct, and audio adjust video and photography projects Manage projects, clients, shooting schedules, and budgets Enlist and manage production crews
Collaborate with producers and directors in location scouting and casting Liaise with directors, location owners, and other agents Direct live multi-camera productions
Design and construct props and sets
Organize and manage digital media assets
Research and procure stock photography and motion picture footage Negotiate rental of video camera, sound, lighting, and grip packages Aid principals and executives in the development of proposals for multimedia projects Complete licenses, letters of agreements, and contracts; e.g., Screen Actors Guild- American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Coordinate insurance, issue certificates, negotiate permits; New York City Mayor's Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting (MOTB)
Post-Production/Editing/Management/Software
Adobe Creative Suite, (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Lightroom, Bridge, Illustrator, Audition, etc.); Apple Final Cut Pro X and 7;
HTML, video encoding codecs, hosting, web streaming, multimedia design and implementation
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) Apple iWork Suite (Numbers, Pages, etc.)
Professional History
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1996 – present
Freelance Photographer, Videographer, Multimedia Creative and Producer Selected Freelance Clients
Belmont Freeman Architects, New York, NY
Bettina Schrewe Literary Scouting, New York, NY
Carnegie Council for Ethics and International Affairs, New York, NY Conde Nast, New York, NY
Hearst Publishing, New York, NY
Image Zone, Industrial Productions, New York, NY
Pratt Industries, Atlanta, GA
Premier Speakers Bureau, Nashville, TN
Rafael Viñoly Architect, New York, NY
Sesame Street, New York, NY
Studio Theater, Washington D.C.
Time and Life, New York, NY
The Woodlawn Cemetery/World Monuments Fund, New York, NY University of Virginia Police Department, Charlottesville, VA University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy, Charlottesville, VA
2007 – 2020
Ogilvy Worldwide, (Formerly Ogilvy & Mather), WPP Worldwide, New York, NY Videographer/Photographer/Media Specialist
Photographed and video recorded chief-level leadership for global broadcasts Produced high quality video for corporate communications and client pitches Directed, shot, and edited single and multi-camera events Live Events and Experiential Coordinator
Designed and built experiential sets
Coordinated props, lighting, and furnishing for experiential projects Worked with team members in the production of live events AV Technology Specialist
Installed, troubleshot, repaired, and supported video and audio systems Assisted internal and external clients in preparing for presentations Worked with team members to design and implement a universal signage system throughout the worldwide headquarters
Assisted and managed video conferencing and telecommunications, including Crestron, Zoom, Webex, Skype for Business, Blue Jeans, and other communication software apps as required
Notable Accomplishments
Worked with associates to create multiple experiential projects that won new clients, including Coca-Cola, UPS, IKEA North America
Captured video and edited various communications for Ogilvy’s global CEO Created keyword searchable database of the film and video footage of the company’s founder
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Spearheaded the relocation and set-up of photography/video studio Photographed and video-recorded single- and multi-camera projects with top executives for Ogilvy’s web site and other corporate communications 1989-90
Richmond Newspapers/Media General, Richmond, VA
Staff Photographer
Completed spot news, studio, and location assignments Assigned and dispatched photographers
Worked with reporters, editors, and other photographers in developing images for news and feature stories
1988-1996
Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, Richmond, VA Staff Photographer/Manager of Photographic Services, Office of Communications Collaborated with writers, editors, art directors, and designers in the creation of award- winning publications and multimedia projects
Assigned and supervised free-lance photographers
Managed the budget for the purchase of goods and services Ongoing projects included a 4-color quarterly alumni publication; multiple student recruitment and donor development publications including materials for successful multi- million-dollar capital campaign; academic catalogue; design and publication of faculty/ staff/student photographic directory
Education
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, New York City, New York M.F.A. Film Production, 2004
Departmental Fellowship 2001-2002; Graduate Film Merit Scholarship, 1999-2000, 2000-2001 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Graduate Fellowship 2001-2002 Notable Student Projects
Island to Island, directed by Soopum Sohn: Photographed Student Academy Award winning film
25th Hour, directed by Spike Lee: Personally invited by Spike Lee to work as an art department assistant on this feature film
Blues Colored Blue: Wrote, produced, directed, and edited 16mm short film The Man In My House, directed by Anjali Walter: Produced 35mm short film A Blue Ridge Morning, feature screenplay: Finalist selection by NYU film faculty for the Richard Vague Production Grant for first-time alumni feature directors; invited by NYU graduate faculty for feature reading series
Night Falls Fast, directed by Mark Jackson: Co-produced short high-def movie Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia B.F.A. (cum laude) Communication Arts and Design, Electronic Media, Film, and Video, 1997