Paul Zander

Education

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About me

Previously, I have graduated from college with a Broadcasting Diploma. I have an enthusiastic and task-focused work ethic, and a strong eye for detail. Furthermore, I have excellent negotiation and problem solving skills. The reason why I would like to work for your company is so that I can demonstrate my skills,in Final Cut Pro X, Avid Express, Adobe Photoshop, iMovie, MS Office, and Safari.

In closing I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my skills and experience in the film and television industry. Thank you for taking the time to look over my application, and I hope to hear from you in the near future.
Additional information:
3 years of experience in the film industry in lighting, Grip and as a Gaffer for a wide range of film and television projects within the GTA
• Advanced College Diploma in Niagara College Broadcasting: Radio, Television and Film
• Proficient in MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Internet Explorer, Final Cut X, Avid Express, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Director 8
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced settings while staying task-focused
• Enjoys cooperating on a team project with a diverse group of clients
• Possesses a professional attitude towards quality of work
• Eager to learn with excellent multitasking and or organizational skills
• Physically fit, able to lift equipment weighing over 50 lbs. and experience working at heights

FILM PRODUCTION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Camera and Editing

• Logged,captured, edited video on Final Cut X
• In charge of recording pod cast on Mini DV camera
• Performed loading, unloading and labeling Mini DV tapes
• Managed the slate for each production day
• Logged and Recorded the usage of film we on daily basis
• Loaded and Unloaded film Camera Magazine

Lighting, Grip and Gaffer Experience

• Rigged lighting grid for on location shoot
• Assisted in the construction grid for Pan lamps
• Secured cable to the lighting grid
• Assisted in the construction of the Scaffolding for Black Fabric Blind
• Constructed a rack for the Grip Ladders
• Assisted in unloading/loading and setting up of boom Camera Crane
• Constructed Camera Crane
• Aided in the rigging up of Light fixtures
• Construction of a boom pole and outdoor tripod for Lighting
• Reorganized the Grip equipment carts and transported equipment to and from the set
• Loading and unloading equipment from the Package truck
• Set up and plugged in lights
• Loaded and Unloaded lights from Package truck
• Unplugged and Took down set lights and breaker boxes
• Put up C-Stands and Blinds, gels and reflectors
• Aided in the plugging in of cables for lights and generator
• Packed and placed equipment on the package truck and moving van
• Removed lighting fixtures used during the production
• Facilitated in the pulling down of the studio lighting plan
• Cleaning the Construction site and Emptying Garbage

Skills

Job Titles	Video Editor, Key Grip
Years in industry	3 to 6 years