Joseph Unegbu

                                     43 Woodrow Road, Woolwich. London, SE18 5DF

Tel no: (07930) 229 053                                                                 Nationality: British

E-mail: joeunegbu@yahoo.co.uk                                            Date of Birth: 24 May 1977

PERSONAL PROFILE

    I am creative, open minded and posses the maturity to build cordiality with all.

            I have a good understanding of all types of cameras, lenses and mounts use in a TV studio.

I am able to use or assist with any camera with confidence and creativity on a production.

I am punctual, reliable, in good general health.

I remain able to work unsupervised at times and stay calm even under pressure.

I have a proactive attitude to the health and safety of self and others.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Jan 09 - Present Freelance Editor/ Camera Operator. Monumental Creations.   London

·       Perform general post production roles on FCP, Motion, Livetype etc and ENG duties using Panasonic AW860E either broadcast or for video archives and recordings.

·       Use Sony EX1, Z1,Z7, DSR PD150 &170, JVC ProHD to film factual events on location for VT Editor in company.

·       Help with audio support by mic-ing up guest and presenter and set correct levels.

·       I executed relevant escalation and rectification of schedule problems or error.

·       I performed quality control tasks and review content of programme.

·       Undertook Project management tasks from delegating workload, time management, and task planning to supervising projects for final output.

·       Assist Camera crew in the movement of cables and monitors either during studio play-outs and recordings sessions,

·       Handle Studio camera during Live or Pre-recording sessions and other related tasks.

·       Arrange and set up props and set furnitures for shows.

·       Rig and de-rig any sets and props including lights, microphones, etc and other required duties.

·       Move back any props and sets to original place of storage

·       Assist in the setting up and de-rigging of equipment necessary for performances

·       I have to stay aware of the technical aspects relating to cameras within the studio.

·       I posses the knowledge of Health & Safety guidelines relating to camera and studio operations.

·       I assist and support with the studio camera rigs and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and on time.

Feb 08 -  Present   Freelance Camera Op/ Editor (FaithWorld TV Sky594)        London

·       Manned Professional Studio camera JVC ProHD on Tripod and Jib for live recording.

·       Handled all aspect of camera shoots to set up framing and visual compositions.

·       I ensured that contents to be ingested are completed on time and maintains all the high standards expected for quality transmission .

·       I was responsible for previewing, Q/Cing, capturing, and arranging programmes, promos, advert, bumpers & stings into designated folders and sub-folders

·       Ensured all playout tapes received are compatible with in-house ingesting system and devices i.e DVCams, MiniDV, DigiBeta, etc.

·       Ensured all recorded formats have been inned & outted accurately and qualitatively readied for broadcast at designated time slot.

·       Maintained the scheduled play out of multiple transmission channels within a multi-client environment.

·      I was in-charge of managing and updating week schedules for transmission.

Feb 06 - Jun 08  Editor/ Transmission Op / Scheduler (PassionTV Sky169)  London

·       I monitored and updated the entire portfolio of channel ensuring the technical integrity of the play-out services are maintained throughout shift.

·       Scheduled programmes into play out system i.e. Vector Box and assisted with all day to day general Post-Production activities.

·       I assisted in maintaining the library database and record of content movement.

·       I ensured the desk is permanently manned and monitored.

·       I ensured the execution of the playlist, ensuring the outgoing playlist is up-to-date and correct with regular on-air checks.

·       Ensured that programmes are loading early to start on time and run smoothly during on-air transmission.

·       Supervised transcoding platforms, testing of electronic equipment, and assist with monitoring both preview and TX desk.

·       I made sure all media is available for the current schedules and ensure that all schedules are available and prepped for following shift.

·       Organized and setup digital and analogue video equipments used in studio environment essential during any break in transmission.

·       I answered telephone calls from clients concerning enquiries, complaints and give support advices during client complaints about unsatisfactory service.

·       I perform customer feedback calls required for improving the overall customer service for my employer.

·       I perform feed back briefing with team leader on a day-to-day basis.

Technical Skills Profile:

·       Post Production Editing Apple Mac: Final cut Pro, Motion 3, Livetype, Color, DVD Toaster, Soundtrack Pro, DVD studio Pro etc.

·       Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In-design, Premiere Pro CS4, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design, Audition and Encore DVD. (2-yr experience)

·       Microsoft office software i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, Picture Manager.

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Equipment:             Panasonic AW860E with Canon VHD lens, Sony HVR Z1E, Sony                                                 PD170, JVC ProHD with Fujinon Tv:Zoom lens, Mackie Mixer 4-Bus,                                     Console. SR 32.4.2. Tricaster Pro Studios. VectorBox, CG Templates                                     & Editor, Zeus v5, Sennheiser Talkback radio-transmitter, Lavaliers,                                     condenser microphones, Professional connectors, cables.

Qualifications:

           1998             Lewisham College. Access course. Social Science.
           1999             ECDL - Microsoft Certified Professional / Windows 2000
           2000             LOCN – Sound Engineering / City & Guilds.
           2001             BA -Media & Communication.

Training:

          1999                         Personal Development Association.
          2004                         The Fount Studios, Camera Operator Training course.
          2005                         Pyramid Development Project, Video Production. Aim high shoot

Education:

          2001 – 2004             Degree: BA Hons. Media & Communication. University of Greenwich

          1999 – 2000:             ECDL Computer Technology. School of IT. Greenwich. London
                                    Web-Design File Management Networking. Word Processing.

          1998 – 1999     Lewisham College, London. Access Course, A -Levels
                                    English Literature-C.     Arithmetic -C       Law - Pass.
                                    Psychology - C.            Sociology -D

            1997 – 1998             Foundation Year: Environmental science. Roehampton college.

INTEREST & HOBBIES

I enjoy playing sports and hanging with friends in a sociable environment. I do also like to meeting different people from different backgrounds and i listen to different music, especially Coldplay, King of Leon, U2 etc.

I also like being in a friendly environment especially at work amongst people that share the same professional interest as I do in order to produce a hospitable atmosphere.

                                    References available on request