Duell Thomas Davis Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

· Manage multiple crews, comprising of up to 8 staff members while serving as Gaffer for 3 feature films: o “Slayers,” “The Unheard,” and “Phyllis, Silenced”o Lead visualization for branded content spots, focusing on food/cocktail/editorial concepts, and digital series for various ad agency brands:- Supported content for YouTube and other major streaming verticals such as Instagram/Facebook. Produce, direct and shoot music videos for local Brooklyn artists· Evaluate creative decks, assessing resources to roadmap lighting/camera operations—team with producers in order to achieve project's visiono Partner with Editors/Colorists from pre-production through post-production to finalize look for projectso Establish lighting plots and equipment needs, assemble crew, and optimize the shooting scheduleo Develop shot lists while collaborating with the directing department · Prioritize efforts to leverage new camera/lighting technology—evaluate solutions to manage production within budget o Assess workflows/data rates/codecs to ensure the highest quality footageo Capture content using specified aspect ratios to elevate project placement on social media platforms· Support production companies—supply camera and lighting equipment, managing projects via my rental equipment inventoryo Facilitate logistics for accommodating order requirements—evaluate costs and submit respective invoiceso Prioritize efforts to ensure equipment Quality Control (QC)—upgrade inventory upon commercial availability:- Leverage state of the art technology from leading manufacturers, e.g., Aputure/Astera/Litegear/Sony/Vitec

New York City Metropolitan Area

· Direct Grip/Electric team- evaluate placement, direction, angle, and quality of lighting to achieve desired lighting:o Establish lighting designs to support Director of Photography’s visiono Create lighting package aligning with Production objectives and location, e.g., interior/exterior, day/night, setting/studio- E.g., Negotiate crew members’ compensation, and propose lighting package to accommodate budget parameterso Manage lighting equipment operations—maintain exposure level and contrast ratios determined by DPo Reorganize department to support team workflow balance while addressing COVID-19 lockdown impact on capacity- Implement operations and facilitating management of lighting placement/set-up to deliver against production objectives· Secure contract to serve as Camera Operator for 2 highly-viewed YouTube shows, “Acquired Taste”/“Send Foodz:”o Acquired footage of 2 Influencer-Hosts tasting unique food, and engaging with chefs and patrons at restaurants/festivalso Analyzed content/shot list with limited time to prepare before filming—built wireless video packages for Director:- Facilitated coverage across several locations; assessed notes/reframing suggestions for optimal captureo Positioned secondary camera angle with B Camera Operator, advising on additional footage considerations· Serve as Gaffer for film, “The Unheard”—ensure agile lighting design to enable quick location turnaroundso Ensure light source placement outside of camera view, leveraging curtains and rags to soften exposure for minimizing hard shadowso Maintain lighting continuity throughout the shooting schedule by modifying intensity—utilizing net during day, removing at dusko Facilitate director's request of 360-degree angle of view for camera within budget, optimizing limited lighting sources/timeframe/crew/equipment

New York, New York, United States

· Collaborate with Producer/Director to assess optimal two camera set up to capture sceneo Operate audio system, lighting, Teleprompter, and live stream equipment during video recording· Represent production/distribution companies, e.g., Insight TV/Vice on set, managing travel expenses and all equipment· Secure seasons 2 - 4 following former production on Season 1 of Viceland TV, “Dark Side of the 90s”o Lead efforts to secure NYC/Boston footage for Toronto-based Producer; shoot East Coast interviews—following seasono Interview UFC’s Founding Member, renowned documentary filmmakers, politicians, and University Professors o Navigate 3-month series production window—traveling from NYC to Miami, overseeing 400lbs+ of equipment logistics alone· Synchronize multiple cameras into switchboard and created streaming functionality for presenting to Producers in Canada: o Enable oversight of remote subject interviews, previews, and camera placement approvalso Leverage multiple internet/cell services to create strong signal even in remote locations - Utilize multi-level redundancy system to enable reliable stream via Zoom

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

· Determined cameras/lenses to use on branded and editorial shoots—supervised blocking, camera angles, and coverage· Provided technical support for Camera Operators/Directors; organized lighting for interviews, multi-camera sets and live events:o Established plans to roadmap shooting/scheduling—developed lists of requisite shots/gear for capturing footage· Secured contract to serve as Director of Photography for media group’s 1st multi-camera live production of “The Fasties”o Teamed with Creative Director to evaluate video production requirements—assessed optimal camera system for capture o Sourced 4 camera packages, e.g., lenses, accessories, and wireless video technologies from multiple vendors - Hired and assigned crew to operate each camera, managing placement within studio space to maximize coverageo Directed camera shade to ensure color matching across systems—acquired footage of interviews with attendees, etc.· Consulted with Creative Director/Producer to evaluate camera equipment and project: series pilot, “Ghost Kitchen”o Assessed how to optimize production value and create elevated look, utilizing Arri cinema cameras:- Proposed recommendations and secured budget approval, enabling production to be recognized as “best of the year”

New York, New York, United States

· Analyzed creative decks to evaluate gear lists, lighting designs, shooting plans, and coverage to achieve creative visionso Teamed with Editors/Colorists during post-production process to design creative looks for projectso Leveraged warehouse management software to oversee Quality Assurance (QA) and packing operations o Supported Directors by discussing optimal camera packages for respective projects· Reinforced management of Applebee’s client account—equipment, purchasing, labeling, and package preparation:o Supported video commercial ideation: filmed up-and-coming Comedian, conquering all 5 NYC boroughs within 12 hours within 12 hours· As Director of Photography- led projects for Diageo, Black Rock, Vans, Clamato, Evian, Verizon, HULU, Amazon, etc.o Led filming of food/beverage footage for Diageo’s Facebook content—leveraged techniques to light liquor bottles:- Developed 300+ pieces of content that were displayed at prestigious trade show- NAB New York · Supported department head to assess options and select new adaptable, cost-effective warehouse inventory system:o Facilitated equipment registration—categorizing data on spreadsheets to streamline ordering via barcode tracking

New York, New York

Produced branded content for clients such as Applebee's, Vans and Diego

New York City Metropolitan Area

· Supported industry leading clients, e.g., National Geographic/MTV, managing resources to address project requirements:o Advised on solutions, including camera equipment, lighting packages, and provided technical support· Established client account for high-value Producer by collaborating with Verification/Insurance divisions to enable dispatch:o Facilitated alignment of multi-camera packages for client in order to fulfill directives for $9k project over a weekend· Promoted to support Head of Business Development in securing opportunities to scale revenue by 25%o Engaged with international vendor in absence of leadership—managed order completion of 6 month long premium lens rental

New York City Metropolitan Area

Norcross, Georgia

· Managed efforts to proof/edit/update production scripts, utilizing “TriCaster” switchboard, Adobe CS, robotic cameras, etc.· Supported Producer’s live show concept—designed unique new look; led initiative to overhaul lighting grid:o Repositioned units—added DMX-capable lights; developed cable management system to simplify lighting relocationo Implemented lighting design software to control lights within the grid, and create/adjust equipment efficiently· Co-designed soundstage overhead-lighting grid; led Showrunner/Technical Director’s studio equipment responsibilities:o Leveraged lighting console, robotic camera systems, and audio board to direct camera placement/framing/set exposureo Teamed with Producer to support commercial YouTube advertising—aligned imagery with narrative to fuel engagement

Bachelor Of Science In Film, Film/Video Production

Class Salutatorian and Advanced Achievement Award recipient for the graduating class of October 2014.

Associate Of Interdisciplinary Studies

Activities and Societies: 48 Hour Film Festival

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Football, FBLA, Newspaper, Yearbook, Media Broadcast