nick matthews

Assist with Red Epic and Red Scarlet Cameras. Media Manage from RED SSDs to RAIDed hard drives. Maintain detailed notes as show was shot out of order with some days including scenes from as many as 3 epsidoes

Edit multi-camera footage create OMFs to Audio Mixer Color correction graphics and final compression for YouTube

Digitize XDCam Footage from Multiple Sources Manage GoPro, Sony800, Sony200 Cameras Organize and log media for editors Transmit footage to Toronto via The Matrx Data Distribution Network

Transcribe Media from the days shoot Check Sum Media to insure proper duplication Prep media for dailies processing

Ongoing freelance work in the Toronto Commercial Production Industry Worked with many production managers, production companies and agencies Every shoot had a different set of needs, through the years I learned to be adaptable and ready for anything

Develop and produces video for corporate recruitment Created budget, hired crew i.e. writer, camera operator etc. Work with client to finalize edit

City wide fundraiser walk. Shooting B-Roll of the walk and other festivities Needed to be quick on my feet, getting the shot I needed and move on

Ongoing freelance work in the Toronto Commercial Production Industry Worked with many production managers, production companies and agencies Every shoot had a different set of needs, through the years I learned to be adaptable and ready for anything

Lead Interactive Crew along side the main production Correspond with development team back in TO Make sure we were shooting everything we needed Maintaining budget and schedule

Canon 5D Mk II Light and shoot exercise video for TV Loop in the gym Move quickly and shoot efficiently

Record audio of live launch event Move fluidly with camera operator

Develop look and feel of the commercial Operate camera on set and work symbiotically with director

Create and execute visual look Work closely with director to create a final product he was happy with

Red Scarlet Assist with the acquisition and transfer of footage

Shot on Red Scarlet Work closely with the director of photography to craft the visual look of the video

Assist with multi-camera studio shoot.

Develop concept, pitch, budget and schedule Hire crew (writer, director, director of photography, actress etc) Source voice over artist, music and gear Oversee project from start to finish, making sure deadlines are met and client is happy.

Won 3 Atomic Awards - Best Idea, Brand Integration & CSR Lead a team following “The Gitchhiker” hitchhike across Canada in his underwear Schedule and coordinate rides with real people coast to coast Manage the crew shooting and editing on the road Manage client, agency and production budgets and donations

Edit interviews with characters of the show Source relevant show clips to supplement their responses Maintain style of main show Compress and deliver videos to CBC for web streaming

Canon 5D Mk II & Canon 7D 2 camera set up with lighting, background, wireless mic’s Set up and shoot interviews with franchise owners and corporate management Provide client with all footage on a hard drive at the end of the day

Shoot interviews, presentations and B-Roll of event

Develop a distinct look and shooting style with director Film includes extensive green screen and special effects Work within the confines of a tight independent budget without allowing the visuals to suffer

Took over editing in the final stages of offline edit ADR line replacement, graphics and edit tweaks

Receive data from camera team shot on Red One MX Transfer data to hard drives Verify data was not corrupt and matched camera notes

Pick up film permits Transport crew and talent Act as guide to city for foreign producers

Create video from concept to final product to be looped at conferences

Composite; 2D stills, video, animations and effects into a 3D after effects to create the illusion of 3D space Edit compositions to voice over to create a trailer. Export stereographic pair of videos for 3D calibration and presentation

Shot on Canon 5D Mk II Travel to Cuba with producer and shoot feature videos for Sunwing Resorts

Edit Interviews with cast and BTS footage Source show clips, sound bites, and behind the scenes clips

Sync audio, create multi-angle clips, log footage, create select and out take sequences, prepare project files Assemble each episode with selects Create music cue sheets from final edits

Other Roles: Online Edit, Colorist and Graphics Travel to Ukraine to shoot documentary elements Created animated graphics, archival footage effects, color correction Conformed final film, created Blu Ray and DVD masters

NOT MAIN DoP Shot additional scenes for ending of the film Matched style to original cinematographer

Sync audio, create multiangle clips, log footage, create select and out take sequences, prepare project files Assemble each episode with selects Create music cue sheets from final edits Pull/Export/Compress music video angles for in App “Music Video Editor”

Multi-camera shoot of band live on stage

Multi-camera shoot of band live on stage

Assisted SFX with tracking marks and measurements Stand in for Josh Lucas

Source show footage, highlight features of the App Composite screen caps and recordings into stock photos of iOS Devices

Operated playback system for music video style promo Created a playback track with embedded timecode that ran to slate to keep camera in sync with music in post

Compile motivational sports clips Edit a faced passed exciting video

Canon 5D Mk II - Single Camera Shoot Shot video and recorded sound including a wireless mic and audio recorder

Compiling footage from series and creating graphics & effects Final product was an informative video on the creation/style of the web series

Edit 3 minute BTS feature on the unique style and format of the series Source unedited sound bites, B-Roll and show clips

Work from paper edit/script to build an exciting trailer

Assisted with art direction and stills shoot

Also Camera Operator and Editor Created a teaser video for the brands launch in Canada Sourced stock footage, music and hired voiceover artist

Compile clips of stylists work Edit to music of clients choosing Create animated text graphics

Also Colorist and Online Editor. Canon 5D Mk II Premiered at Fantasia International Film Festival July 2011 Shot over the coarse of 18 days Maximizing the small budget buy making smart gear and technique choices I created an end look that suggests a much higher budget Created the opening title sequence

Drive US crew to and from Sudbury Assist with interview setup and shoot

Research forensic techniques used on the show and how they have evolved to present day practice Create information videos about forensic techniques (i.e. hair analysis, fingerprints, fire recreations) Wrote voiceover, sourced supporting show footage and stock footage/stills

Multicamera shoot of live comedy event

Multicamera shoot of live comedy set for DVD distribution

Assisted with production of video portions of internet game for YTV Show

Teaser Trailer for an upcoming feature film project

Coordinated guests and activities for the Mark, “The Guy at Home” Updated graphics on web stream Transfered video files from webcams in the Loft via VNC connection to hard drive for editor Created notes of daily events

Drove a 5 tonne truck from Toronto, Ontario to Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Back Loaded and unloaded truck for set up Sports Centre live on location

Comedic short film shot to use as a pitch for a television series Worked closely with Director to craft his vision for the film

Helped out with shoot on location at Kew Beach.

Assisted with shoot of Host and Contestant video elements for the IRL web game

Assisted with shoot of video elements for a store front interactive video installation.

Shot on Sony F900 Assisted the camera department

Built Website for Feature Film Nexus Conformed and color corrected RED ONE footage for Feature Film Nexus Sat in on table reads General office duties

Low budget film shot over 10 days with a crew of 10 people Needed to push the limitations of the “pro-sumer” camera to create the most cinematic image possible.

Drove a 5 tonne truck from Kaslo, British Columbia to Toronto, Ontario Loaded and unloaded truck for set up Sports Centre live on location

Premiered at 2009 Screamfest in Toronto An ambitious project filming over 5 days in various locations