Summary

Thomas Mobley is a filmmaker, photographer, producer, and co-founder of CreativeJunkFood. He is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to production work. He has over 9 years of professional experience on both sides of the camera.

Credits

12/18 – 12/19

Producer (Lead)

Staff Position — Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History & Culture Details
12/18 – 12/19

Videotapes program material for production using video camera equipment; makes technical decisions regarding such elements as appropriate lighting, shooting angle and placement and type of microphone; receives explicit instructions regarding assignment. Produced and designed video for the National Museum of African American History & Culture online content. Created same-day edits. Implemented creative and unique shots for special events/occasions. Conducted extensive research to compile biographical content and current information in preparation for interviews. Compile video for use in highlights and banquet videos. Film, edit, produce 'behind the scenes' and profile videos for all catalogs. Created storyboard for efficient camera shots.

8/17 – 12/18

First Assistant Camera (A Season with the Navy, SHOWTIME Sports, Season 3: l Camera assistant l August 2) A Season with NavalAcademy Football (Season 3)

Showtime — TV — Storm Peak Productions Details
8/17 – 12/18

• Major fieldwork on a network feature film as a first camera assistant. That includes experience with remote ENG shooting. Build and set up professional grade cameras such as Arri-Alexa, Sony FS7, Red Dragon cine cameras. • Streamlined communications with broadcast supervisors to maintain video coverage and ensure event operations ran smoothly. • Networked with SHOWTIME and CBS employees to gain insight on new trends and challenges within the industry. • Increased productivity within a high intensity environment by providing support to multiple teams. • Supporting the camera department by preparing and maintaining camera equipment and controlling digital storage. • Set camera for best digital cinematography and prepare detailed notes on each shot for the entire season.

6/15 – 6/15

Director of Photography (DP) Callaloo: A Jazz Folktale (Season 1)

Internet — TV — Sepia Works Details
6/15 – 6/15

Handled photography requirements for key client for corporate portraits. Arrange all proper equipment and supplies. Coordinate videographers, lighting technicians and other professionals as necessary. Setting up the camera. Making sure the camera's are properly operable. Delegate tasks to the grips,gaffer, and also the camera department.

5/15 – 5/15

Editor (fcp 7.) silver salute (Season 1)

PBS — TV — PBS Details
5/15 – 5/15

I organized all footage. Importing footage into a beta SD and HD Beta playback rig into final cut pro software. Finalizing the product with the project manager and the producer.

4/15 – 4/15

Utility (AC) Earthday Show

YouTube — Live/Special Event — Riot Box Media Details
4/15 – 4/15

Making sure the camera is built and ready for the director of photography to be able shoot. Making sure lens are clean. Having the camera recorded when the company is ready to shoot. Put on the needed lenses to shoot the scene. Rolling Playback for the clients.

2/15 – 2/15

Still Photographer Nephew Tommy aka Tommy Miles: I got people inside my head comedy tour

Live/Special Event — A NUopp production Details
2/15 – 2/15

Handled photography requirements corporate portraits. Arrange all proper equipment and supplies. Coordinate videographers, lighting technicians. Adjust, modify, and rework photographs using the adobe application Lightroom. Making sure the photographs has great focus, composition, and exposure.

12/14 – 1/15

Production Manager (Stage Manager)

Staff Position — Mahogany Entertainment-Mayor Elect Muriel Bowser Inaugural Kid's Party Details
12/14 – 1/15

Determining quality control standards. Attending daily operations meetings. Making sure that staff comply with all workplace health and safety regulations. Maintaining production equipment. Managing the movement of goods into and out of production facilities. Ensuring the health and safety of all employees and visitors to the facility.

12/14 – 12/14

Stage Manager Marion Barry Celebration of Life Services

Live/Special Event — Mahogany Entertainment Details
12/14 – 12/14

Maintain Production Schedule website for dissemination of schedule information to artists and staff. Manage rehearsals and performances, adhering to union rules, safety standards, and ensuring that events run on time and in an efficient manner.

Media

Recos

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Education

Class of '11

Fullsail University

Masters of Entertainment Business (MBA)
Class of '08

Fullsail University

Bachlors of Science (Film)
Class of '06

Fullsail University

Associates of Science (Film)
Class of '04

Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Concentration (Theatre)

My Gear

  • Macbook Pro
  • Canon 7D
  • 70-200mm
  • Rode Microphone
  • Manfrotto Tripod
  • WACOM BAMBOO TABLET

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Photography
  • editor
  • Camera Operator
  • Videographer
  • Camera assistant
  • Production Manager
  • grip
  • Production Coordinating
  • Gaffer
  • Animator
  • Motion Graphic Artist
  • StageManager