Craig Alphonse Smith Email & Phone Number

United States

-Edit full length packages for the 700 Club and all CBN shows and newscasts.-Use the Adobe Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop) to edit, produce graphics, sweeten audio, color correct, and work closely with reporters to ensure stellar product.-Direct Faith Nation weekly, including prep, running the switcher, directing audio, graphics, camera operator, and talent while collaborating with the producer to enhance the shows.

-Use Ignite and INews to direct the 10pm newscasts for WFTV 9, the #1 news station in Orlando, Florida.-Assistant Direct the 4-6pm newscasts on ABC for WFTV 9, including operating Vintin, audio, floor directing, and coding. -Help promotions, sales, and news film content outside of newscasts for the advancement of the station, including commercials and live productions.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Area

-Led a team in the daily production of the highest rated 11pm newscast in Myrtle Beach.-Used Ross Overdrive, iNews, the Ross Acuity Switcher, and Telemetrics to direct newscasts.-Helped develop and implement new work flows for our directing equipment to streamline and heighten newscasts.-Edited abundant video content for shows and the web using AVID Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Photoshop.-Directed various other newscasts and specials as needed-Trained new employees on equipment, work flows and policies.

Portsmouth, Virginia

-Used Avid iNEWS and Ross OverDrive to solely code and direct the weekend newscasts on NBC-Ran the Acuity switcher, CG, audio, servers, and AVID TD Control during live shows using OverDrive-Primary fill-in director for weekdays. Directed the main news shows often, including the 7am and 8am shows on FOX, and Noon shows on NBC-Worked with producers and instructed camera ops to ensure impressive newscasts-Ran five robotic cameras when not directing during weekdays, exhibiting stellar cinematography

Portsmouth, Virginia

-Directed five robotic cameras for afternoon and evening news broadcasts on NBC and FOX affiliates in Hampton Roads (WAVY-TV and FOX 43)-Maintained aesthetically pleasing cinematography during live coverage of news, weather, traffic, and sports-Edited show promos on Avid Media Composer-Floor director for anchors and reporters on set, including blocking-Ran teleprompter when not operating robotics

Los Angeles, California

-Pitched and produced excellent features for http://www.redbull.com/us/en/esports-Covered all major FGC events for the website including features, previews, and recaps-Used the Red Bull CMS to build articles, including media and text, to be uploaded to the site-Met quick deadlines and turnaround times for articles

Orlando, Florida

-Took thousands of professional photos each day-Interacted with guests using consistent professionalism and courtesy-Conceived creative shots on a regular basis to provide unique and quality photos

Norfolk, Virginia

-Ran the sound board for live performances in the concert hall-Recorded and edited the performances on Pro Tools-Set up speakers, microphones and lighting for shows

Norfolk, Virginia

-Produced graphics for Old Dominion University athletics and live events-Ran replay for football; replayed every play, edited clips and built highlight reels during the game-Compressed and exported the highlights following the game for online purposes-Filmed/ran graphics for live eventsNotable Events:-Katt Williams (Camera)-Harlem Globetrotters (Camera, Graphics)-Spartyka MMA (Camera)-Old Dominion University Football (Replay)-Old Dominion University Basketball (Camera, Graphics)

Norfolk, Virginia

-Produced and displayed graphics for the Norfolk Tides (the farm team for the Orioles)-Created lower-thirds, ran replays, color-corrected cameras-Recorded and exported the matches for post-game highlights and archiving

Toronto, Canada

-Conducted interviews, wrote articles and copy-edited every article for the magazines-Produced and edited video interviews for the website-Wrote book reviews and profiles for the magazinesNotable Works:-Book review of "Escape from Camp 14" for The Salvationist-Production of "Breaking the Chains" video for salvationist.ca

Chesapeake, Virginia

-Dealt with monetary transactions-Interacted with countless customers, making sure their experience was satisfactory-Offered help to any customers that needed it