Resume

James Drake

Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Photographer, Storyteller.

  • Experienced and delivered with applications like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Encore, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Color, Compressor,  Reason, Pro Tools, Microsoft Office, and others.
  • Thousands of hours behind the camera.
  • Tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels.
  • Deals regularly with confidential information from clients.
  • Technically adept at many camera systems: Sony EX1/3, HVX series, RED, Canon XL/XH series, Canon/Nikon DSLRs, and more
  • Deep understanding of all aspects of production: Motivation, lighting, audio, aesthetic emotion, etc
  • Timely and organized records kept of business endeavors.
  • Able to multitask and achieve: shoot interview, ask questions, monitor audio levels, setup lighting, and maintain video composition simultaneously.

Professional Experience

  • Prepare, produce, shoot, edit, and deliver products in a timely manner to clients.
  • Create detailed outlines for shooting video and associated dates.
  • Guide uncertain clients to the best possible options for video, creatively and technically.
  • Author professional quality DVDs, export high quality files for internet viewing.
  • Conduct client meetings and discuss financial feasibility of projects.
  • Communicate the essence of video making and the required elements for a successful project.
  • Rapidly learn and master a vast variety of skills and topics to adapt to a fast moving career.

Recent work

Detroit USSF, Camera Operator and Online Management, June 2010
Kristen and Josh Wedding, June 2010
Meredith and Nate Wedding in Virginia, May 2010
“Harmony” Short film, Writer/Director, Editor, May 2010
“Abandoned” Short film, director, camera operator, editor, April 2010
Heartbeats to Drumbeats Promotional video April 2010
Team Northrup Video March 2010
“Giving Notice” Short film, Camera Operator, March 2010
RMCAD NREL promo video, Camera Operator, March 2010
Denver Academy Promo, DP and Camera Operator, February 2010
Haiti Documentary, Director/Producer, Editor, Camera Operator, November 2009-Present
EMS Mass Casualty Exercise promo, Camera Operator, November 2009
Future Stars National Championship video, November 2009
PSC Math Training Filming, Camera Operator, October 2009- Present
Michael F. Wedding, September 2009
Gabby Senior Pictures, September 2009
Kim Wedding, August 2009
Mike Y. Wedding, August 2009
Actress Karen headshots, August 2009
Safe or Sorry Gun Training, August-December 2009
Senior Pictures with John S., August 2009
“For You”, winner of Denver’s 48 hour film festival 2009, Executive Producer
“How Love Should Be” short film, Director, Camera Operator, Editor, July 2009
Portrait Session with Christa S., June 2009
Cairo, IL Documentary, Camera Operator, Editor, Producer June/July 2009
“Seek and Save” Documentary, Camera Operator, May 2009
Gambro Inc Training Video, Camera Operator, Editor April 2009
Listen Foundation Documentary, Camera Operator, Editor, Producer March/April 2009
“Heart’s Chance” short film, 1st Assistant Camera- April 2009
“Perpetuity” short film, Camera Operator- April 2009
“Second Chance” short film, Camera Operator- April 2009
“Change” short film, Documentarian- March 2009
“Burning Airlines” short film, Camera Operator- March 2009
“Endurance” short film, Assistant Director, March 2009
Picture” short film, Director, February 2009, Won 3 Awards at Student Show for “Best Producer”, “Best Production 2” and “Best Cinematography”
Denver 48 Hour Film Festival, August 2008
Family Life Services, Documentary, July 2008
Hanson Group, Corporate Video, July 2008
Eyeline Golf, Commercial, June 2008
Highmark Homes Real Estate Tour, April 2008

Other Attributes

  • Eagle Scout
  • Dedicated musician
  • Community Volunteer
  • Practiced Presenter
  • World Traveler
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