Jason James

Last updated June 18th 2010
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JASON JAMES

1987 Parkcrest Dr. #10
Wyoming , Michigan 49519 United States
1080HDMEDIA.com

616-821-9472

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OBJECTIVE

An "Out-of-the-Box" motion graphic artist and video expert seeking challenging projects in all types of media expression where my abilities, skills and creativity can be effectively used to enable my clients to prosper and grow with changing market trends and smart device integration.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

1080 HD MEDIA llc., Grand Rapids, Michigan

04/18/2008 - Present

Creative Collaborator
Camera Operator, Professional Editing, short films, commercial ads, and motion graphics for small to medium sized companies. Collaborating with other professionals in the media arts industry to better serve other clients in production designs and partnerships.
Developed a webcast that focuses on Michigan made films at MichiganFilmReel.com
Managing a crew that schedules and interviews directors, producers, and film industry professionals. This enables a team of trained professionals to develop the skills necessary to move forward in the world of film and television and making connections with the community and other professionals in the industry.

Skilled with Adobe CS4 and CS5.
Final Cut Pro7| After Effects | Photoshop |
InDesign | and Flash

Designed Michigan Film Reel's brand and video presents on the web with Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. Michigan Film Reel's website maintains over 100 hits a day on it's website and is growing everyday.

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Engineered Protection Services , Grand Rapids, Michigan

02/03/2006 - 01/05/2008

Proprietary Install
Installed and configure camera systems for commercial and residential developments. Learning how to be a self-starter was key to working alone and get projects done in an efficient manor. Worked closely with contractors to schedule and maintain systems for install and remodeling. Maintained security systems with the use of windows based programs and data mining platforms for monitoring and troubleshooting security cameras and home intrusion systems.

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Lear Corp, Grand Rapids, Michigan

06/24/1998 - 05/18/2004

Production Coordinator
Gained the ability to organize a team of people for assembly line production. Made daily quotas and production goals that contribute to the companies demands and orders.

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SKILLS

-Editing with Final Cut Pro7 (5 years)
-Adobe After Effects CS5 (3 years)
-Grip (2 years) Short Films
-Camera Operator (5 years) Cannon XH-A1s
-Dolly Operator (2 years) short films
-Lighting Creative lighting with automobiles

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EDUCATION

ITT Technical Institute , Grand Rapids, Michigan, 02/02/1997 - 06/16/1999

AS of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering , 3.2 Grade Point Average

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FIELD WORK

Short Film | Logic Leap 2010
Better to be Frank 2010
Cannibal 2009
IMDB Listed
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1628006/fullcredits#cast

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INTERESTS

Enjoying jogging, basketball, golf, tennis, dinner with friends, script writing, graphic design, web design.
Music and outdoor concerts.
Charitable causes.

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

West Michigan Film and Video Alliance


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TRAINING

Grand Rapids Community College
Film Production Training
Grip Training
Grip Electrical Training
Certified 2009

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REFERENCES

Attila Bokor , Webmaster | Professional Camera Operator & Editor
Systems Administrator
World Mission

tel: 616-730-1610
2900 Wilson Ave
Grandville , Michigan 49418, USA
Attila is a GVSU graduate with a B.A in Broadcast communications. He is the webmaster and co-founder of Michigan Film Reel. He works full time at World Mission, a non profit organization.

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