Kyle Acker

Operating in a studio environment on pedestal setup with teleprompter as well as on shoulder rig for different segments.

Helped director and DP achieve the lighting look needed and directed assistants and PAs in the use and setup of lighting and grip equipment.

Setting up and Prepping Blackmagic Design ATEM switcher, recording hardware, and streaming hardware. Prepared inputs for 3 cameras, 2 Graphincs Inputs, and phone mirroring for a live to tape production. The show is polished in post-production then I would handle the streaming of final product to YouTube.com/TheSamsungSide

Managed crew on production days, by assigning tasks and directing during shoots Determined lighting design for each production Framed and determined shot composition (with director review) Scheduled Freelancers and Contractors where needed to fill positions Created Production Schedules to determined the flow of production days. Coordinated with Producers and Directors during Pre-Production to prepare for shoot days. Prepared the studio space for shooting Logged Footage after shoots Performed Maintenance to maintain operation of lights, cameras, monitoring equipment, and audio gear. Studied and researched new equipment to propose improvements to studio space. Managed and obtained resources based around the provided budget

Work with Director to prepare studio and set for production. Coordinated Camera Operators to achieve quality shots. Also ran Teleprompter when short handed. Filled in during prep where needed across flipping sets, checking audio signals, and prepping cameras. Would fill in for Director when needed. Helped created quality shots to support shot message and theme.

Cut footage for long form Television shows. Shows would consist of 4-5 cameras, and no line cut. I would cut, color, and add graphics to shows. I would also use After Effects to add motion graphics to shows. Used audition to sweeten and clean up audio tracks that were provided by production.

Operated 20 ft Cammate Jib while following lead of Director. Would also offer my own creative shots at all times that I was not directed to a specific shot. Would also prep, maintain, and repair jib as needed.

Operating a 20 ft Cammate Jib above audience members during production of a half hour TV Talk show. Used judgement to offer the director creative shots to use in the edit. Prepped and maintained camera for production.