Sophie Abbott

Assist the production/post teams on the original, digital series Summer Break. Edit sequences and find clips for the editors. Transcribe interviews. Prepare merchandise boxes for fans. Research potential sights around our filming locations. Aide with purchase orders and managing the budget. Update production binders including releases and logs.

Assisted with set up and break down of production gear (and crafty). Relayed information from the director to each department. Helped with crowd control and lockup. Helped to keep the set clean and tidy. Distributed production material to the crew. Helped to coordinate the extras.

Shot behind-the-scenes footage. Assisted the grip and camera departments during shoots.

Assisted editors and producers, including collecting sound effects for commercials and logging special effects on various shows. Organized special effects from various television shows into reels using Avid to prepare for potential clients. Backed up receptionists desk; managed incoming phone calls, handled mail and welcomed guests.

Wrote coverage for film scripts, tv scripts, and books. Worked on development research for potential projects, client backgrounds, and gear/locations. Served as gatekeeper to phone services for the company. Maintained general upkeep of the office.

Created mini nature documentaries about sharks, after extensive background research and collaboration with my professor. Transcoded and cut clips of grey reef shark footage. Edited footage and sound recordings using iMovie and Avid. Used underwater cameras, Go Pros, and rovers.