Adobe Premiere
Dean Thompson
Senior Producer
Johannesburg
Summary
Innovative Senior Producer with 16 years of experience in all aspects of video production. A client-focused, visionary creator, editor and storyteller with vast experience leading dynamic creative teams. Has demonstrated the ability to take an idea from concept to delivery and produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Well versed in leading strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Video Producer
Urban Brew Studios
Johannesburg
09.2014 - Current
- Coordinated with clients to define project specifications, vision, scope and budget.
- Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Monitored industry trends to stay informed of innovative technology, production equipment and editing software.
- Created production schedules for every step of video production.
- Negotiated contracts and rates to save company money.
- Worked with clients to produce various types of videos.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms.
- Developed and proposed project scripts, sketches and storyboards to gain client approval during throughout project phases beginning with pre-production.
- Assisted clients and creative teams in script writing and set design.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
- Directed live broadcasts, films and recordings or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage as well as talent releases.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
Executive Producer
Inferno Films
Johannesburg
07.2012 - Current
- Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Approved procurement of needed services, resources, equipment and supplies.
- Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
- Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
- Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of the brand.
- Supervised production team to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Improved production company operations and profitability by applying new technologies and fostering evolution of production standards.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create new revenue streams and cut operational costs.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Generated leads through cold calling, networking and social media.
Producer/Director
ATTV
Johannesburg
03.2006 - 07.2012
- Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
- Directed live broadcasts, films and recordings or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Developed schedules for production, editing and duplication for timely delivery.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
Video Editor/Post Production Supervisor
attv
03.2006 - 06.2010
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Utilized demonstrable technical, editorial and creative storytelling skills in editing, producing and design.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
- Saw concepts through to completion by working to develop final edits, color and other elements in post-production process.
- Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
- Exported final cuts and upload to content management system and client platforms.
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Partnered with colorists and sound artists to develop look and feel of each asset.
- Created and reformatted content across various social media and digital platforms.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Participated in creative brainstorms for new content and series, campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - 3 Year National Diploma in Graphic Deisgn
Durban University of Technology
02.2002 - 01.2005
Skills
Location scouting
Studio production
Multi-camera shooting
[Media] specialist
Technical Writing
Crew instruction
Budgetary control
Television and print journalism
Digital video production process
Strong graphic and visual sense
Adobe Creative Suite expertise
Video production oversight
Content Development
Live production
Talent agreement preparation
Schedule Management
Program direction
Pre- and post-production proficiency
Interview management
Social media
Camera and video staff direction
Software
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Media Encoder
Microsoft Powerpoint
Timeline
Senior Video Producer
Urban Brew Studios
09.2014 - Current
Executive Producer
Inferno Films
07.2012 - Current
Producer/Director
ATTV
03.2006 - 07.2012
Video Editor/Post Production Supervisor
attv
03.2006 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - 3 Year National Diploma in Graphic Deisgn
Durban University of Technology
02.2002 - 01.2005