Jill Rivera

Sync'd audio and visual files, edited multiple short documentaries about homelessness in Washington, DC, did basic color and audio sweetening. Exported final outputs for clients.

Worked with Kaiser Permanente, director's papercuts, and producer's notes to create informational and engaging internal videos.

I created stringouts for the editors based on loose scripts from the producers. I covered the stringouts with b-roll and added music/sfx. I prepped approved pieces for finish - creating omfs, xmls and qt refs. I did compressions, review qts, temp gfx, ingested footage and backed it up.

I collaborated with the director and writer to create the trailer for this film.

Collaborating with lead editor and story producer to create the best ideas and stories for the pieces. Finding B-interviews (on the fly ints), finding the best b-roll, editing sequences down to fit the time limit. Creating and distributing paperwork and quicktimes for director and producer review.

The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies behind-the-scenes Creating stringouts for editor, covering with b-roll, finding specific shots, collaborating with editor and producer to create the best story, prepping for finish, uprezing SD footage to HD, compressions, prepping paperwork and quicktimes for director review, additional editing.

Managing assets in/out, laying off final deliverable tapes and QCing them. Project organization, liaison between director and editors, detail specific checks on each project, compressions, postings.

Working with HD and SD tape decks, QCing tapes for delivery, managing assets in/out, compressions, postings, office organization.

Casting, scouting, directing pre-production through post, and producing funds for the project.

Working within a small crew of five, speed and accuracy is essential to making the day. I worked closely with the others in rigging, lighting, and setting grip gear. I was in charge of loading and unloading the G&E truck daily and maintaining the quality of the equipment.

Working with the director, creative crew, and producers to find funders and to enhance the script.

I set up, maintained, and operated the camera. Also, I worked with the director to place the lights into a solid interview style and recorded the actor.

I operated the camera during multiple live dance events at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. This footage was also used as part of a documentary about Vincent Thomas and his dance company - VTDance.

I went on runs required for production. I also rallied the actors and extras when they were needed on set and was a stand-in when necessary.

Working directly with the band and director, I set up and operated the camera and the lights. I also edited this video once production completed.

Operated the camera and worked directly with the dancers and crew for this documentary. I also edited reels and worked with the director to create an entertaining and informing story.

I assisted lighting in their set ups, loaded and unloaded the G&E truck, and set up grip gear when needed.

I was involved in every process of the film from pre to post. I worked directly with the actors and crew to create a unique film with minimal resources.

I operated the boom mic on multiple shorts for the pageant. Working closely with the camera operator and sound mixer, we effectively recorded the actors in various locations and situations.