Thomas Platek

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: 2015 27" iMac, 32" slider, CAME-TV Optimus 3-axis gimbal, DJI Ronin S, Final Cut Pro / X, Lighting Kit / Lights, Manfrotto Fig Rig Stabilizer, Panasonic Gh3, Panasonic Gh5, SOLO Steadicam

I can use: Came-Tv Optimus 3-Axis Gimbal, 32" Slider, Manfrotto Fig Rig Stabilizer, Solo Steadicam, 2015 27" Imac, Panasonic Gh3, DJI Ronin S, Panasonic Gh5, Lighting Kit / Lights, Adobe Suite, Final Cut Pro / X

About me

Continue to grow and contribute my knowledge and experience in the continuously advancing field of video production. Specializing in all stages of the production process, my passion for video production continues to increase. With a positive attitude, and continuing to be very adaptable to all environments, I will increase the success and productivity of the organization for which I work.
Referees:
Town Square Television: September 2014- present

As the Production Assistant/Facilitator, I successfully work in all parts of the production process, from concept development to editing. I am a valuable asset to our crew and have been involved in award-winning productions. My roles include videography, editing, studio lighting, field lighting, script writing, studio set-setup and drafting proposals/estimates for clients. I also produce mobile truck productions for multiple sporting and community events. I will work either as the producer/director, CG, audio, camera operator, or truck tech. I am a videographer for our magazine format series, Insight 7. I help co-workers with troubleshooting non-linear editing systems, cameras, and workflow. I have been lead producer, writer, videographer, and editor on numerous productions including a commercial for Volkswagen of Inver Grove, a trailer/promo for Heritage Org. of Romanian Americans to raise funding to produce a documentary with interview footage I shot, as well as, business award videos for the River Heights Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, I teach courses in an efficient and effective manner on high definition cameras, editing software, studio production, lighting, and mobile truck production to community members.


Freelance: July 2013- present

I work as the sole producer. I have produced documentaries, including one that was used in a court hearing as the victims impact statement. I have produced virtual tours for property managements. Live events for elementary schools, churches, awareness groups, non-profit org. events, and live music events at 7th St. Entry and at the MN Music Café. I also have produced music videos, instructional videos, and informational videos. I am the Editor for a reality TV series called, “Shoes Of Steel.” I do the audio and video editing, story structuring, and motion graphics. I have also worked with still photography. I have covered live events, studio photoshoots, and performance coverage for the Simley High School theatre department. I efficiently installed an HD production studio for Ministerios Internacionales: Rios de Agua Viva, a Hispanic church in St. Paul. This strengthened my knowledge even more about A/V systems, control rooms, and the technology workflow.

Thinksy Interactive: May 2015- present (On- Call)

As one of the two producers on the team, I take charge during the entire production process from creating contacts, consulting proposals with businesses and non-profit organizations, concept development, coordinating talent for commercials, light and set construction, field lighting, editing, color grading, motion graphics and post-production. I am highly capable of working with Hispanic clients, much of which only know very little English. I am able to overcome the language barrier and maintain a positive relationship with the client. I have worked on commercials for the Community-University Health Care Center and have worked with Telemundo MN covering their Rodeo Event with international Hispanic bands.

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Editor
Job Titles	Key Grip, Video Editor, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Sound Editor, Camera Assistant, Camera Supervisor, Videographer, Camera Operator, Studio Producer / Director, Producer, Writer, Graphics Artist / Graphic Designer
Years in industry	3 to 6 years