JAMES BULL

Videographer/ Editor, May 2018 - Present

S&R Resources (Contract position w/Carrier Corp.),  Indianapolis, IN

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• Point of contact for Video Related Projects. Meet with clients, determine their video needs and designed a video to suit their goals.

• Story planning, location scouting, project coordination, production and post-production.

• Responsible for studio equipment set-up and break down, upkeep & care of studio equipment.

• Brainstorming ideas with the team, writing scripts and storyboarding.

• Creating pre-lighting setups using professional lighting and grip equipment.

• Recording HD video of interviews, product installation, product usage, corporate events, and on-site and offsite B-Roll.

• Managing post-production workflow using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop.

• Traveling to offsite locations to shoot for various projects.

• Creation of motion graphics in Adobe After Effects, such as lower thirds and intro animations.

Videographer/ Editor, January 2011 - May 2018

Wood-Mizer Products Inc.,  Indianapolis, IN

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• Set-up shot locations and Film various products in HD format.

• Capture and edit HD footage for promotional materials delivered via DVD and through the web.

• Capture and edit HD footage for internal informational/how-to, training videos.

• Create motion graphics for integration with video and DVD.

• Work closely with supervisors and department heads to create video concepts.

• Work with PR Coordinator to create script and brainstorm video shot concepts.

• Maintain all video equipment and archive of shot footage.

• Manage and maintain brand awareness in all video based outlets.

• Provide support and management of key social media channels that utilize video as a way of reaching customers.

• Manage Company YouTube Channel and assist with video presence on other social media outlets.

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Video Editor / Film Transfer Technician, October 2010 - January 2011​

Home Video Studio, Indianapolis, IN

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• Edit captured reel to reel 8mm, Super 8mm, and 16mm footage.

• Create and add titles, chapter marks and music to edited footage.

• Export and encode final projects for use on DVD.

• Create, burn, print and label DVDs for distribution to clients

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Video Editor / Freelance , December 2010 - January 2011

Oglesby Digital,  Evansville, IN

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• Assited in editing custom footage for client of Oglesby Digital.

• Altered client footage using visual effects, filters and techniques to match requtested specifications.

• Provided quick turn around for client review and revisions on time sensitive project

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Local Video On-Demand Content Coordinator, April 2009 – September 2010

Comcast Cable,  Indianapolis, IN

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• Manage receiving, organization, upload and removal of  local content.

• Quality control videos and ensure on time availability of local content.

• Maintenance and scheduling of the Tandburg XPORT Recorder / Slicer / Encoder system on daily basis.

• Maintain content daily utilizing Tandburg OpenStream systems.

• Manage the manual switch between cable and satellite feeds on multiple local channels.

• Edit video assets to fit time and format for On-Demand TV selections.

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Primary Video Editor/Studio Manager, July 2007 – April 2009

Home Video Studio, Indianapolis, IN

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• Managed the flagship studio for Home Video Studio as Studio Manager, but also doubled as Primary Video Editor for all videos produced for the studio and the company.

• Served as trainer for studio systems and editing software on multiple occasions for
  Studio Owners joined in the franchise

• Work closely with CEO and co-workers to develop, edit, and create custom products for national distribution

• Extensive time spent capturing/editing/encoding with Final Cut Pro for use on DVD’s and the Internet

• Extensive time spent developing/creating custom motion video and graphics utilizing Apple’s Motion for use on DVD’s and the Internet

• Created a customizable motion video template for distribution nationwide

• Extensive time spent developing/creating custom DVD’s and menus utilizing Apple’s DVD Studio Pro

• Attended multiple training programs to expand knowledge base within the field of video editing

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Assistant of Video Production (Internship), Jan. 2006- May 2006  

Northview Christian Life Church, Carmel, IN

• Created motion graphics for weekly services

• Control video switcher for a multi-screened events

• Assist Video Production in creation of video for weekly services

  • Script Video for production and create shot lists

  • Filming; working cameras, audio equipment and teleprompter

  • Setup stage, lighting, audio, teleprompter and grip duties

  • Edit videos for completion for weekend services

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Ball State University Muncie, IN

Bachelor of Arts in TV/Film Production, Minored in Film Theory – May 2006

Concentration in Video and Audio Post-Production

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