Ellison Santos

Overseeing all levels of production from pre-production to post-production, including the artistic look and marketing aspects of the video projects. Provided video solutions such as creative editing, branding & graphics, live-stream broadcasts, oversaw remote virtual recordings and directing in-person multi-camera studio recordings. Delivered video packages and services in multiple formats which included; large scale conference event keynotes, global company wide townhall livestreams, and product & services promotional announcement videos. Daily tasks involved creating project budgets, location scouting, and content development. Along with creating and communicating the production plans, schedules, and responsibilities to the production team and management. Trained newly hired producers and associate staff members coming onboard the company; on large scope project planning, proper budgeting & crew allocation, and footage / media coverage. Created multiple training slide deck presentations for the company’s production staff and provided resource and documents for their utilization.

Spearheaded and successfully delivered 500+ live video and animation projects with excellent feedback from clients. Introduced and implemented more efficient and profitable studio equipment for future productions, which saved company thousands of dollars. Achieved significant cost reduction of company by ensuring effective utilization of studio equipment, infrastructure, office accessories, furniture, props, and management tools. Defined and led strategic production process from inception to final video product that achieved much more efficient and quicker turn around. Managed video projects across multiple global regions, ensuring successful delivery on-time and within budget. Designed better user experience during live-streams and high-profile online events in close collaboration with UI and UX website platform teams. Developed media assets and animations for video productions and online events by collaborating with graphical team. Produced and coordinated a large number of celebrity invited events including; Michael J. Fox, Boys II Men, Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper, Jackie Chan, Dan Harmon, Brene Brown, Jonah Hill, Amy Schumer, and Ray Dalio

Provided effective support in first camera assistant set up and break down all camera equipment. Accurately measured camera set-ups to match previously captured frames for smooth transitions in post-production. Scheduled clapper for every shot recorded and coordinated with sound technician for proper shot and scene designation and clean audio during recording.

Acted as a cinematographer and editor for annual Google Code Jam coding competition. Managed operations of a roving camera on main studio floor for live feed broadcast, recording shots of coding competitors for on-demand video post-broadcast. Administered multiple camera systems setups across commentator room and the main stage, including oversight of DJI Ronin camera stabilizer gimbal and jib arm system. Logistically attended to all production equipment, media, and accessories and transformed coding event into having look and feel of a high-level professional sporting event with play-by-play commenting and live on-screen graphics.

Managed all camera setups and accessories, lighting equipment, lenses, and DJI Ronin camera stabilization system during interview recordings. Organized and executed the most captivating look and location for the documentary interviews, in order to propel the story forward, and provide a more polished production quality.

Hosted an event in partnership with Time Warner and Glamour Magazine, which contained renowned entrepreneurs, and celebrities such as first lady Michelle Obama and Charlize Theron at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. Recorded and live-streamed entirety of event with various stage and b-roll shots of the establishment, receiving millions of views for a well-coordinated event and making it a huge success to partners and clients.

Recorded an internal video reel celebrating the Google office's 10th Anniversary at their Chelsea, New York City location. Filmed short interview videos of select executive Google employees regarding their experience, finding the best eye-catching locations for filming various social events spread across their offices.

Delivered effective services for a series of short interview videos with Google CEO Eric Schmidt for promotional use in Google’s Education initiative while serving as Cinematographer and editor. Directed the interviewee for best performance and set up studio lights, camera systems, and audio equipment. Conducted initial editing and color grading for high-quality 4K footage