J.R. Hawkins

Provided administrative support, including: answering phones, processing mail, setting up meetings, file maintenance, etc. Actively interfaced with show Production Coordinators and Producers regarding Studio requirements. Oversaw studio production department compliance including: document formats, templates, calendars and file uploads. Arranged executive travel and interim production cast & crew travel, as required. Took notes from clients and creative team during Dailies and Cinesync sessions. Tracked status of show from beginning to end on FTrack. Quality checked and delivered various versions of shots to clients, including: .mp4, ProRes, HQ and DPX

Using Maya 2017, Adobe Premiere and Nuke, I created sequences of shots in 3D from storyboards and script pages. Animated characters, creatures, props, and vehicles. Designed shot composition, color, and animation timing. Established character blocking, camera positioning and animate camera movement. Created scene lighting and mood to complement the shot and match the sequence. Used cinematic language, camera terminology and motion blur, depth of field and other effects to create realism. Cleaned up and accentuated mocap animation. Tweaked and altered basic models and textures to complement shots. Composited and tracked shots to integrate all the layers, including live-action and computer generated elements. Understood shot continuity of sequence to help guide shot creation. Maintained a high consistent standard of quality and speed.

Coordinated all facets of video production, including: brainstorming of ideas, planning, production and post-production editing. Produced high-quality interviews, in-depth features, investigative segments and live breaking news reports on extremely tight deadlines.

Maintained and created team schedules and established priorities for resources. Communicated and coordinated production tasks for new and ongoing projects to ensure completion of delivery requirements and objectives within the prescribed time frame. Liaised with department supervisors regarding progress of work and to ensure efficiency and quality. Spear-head special projects as assigned by supervisor. Created inspiring and creative video series in a timely manner. Collaborated to make behind the scenes documentary and promotional videos showcasing performances, interviews, and marketing campaigns during the Drum Corps season.

Managed and overhauled all aspects of the channel production including; recording, post production, budgeting, marketing plans, and social networking initiatives, while supervising high performance teams of in-house staff.