John Spears Email & Phone Number

East Riverdale, Md, Us

East Riverdale, Md

Washington, Us

• Shot and edited the unveiling of John J. Conyers Bus• Produced and edited a historical promo video for Bright Beginnigs• Shot and edited a voter registration video which aired in DC, MD, and VA • DP on an original show airing on DCTV

Washington, Dc, Us

• Graphic operator for private school football games, Arena Football League and tennis matches• Build out of lower thirds, tombstones, full screen graphics

Baltimore, Md, Us

Community College Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD Adjunct (Fundamentals of Digital Media) January, 2018– Present• Course Structure - Build week to week curriculum for the semester• Teaching - Strategies for video and audio storytelling, camera calibration, industry Standards, Video Editing, Producing News Packages, Script Writing, ENG & EFP, Studio Production, Feild production, 3-point Lighting, Digital Media Platforms, Digital Marketing Platforms• Advisory Board - consult and advise with department leadership to provide current industry standards, equipment, and techniques to ensure students preperation as they enter the workforce

Creative Introduction offers our clients a unique opportunity to share their interest, passion, qualifications and experience in a well packaged 90 second video. This video will give candidates & businesses alike a chance to sell their potential audience on what makes them great. The best part is most recruiters already peruse LinkedIn, websites and other social media platforms to gain a well- rounded perspective about potential candidates. Why not creatively introduce yourself by utilizing these platforms to leave a distinguished impression that puts you in front of decision makers, literally.

• Program Director - Sunday services mixing camera feeds, lyrics, graphics, and videos• Producer – Multi-camera shoot for special events and weddings• Video Editor - for special events and promotional videos• Camera Operator & Interviewing - special guest such as Congressman Don Beyer • Social Media Manager - increase social engagemnet and visibilty through the promotion of church services, upcoming events, and sermons messages• Routing and Tech Support– all cameras and computer feeds throughout the church offices• A/V – Setup projectors, laptops, micrphones for church business meetings, ministry events, Sunday School and youth classes, town halls• Sound – Operate and coordinate media team to operate soundborad during Sunday Services, funerals, town halls and other events• Proposed and Implemented Upgrades – Implementation of upgrades to transition the church from a one-computer and one-side shot camera system to 4- HDh ptz optic-cameras; each integrated with a camera control unit, blackmagic switcher, an Atomos recorder; ran all cabling, monitors, mounts, distribution amps,two- 55 inch confidence monitors for on-stage talent• Enhanced existing communication system through the implementation of a six- set Ultra Hub comm system

Riverdale, Maryland, Us

Visionary Leaders Media (VLM) is a video and editing company serving the Washington Metropolitan area delivering high quality service to Non-Profit Organizations, Small-Businesses, Corporations and Individuals alike. We specialize in producing original content for social media and web based platforms, YouTube & video-on-demand. In addition we capture live-events including conferences, galas, weddings and other special events.

• Producer and Videographer - Covered over 200 Senate, House and Congressional hearings, including Live Hits during 2012 and 2016 Inaugurations, 2014-2017 State of The Union addresses, as well as Live Hits during 2016 DNC and RNC Conventions• Training - trained and educated staff to use Adobe Premier, and camera components, calibration, and operation, press conference equipment and protocol along with relevant standards.

New York, Us

-Cinematographer/Producer for the 2016 Soul Train Awards-Media Encoding/Transcoding – (Over 200 shows processed) Serves as media publisher and encoder (Carbon Coder, Carbon Admin, Adobe Vantage) processing content and renditions required for the Web and Video On Demand (VOD) for BET.com and Centric. Shows processed include: Wendy Williams, Chasing Destiny, Real Husbands of Hollywood, BET Breaks, BET News, BET Life Of, and The BET Awards.-Content Editing – (Over 150 shows edited) Edits video content, creating highlights, recaps, and full episodes for programming such as Being Mary Jane, Real Husbands, The Real, Punk’d, Sundays Best, Being and tent-pole programming packages for BET Honors and the BET Awards.

• Multi-Cam Directing- 3-5 camera studio/field (on location) productions including events such as Commencement with guess speaker First Lady Michelle Obama(Audience of 10,000 – 13,000)• Producing- creatively constructs visuals to support the university as it relates to recruitment, funding, and general marketing for the university’s schools and departments. • Project Management- coordinate staff scheduling and delegate production positions based on skills and experience • Video Editing- marketing and recruitment videos, campus and sporting events, etc. for cable programming, funding, and recruitment. • Video Engineer- operating camera control units ensuring proper white, black and color levels for cameras prior to production and making any necessary adjustments in production.• Video Streaming- live events such as commencements and special campus events featuring dignitaries, business leaders, and political figures • Technical Directing- video board (switcher) operator for studio and field productions• Lighting Engineering- For studio and field productions; ensuring 3 to 4 point lighting, documentary & news style interviews • Bench Engineering- assemble and troubleshoot portable control room along with cameras, camera control units, intercom systems, monitors, audio, VTR and feeds for streaming online and broadcast. Provide technical support for production staff during live events.• Videographer- promotional videos, sporting events, high profile interviews, conferences, studio programs etc. Perform ENG style shooting along with multi-cam studio productions. Work alongside audio technicians to ensure optimal sound• Course Technical Support- schedule editing lab time for students. Deliver technical support for professors/students during Final Cut Pro and Television Production courses. In addition, I hold workshops to assist in advancing the student experience

New York , Us

• Intercom- set talents microphone and IFB (Interruptible Feedback) so they can communicate with audience while listening to the directors cues • Audio- set proper microphone levels for live programming• Robotic Camera Operator- demonstrating proper framing and camera movements before and during live programming • Ensure quality control for video• Change window ND Filters as needed to optimize video quality• VTC Operator- Record on air programming for archives and playback

Responsible for shooting news briefs.

Bachelors, Broadcast And Journalism

Business, Accounting