Louis Waters
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2017 |
Editor
Film |
Coffee Cafe Ryan Petrolo / Cortado Entertainment |
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2016 |
Video Editor
Commercials & Industrials |
Shah Trading Company Canning Plant Tour Shah Trading |
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2016 |
Director
Television |
A Taste of Home Humber College |
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2015 |
Producer
Voiceover |
Life's a Drag Emma Goswell / Gaydio |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2017 | Broadcast TV / Videography | Humber College |
2014 | PGDip Broadcast Journalism | The University of Salford |
2013 | BA Journalism and Media Studies | Bangor University |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Pro Tools, DaVinci Resolve
I can use: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Audition, Avid Pro Tools
About me
An experienced freelance Video Editor & Video Technician. Let's talk! Email me at: removedReferees:
Available upon request.
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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Audition, Adobe Media Encoder, DaVinci Resolve, Cinema 4D, Black Magic Fusion 8, Aerial Drone Filming, Microsoft Office
WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE
MASTER CONTROL, MEDIA CONTROL CENTRE & MEDIA SERVICES INTERN AT BELL MEDIA
Toronto, Canada / Mar 2017 – Apr 2017
• Monitored content for multiple television channels at Master Control
• Monitored feeds, positioned satellite dishes, prepped shows for air at Media Control Centre
• Conducted quality control on promotional videos for closed captioning as well as audio/video levels at Media Services
ET CANADA INTERN
Toronto, Canada / Jan 2017 – Mar 2017
• Operated cameras, ran cables, prepped guests for interviews, and set up lighting as a Studio Assistant
• Queued teleprompter content into Qmaster and provided run downs for the crew in the Control Room
• Loaded scripts into AP ENPS, compiled research packs for the Canadian Screen Awards, the JUNO Awards, the Academy Awards, and Big Brother Canada as well as applied TVR metadata for Avid Interplay at the Production Office
VIDEO EDITOR – Television Pilot: “Coffee Café” [Project]
Humber College
Toronto, Canada / April 2015 – Present
• Collaborates effectively with the Producer and Director to realize the creative vision
• Organizes and runs auditions for casting
• Acts as post-production technical lead, using 5.1 stereo sound recording and editing with Avid Media Composer, Pro Tools, and Adobe After Effects
VIDEO TECHNICIAN
BitCine Technologies
Toronto, Canada / Nov 2015 – June 2016
• Processed television and film content and assembled complex digital cinema packages for cinema, television and online release
• Transcoded for multi-channel distribution
• Edited and synchronized audio and closed captioning tracks for regional localization
• Worked alongside Quality Control Operators to ensure accuracy
• Maintained detailed records of errors found, their descriptions, and steps taken for correction, as well as produced basic statistical analysis reports
VIDEO EDITOR & CAMERA OPERATOR
Freelance
Toronto, Canada / Apr 2016 – Dec 2016
• Produced & edited promotional videos for Shah Trading Company Ltd.
• Edited videos, created custom graphics, and uploaded content to YouTube for SM Beauté
• Operated cameras and edited footage for ITZ Media Production
DIRECTOR & VIDEO EDITOR – Documentary: “A Taste of Home” [Project]
Humber College
Toronto, Canada / Oct 2015 – Mar 2016
• Developed concept and delivered pitch to expert panel, which was selected for production
• Interviewed key figures involved in the Syrian refugee resettlement process
• Used strong production management skills to organize the project and supervise the team
• Reviewed raw material to create an edit decision list based on the interview’s value and contribution to continuity
PRODUCER
Gaydio
Manchester, UK / Apr 2015 – July 2015
• Created final audio mixes for Adobe Audition, as needed
• Generated and researched ideas for Gaydio programming
• Developed content: wrote scripts, bulletins, and links
• Sourced potential interviewees for The Exchange programme
• Managed presenters for pre-recorded/live output
STUDIO MANAGER
Prolific North
Manchester, UK / Feb 2014 – Sept 2014
Operated both the gallery and studio in eight different roles to deliver broadcast programmes for Prolific North News each week:
• Producer – Supervised all aspects of video production
• Director – Directed three manual studio camera movements during an as-live broadcast
• Playout – Ensured smooth transmission of content and graphics to the audience using the in-house media asset management system
• Graphics – Created unique graphics and ensuring these are broadcast efficiently
• PA – Ensured timings in the programme are correct in the gallery and for the presenters
• Sound – Monitored the sound control board and ensuring studio mics are prepped
• Camera Ops – Monitored output and carefully frame shots as directed
• Presenter – Hosted and interviewed high-profile guests on the programme
MEDIA TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
University of Salford
Salford, UK / Feb 2014 – Sept 2014
Trained external companies in all skills needed to effectively communicate with broadcast media in interviews and press conferences
• Tested individuals in a mock press conference
• Interviewed individuals in a mock TV studio
• Provided immediate feedback
PRODUCER
Shock Radio
Salford, UK / Oct 2013 – Sept 2014
• Produced weekly current affairs and entertainment radio broadcasts
• Performed quality assurance on all pre-recorded aired content
NEWS REPORTER
Quays TV News
Salford, UK / Oct 2013 – April 2014
• Reported on news items in the Manchester area
• Acted as co-presenter and broadcast quality assurance for the “Global News Relay 2014”, a 12-hour live broadcast in partnership with 8 other international universities
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Easily adaptable to new, fast-paced environments
• Energetic, works well under pressure
• Great perseverance and ability to learn
• High editorial standards and attention to detail
• Excellent research and data analysis skills
• Project management and leadership
• Self-proficient and strong team collaboration
• Deep knowledge of industry-standard software, NLE editing systems, and online video platforms
CERTIFICATIONS
NCTJ Broadcast Regulation
NCTJ Television News
NCTJ Radio News
Data Journalism
Teeline Shorthand
WECTU Training
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Camera Operator (HD) |
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Job Titles | Video Editor, Director, Production Assistant (PA), Camera Operator, Boom Operator, Locations Scout, Live Programming / Broadcasting, Technical Director / Vision Mixer |
Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |