Summary

William, a Director, based in Baltimore, has 1 Director credit and 2 Production Assistant credits, and has been a member since 2012.

Credits

10/07 – 12/07

Director (Editor)

Xtreme Fitness and Performance — Advertising Details
10/07 – 12/07

* Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members. See more occupations related to this task. * Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene. See more occupations related to this task. * Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education. See more occupations related to this task. * Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes. See more occupations related to this task. * Compile cue words and phrases and cue announcers, cast members, and technicians during performances. See more occupations related to this task. * Establish pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility. See more occupations related to this task. * Identify and approve equipment and elements required for productions, such as scenery, lights, props, costumes, choreography, and music. See more occupations related to this task. * Consult with writers, producers, or actors about script changes or "workshop" scripts, through rehearsal with writers and actors to create final drafts. See more occupations related to this task. * Select plays or scripts for production and determine how material should be interpreted and performed. See more occupations related to this task. * Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed. See more occupations related to this task. * Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized. See more occupations related to this task. * Collaborate with producers to hire crew members, such as art directors, cinematographers, and costumer designers. See more occupations related to this task. * Collaborate with film and sound editors during the post-production process as films are edited and soundtracks are added. See more occupations related to this task. * Create graphics for television broadcasts. See more occupations related to this task. * Choose settings and locations for films and determine how scenes will be shot in these settings. See more occupations related to this task. * Cut and edit film or tape to integrate component parts into desired sequences. See more occupations related to this task. * Interpret stage-set diagrams to determine stage layouts and supervise placement of equipment and scenery. See more occupations related to this task. * Confer with stage managers to arrange schedules for rehearsals, costume fittings, and sound or light development. See more occupations related to this task. * Hold auditions for parts or negotiate contracts with actors determined suitable for specific roles, working in conjunction with producers. See more occupations related to this task. * Compile scripts, program notes, and other material related to productions. See more occupations related to this task. * Review film daily to check on work in progress and to plan for future filming. See more occupations related to this task. * Create and approve storyboards in conjunction with art directors. See more occupations related to this task. Promote and market productions by giving interviews, participating in talk shows, and making other public appearances.

9/07 – 9/07

Production Assistant (Runner)

Staff Position — Mark Burnett Productions Details
9/07 – 9/07

* Maintain of log of all shots, including the following information: shot number(s) as seen on script, actual slated shot number(s), comments by director or DP, continuity information including digital stills references, tape/reel#, camera settings, date, time, production statistics, etc. * Act as continuity person on set * Daily cross-referencing with continuity stills photographer to ensure accessibility of continuity stills during production * Maintain liaison with 2nd AD, provide information for daily production reports * Provide editor, other post-production staff with log of footage. * Working under tremendous pressure ensuring that the dailies get from set to studio in a timely manner.

7/07 – 9/07

Transcriber/Logger

Staff Position — Mark Burnett Productions Details
7/07 – 9/07

* Created text records of audiovisual files. * Provided a written record of the verbal on-screen action and time-coding to correlate the text with the audiovisual file. * Including a finished program and reels of raw footage. * Worked for a company with little to no supervision. * Relied on Internet connections and digital technology. * Worked under strict deadlines. * Decide which information should be included or excluded. * Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, typing, filing, and operating office equipment.

7/07 – 9/07

Location Manager (Assistant Location Manager)

Staff Position — Up to Parr Productions Details
7/07 – 9/07

* Worked with the UPM and the 2nd AD to manage the discovery and securing of locations. * Maintained a liaison between the production and the local authorities, and obtains the necessary clearance and release for use of locations. * Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements. * Direct activities related to shoot for parking, mapping, and securing location for production vehicles, such as 5 ton grip trucks etc, cast and crew pov's, and Craft Services. * Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, environmental policies, or government regulations. * Serve as contact persons for all cast and crew within related to Call Sheet. * Implement schedule or policy changes for transportation services. * Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets. * Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members. * Direct or coordinate the activities of production assistants to ensure departments fluidity. * Analyze department expenditures and other financial information to reduce budgetary expenditures. * Collaborate with other managers and staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and daily objectives. * Plan or implement budgetary savings to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, and where necessary employing alternate modes of transportation. * Employ and Direct staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, or facilities. * Plan for or coordinate office services, such as equipment or supply acquisition or organization, disposal of assets, relocation, parking, maintenance, or security services. * Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements.

1/07 – 2/07

First Assistant Director

Staff Position — Flower Girl Productions Details
1/07 – 2/07

• Prepare script breakdown and preliminary shooting schedule with the UPM • Aid in location business, as delegated by the UPM • Check weather reports • Prepare day-out-of-day schedules for talent employment and determine the cast and crew calls • Supervise the preparation of the call sheet for cast and crew • Direct background action and supervise crowd control • Supervise the functioning of the shooting set and crew

3/06 – 5/06

Second Assistant Director

Staff Position — Two Cents Productions Details
3/06 – 5/06

• Prepare the call sheet, in conjunction with the 1st AD • Prepare the daily production report, in conjunction with the UPM • Distribute scripts, sides, changes, and call sheets to cast and crew • Communicate advance scheduling to cast and crew • Aid in location managing as required by the UPM, 1st AD, or Location Manager • Facilitate transportation of equipment and personnel, under the supervision of the UPM • Schedule food, lodging, and other facilities • Supervise set and location wrap • Maintain liaison between UPM and 1st AD • Assist in the direction of background action and the supervision of crowd control

12/03 – 12/03

First Assistant Director (Casting Director) In The Club

Details
12/03 – 12/03

Casting Director

9/03 – 10/03

Best Boy Grip (Gaffer) Roaring Twenties

Film (Feature-length) — MGM Television Details
9/03 – 10/03

* Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. * Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components as directed. * Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. * Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. * Work from ladders, and scaffolds or to maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. * Set up 3 point lighting system from scene to scene.

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Education

Class of '04

Columbia College

Communications- Film/TV/ Video Production