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Ken Wortendyke

Washington, DC

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Summary

I'm an independent Film/TV professional with nearly 10 years in the production industry. Whether in pre-production, on set, or in the edit suite, I am passionate about telling great stories.

Credits

6/14 – 8/14

Director (and Preditor)

Advertising — DG Television Details
6/14 – 8/14

Wrote, directed and edited three spots for broadcast in the DC area.

6/14 – 6/14

Gaffer The Drive

Film (Feature-length) — Felicia Gonzalez Brown Details
6/14 – 6/14

On-set lighting design and execution, supporting the Director and Director of Photography's vision for the film.

6/13 – 6/14

Editor (Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro 7, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Mocha) Various

National Geographic — TV — National Geographic Studios Details
6/13 – 6/14

Online editor for promos, original programming and acquisitions destined for domestic and international broadcast on National Geographic properties. Performed numerous tasks, including: crafting 30 second promos, reversioning edits for cut-downs (e.g. 2-hour to 1-hour edits, seamless to cut-to-clock edits), performing QC fixes, building new show titles for rebranded series.

4/14 – 4/14

Director

Vito Services — Advertising — DG Television Details
4/14 – 4/14

Directed cast and crew for two 30-second spots for their spring campaign.

4/14 – 4/14

Camera Utility American College of Cardiology Convention

Internet — Live/Special Event — Cavus Media Details
4/14 – 4/14

Assisted in configuring lighting and camera equipment for 4 camera live studio at annual convention of American College of Cardiology. Included Canon C100 cameras, Panasonic live switcher with multi-view and portable jib.

2/14 – 3/14

Director

Signal Financial Federal Credit Union — Advertising — DG Television Details
2/14 – 3/14

Led creative charge throughout lifespan of project. Participated in development, including writing script and casting talent. Directed cast and crew on location. Edited final spot for delivery to broadcaster.

10/13 – 11/13

Camera Operator (Canon C100, 5D Mark III and GoPro) Killing Kennedy EPK

National Geographic — TV — DG Television Details
10/13 – 11/13

Camera operator for film premier and promotional tour in Washington, DC and New York City. Equipment used included the Canon C100, 5D Mark III and GoPro Hero2/Hero3 with basic lighting package.

9/13 – 10/13

Gaffer Geographically Desirable

Film (Feature-length) — Nextnik Films Details
9/13 – 10/13

Provided pre-production consultation for on-set production strategy as well as recommended equipment and personnel for location work. In production, provided lighting design and crew direction for establishing setups with the Director of Photography.

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Skills

  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Broadcast
  • Documentaries
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Media Production
  • Photography
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Short Films
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Camera
  • Copywriting
  • Production Managment
  • Camera Operating
  • Visual Effects
  • Leadership
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Training
  • Staff Development