Tess Hochstein

*Nationally distributed show that airs weekly on Discovery Life • Manage multiple parties, whether internal or external, to plan film dates, locations, and filming requirements to ensure each show segment has what it needs to be filmed at its best • Facilitate documentation assets of production including show rundowns, scripts, release forms, schedules, episode guides, and communication trails to keep all members of the team up to date and on track • Conceptualize segment subjects for magazine-style show with team then coordinate the logistics to make all ideas happen in a timely and organized manner • Review footage and create a scripted outline for editor so he can assemble the show in a timely and easy fashion to ensure deadlines are met • Follow-up with third parties’ post-production to make sure they have viewed the final product, and are happy with the outcome and their experience with us

Producer for National Productions • Produce new programs through all stages of production including show concept and design, studio set-up, show record, and post production edits, to create 60-minute pledge specials for national television distribution. • Compose three to five-minute sizzle reels of potential talent and/or shows with an editor to be presented to sponsors in hopes to secure production funding • Create and compile physical products including manufacturing DVDs and CDs, purchasing from publishers, and printing custom products to be used as “pledge premiums"

A.D, runner, and producer in training

Worked with crew for internal company video shoots on location or green screen to set up, run, and put away equipment, as well as assist with talent. Assisted editors in usual protocol for projects or miscellaneous tasks. Gained experience adjusting quickly to new situations to provide a hand to team-members.

Designed and executed aging effect makeup for young talent. Collaborated with director in getting props, actors, and costumes ready for shoot. Responsible for keeping continuity with props, actors, and costumes during shoot.

Designed and executed alien makeup for main actress and crowd of aliens. Created costumes and props for talent and on set details. Conceptualized and executed artistic detail and shot continuity.

Assisted the producer, director, and crew in setting up and tearing down equipment and scene props at locations for shoots. Operated cameras, microphones, sliders, jibs, dollies, and hard light kits, soft light kits for the many different segments of the show.

For a set of international online commercials. Designed and executed makeup for actors to make them appear related. Assisted on set with setting up lighting, lavaliere and boom microphones. Operated boom microphone and assisted with continuity