John Heller Resume
Video Storyteller, Making videos to inform and influence audiences
EXPERIENCE:
Novetta/JSOC Public Affairs Office (2 years) Fayetteville, NC Multimedia Engineer Produce videos for the Command Group, Public Affairs Office. The videos inform and generate resources for JSOC from senior leaders, partners and stakeholders across all of government and the military. Responsibilities included: co-writing scripts, producing, directing and the use digital FX and editing programs. Consulted with customers and stakeholders and managed staff to provide services in the areas of photography, videography, graphic design, and visual aids.
CACI (3.5 years) & McManis & Monsalve Associates (3 months) SOCOM, Tampa Fl. & USASOC, Fayetteville, NC Video Specialist and Multimedia Specialist Produced live and recorded video shows for Special Operations Command and United States Army Special Operations Command. Expanded concepts into video products and print material. Integrated 3d environments(Maya generated) and Mo-Cap with live action video. Used in-house green screen studio for a variety of video products. Utilized chroma key, motion tracking to enhance the video products. Planned and scheduled productions: cast, crew, sets, props, wardrobes, etc. Directed staff in development of sets, props, and wardrobe, as needed supervised location permits and talent releases to meet the legal requirements. Supervised new and junior team members. Reviewed and approved digital media proofs developed by team members and presented final work products to customers for approval. *POLAD video received special recognition from former Under Secretary of State, Richard Stengal *Received Certificates of Appreciation from both SOCOM and CACI
iCreative Network | West Palm Beach, FL (8 years) Co-Owner, Producer, Editor, Co-Writer, Multimedia Specialist Built brand and market share for clients. Created multimedia digital content in support of communications, outreach or branding campaigns. Materials produced included print, web, and social media content, fact sheets, flyers, posters, and other communications. We worked with live action characters on 3d virtual sets to heighten reality and create impact. Used graphic development, photo imaging software, video capture, editing software, web page creation and management software.
Design TV Productions (15 years) Co-Owner, Producer, Editor, Director of Photography New York City & Palm Beach FL Supervised production and directed numerous commercials, print campaigns, web videos and websites. Led and participated in high-profile complex projects, often in tight-turnaround situations. AWARDS: One EMMY, two CLIO Awards, Academy Award Nominee for camerawork, three Emmy Award nominations
Design TV Projects include:
● CNN. Producer/Cameraman/Editor. Wrote, produced, and shot all areas of international,national and finance news in conjunction with Lou Dobbs and Stuart Varney in the N.Y. Bureau.
● Showtime Network Comedy Summer Specials. Producer/Director/Editor/Cameraman on numerous promotions with Tim Allen and Richard Belzer.
● Sundance Channel. Producer/Director/Cameraman/Editor for a Film Lab Documentary featuring Robert Redford, Quentin Tarantino and Martin Scorsese that was closely supervised by Robert Redford. Traveled to Vietnam for a behind the scenes video of “Three Seasons.”
● PBS. Director/Cameraman. “Environment: Your Own Backyard” and “Crisis Urban Education” documentary series.
● Byline Showtime. Series Producer/Producer/Director/Editor & Cameraman. Series included writers: Elmore Leonard, Calvin Trilling, Peter Benchley, Edna Buchanan and Alfred Uhrey and received three ACE Award nominations.
● Calvin Klein Worldwide Expansion Producer/Director. Developed video presentations for the Calvin Klein venture capital group which raised millions for Mr. Klein’s worldwide marketing expansion.
● WE Cable Network, Everyday Elegance. Producer/Director of 54 thirty-minute episodes. Directed the series and kept production teams on a tight budget and schedule. Shot on location in the USA, South Africa, and in studio.
● 1-800-Flowers. Producer, Director. Worked with McCann Erickson Advertising agency on a CLIO Award winning campaign that surpassed sales expectations.
● The Body Shop. Producer, Director. Worked closely with Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop, to create a CLIO Award winning commercial campaign.
● A&E Network. Law & Order Producer, Cameraman. Delivered three dynamic commercials for the hit series.
● FOX Network. Americas Most Wanted, Director of Photography on numerous productions that used special effects and digital FX to heighten story impact and recreate story veracity.
EDUCATION BFA Film Studies/Cinema/Video Production, State University of New York at Purchase, NY SKILLS Sony, Panasonic, Red & Canon 4k Cameras or similar equipment Final Cut 10, Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere, Encore, Photoshop, After Effects
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