[ Curtis Schmidt]

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Experience

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DIRECTOR, VIDEO PRODUCTION

Level Ex; Chicago, IL  2018 - PRESENT

• Lead full video life cycle: Responsibilities include Script Creation, Producing & Directing, Camera, Audio, Editing, Motion Graphics, Color Correction & Finishing, and Creative Direction.

• Managed a network of vendors made up of cameramen, motion graphics, and editors for various projects.

• Bid and Pitch Creation, Project Management and Team Management

• Developed Best Practices and processes as it relates to all steps of Video Production.

• Worked with multiple teams across Level Ex to deliver high quality content, guiding them through the entire process from ideation to completion. 

• Worked with Medical and Pharma clients to deliver videos highlighting their products and services.

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FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR/ VIDEO CREATIVE DIRECTOR;

Chicago, IL 2017-2018

• Bid and Pitch Creation, Project Management and Team Management

• Archive and Library Management

• Provided full video creative services: Responsibilities include Creative Concepting, Treatment Creation, Script Creation, Producing & Directing, Editing, Motion Graphics, Color Correction & Finishing, and Creative Direction.

• Produced and Edited 360 Videos for Lollapalooza and Crackle.

 

DIRECTOR OF POST PRODUCTION/ SENIOR VIDEO EDITOR

Quriosity Productions; Chicago, IL  2014-2017 

• Responsibilities include Project Management in both Production and Post, Creative Editorial, Client Interaction, Equipment Purchasing, Creative Concepting, Team Management, Creative Direction, Color Correction, Archive and Library Management. 

• Set up a post production department from scratch

• Worked closely with Directors and Ad Agency Clients to deliver a wide array of national broadcast spots and videos.

 

DIRECTOR OF POST PRODUCTION/ SENIOR VIDEO EDITOR

Liquid 9; Kansas City, MO   2007-2014

• Responsibilities include Project Management in both Production and Post, Creative Editorial, Client Interaction, Equipment Purchasing, Creative Concepting, Team Management, Creative Direction, Color Correction, Archive and Library Management. 

• Set up a post production department from scratch

• Worked closely with Directors and Ad Agency Clients to deliver a wide array of national broadcast spots and videos.

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SENIOR VIDEO EDITOR

Crush Editorial; Los Angeles, CA   2002-2007

• Post Production: Responsibilities include Editing, Motion Graphics, Audio, Color Correction & Finishing, and Creative Direction.

• Worked closely with Directors and Ad Agency Clients to deliver a wide array of national broadcast spots and videos.

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PROFICIENCIES

• Blackmagic Pocket 4k Cinema Camera

• Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)

• Apple Suite (Final Cut Pro X, Motion, Compressor)

• DaVinci Resolve

• Production and Post Best Practices

• 360 Video Workflow

• Asana

• Slack

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INTERESTS

Board games and RPGs, Scuba Diving, Technology Evangelist, Star Wars analysis, Child & Dog Wrangling, Harmonica.