Tim Costar Email & Phone Number

20+ Years working within advertising media industries in NZ, Australia, Japan and USA.• TV and Agency Producer - Clients include Audi, Toyota, Subaru, ASB, Vodafone, Slingshot, Co-op Bank, Lotto, BNZ, Trade Me, Pizza Hut, Ford, AA Insurance, Burger King, Hyundai, TSB, Chorus, Land Rover, Sanitarium, Go Healthy, TAB, Samsung, Fonterra.• Production manager/coordinator - Over 500 TVCs, feature/short films, music videos. • Stills Producer - Various NZ, AUS, JAP & US stills advertising campaigns. Clients including, Canada Goose, 42 Below, Mini, Land Rover, Jamesons, Asics, Mercedes, Timberland, Adidas, Harley Davidson, BMW Motorcycles, Mazda, Nissan, Players Cigarettes.• Produced print release for Mazda 2 at Geneva Motor Show for Bluefish. Produced photographic shoots for Mazda at secret Mazda trial track in Hiroshima and brand shoots in Aus.• Documentary Photographer - Earthrace Round-the-World boat race.2 years core crew member. Training included Offshore Yachtmaster and Offshore Medic. (www.earthrace.net)• Artist Rep Agent - Representing Photographers and Illustrators to the NZ and global advertising, editorial, fashion and music markets.* EXPERTISE *• Developing creative concepts in conjunction with Creative teams• Creating and tracking budgets, from large scale through to smaller content productions• Budgeting software knowledge (various)• Planning, leading and tracking internal and external workflows to manage resources and meet deadlines• Running key production meetings, presenting, and obtaining sign off• Ensuring efficient processes across teams through concise comms• Industry PR, sales and marketing• Broad knowledge of digital cross-platform media• Travel and location shoots• Studio shoots• Crew booking and management• Casting and talent management• Extensive database of vendors and suppliers• Location scouting and management• Mac and Windows operation• Proficient in film and stills camera systems (analogue & digital)• Good understanding of lighting and grip equipment• Post-production processes - AVID, Final Cut Pro, Davinci, Flame, Premiere, After Effects, Audio post

Listed skills include Film, Photography, Film Production, Video Production, and 8 others.

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  Rmit University

  Commercial & Illustrative Photography