Juan Gaytan

I am the Lead Videographer & Editor. I am in charge of filming and editing all service footage. I also update still photos on social media of the Pastor's message that day. I edit commercials that promote live events that we host. I direct the talent and execute interviews with local church members.

My responsibilities at the Blue Ocean were to set up lights, sound, chroma key (if needed), and camera. I would direct and script notes for all shoots including Spanish speaking spots as well as shoot and edit them. I would also translate specific scripts to Spanish. As an editor I primarily used software such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Bridge.

It was my responsibility to help the DP keep focus while I provided him with fresh batteries and tapes. I also utilized myself to help set up lights and audio for interviews.

For several months we were on a fast paced work environment. I was hired on as a production assistant where I started off unloading kitchen equipment and props, camera equipment, building sets, clearing the guest house for the contenders. My job was mainly involved with the contenders in the show, making them feel comfortable but always keeping them in hiding because of the "reality show" aspect of it. After the producers seeing my work progress I got bumped up to grip/electric where I helped the lighting crew tear down and rig up sets. My main responsibilities there were, loading and unloading lighting equipment, setting up lights in restaurants. We were always one day ahead of schedule due to fast turnarounds sometimes working 24 hours shifts.

My responsibilities were to digitize and organize footage. I was my job to maintain the media library and file it correctly. I was in charge of delivering spots to new stations before deadlines. I was also a PA for shoots which meant I was in charge of loading and unloading equipment, delivering lunch, and picking up actors