Jesse Garrard Email & Phone Number

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Utah, United States

Boise, Idaho, United States

Boise, Idaho, United States

Rexburg, Id

Write and direct client-oriented video concepts. Edit narrative video content. Accomplish visual effects (VFX) when appropriate, including roto, paint, chroma keying, matchmoving, and compositing. Create 2D and 3D motion graphics.Occasionally operate camera at live events, to be broadcast online and on television.The live and non-live functions of my prior workplace (BYU-Idaho AV Productions) split, and the non-live branch became "Media Creation."

United States

Duties include both live and non-live video production,Live duties:Create and add graphics to live-action footage. Operate CG machine during live broadcasted events. Operate camera either manually or remotely during live broadcasted events. Setup and takedown of equipment, including camera jibs, tripods, C-stands, etc.Non-live duties:Write and direct client-oriented video concepts. Edit narrative video content. Accomplish visual effects (VFX) when appropriate, including roto, paint, chroma keying, matchmoving, and compositing. Create 2D and 3D motion graphics.

Edit the weekly ContentSupply video show for Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Rexburg, Idaho

Leading a team of over 20 videographers, some of which are directors and the rest assistants.Duties: supervising directors on-set, providing consultation to non-video departments, providing regular (2-3 times per week) video trainings and workshops, approving video edits (quality control), working with clients and potential clients.

Rexburg, Idaho

Led a team of six crew, one talent, and 40+ extras in creating an advertisement for Brigham Young University-Idaho's admissions department. Production and post-production only.Production duties: scouting locations, casting talent and extras, blocking scenes, rigging equipment, directing talent and crew.Post-production duties: media conversion, video editing, visual effects (blue screen, camera tracking, text-on screen, motion graphics, particle effects, seamless transitions), stock curation and procurement, media encoding, and media transfer.Promoted to Executive Producer in January 2017

Rexburg, Idaho

Provided assistance throughout pre-production, production, and post-production of videos made for various clients. Participated in creative meetings, rigged equipment, and edited videos to meet a certain length requirement.Focused on interview-style videos entailing interview lighting, shooting of B-roll footage, and editing to create a narrative.Promoted to Director in April 2016

Lewisville, Idaho

Produced two types of videos for Fox E-Commerce: product videos and advertisements.Product videos were 30-120 second overviews of the various products that Fox sells (AirBeds, Duffel Bags, Rubber Boats, etc.)Time was spent mostly on video editing, creating over thirty product videos for Fox's various outlets.Linked is a satirical advertisement showing the extreme capabilities of Fox AirBeds.

Rexburg, Idaho

Provided assistance throughout pre-production, production, and post-production of videos made for sharing on the internet. Participated in creative meetings, rigged equipment, and edited videos to meet a certain length requirement.Also co-directed, shot, and edited the behind-the-scenes reel for the short film "Yarrow's Boy" (linked).Temporarily left the agency to pursue a volunteer opportunity in Japan (see Volunteering Experience & Causes). Returned in January 2016.

Boise, Idaho Area

Freight duties: Unloaded truck shipments, unboxed and merchandised product, regularly inventoried product, properly disposed of tons of shipping waste including use of cardboard press (compactor), operated stock shelves, operated pallet jacks and hand trucks, safely handled tools and knives, safely utilized ladders, relied on teamwork to get more difficult unloading and stocking jobs done.Floor duties: Merchandised product to shelves, racks, and other fixtures according to merchandising diagrams provided by corporate. Maintained cleanliness and organization of merchandise floor during business hours, while simultaneously assisting customers in finding what they need, getting the best deals, and operating the customer information kiosk.PoS/Customer Service duties: Regularly worked shifts at cash registers (point of sales) and customer service desks. Included usual cashier “ring-up” duties as well as credit sales, de-escalating conflict, problem-solving, knowing when to involve a higher manager, and more.

Boise, Idaho Area

Store Staging/Breakdown: Due to the seasonal nature of the merchandise, part of my duties included building all the fixtures and layout at the beginning of the season, and tearing it all back down again at the end of the season, all according to corporate spec.Freight duties: Unloaded truck shipments, unboxed and merchandised product, properly disposed of shipping waste, operated pallet jacks and hand trucks, safely handled tools and knives, safely utilized ladders, relied on teamwork to get more difficult unloading and stocking jobs done.Floor duties: Merchandised product to shelves, racks, and other fixtures according to merchandising diagrams provided by corporate. Maintained cleanliness and organization of merchandise floor during business hours, while simultaneously assisting customers in finding what they need, and upselling them to product bundles. Also facilitated the customers’ use of changing rooms.

Communications, Cinematography And Film/Video Production

Activities and Societies: Soapbox Creative Agency

Japanese Credit

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Japan Club, Tennis Team, Drama Team

Nuke Online Course, Compositing