Summary

I'm a freelance videographer and photographer based out of Detroit, MI. I'm currently freelancing, but also interested in part/full time work. I'm usually always available to work and to work hard. Check out my reel and portfolio at topheradams.com

Credits

2/17 – 2/17

Production Assistant

Image Crew — Advertising — Image Crew Details
2/17 – 2/17

Assisted crew with paperwork, food running, and minor grip work

6/15 – 6/16

Editor (Final Cut Pro X) Wedit

Corporate — Wedit Details
6/15 – 6/16

Freelance editor. Edited various videos filmed by the actual guests of weddings. Made both highlight videos and full length videos. Handled on average 4-5 videos a week, with 1 week turn around time. Quick, Reliable, and organized with files of various videos.

5/15 – 5/16

Camera Operator (Canon 7d , Canon 5d mk iii) The Future Project : Detroit

Corporate — The Future Project Details
5/15 – 5/16

Camera Operator for a short documentary highlighting students achievements at Detroit Public Schools. Filmed interviews, b-roll, and the live event that showcased the video we worked on previous.

4/15 – 4/16

Camera Operator (Break the Floor Productions ) Break the Floor Dance Competition in Dearborn, MI

Live/Special Event — Break The Floor Productions Details
4/15 – 4/16

Live camera operator for a 2 day dance competition in Dearborn, MI

4/15 – 4/16

Director (Camera Operator, Editor, Co-Producer) Beard Balm - A world with Beard Balm

Film (Short) — Chrisadamsimagery Details
4/15 – 4/16

Directed, shot, edited, and co-produced a short film about a man dreaming of a world where everything involves beard balm. The film is to be split off into 15-30 second commercial spots.

1/15 – 1/16

Still Photographer Wedding Photographer

Justine Castle Photography — Live/Special Event — Justine Castle Photographer Details
1/15 – 1/16

Second photographer who worked alongside Justine Castle Photography. Photographed 15-20 weddings a year.

11/14 – 11/15

Camera Operator (Canon 7d / Canon 5d mkiii) The Future Project - Detroit

TV — The Future Project Details
11/14 – 11/15

I worked with the producer shooting interviews of kids from Detroit Public Schools. I also shot b-roll of the students personal life.

8/14 – 10/15

Camera Operator (Canon 7d / Canon 5d mkiii)

Staff Position — Blue Racer Productions Details
8/14 – 10/15

Blue Racer Productions specializes in wedding videography. Im currently working as a camera operator with the crew.

Media

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Education

Class of '12

Washtenaw Community College

Associates in Digital Video Production
Class of '08

Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts

Certificate in video broadcasting platforms

My Gear

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • Rokinon 35mm Lens
  • Rhode Video Mic Pro (On board)
  • Sigma 35mm 1.4

Skills

  • English
  • JAVA
  • Editing
  • Photography
  • Research
  • Public Speaking
  • Teaching
  • Budgets
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Outlook
  • Windows
  • Camera Operating
  • Digital Photography
  • Negotiation
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Customer Service
  • Strategic Planning
  • HTML
  • Microsoft Office Suite