RYAN

GARRETSON www.ryangarretson.com
152 Norman Ave., Apt. 4L ryan.garretson@gmail.com Brooklyn, NY 11222 c: 716.361.5058 Young, multi-talented media creator and artist seeks opportunities to shoot, direct, and edit across a wide-range of media platforms, including film, television, and online media. PRODUCTION, POST-PRODUCTION, & MEDIA WORK EXPERIENCE

Videographer/Camera Operator TBWA/Chiat/Day Aug. 2012 Filmed a live music event and event b-roll at the New York City headquarters of multi-nation advertising agency Managed data acquisition and backup of HD footage DIT Sequitur Cinema/Sigur Ros music video Aug. 2012 Setup and managed data acquisition station and oversaw first stage of RED EPIC post-production workflow Assisted in setup and operation of RED EPIC on location Director of Photography Prash NYC/Very Bad Friends Aug. 2012 Filmed a series of comedic web shorts for the new NYC-based sketch comedy group "Very Bad Friends" Worked closely with director in devising the visual style of each piece Freelance Editor VPE: Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment, Inc. Jul. & Aug. 2012 Edited audition interviews down to concise, engaging audition "tapes" for this NYC-based entertainment agency Managed export and transcode of deliverables for clients at Bravo and the Style Network Director of Photography Tiny Baby Giants/MC Everheart music video Jul. 2012 Filmed a music video for an NYC-based independent artist in a full-scale studio at Brooklyn Fire Proof in Bushwick Oversaw advanced lighting setup and worked closely with director in creating a cool, "retro" aesthetic Assistant Camera/Gaffer MJS Films/Someone's There Jul. 2012 Provided equipment and executed multiple lighting setups for this short suspense-driven film Worked closely with the director and director of photography in designing lighting plans for multiple locations Editor Distiller Films/Sequitur Cinema/Kin Jun. 2012 to Jul. 2012 Edited this short performance-driven drama Worked closely with director and producer on perfecting tone and pacing Producer/DP/Editor Rachel Klein Productions/Symphony of Shadows trailer Jun. 2012 Planned multiple shoots, provided equipment, setup lighting, and filmed multiple performing artists Edited footage into an evocative and stylish trailer for an ambitious stage production premiere Freelance AC/Camera Operator Google/Studio G Nov. 2011 to Aug. 2012 Vince Cerf Interview: Assisted in setup and operation of Sony F3 and operated Canon 7D Google Play/Chris Pavone Interview: Assisted in setup and operation of Sony F3 and operated Canon 7D nd Schemer Launch Video: As 2 AC, assisted in setup and operation of Sony F3 Google Musicians: As camera PA, assisted in setup and operation on multi-camera Canon 5D shoot Freelance Editor Viacom/Creative Services Jan. 2012 to May 2012 Viacom Shareholders Tape: Edited hours of material from television shows and major motion pictures into fast- paced, entertaining "sizzle reel" to be shown at an annual shareholders event Dive Into Media Intro: Edited footage of "Snooki" from MTV's Jersey Shore into a short video introduction NATPE Presentation: Edited hours of international programming into a short "sizzle reel" for NATPE/Miami Editor AndersonEnvy/A Common Confusion Jan. 2012 to Feb. 2012 Edited this short dark comedy, filmed on location in the Lower East Side Worked closely with the director in perfecting story structure and honing a unique sense of humor Director of Photography Sunny Day Production/Roombuds Jan. 2012 Filmed this comedic short film, working with an independent production company in Brooklyn, NY Assistant Editor Google/Studio G/Google Science Fair Winners videos Dec. 2011 Organized footage and created logs for editors Performed various supplemental tasks, such as shot stabilization and title animation in After Effects

Producer/DP/Editor The New School/Mobility Shifts Nov. 2011 Scheduled interviews and filmed intellectuals, educators, and artists during a week-long international conference Edited interview footage into multiple brief "spotlight" videos for online distribution Editor AUR: Another Urban Riff LLC/How To Score Your Life May 2010 to Sept. 2011 Edited this comedic independent feature-length film Worked closely with director in discovering new ways to weave together multiple storylines and character arcs

Producer/DP/Editor Rachel Klein Productions/Oh! You Pretty Things Sept. 2011 Planned multi-camera shoot for this live event, featuring various performances paying tribute to the band Queen Edited footage into slick-looking and stylish event coverage piece Producer/Director Ghostwood Development Project/Invisible X April 2011 Produced and directed this ambitious and visually compelling short drama on a small budget Worked extensively with actors on creating backstory and discovering nuance in their performances Producer/Director Ghostwood Development Project/Maximum Stache Aug. 2010 Produced and directed this award-winning short comedy Worked extensively with actors on tailoring script and dialogue to their personal strengths and style

Director of Photography/Editor Sunny Day Production/Sweater Club May 2010 Filmed multiple segments for this comedic web pilot Edited in collaboration with the director/producer

SKILLS

Directing: intuitive understanding of visual storytelling, ability to collaborate with crew and actors Cinematography: proficiency with multiple camera systems, lighting setup, and camera operation, including HD (RED, Sony EX1/3 & F3, Canon DSLRs) and film (Bolex, Arri SR1/3) Editing/Post-Production: experience and proficiency with a wide range of applications including mastery of Final Cut 7, Avid Media Composer, Adobe After Effects & Photoshop, REDCINE-X, Apple Compressor, MPEG Streamclip, and more Other relevant skills: excellent written and oral communication skills, competency with basic sound recording equipment, including lavaliere microphones and field mixers, advanced ability with Mac and PC operating systems, Microsoft Word and Excel EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Media Studies The New School Fall 2008 to Fall 2011 Studied film/video production and film theory Completed MA thesis in film theory and production Bachelor of Arts, Film/Literature University of Toronto Fall 2002 to Spring 2006 Studied film history, theory, modern and post-modern literature, narratology and creative writing Graduated with honors AWARDS

Excellence in Narrative Form for Invisible X 33 Annual Invitational Film Show, The New School May 2012 Best Choice Audience Award for Maximum Stache Wiliamsburg Independent Film Festival 2011 Nov. 2011 Audience Award for Maximum Stache Fine Cuts, The New School Nov. 2010 st Outstanding Achievement in Narrative Film 31 Annual Invitational Film Show, The New School May 2010 For Reel and Work Samples, visit www.ryangarretson.com Professional References Available Upon Request Equipment List Available Upon Request RYAN GARRETSON / ryan.garretson@gmail.com / c: 716.361.5058

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