| Cinemotion Media, HD camera and glidecam rig with accessories, also can supply & supervise; variety of modern firearms (Replica, Blank & film) |
| Credits: Hidden (ST), EDF Energy CEO Presentation (CC), Fault (ST). |
| Tom Blount
07749 951348
tomblount@hotmail.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT
An innovative cinematographer bringing a unique professional visual style to each production worked on. Confident in a number of roles from pre-production through to post-production, with proven organisational and leadership skills, producing and directing a crew of over 30 people at a number of locations.
EMPLOYMENT
Freelance Cameraman/Cinematographer
North Hampshire Area,
June 2009 to Present
Since June I have worked for AlphaBronx (http://www.alphabronx.com) as a cameraman creating promotional material for Proctor & Gambell and Rushmoor Borough Council, also filming corporate events for EDF Trading Ltd for their corporate network in both the UK and France.
Key Achievements:
- Creating unique high quality content.
- Developing relationships with clients and potential clients.
- Flexibility and working to deadlines.
TV Studio Technician
Farnborough College of Technology, http://www.farn-ct.ac.uk
March 2008 - July 2008
As a TV Studio Technician my main responsibilities were making sure the Studio ran smoothly throughout lessons and for Live Broadcasting Projects throughout the year, both for students and outside users.
Key Achievements:
- Fault finding and fixing
- Installation and maintenance of equipment
- Internet Streaming Installation and Operation
Bar Supervisor
Heron on the Lake
Fleet, Hampshire
February 2005 to 2006 Barman, 2007 to 2008 Bar Supervisor
As bar supervisor I managed a large restaurant team and was responsible for stock and takings on the bar.
Key Achievements:
- Providing a quality service and tactfully dealing with any complaints.
- Responsible for opening and closing the pub.
KEY SKILLS
Technical Skills
- Grip equipment; Steadicam, JIB’s, vehicle mounts, Dollies, Pedestals.
- Editing Platforms; Final Cut Pro, Sony Vegas, Premier Pro and Avid.
- Filming in different formats; ProHD, HDV, SD, BetaCAM, DVcam.
- Lighting for HD and SD for both Short film on location and Live TV in a TV Studio.
- Armourer; experienced with Blank firing, Replica weapons and pyrotechnics.
Personal Skills
- Good communicator, leadership and organisational skills.
- Technical problem solving.
- Full Driving Licence.
Credits
Proctor & Gambell London Innovation Centre Spark Awards Ceremony Sep 09 – Cameraperson - AlphaBronx
Rushmoor Borough Council Youth Development Projects Aug 09 – Cameraperson / Steadicam – AlphaBronx
Wedding Ceremony – Sep 09
EDF Trading Ltd Lunch & Learns for Corporate Network, Mar 09 to Present – Producer/Camera
Air Cadet 6 year annual Wing Review Promo Video – Producer/Cameraperson/Editor
Range Rover Sport Forum Day at RAF Odiham, Promo Video – Cameraperson/Editor
Rising Starz Live TV Talent Show, Internet Streamed Apr 09 – Producer/Camera
“Driven to Survive” Short Film, Completed Apr 09 – Producer/Director/Editor/Armourer
“Waste Not Want Not” Documentary 09 – Lighting Cameraperson
“Imaginary Dad” Short Film 09 – Lighting Cameraperson
“Strange New World” Short Film 09 – Director
Sky Scholarship 09 VT’s – Cameraperson/Lighting
Sky Scholarship 09 Live TV show – Lighting
Farnborough College of Technology 50 yr Anniversary Promo Video – Cameraperson/Director/Editor
“Evelyn Short” Film 08 – Cinematography
“No Way Out” Short Film 08 – Director
“Belong” Short Film 08 – Cameraperson/Armourer
“Fault” Short Film 08 – Cinematography
“Hidden” short Film 08 – Cinematographer/Armourer
Sky Scholarship 08 VT’s – Cameraperson/Lighting/Editor
Sky Scholarship 08 Live TV Show – Lighting/Set Design
Air Sciences Promo Video 07 - Cameraperson
EDUCATION
University Of Surrey 2006 - 2009
Farnborough College of Technology
BSC (Hons) Media Production (Film & TV) (2:1) (Graduating 29th Oct 2009)
Through my degree I learnt various skills which included managing large teams to produce both live TV content and film projects. For my dissertation I managed a crew of over 30 people, locations and actors and I have experience creating media for a number of consumer platforms.
Farnborough College of Technology 2005 - 2006
National Diploma Year 1, Triple Distinction
Farnborough Sixth Form College 2002 - 2004
Farnborough
A2 Physics, E
A2 Computing, D
A2 English, D
A2 General Studies, D
AS Music Technology, D
Calthorpe Park School, 1997 - 2002
Fleet,
9 GCSE’s; 4 B’s, 4 C’s & 1 E
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I am an Adult Sergeant Instructor with the Air Training Corps; through this I am a qualified Range Conducting Officer and Weapon Instructor and am responsible for the planning, organising, running and managing of a variety of activities.
REFERENCES
Available on request.
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Driven To Survive
9 mins. DV. Thriller. eng. $760. Completed. P: Tom Blount. D: Tom Blount. W: Tom Blount. C: Colin Holt, Sam Bradford, Rob Simms, Peter Irving. The film is a short action thriller which follows the journey of a spy who is trying to thwart the attempted assassination of a political figure. |
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