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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateTROY McCALL Professional ResumePHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEJOB DESCRIPTION: Director /Art Director- Interpreting the script and making it into a film. My duties have included, planning locations, shots, pacing, acting styles, visual style, and a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of film production, from acting to lens technology- Overseeing the cinematography and technical aspects.- Coaching actors and directing them towards the required performances.- Coordinating staff on set, directing shooting timetable and ensuring that deadlines are met. JOB DECRIPTION: ProducerAs a producer I have been responsible for facilitating projects and being involved in every stage of the television, film or video production, overseeing the project from beginning to end, for personal, and client based; both in the studio and on location.- Have help obtain funding for projects.- Reading, researching and assessing ideas to finished scripts.- Built and developed a network of contacts.- Produced projects that have ranged from small short narrative to feature film and corporate promotion videos.- The use of computer software packages for screenwriting, Budgeting and scheduling.- Hired key staff, including directors Camera operators and crew.- Pulled together creative and practical talent involved in projects to create a team; maintaining contemporary technical skills; organizing shooting schedules.- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, codes of practice and health and safety laws.- Supervised the progress of the project from production to post production.- Have held regular meetings with the director (crew/talent) to discuss characters and scenes.- Acted as a sounding board for the director; bringing the finished production in on budget. JOB DESCRIPTION: Director of PhotographyConceptual Research and Design Discuss all aspects of script and directors approach to picture in preliminary talks with director.- Analyze script as whole- Analyze story structure- Analyze characters- Research period, events, general subject and appropriate design elements- Devise style / visualize approach- Continue talks with director on new ideas- Come to agreement with director- Discuss and come to agreement with production designer- Discuss and research with technical advisorPractical Research and Design- Ascertain or find out budget requirements- Recce and approve locations- Plot sun position for locations- Check local weather- Check tide tables near ocean- Review, discuss and approve set plans- Review and approve propsTechnical Research and Design- Visit laboratory to calibrate, customize and evaluate exposure system for any combination of electronic or chemical image capture; and establish developing, printing, set timing and transfer protocols- Visit rental houses- Explore new equipment- Learn how new equipment works- Invent (or cause to be invented) special equipment or techniques for show- Standardize and create effects bible for show- Help create and approve any storyboards- Design (or cause to be designed) and approve any built-in or practical lighting fixture- Design lighting-plot plan and rigging for stages and locations with gaffer and key grip Quality Control- Choose and approve crew, film stock, lab, equipment, second-unit and visual-effects crews- Supervise manufacture and testing of new or modified equipment- Visit sets under construction- Approve wild walls, ceiling pieces and any moving set pieces- Check lighting-fixture crew- Walk locations and stages with all departments to discuss requirements- Approve set colors and textures- Approve costume colors and textures- Approve makeup and hair- Generate (or cause to be generated) and approve equipment lists for camera, electric and grip Implementation- Approve stand-ins- Train crew to use any new equipment- Walk locations and stages with director and devise shooting plan- Make list of special equipment for production manager and indicate number of days required- Work with assistant director on shooting schedule (order of and days required for each scene)- Estimate and order film stock (type, size and quantity)- Generate (or cause to be generated) and approve rigging and shooting manpower and man-days- Assist other departments in getting required equipment, manpower and tests- Maintain regular contact with other department heads.- Mediate any problems between departments- Check loading of production trucks or cargo containers for location or international shipping- Visit cast run-throughs and rehearsals- Advise and back up director on any problems- Help producer or studio solve any production problems Testing- Shoot tests for style- Shoot tests for lab- Shoot tests for lighting of principal actors- Shoot tests for camera and lenses- Shoot tests for wardrobe and makeup- Shoot tests for any special effects processes, unusual rigs, props or methods II. SHOOTINGPlanning- Check and approve all call sheets and shooting order of the days work Blocking- Watch rehearsal of scene to be shot- Devise shot list with director (coverage)- Choose lens and composition; show to director for approval- Make sure composition and movement fulfill scene task- Work out mechanical problems with camera operator, assistant camera, dolly and crane grips- Set any camera-movement cues- Place stand-ins and rehearse, fine-tune- Ensure proper coverage of scene for editor- Work with assistant director on background action Lighting- Design lighting to show set/location to best advantage relative to story, style and dramatic content- Light each actor to reinforce and reveal character- Make sure mood and tone of light help to tell story- Design light for minimum reset time between set-ups- Utilize standby painter for control of highlights, shadows, ageing, dusting-down of sets and props- Set any lighting cues (dimmers, spot lights, color changes and any pre-programming) Preparation- Work out any sound problems- Work out any problems with other departments- Check, set and approve all stunts with stunt coordinator- Set any additional cameras required for stunts- Double-check safety with all concerned- Show shot to director to make any final changes- Get actors in for final mechanical rehearsal; solve any outstanding problems Photography- Photograph scene- Approve or correct take- Check parameters and reset for next take- Shoot any plates- Shoot any video playback material- Move to next set-upAdministrative-Define first set-up in morning and after lunch- Make sure that stills are taken of scene- See that making of and/or EPK crews get needed footage- Make sure script supervisor has any special camera or lighting notes- Check film raw stock inventory- Try to shoot up short ends- Check that camera logbook is being kept up to date- Complete days work- Discuss first set-up for the next day- Ensure that camera, electrical, and grip crews get all copies of equipment rental or purchase invoices and approve before accountants pay vendors- Take care of any future or ongoing production issues- Answer any questions about future problems- Visit production manager and producer at end of day- Check for return of all unused equipmentQuality Control- Call in for lab report- View previous days work in projected rushes with director, producer, editor and camera crew- Discuss and approve rushes- Consult with makeup, wardrobe, production designer and assistant director about rushes- View, discuss, correct or approve second-unit or effects rushes- Order reprints if necessaryTraining- Teach beginning actors movie technique (hitting marks, size of frame, lenses, etc.)- Train camera crew for next job up the ladder I. Contingency- If director is disabled, finish days shooting for him or her III. POST PRODUCTIONAdditional Photography- Discuss and be aware of delivery dates for all post-production- Photograph or approve any additional scenes, inserts, special effects or second-unit footage. Grading (Color and Density)- Grade and approve trailer for theatres and TV- Approve all optical and digital effects composites- Grade the picture- Re-grade until correctQuality Control- Approve final spot- Show to director for OK- Approve all blow-ups or reductionsTelecine / Color Correction- Supervise and approve film or digital original transfer to electronic or film media (Hi-Def, NTSC, masters, digital intermediates, archival masters, etc.)- Supervise and approve all transfers to and from digital intermediates- Supervise and approve all letterbox, pan and scan or reformatting of film- Supervise and approve tape-to-tape color correction and DVD, digital projection media, etc.- Show electronic transfers to director for OKPublicity- Do any publicity (newspaper, magazine, Internet, radio, TV, DVD commentary, etc.) FEATURE FILMHope, 2010 120minutes, HD, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer, Assistant Editor Mysterious Ways, 2007 120 minutes, HD, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Summer School, 2006 98 minutes, HD, Color Director, Actor, Director of Photography, Gaffer SHORT FILMThe Retirement of Joe Corduroy, 2012 20 minutes, HD, Color Director of Photography The Bedroom, 2009 18 minutes, HD, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Aperture, 2009 18 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer The Waffle House, 2008 14 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Bookman, 2008 20 minutes, Digital Video, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer The Squirt gun, 2008 5 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Maybe Tomorrow, 2008 4 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Like Monkeys, 2008 30 minutes, HD, Color Co-Director, Director of Photography, Gaffer An American Classic, 2008 20 minutes, S16mm Film, B&W Producer, Director of Photography, Gaffer, Story For Jack, 2007 8 minutes, HD, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Life as A Holiday, 2007 14 minutes, HD, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Midnight Motel, 2007 7 minutes, Digital Video, Color Director, Director of Photography, Gaffer, Story Death Favor, 2007 4 minutes, HD, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Kismet and Cigarettes, 2007 11 minutes, Digital Video, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer That Old Feeling, 2007 12 minutes, HD, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer The Days Before Belvedere, 2006 20 minutes, 35mm Film, Color Director, Producer, Director of Photography Devotions of Steve Alker, 2006 20 minutes, S16mm Film, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Flash Light, 2006 6 minutes, Digital Video, Color Director of Photography, Story Call Me Lovely, 2006 11 minutes, S16mm Film, Color Editor The Lady who Lived There, 2006 8 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Gaffer Christmas in December, 2006 18 minutes, Digital Video, Color Editor Youth, 2006 9 minutes, Digital Video, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Sheriff Filsmyer and Deputy Skinner, 2006 30 Minutes, Digital Video, Color Director, Story Grace, 2006 4 minutes, 16mm Film, Black & White Director of Photography, Gaffer The Orb, 2005 16 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Camera Operator, Gaffer The Dark Hour, 2005 14 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Baby Layne, 2005 Animation, Digital Video, Color Miscellaneous Crew The Plug Uglies, 2005 14 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Editor Hick, 2005 17 minutes, S16mm Film, Color Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Story The Prom Queen, 2005 4 minutes, S16mm Film, Color Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor False Comity, 2005 10 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Story The 26th, 2005 17 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Producer Necrotize, 2005 8 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Camera Operator, Gaffer The Hat Dance, 2005 9 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Director of Photography, Editor Rick and Tim, 2005 8 minutes, 16mm Film, Color Director of Photography Lust, 2004 11 minutes, Digital Video, Color Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor Envy, 2004 7 minutes, Digital Video, Color Director of Photography, Editor Compass Rose, 2004 10 minutes, 16mm Film, Black & White Director, Producer, Director of Photography The Land Mime, 2004 6 minutes, 16mm Film, Black & White Director of Photography The Pubic Hair, 2004 4 minutes, 16mm Film, Black & White Director of Photography The Saxophone Player, 2004 2 minutes, 16mm Film, Black & White Director of Photography Wyatt Johnson Visits the Dentist, 2004 4 minutes, 16mm Film, Black & White Director of Photography The Truth About Marriage, 2004 5 Minutes, 16mm Film, Black & White Director of Photography Ticket to Freedom, 2004 16mm Film, Black & White Director of Photography, Gaffer Stop, 2004 7 minutes, 16mm Film, Black & White Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Story Stigma, 2004 2 minutes, 16mm Film, Black & White Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Story Dream Stalker, 2003 7 minutes, Digital Video, Black & White Director, Producer, Director of Photography One Night, 2003 3 minutes, Digital Video, Color Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Story Enliven, TELEVISION 1999 6 minutes, Video, Color Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Story THAI SELECT (Milestone PR, NYC) Director Producer Director of Photography Editor Sound EVINE LIVE (AKA: Shop NBC / SHOP HQ) 2010 - 2017 Director of Photography Lighting Cameraman Videographer Co-Producer- 2010 2017 Evine Live, I have successfully Shot well over 1,600 Content and Promotion spots and presently doing so.ATV, 24-7, - VS Network, 3 Episodes, 2011 HD, Color Director of Photography AMSOIL, Championship Snocross Series VS Network, 6 Episodes, 2010 HD, Color Director of Photography COMMERCIALNebraska Lottery Spot, 2013 30 Seconds, HD, Color Director of Photography Mothers Day, 2011 30 Seconds, HD, Color Lighting Cameraman Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2010 1 minute, 30 Seconds, HD, Color Director of Photography I wantHumane Society, 2010 30 Seconds, HD, Color Director of Photography Be A Dad, 2010 30 Seconds, HD, Color Director of Photography Hunger, 2010 30 Seconds, HD, Color Director of Photography Red Dog Tools, 2009 15 Seconds, HD, Color Director of Photography Bathroom Fun, 2009 15 Seconds, HD, Color Director of Photography Rochester Cremation Services, 2009 30 Seconds, HD, Color Director, Producer, Director of Photography DOCUMENTARYOlson Project, 2008 60 minutes, 8mm Film, Digital Video, Color, Black and White Director, Producer, Editor Urban Beast, 2005 20 minutes, Digital Video, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer Open for Season, 2003 30 minutes, Digital Video, Color Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor MUSIC VIDEOMistakes, 2008 - Artist: Tone BlacQ 4 minutes, HD (RED), Color Steady-Cam/Camera Operator, Gaffer Nerds for Life, 2008 3 minutes, HD, Color Director of Photography, Gaffer EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCEFilm Cameras: 35mm - Arri 35 BL 4S Movie Cam Compact 16mm - Eclair Bolex Arri S Arri SRI, SRII, SRIII 8mm - Beaulieu 5008SHD Cameras: ARRI ALEXA RED CAMERAS Sony EX1 Panasonic HVX200 Canon C-100, C-300, C-500 Sony F7 Sony F700SPECIAL SKILLSArt Director Budgeting Conceptual Design Graphic Design Illustration Management Photography Production Design Location Scouting Storyboards Short, Feature, Commercial, Documentary Directing Producing Writing Director of Photography Assistant Camera Steady-cam Operator Gaffer Key Grip Editor, Film and Digital Editing Supervisor Sound Design Color Correction SOFTWARE EXPERIENCEAfter Effects AutoCAD Bridge Cinema Tools Color Compressor Dream Weaver DVD Studio Pro Entourage Excel Premiere Final Cut Pro Flash Illustrator In Design iWeb Photoshop Pro Tools WordAWARDSBEST Suspense/Thriller Short 22nd Indie Gathering International Film Festival 2017 AWARD of MERIT Accolade Global Film Competition 2017 2016 Telly Award Cinematography Evine / Food Promo 2014 Telly Award Cinematography Shop NBC / Fashion Day Media Promotion BEST FILM Midnight Motel 48 Hour Film Project 2007 Best Cinematography Midnight Motel 48 Hour Film Project 2007 Best Cinematography Death Favor Minneapolis Film Race 2007 EDUCATIONMinneapolis College of Art and DesignMinneapolis, Minnesota2003 - 2008Bachelor of Fine ArtsMajor: Filmmaking and Video ProductionSt. Cloud Technical CollegeSt. Cloud, Minnesota1997 1999Major: Architectural Construction Technology |
