Thomas DeSando LLC
2006-Present
Director - Videographer - Editor - Drone Pilot
· Director/Director of Photography/Editor for “The ROAD to…” which chronicles various athletic teams in a documentary format with an emphasis on school traditions, history, athlete’s mindsets and expectations.
· Direct/Produce/Edit content for corporate brands.
· Plan and execute a variety of storytelling practices and techniques in different settings.
· Coordinate with companies, schools and athletic programs with personal branding and social media campaigns.
· Direct camera movement, angles and operation to help enhance storytelling.
· Setup lights, flags and other gaff equipment to shape light in different lighting conditions.
• Owner and operator of various cinema cameras (RED, ZCam, Canon), lenses (DZO,Sigma,Rokinon, Laowa - anamorphic), lights(Aputure/Nanlite), microphones(Sanken, Rode) and drones (DJI Mavic 3).
· Primarily use a RAW and Log workflow for video production needs.
• Conduct and interview talent for A-roll commentary for various documentary and corporate driven content.
· Hire, manage and supervise videographers while providing scope, parameters, requirements, camera specifications for technical achievements of video production needs.
· Provide, setup, operate cameras and assist in technical support for various streaming productions.
· Consult high school administrators, teachers and students on film related endeavors.
· Capture live sporting events under the direction of a director (AUDL/Fox Sports, FloSports).
· Active sports videographer filming over 1,000 sporting events.
· Lead editor for independent narrative feature film titled “Document.”
· Lead editor for narrative short film titled “Lilith.”
· Offload media using ShotPut Pro.
· Provide aerial photography and videography for TV, corporate and real estate entities.
· Part 107 Certified UAS drone pilot
· Utilize Premium Beat and Artlist.io for musical accompaniments.
Client listings include:
Coors, Blue Moon, Biodesix, Hinge Health, The Sazerac Company, Bestop, Dog Nation, American Heart Association, Illinois High School Association
TV Shows: Idea House Mountain Modern, DIY SCI, Mission Unstoppable, Unxplained
Production Companies Include: Roku, Fox Sports, CBS Sports, Religion of Sports, Prometheus Studios, Radley Studios, FIONA, Sona Creative Group, ROACH, Zumivision LLC, Rotfeld Productions, Catch it in Time
IMS Productions
April 2005 - August 2006
Editor - Camera Operator - Grip - Gaff - Production Assistant
· Managed and oversaw editing projects from pre-production through post-production delivery.
· Maintained close relationships with the company President, Lead Director, Producer, Sales Director, Editors and Clients.
· Utilized sound design, color correction, compositing, musical composition, created foley audio, key framing, masks, chroma keying and other editing conventions.
· Digital formats were based on source material from MiniDV, Digibeta and tape storage systems.
· Coordinated APM music as a primary source of audio design for musical implementation.
· Export final edits for deliverables.
· Delegated with gaff, grip, assistant camera, camera operator duties along with occasional 2nd unit camera assignments while working on set.
· Setup camera, lens attachments, jib, doorway dolly, lighting equipment, microphone and other technical elements on set.
· Organized tapes, labeling tapes on set, export final edit for archiving.
· Interviewed talent on camera for documentary content.
· Excelled in various on-set technical roles as focus puller, b-camera operator, steadicam assistant and dolly grip.
· Software utilized - Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack, Color, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Client listings include: GNC, Colorado Springs Utilities, National Homeland Defense Fund, Memorial Hospital, Choosing the Best, Building 429, Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, Calvary Church, Charlotte’s Optical, Church Extension Investment Fund.
Kage Equipment Rental - University of Colorado - April 2008 - January 2010
Kage Volunteer
· Coordinated daily distribution of film stock, cameras, lighting equipment, dollies, flags and other equipment necessary for film sets to undergraduate and graduate students.
· Assisted students and teachers with film related questions, demo equipment and provide film knowledge and understanding.
· Granted student access to restricted areas throughout campus.
· Verified and inspected equipment before and after rentals.
· Transferred footage from film to digital files.
· Provided technical support for teachers and students with various equipment and technology.
· Utilized software to checkout/check-in equipment based on assigned number codes for equipment, camera stock, editing time and other film related gear.
Education
University of Colorado - Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film Production 2006 - 2011
University of Colorado - Bachelor of Arts - Film Critical Studies 2006 - 2011
Professional Experience